15+ years Security Management

15+ years Liaison with Law enforcement

15+ years Risk Management

15+ years Incident Reports and Safety Issue Writer

15+ years Freelance Writer

15+ years Citizen on Patrol

15+ years Event Security Supervision

Customer Service | Organizational Skills | Blogging | Social Media Management | Public Speaking | Writing Skills | CCTV | Conflict Management | Public Relations | Event Planning | Presentation Skills | Legal Drafting | Legal Research | Surveillance | Emergency Management

Pinnacle Security / Allied Security*  

New Orleans, LA

February 2024 to June 2025 

Access control, risk management, and passenger and staff safety at New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Canal Street Ferry Landing, including during high traffic events and significant tourist attractions (examples: French Quarter Fest 2024, Mardi Gras 2024 and 2025, and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour). Screened passengers' purses, backpacks, and bags for weapons, directed traffic in front of New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Algiers Ferry Landing, and secured ferry passengers as it crossed the Mississippi River. *Please note Pinnacle Security was purchased by Allied Security in April 2025.

Security Coordinator, Mardi Gras

New Orleans, LA

January 2023 to Present

Coordinated security at the entrance of the Apocalypse Ball, a Mardi Gras parade after party, as well as the after-parade party for Les Faus Du Carnalcrew members. Monitored attendees’ wristbands and monitored area for potential robbery or car break-in subjects: checked on clients’ cars or waited with patrons until their rideshares arrived. On-Call Security Host for The Franklin restaurant during Mardi Gras parades. Greeted and assessed patrons and informed them of policies and vacancies for seats at the bar and tables.

Creating Safety Amid Insecurity, Cap Black Safety Creator

New Orleans, LA

February 2023 to Present

I mobilize folks within their comfort zones and the law to create safety personally and where they live, work, and play.

I Promise:

• Perception not Paranoia.
• Preparedness not Profiling.
• Mobilization not Militarization.

Safe Fun: Serving Up Revelry and Security Presenter, Safe Fun by Cap 

New Orleans, LA

February 2023

Presented Join Bar and Event Security Advisor: An Informative, Entertaining Discussion of the Art and Science of Creating Safety at Alcohol Beverage Outlets.

Volunteer Safety Escort, Borrow a Brother 

New Orleans, LA

April 2022 to Present

Founder, Borrow a Brother volunteer safety escort (#CapBlackBorrowABrother), where I stand watch to deter rampant carjacking and robbery targeting lone women while female friends get gas and run errands. 

Bar/Event Security Advisor

Freelance - New Orleans, LA

March 2022 to Present

I manage the creation of Safe Fun initiatives for bar owners and event planners. My role involves providing personal protection for bartenders and staff under my supervision, verifying the age and sobriety of patrons in accordance with state laws, assessing the area for potential threats, and deterring any disruptions. Additionally, I brief the bar owner or event planner on liability issues and incidents that occur within the establishment, during the event, or in the surrounding area. I refer to this service as a Nightlife Liability Reducer, especially in today's litigious environment. I also offer recommendations to enhance overall safety. Notably, I coordinated a three-day event in March 2022, creating a safe and enjoyable experience for a retreat hosted by Wild Lotus Yoga, along with a performance by the owner's band.

Hotel Security Agent (On Call)

Jean Lafitte House - New Orleans, LA

December 2022 to March 2023

I provided security and support to the hotel manager and staff, ensuring the safety of guests and the property by implementing a security plan I developed. This plan aimed to detect and deter suspicious or illegal activity. I responded to incidents, initiated or followed up on investigations, assisted in the eviction of disruptive guests, and acted as the main point of contact with the relevant authorities when an official response was needed.

Security Host

Roosevelt Hotel Bar - New Orleans, LA 

June 2022 to March 2023

Secured and supported bartender I was assigned to; strategically greeted patrons to welcome them and identify potential problems needing mediation; assessed surrounding area for clearly disruptive individuals and denied entry to same; verified patron age and intoxication level per Louisiana Alcohol Beverage Outlet law; and briefed bar owners on incidents inside establishment or within nearby vicinity of its New Orleans Central Business District (CBD) location.

Security Host

The Rabbit Hole - New Orleans, LA

November 2022 to January 2023

Supported Security Manager by working the door or monitoring rear gate; Strategically greeted patrons to welcome them and identify potential problems needing mediation; assessed surrounding area for clearly disruptive individuals and denied entry to same; verified patron age and intoxication level per Louisiana Alcohol Beverage Outlet law; and briefed bar owners on incidents inside establishment or within nearby vicinity of its New Orleans Central Business District (CBD) location.

Security Lead and Safety and Support Manager

New Orleans Healing Center - New Orleans, LA

December 2016 to April 2020

Created policy and consulted fellow Management and businesses within building on best practices regarding crime and disruptive behavior on property and elsewhere; personally banned trespassers, theft, threat making, and shoplifting suspects; coordinated with the New Orleans Police Departments 5th District command staff on the arrest or citation of above mentioned offenders; posted alerts on social media to generate leads on offenders’ whereabouts and to network with their witnesses and victims; discreetly secured Board of Directors Co Chair, Executive Director, Building Manager, other staff, building business owners,  and employees on an as needed basis; organized the Peace Walk as part of the Healing Centers annual Sacred Music Festival; served as Loss Prevention Supervisor, in an on-call capacity, for the New Orleans Food Cooperative inside the Healing Center; created policy and consulted Co-op Management and associates on best practices regarding crime and disruptive behavior in the store and elsewhere; personally banned shoplifters and coordinated with the New Orleans Police Departments 5th District command staff on the arrest of shoplifters; posted alerts on social media to generate leads on shoplifters whereabouts and to network with their witnesses and victims.

• Louisiana Unarmed Security Officer Certification (2024)
• Louisiana Responsible Vendor License (August 2022 to August 2026)
• Louisiana Responsible Vendor Security Personnel License
• ASIS CPP: Certified Protection Professional Masterclass (2024)
• Large Gatherings/Dangerous Crowds-Become a Crowd Manager and Crowd Disaster Deployment Security – this Udemy course explored all aspects of crowd management from life safety law, role and responsibilities of this safety position, to agreed-upon best practices and case studies of worst-case scenarios in real life;
• Workplace Safety: Active Shooter – this Udemy course outlined the importance of having a plan and practicing the plan that are critical to saving lives if the unthinkable happens; provides the basic tools needed to use a Safe–Secure–Survive strategy;
• Disaster Deployment Security Certification – this Udemy course outlined what security officers can expect in austere environments and how to conduct interviews, authorization, use of force, and emergency response;
• Security Management: Excellence in Private Protection – this Udemy course was an excellent examination of administrative, accounting, and human resources responsibilities of security managers of both contract and in-house security operations;
• GA Unarmed Security Officer Course and House of Worship Certification from Udemy;
• Front Desk Safety and Security from Udemy;
• Security 101 Certification Course from Udemy;
• Spycraft 101 Certification from Udemy;
• Counterintelligence 101 Certification Crash Course from Udemy;
• Active Shooter Response and Survival from Udemy;
• Building Your Own Security Consultancy 101 from Udemy;
• Dealing With the Violent Intruder from Udemy;
• Human Intelligence HUMINT 101 Certification Course from Udemy;
• The Craft of Espionage from Udemy;
• Certification in AED, Adult, Child, and Infant CPR from American Health Care Academy;
• Certificate in Event Safety Access Training (ESAT) from the Event Safety Alliance – this course offered a broad introductory overview of safety at live events.
• Certificate in Pathogen Prepared Professional Training from the Event Safety Alliance – this course provided a broad overview of COVID-19 era mitigation steps for live-event professionals.
• Archangel Protective Intelligence Custom Certificates of Completion in Spycraft 101, Security 101, Counterintelligence 101, HUMINT 101, and the Craft of Espionage;
• Force Protection Investigation and Training Custom Certificates of Completion in Georgia 24-Hour Basic Security
• Officer Course and House of Worship Security Training;
• Manager/Crowd Manager Training - Non Fire Service from Ricky Rescue Training Academy – this course provided an excellent overview on roles and risks involved in securing live events of all sizes. 
• Global Security Consulting University Seminars from Udemy;
• Fostering Psychological Safety and Belonging On Teams from Udemy;
• Commanding Chaos: Make A Plan and Take Command from Udemy;
• Change Agility In The Workplace: Be A Change Agent! from Udemy;
• Life Coaching 101: Complete Guide to Becoming a Life Coach from Udemy;
• Persuasion Psychology: 5 Proven Tips and How to be a Private Investigator from Udemy.

Some College

High School Diploma

Hero of Home Defense Award

April 2019

Presented to individuals who meet the criteria set forth by the Home Defense Foundation, a self-defense organization based in New Orleans. My Safety Creation (a combination of security consultant and safety advocate) produced results which got their attention.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Appreciation Award

March 2020

Given to me by Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro in recognition of my Safety Creation efforts in the community.

Pelican Patriot Award

July 2023

One of ten honorees for 2023, given to Civilian Volunteers and Activists, First Responders, and others, in recognition of their service to the community. 

References and Media Appearance links provided upon request.