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Holly Taylor

New Orleans

Summary

Accomplished Security Professional with extensive experience in high-stakes environments. Proven leadership as a Sergeant overseeing training and security operations, including providing protection for prominent figures. Expertise in close quarter battle, hostage rescue, and tactical firearms instruction.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Department of Veterans Affairs
New Orleans
10.1999 - 05.2014
  • New Orleans Veterans Affairs Uniformed Patrol Officer and rose to the rank of Sergeant over all training.
  • Recruited to the Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center and achieved Special Agent status.
  • Retired 5/2014.
  • Subject Matter Expert with Patrol Rifle, Pistol Marksmanship, Explosives, Tactics, Terrorism…BI Level Clearance until December 2015.
  • Provided Security for His Holiness The Dali Lama in Washington DC February 2015
  • Acted as Lead Security for the Bel Bosque family of Del Bosque Research, LLC from 5/15 until the present.

United States Marine Corps
09.1990 - 01.1998
  • Deployed to Saudi Arabia / UAE during Operation Desert Storm.
  • Deployed to the Philippine Islands (Team Leader) for Operation Fiery Vigil (Mount Pinatubo Eruption).
  • Deployed to Somalia (Squad Leader) during Operation Restore Hope.
  • Close Quarters Battle/Hostage Rescue
  • Squad Leaders Course
  • NCO Course
  • Sergeants Course.
  • Awarded the coveted Super Squad Badge.

Education

Loyola University New ORleans - Criminal Justice

Loyola University New ORleans
New Orleans, LA

University of Arkansas at Little Rock - Criminal Justice curriculum

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock

Skills

  • Crisis Management
  • Emergency Response
  • Active Threat Instructor
  • Threat Assessment
  • Tactical Medical Training
  • Tactical Firearms Instructor
  • Basic Marksmanship Instructor
  • Beretta Armorer
  • Sig Sauer Armorer
  • Defensive Driving
  • NRA Patrol Rifle Instructor

Leadership Experience

I’ve led many small units while in the Marine Corps and Department of Veterans Affairs. My leadership style is, and always will be, lead from the front. I believe that there is a huge difference between a person in front and being a leader.

Communication Skills

Verbal and written are some of my strong points. I love being in front of an audience and showing my enthusiasm on a subject. I love being an instructor! Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.

Timeline

Department of Veterans Affairs
10.1999 - 05.2014

United States Marine Corps
09.1990 - 01.1998

Loyola University New ORleans - Criminal Justice

Loyola University New ORleans

University of Arkansas at Little Rock - Criminal Justice curriculum

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Holly Taylor