Gregory Levenfeld has over 10 years of experience in security protection for events, executives, and individuals. He currently works as a Global Security Specialist providing personal security solutions, technical surveillance, and maintaining classified information for US and global clients. Previously he served as the Deputy Guard Force Commander of the US Embassy in Bern, Switzerland, overseeing security for the embassy and ambassador's residence with a staff of 52. He is fluent in English, German, and Hebrew and continues his studies at the University of London School of International Relations and Political Science.
1. Gregory Levenfeld
1655 Snead Ave.
Chesterton, IN 46304
312-898-7374
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Security protection professionalfor event, executive, and individual safety with
over 10 years of international and national experience. Proven organizationaland
supervisory,analytical, and problem-solving skills. Able to remain calm “under
pressure” and handle all types of situations and emergencies.
Global Security Specialist 2013 – Present
Providepersonalsecurity solutions, technical surveillance, and maintain highly
classified information for US and global clients including foreign political
dignitaries, nobility, entertainers, professionalathletes, and professionalsports
team organizations.
Accomplishments:
Develop strategic and tactical security risk analysis.
Implement and coordinate domestic and international event
security/safety controlfor major sports teams including crowd and access
control.
Collaborate with and adviseinternational political and economic
conference leaders on safety crowd management, on site protection, and
control.
Identify irregularities in possible conflict, security/safety hazards, and
emergency responses.
Perform security defensecoordination in and around Jericho, and the West
Bank for the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
Implement processing procedures and monitoring systems.
Notable security details include: PrinceEdward of England; Madonna; Neil
Armstrong; Sharon Stone; Davis Cup Tennis; IsraeliOlympic Team; Barbara
Streisand; German National Soccer Team; Lauren Hill; Ramon Calderon,
PresidentReal Madrid CF.
2. Forex Capital Markets (FXCM) Tel-Aviv, Israel 2012 –2013
Financial Services Representative
Provided market and financial analysis information to international clients on
trading options.
Accomplishments:
Led department in initial capital investments.
Managed client basetotaling 1.4 million (Euro).
Led department in accountretention.
Led company in re-investment capital intake for 6 months.
Protectas AG, Switzerland 2009 – 2012
Deputy Guard Force Commander US Embassy, Bern, Switzerland
As second in command, responsiblefor all security of the US Embassy and
Ambassador’sresidencewith a rotating staff of 52. Duties included guard
scheduling, budget, training, and staff evaluation.
Accomplishments:
Successfully renegotiated security contract for Protectas which included
compliance and the translation fromGerman to English.
Developed and instituted site-specific counter terrorismtraining.
Maintained continuous security for ambassador’sresidences, US Embassy,
and both US Consulatefacilities including facility inspections, physical
appraisals of all material/equipment, shiftschedules, re-calibration of
itemizer material assessmentdevices, and x-ray machines.
Shefa Security Tel Aviv, Israel 2006 - 2008
Security Contractor
Event security deployment and recommendations maximizing security
coverage.
Provided ticket controlservices and capacity control for sporting venues.
Provided emergency responsefor security and safety.
Riot controlteam leader in event of unrest.
Provided comprehensivesecurity coverage24/7 for clients including
bodyguard services.
3. LANGUAGES:
English, mother tongue
German, fluent
Hebrew, fluent
EDUCATION:
2011 – Present University of London, Schoolof InternationalRelations and
Political Science
2012 FXCMForex Capital Markets, Internship financial
advisor/broker
2008 Benedict School of Language
2001 – 2003 PurdueUniversity, West Lafayette, School of Engineering