Damon Finch President and CEO
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Biography
Executive Protection & Security Specialist / Instructor: Damon Finch has been in public safety since 1989. As a United States Air Force Security Policeman he was charged with protecting government personnel, assets and information essential to national security. He served and trained in various capacities including; Missile Security, Convoy Actions, Capture and Recovery of Nuclear Weapons, Air Base Ground Defense, Emergency Services Team and Infantry.
After leaving the military he served in various capacities in the private sector: Background Investigator, Pre-Employment Screener, Audits and Inspections, Specialized Training Instructor and Account Manager for various levels of security stemming from Security Guards to Close Protection Specialists.
He is a graduate of Executive Protection Institute (EPI), certified as a Personal Protection Specialist (PPS) and a member of the Nine Lives Associates (NLA).
After leaving the military he served in various capacities in the private sector: Background Investigator, Pre-Employment Screener, Audits and Inspections, Specialized Training Instructor and Account Manager for various levels of security stemming from Security Guards to Close Protection Specialists.
He is a graduate of Executive Protection Institute (EPI), certified as a Personal Protection Specialist (PPS) and a member of the Nine Lives Associates (NLA).
Business Consulting and Services
Financial Services: NASD Securities and Investments Training * NYS 1st and 2nd Mortgage Agent * NYS Accidental and Health Insurance Agent * NYS Life Insurance Agent * NYSDOS Real Estate Broker Instructor * NYSDOS Real Estate Sales Agent Instructor * NYS Notary Public * Notary Signing Agent
Education & Career Development: NYS Coalition of Career Schools- Methods of Occupational Instruction * NYSDOL Job Development, Retention and Advancement Training * Sales Techniques * Customer Service Certifications * First Quality Service Certification * Business Management Certification
Education & Career Development: NYS Coalition of Career Schools- Methods of Occupational Instruction * NYSDOL Job Development, Retention and Advancement Training * Sales Techniques * Customer Service Certifications * First Quality Service Certification * Business Management Certification
Certifications
New York State Private Investigator * Public Safety Community First Aid and Safety Instructor * American Red Cross & Health safety Institute CPR/AED Train the Trainer * Stop the Bleed Instructor * New York City Fire Safety Director * New York State Dept. of Homeland Security Enhanced Security Guard Master Instructor * New York State Emergency Medical Technician * New York State General Topics & Armed Security Guard Instructor * New York State Bail Enforcement Instructor * Defensive Driving Instructor * Crime Prevention and Safety Training * K-9 Training * Police Academy * Security Operations and Duties Training * United States Concealed Carry Association Training Counselor * National African American Gun Association Instructor * National Rifle Association Training Counselor, Law Enforcement Handgun & Shotgun Instructor , Civilian Instructor, Home Firearm Safety, Certified Pistol, Personal Protection In The Home, Certified Shotgun, Refuse To Be A Victim Training Counselor, Chief Range Safety Officer * Utah & Florida Concealed Firearms Instructor * Glock Armorer * Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer * New York State Gunsmith- Dealer in Firearms
Damon is certified to instruct NYDCJS Armed and Unarmed Security, NRA Law Enforcement Handgun/Shotgun Courses, various NRA civilian disciplines, NYS Dept of Homeland Security Enhanced Trainer/Student Courses, various Medical disciplines and various Driving Instruction disciplines.
He has worked/ managed hundreds of security details over the years and has hundreds of letters of appreciation on file. Damon has performed services for the public, private & celebrity industries.
He is currently the owner of Damon Finch Power Sessions Est. 2003, Co-President of a private investigation and risk management firm - Success Protective Services, Owner of Finch Studio Space, President of the Hudson Valley Nubian Gun Club and the former Northeast Regional Director of the National African American Gun Association.
He has worked/ managed hundreds of security details over the years and has hundreds of letters of appreciation on file. Damon has performed services for the public, private & celebrity industries.
He is currently the owner of Damon Finch Power Sessions Est. 2003, Co-President of a private investigation and risk management firm - Success Protective Services, Owner of Finch Studio Space, President of the Hudson Valley Nubian Gun Club and the former Northeast Regional Director of the National African American Gun Association.
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