Work Experience - JLevyCD.ca

Jonathon Levy's Bio.

Hello and thank you for landing on my personal website. I am a veteran, a student, a volunteer and a solutions-focused of two disciplines. I am a certified Adult Development and Facilitation and a Certified Emergency Management Specialist, and both these disciplines work extremely well with each other. Both work in harmony and uses the skills needed to provide the best product I can. Whether it is a needs assessment, hazard and threat assessment, business continuity, engaging exercises, and riveting lesson development. I am dedicated to “getting things done” whether working alone or in a team. My understanding of the unique needs and requirements of a broad range of public, private and community-based organizations allows me to effectively apply the five pillars of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. And to choose the best development styles of either the ADDIE or the SAM methods.

Using advanced assessments, I am able to identify potential threats, learning needs and implement risk-mitigating solutions while collaborating with a diverse range of clients, colleagues, external partners, subject matter experts and key stakeholders.

I have a proven ability to work effectively in high-stress environments as evidenced by my 20 years’ experience in emergency response planning, personal protection, facilitation, course design, needs assessment and project management. I also possess an academic background in Incident Command, Exercise Design and E-Learning. I have also run my own LMS and this website to better understand the e-learn environment.

I am a confident and articulate communicator who simplifies complex issues and develops concrete actions plans.

I enjoy training both youths and adults in various technical and practical topics, including emergency preparedness, leadership, aviation, and survival.

ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS, 180 MOSQUITO SQUADRON.

Training & Standards Officer

Instruct and supervise a Royal Canadian Air Cadets squadron with over 160 youths aged 12 to 18 years old
Lead the planning and execution of exercises and special activities such as survival weekend in rural Ontario
Develop various emergency response plans and policies for the squadron and provide medical response services
Contribute over 100 hours per year in the development and growth of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets squadron
Design and implement yearly training plans. In both physical and on-line learning environments.
Perform quality control to instructors to ensure proper training is performed.
Control and monitor a Yearly budget of over $30,000 CDN.
Over the summer I was a producer of the first on-line cadet camp. Leading the largest class in the country with 200 cadets registered.

TD BANK GROUP

Executive Protection Specialist

Provided personal protection and security services to various executive leaders and government officials
Achieved a perfect safety record throughout tenure and successfully removed various patrons without using force
Supported the Director of Security in the strategic development and execution of security plans and policies
Trained, briefed, positioned, and directed up to 30 contracted security staff members for special events
Assisted in developing emergency response plans for various situations to minimize risk and security threats
Oversaw the access control to secured areas and assist with searching suspicious packages
Coordinated the flow of vehicles in and out of restricted areas and provided medical care when necessary
Communicated and interacted with executives and colleagues to share information and ensure a safe environment
Liaised with law enforcement agencies to share intelligence and the threat landscape
Prepare reports and work documents on a regular basis, ensuring all information was accurate and complete.

CANADIAN ARMED FORCES

Corporal, Vehicle Technician & VIP Protection

Trained with the Ontario disaster response team and oversaw the team’s vehicle maintenance needs
Supported the development of emergency response plans by providing subject matter expertise
Operated and repaired various military pattern and civilian vehicles weighing up to 25 tons
Coordinated traffic flow and supported the emergency response during snowstorms in Eastern Canada and GTA
Provide assistance to a nuclear incident as per the response plan.
Designed training, coached and trained various soldiers during their career progression.

HOUSE OF BLUES CANADA/LIVE NATION CANADA

Security Staff, The Molson Amphitheatre

Oversaw the access control to backstage area and coordinated vehicle flow to prevent unauthorized guest entry
Collaborated with Ontario Place security and Toronto Police officers to manage the entry of 20,000+ guests per day
Interacted with guests on a continual basis to provide venue information and address any questions or concerns
Significantly reduced the amount of illegal venue entries from multiple unauthorized guests per event down to only 1 or 2 per year by introducing new security policies and access control barriers across the perimeter
Achieved a perfect safety record throughout tenure and successfully removed various patrons without using force

CANADIAN INTERNATION AIRSHOW.

Security Team Lead Division & Hotel Operation

Manage a 6-person team in the day-to-day security operations for the 3-day event with over 5,000 daily guests
Accountable for staff hiring, training, management, and performance evaluation
Develop and implement a strategic plan for post-show events by engaging in threat and risk assessments on performing acts and VIPS
Design and implement emergency plans and response strategies to maintain the safety of all guests and staff
Awarded the Top Volunteer recognition in 2007 among all volunteers at the Canadian International Air Show
Design an on-line experience for Air Show volunteers and supporters for a COVID-19 environment.

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