David G. Brown

David G. Brown

Director of Safety & Security

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  • About me

    Executive Director/Consultant, Brown & Associates, Coeur D' Alene, Idaho and Las Vegas, Nevada

  • Education

    • University of California, Los Angeles

      1973 - 1977
      Bachelor's degree
  • Experience

    • Sheraton Universal

      Jan 1989 - Jan 1997
      Director of Safety & Security

      Created a safe and secure culture and environment for guests, patrons and team members, developing and implementing risk management, safety and security practices and programs. Recognized with the ITT Sheraton President's Award, ITT Sheraton Q Award and ITT Sheraton Security Director of the Year Award during my 8 plus years of dedicated and loyal service.

    • Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2000
      Director of Loss Prevention, Safety and Workers Compensation

      Updated and implanted new safety and security policies, procedures, practices and programs which resulted in significant reduction of injuries property was experiencing. Reduced the workers compensation costs and claims significantly. Received Leadership Award for Caesars in just second year, helping create a safe and secure environment for all guests, patrons and team members. Created a culture where safety was a priority and part of the job.

    • Bacara Resort & Spa

      Jun 2000 - Jun 2002
      Director of Risk Management, Safety & Security

      Successfully opened Bacara Resort & Spa in 2000, creating and developing the risk management, safety and security programs, policies and procedures. This included hiring, training and development of a Safety & Security Staff, department and installation of a camera surveillance system, radio communication system and security access systems.

    • Montage Hotels & Resorts

      Jun 2002 - Jun 2005
      Director of Safety & Security

      Successfully opened the first Montage Resort in Laguna Beach, putting together the risk management, safety and security programs, policies and procedures. This including hiring, training and development of a Safety & Security staff and department.

    • Bacara Resort & Spa

      Jun 2005 - Sept 2013
      Executive Director of Risk Management, Safety & Security

      Recruited back to Bacara Resort & Spa as an Executive Managing Director. Responsible for keeping the property safe and secure, handling all cases involving workers comp and guest liability. Continued to build a Safety & Security Department and Staff to handle the large property and its extensive VIP guests.

    • Brown & Associates

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2018
      Executive Director/Consultant

      Develop and implement all operations, loss prevention, risk management, safety, security and workers compensation policies, procedures, practices and programs at new properties, including hiring, training and developing efficient Staffs.

    • Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club, Discovery Properties

      Jan 2018 - May 2023
      Director Of Safety And Security

      Created a safe and secure environment for all members, guests, contractors and team members. Hired, trained and developed a Safety and Security staff, included installation of a full camera surveillance and radio system. Created a Safety Program, Emergency Procedures and Manual and Security Program.

    • Brown & Associates

      May 2023 - now
      Executive Director/Consultant

      Opening new properties, creating all programs and procedures involving risk management, safety and security. Includes installation of camera surveillance systems, radio communications and the hiring, training and development of Safety & Security staffs. Updating of all programs involving risk management, safety and security of existing properties and companies.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CalOSHA and NevadaOSHA certifications

      California and Nevada OSHA
    • NSDA - Northwest Security Directors Association

      Harrison, ID
      Mar 2020
    • CERT - Santa Barbara Coummunity Emergency Respose Team

      Santa Barbara County Fire Department