James A. DeMeo
Chief Executive Officer at Unified Sports and Entertainment Security Consulting, LLC
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About
Experienced leader offering demonstrated success in robust enterprise risk management program management, staff training, and strategic business development. Regarded as a subject matter expert in event security, public safety, and physical security. Demonstrates a devotion to continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and professional career development.
Functions as a catalyst for organizational change and thought leadership. Adept in applying outstanding communication and people skills to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences. Best-selling author, educator, professional speaker & sports security expert.
Experience in multiple industry sectors such as public, private, corporate, non-profit healthcare, sports/entertainment, vendor management, and higher education ecosystems. Recognized by Security Magazine as The Most Influential People in Security 2017. Author of the best-selling book, What's Your Plan? A Step-By-Step Guide to Keep Your Family Safe During Emergency Situations.
Experience
Event Security, Risk Management, Facility Security Consultant/Subject Matter Expert; Chief Executive Officer - Unified Sports and Entertainment Security Consulting, LLC - Holly Springs, NC
(2015-02)
- Create and deliver innovative, innovative stadium/special event security presentations at industry conferences
- Convey complex technical concepts to key stakeholders
- The importance of effective communication and coordination of efforts between Law Enforcement, Venue Directors, and Event Management Security/Guest Services Staff is a central theme to work
- Drive Business Development needs to acquire clients, professional speaking engagements
- Provided SME consultancy services to clients on security best practices and compliance with industry regulations
- Designed security policies and procedures that enhanced overall protection against internal and external threats
- Developed comprehensive enterprise incident response plans and coordinated tabletop exercises for clients to assess their preparedness
Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Instructor - Remote Learning - Tulane University - School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) - New Orleans, LA
(2018-06)
Instruct graduate students at the collegiate level as a Distance Learning Adjunct Instructor. Deliver subject matter expertise on Event Security and Risk Assessment. Utilize effective instructional strategies and technology to promote student success.
Maintain adequate and timely student records. Praised for effectively utilizing strategies to promote student retention and progression. Currently teaching Fall 2024 semester Tulane University SoPA graduate students about Event Security, Facilities and Risk Assessments.
- Course Section: HMLS 7801-1 Sport/Event Security-Summer Session-2018
- Course Section: HMLS 7801-1 Sport/Event Security-Spring Session-2019
- Course Section: HMLS 7801-1 Sport/Event Security-Fall Session-2019
- Course Section: HMLS 7801-1 Sport/Event Security-Fall Session-2020
- Course Section: SECM 6008-10 Sport/Event Security-Spring Session 2021
- Course Section: ESSC 6017-10 Sport/Event Security-Fall Session, 2022
- Course Section: ESSC 6017-10 Sport/Event Security-Spring Session, 2023
- Course Section: ESSC Independent Study-Spring Session, 2023: oversee SOPA graduate conduct research and explore an area within the ESS curriculum in greater depth than an individual course allows
- Course Section: ESSC 6017-10 Emergency & Security Studies: Sport/Event Security-Spring 2024
- Course Section: ESSC 6017-10 Sport/Event Security-Summer Session, 2024
- Course Section: ESSC 6017-10 Sport/Event Security-Fall Session, 2024
Higher Education Online Adjunct Faculty Instructor - Remote Learning - Farmingdale State College
(2025-05)
- Teaching FSC Summer Session 2026, Special Topics in Sport, SMT-335-AJ1-62882
- Learning Management System: Brightspace
- FSC N.Y.S. S.U.N.Y. Title VI Training Completed: 09/25/25
Higher Education Online Adjunct Faculty Instructor - Remote Learning - Johnson and Wales University
(2025-07)
Teaching JWU Online students for Fall 1/2 semesters, 2025.
- Negotiations & Agreements in Hospitality, Sports, Entertainment & Event Management (Course Number: SEE3850)
- Sports/Entertainment/Event Management Seminar (Course Number: SEE4060)
- International Sports, Entertainment, Event and Venue Management (Course Number: SEE4050)
Higher Education Online Adjunct Faculty Instructor - Gannon University
(2025-01)
Teaching undergraduate students about risk assessment, crisis communications, sports security, facilities, national security, and venue risk assessment.
Higher Education Online Adjunct Faculty Instructor - Division of Business, Communications and Sport - Remote Learning - Newberry College - Newberry, SC
(2024-08 - 2024-12)
Education
Graduate Certificate - Online Higher Education - Appalachian State University - Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies (2023-05)
