Core competencies

• Leadership and management: Directed security teams of varied sizes (from small tactical units to large integrated security departments), including recruitment, training, performance management, and succession planning. Developed and enforced standard operating procedures, incident escalation protocols, and continuity plans.

• Risk assessment and mitigation: Conducted comprehensive threat and vulnerability assessments for facilities, events, and personnel. Designed and implemented layered security strategies combining access control, surveillance, physical barriers, personnel deployment, and policy measures to reduce risk exposure.

• Physical security systems: Oversaw specification, procurement, installation, and maintenance of CCTV, intrusion detection, access control, alarm monitoring, and perimeter protection systems. Experience integrating security technologies with building management systems and IT infrastructure.

• Incident response and investigations: Led and coordinated responses to security incidents, including intrusion, theft, workplace violence, and emergency evacuations. Conducted internal investigations, evidence collection, witness interviews, and prepared detailed incident reports for senior leadership and law enforcement when required.

• Executive and close protection: Provided personal protection and secure travel planning for high-net-worth individuals and corporate executives. Developed advanced reconnaissance, secure route planning, and contingency measures for domestic and international movements.

• Regulatory compliance and policy development: Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (including OSHA, NFPA basics, and jurisdictional security regulations). Drafted and updated security policies, crisis management plans, and business continuity frameworks.

• Training and development: Designed and delivered training programs in emergency response, active assailant response, access control procedures, de-escalation techniques, and customer-service-focused security interactions. Implemented tabletop exercises and full-scale drills to validate plans and readiness.

• Technology and program integration: Led projects to modernize security programs, migrate to integrated security management platforms, adopt AI-supported analytics and access management, and implement remote monitoring and centralized operations centers.