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United Kingdom

Solihull, England, United Kingdom

• Technical Support
• 3rd Party Eco Supply Chain of Installers and Maintainers Across Europe
• Take Ownership of All Appointed Projects in the Integrated Solutions Division
• Develop New Solutions for Profit Protection and Risk Management
• Develop Account Management Relationships to Drive Sales
• Explore Global Risk Solutions to Drive Innovation and Lodge Service Technical USP

Luderitz, Otjozondjupa, Namibia

• Conducted risk assessments and implemented strategic security interventions aligned with company plans.
• Managed access rights to restricted mining areas and developed security policies and SOPs.
• Provided specialized training and guided security companies in adopting disruptive technologies for operational goals.

South Africa

• Providing independent pure risk management, security, SHE&Life Safety consulting services ranging from:
• Consult around disruptive 4IR digital, IoT, virtual enterprise technology, CEM,AI, RFID, mobile workforce & CiiMs platform solutions
• Risk assessments & risk mitigation interventions
• Developing & implementing Master Strategic Security and Life Safety Interventions that are aligned with companies’ strategic plans
• Compilation & implementation of policies and SOP's
• Specialized training

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Managed over 1000 security officers in Western and Northern Cape, ensuring operational excellence and service delivery.
• Coordinated all management functions within the region, including risk management, financial management, and client services.
• Led strategic planning, operations, investigations, and quality assurance management to drive business success.

South Africa

• Providing independent pure risk management, SHE&Life Safety consulting services ranging from:
• Risk assessments & risk mitigation interventions
• Developing & implementing Master Strategic Security and Life Safety Interventions that are alignedwith companies’ strategic plans
• Compilation & implementation of policies and SOP's
• Specialized training
• Design, project manage & implement turnkey security technology & procedural compliance

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Global Asset Protection LeadAccenture – Sub-Sahara Africa and Mauritius – 500,000 employeesDuties:
• Enabling company operations throughout Africa and Mauritius.
• First line threat and risk assessment for personnel, facilities, operations and events.
• Brand Trust / Reputation Management.
• Incident triage and management.
• Travel security, and briefs.

Gauteng Central South Africa

• Regional General ManagerFidelity Cash Management Security Services- ISO 9002 - 56,000 employeesDuties:
• Fidelity ADT Security - Southern Africa's largest integrated security solutions provider and theindustry leader in protection innovation.
• Currently, oversee the management of 4 business units located in Gauteng Central - Westand East Rand.
• Managing a CIT security complement of 380 members and 45 Support Staff whilst overseenthe logistics of deploying 145 Cash In Transit (retail/ device), banking and dedicated ATMvehicles performing end to end cash.
• Co-ordinate all management functions within the region that included managing risk (branch,in transit, bank, ATMs and cash processing), operations, investigations, sales, customersupport, finance, HR, ER, logistics and.
• Ensure the effective and flawless operational and service delivery excellence in respect ofresponsibilities discharged to me within the region that included:

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Duties:
• Oversee the comprehensive analysis of risk and compliance across many universitydepartments including Campus Protection Services (350 vendor security officers), Traffic (16traffic officials) Investigations (6.
• Established brand standards regrading sourcing, vetting evaluating suitable contractors,mock-up and obtain and verify quotations in order to prepare costing document, includingproposed scope of work for CAPEX approval
• Effectively negotiate contract management of key in sourced contracts of services, includingmaintaining effective business relationships with approved service providers
• Implement and manage emergency preparedness strategy Business Continuity & EmergencyPlan which included First Responder Preparedness and ongoing tabletop emergencypreparedness exercises

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Duties:
• Directed the procurement of all restaurant equipment with a focus on operational equipmentconversations and new installations.
• Analyzed site location, space parameters and project specifications for new restaurantdevelopment, relocation's and or re imaging to source optimal equipment, shop fitting, signage,furniture and contractors to meet.
• Accountable for design and construction and facilities management of multiple complex projectssimultaneously with full responsibility for franchisee and corporate stores management,requirements gathering, reporting.
• Forecast, Plan and manage CAPEX expenses. Manage department budget - purchasingorders, invoices, monthly budget management/rolling estimates, business plan input.
• Implemented and managed cleaning, security services, maintenance and repair programs,restaurant property management liaison, safety program, supplies and utilities, crisismanagement as lead point of contact

Johannesburg, South Africa

Consulting to the following vertical markets:HospitalityInterContinental Hotel Group - CPT, Jhb & KZNCapital HotelFMCG (Finatrade Group - Ghana) Commercial (Botswana - shopping centres) Residential Property La Clemency Retirement Village I believe in a "right first time" philosophy for the customer journey. I have been able to achieve this through the.

South Africa Apmea

• Duties:
• Identified, developed, implemented and monitored the loss prevention and risk mitigationmaster plan interventions and integration of broad risk for new and existing restaurantdevelopment and operational need in respect.
• Successful partnering relationship with Franchisee fraternity
• Implemented fully compliant SHE / HAZ Waste Management Program and started GreenInterventions
• Implemented an effective Crisis and Disaster Response program
• Project lead for numerous interventions that included Mc Radio, credit card POS integration andDT, COD, MFY kitchen conversions, implementation of Mc Café, Biometric T/A, POSintegration with surveillance and exception.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Duties:
• Providing security manpower (2800 officers), Cash In Transit (80 armoured vehicles) with two CIT depots, Alarm / CCTV monitoring and Armed Response Services to numerous vertical markets.
• Built innovative risk control management systems and procedures for Top-100 clients within the FMCG, Retail (PnP, Shoprite) Hospitality (Protea Hotels / Best Western), Education (University of The Western Cape).
• Supported loss prevention security and risk management initiatives with the strategic use of security personnel, auditing, training, technology including armed cash in transit services and cash management solutions.
• Forecast, Plan and manage CAPEX expenses. Manage department budget - purchasing orders, invoices, monthly budget management/rolling estimates, business plan input.
• Managed the Western Cape region in accordance with the strategic intent and was responsible for formulating sound business plans to sustain/increase growth and improve profitability for both the Western Cape and other.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Duties:
• Contributed to the development of loss prevention, cash management, security, safety and executive protection programs for PEP the biggest single brand retailer in Africa operating in more than 1 870 retail stores, 130.
• Implemented loss prevention and risk management policies, created awareness, training, auditing, investigations, technology (surveillance POS integration, EAS, scanning etc), inventory, procedural and integrity checks.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Duties:
• Oversee and managed the hotel's security technology solutions implemented to facilitate the safeguarding of guest’s security and life safety, that included integrated surveillance systems, advanced lock and access.
• Implemented reviewed & monitored SHE and Life Safety programs supported by ongoing training and awareness.
• Develop & flawlessly execute best practice solutions that will reduce losses & operational costs whilst meeting the legal obligations, operational requirements and dual responsibility Ensured best practice solutions.
• Identify, develop & tested general Crisis Management Plan to minimize & respond to fire, health & safety and security risks that could adversely impact guests.
• Provided event security, safety, Executive Protection services to President Mandela, Presidents of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Angola, Mozambique, exiled King of Greece and celebrities such as Bryan Adams, Roxette

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Duties:
• Responsible for managing all aspects of office and branch building operations, office design, space planning, office relocation's, construction programs, office and occupant services for Company-owned and leased.
• Forecast, Plan and manage CAPEX expenses. Manage department budget - purchasing orders, invoices, monthly budget management/rolling estimates, business plan input.
• Secured high-rise Head Office block and 120 branches countrywide including servicing (cleaning/gardens and grounds, facilities plant etc)
• Managing in excess of 180 outsourced security personnel, 120 cleaners 10 Gardens and Grounds and facilities team of 35 (a/c technicians, plumbers, painters etc).
• Developed Master Plan Security and Safety Turnkey Project that included the development of Crisis notification solution, building enterprise surveillance solution of over 700 cameras, over 55 addressable fire.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Duties:
• Overall management of multiple complex tenanted facilities in excess of 85 commercial properties ranging from high rise buildings, multi-storied shopping centres, cash centres, hospital and medical suites, retirement &.
• Developed Master Plan Security and Safety Turnkey Project that included the development of:
• MAP Crisis notification solution,
• Building enterprise surveillance solution of over 4 800 cameras,
• Over 75 addressable fire monitoring and suppression systems with integration (MAESTRO),

London, United Kingdom

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