Protective Security Specialist, PSD

Diploma, 2016

high school G. PAPI, Social Services and Health Care Management

Diploma, 1994

NCO ACADEMY, Military Strategic Studies, General

SALLYPORT, Iraq

PSD Team Leader, Mar 2013 – Sep 2015

Based at Balad Air Base, Salah ad Din, task in support of Iraqi Air Force and USAF F-16 Program.

• Resulted in zero losses, and the continued integrity of $1M+ vehicles and sensitive equipment.
• Ensured principals safety, including mobile, air and static venue operations, with responsibility, by actively leading the PSD team through adaptive changes.
• Implemented after-action report and post mission review for the team, client(s) and management.

Stationed in Al Mansour as a GUARD FORCES SUPERVISOR. Raised awareness and vigilance to spot and eliminate breaches for USAID, other US Government contracts and commercial contracts.

Aegis Defense Services, Iraq

ERT / QRF Team Leader, Jan 2012 – Aug 2012

Emergency Response Team / Quick Reaction Force TL and Mentor, under the Authority of the Office Security Cooperation – Iraq (OSC-I). Stationed in Taji and Kirkuk, to protect government facilities.

• Created a more confident and potentially more productive staff, increased promptness in response to incidents and oversaw the surveillance procedures.
• Conducted mobile patrols while training 300+ guard force personnel (African personnel).
• Supervised and coached 40+ QRF Nepalese Gurkhas, personnel focused on CQB.

EOD TECHNOLOGY, Iraq

Personal Security Detail, Jul 2010 – Jan 2012

Stationed in Rusafa, red zone, to support the US DOD / DOS, under the Authority of United States Forces – Iraq (USF-I), provided mobile armed protection to clients traveling in war zones.

• Supported the clients in holding the highest standards of capability to achieve mission objectives.
• Delivered the best possible service to the clients, by working cohesive with the colleagues and fully compliant with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all the times.

Nam Cheong Offshore Pte Ltd, Malaysia

Team Leader and Liaison Officer, May 2010 – Jul 2010

Lethal defense solutions anti-piracy, for PT. Bahtera Niaga Internasional. Offshore maritime security to counter piracy and armed robbery, in support of its offshore supply tug vessels.

• Ensured that vessel hardening had taken place in line with BMP4. Customized SOPs ad hoc for the on-board security teams, formed by the Indonesian Kopassus special forces personnel.
• Liaison for the Client with MSCHOA, Ports Authorities, Ship Agencies and Border Agencies.

AGENZIA INDUSTRIE DIFESA, Italy

Adjunct Instructor, Jan 2010 – Feb 2010

A government security academy committed in support of armed forces personnel service leavers.

• Designed and provided tailored made resettlement training courses, shaped specifically to give them the best chance of success in the Merchant Navy, both at sea and ashore.

CALISA S.P.A., Italy

Assistant Operations Manager, Sep 2009 – Dec 2009

Non-lethal defense solutions anti-piracy, for liquid / chemical cargo ships, to provide a safe passage through High Risk waters.

• My role included advising and assisting in the construction of physical and anti-piracy measures and conducting a 24hr watch system.
• Streamlined the crew on-the-job training (OJT).

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Italy

Safety Security, Jun 2008 – Jan 2009

Pre-opening and post-opening operations worked with other team members. Maintained highest standards of attitude, behaviors, skills, and values.

• Built effective and mutually supportive relationships with all areas of the hotel.
• Boundary areas, bedrooms, offices, storage areas, public areas, function rooms, kept monitored.
• Contributed the hotel in complying with Local Fire Safety Legislation.
• Directed the activities of all personnel engaged in the implementation of safety and security procedures, provide assistance and advice to other departments in relation to security.

TRAFOMEC Group, Italy

Security Chauffeur, Oct 2007 – Apr 2008

Private security of General Manager.

• Study of risk.
• Some mission in Switzerland and Belgium.

Corporate Security Solutions, Iraq

Personal Security Detail, Jan 2007 – Sep 2007

Stationed in Al Jadriya, Baghdad red zone, under the Authority of Multinational Forces – Iraq (MNF-I), task of escorting Army Core of Engineers throughout the country.

• Daylight and night tactical convoy operations.
• Active with counterattack team (CAT), to assist if extraction.
• Rapidly deployable for mission accomplishment.

guardiansec.com, Italy

Head of Security, April 2005 – Jun 2010

An entrepreneurial own initiative in security and limo service, to compete with the bucking of the overall market in security, corporates mobility and tourism.

• Launched web presence campaign.
• Designed all security and safety trainings across land, sea and air.

DYNCORP, Iraq

Personal Security Detail, Mar 2004 – Sep 2004

Under the Coalition Provisional Authority, multi nation coalition. Stationed in Tikrit, task of escorting the Washington Group International electrical power reconstruction projects personnel.

• Commander / driver / shooter of designated team vehicles.
• Contributed to mission planning and preparation, as well as post-mission reorganization.
• Maintained high level of physical fitness, commensurate with PSD duties.
• Cooperated closely with local employees and kept well informed.

BINGO S.R.L., Italy

Safety Security Manager, Feb 2003 – Feb 2004

Under the guidance and support of the General Manager, I was accountable for the day to day operations of the security and surveillance.

• Implemented the security plans to protect the property, patrons, employees, assets and revenue.
• Effectively reduced incidents of robbery.
• Built effective relationships with both local police and fire department.
• Facilitated links between profitability, customer loyalty, employee productivity and satisfaction.
• Gathered staff and the volunteers to established standardized emergency response procedures.
• Upgraded security and surveillance activities in compliance with all applicable laws & regulations.

Security Investigation Division S.R.L., Italy

Security Consultant, Oct 2000 – Feb 2003

A services provider of executive protection, guard staffing, maritime security, and training courses.

• Guided interns on their first day by introducing them to the team they would work with and touring them around the workplace.
• Served as the primary close protection specialist and mentor, acting as a first responder to any emergencies or suspicious activities.
• Created an elite team that enhanced profits with major clients.
• Maritime Security aboard passenger / ferries ships (GRIMALDI GNV – Grandi Navi Veloci).
• Executed sensitive and confidential investigations relating misappropriation of funds and corruption within client’s companies.

Italian NAVY, Italy

Non-Commissioned Officer, 04/1992 – 10/1995

Graduated 2nd in 24 months NCO Academy general studies class and earned honors in light – heavy weapons and missile systems management, boat patrol procedures and physical fitness.

• Gained a satisfactory level of proficiencies and experience from the given assignments to shipboard duties. Oversaw the preventive maintenance programs of special equipment.
• Selected as a member of the emergency response team, damage control and firefighting.
• Appointed ship’s security team member.
• Joined an anti-terror and anti-sabotage team as security element, and cross trained on marksmanship and close quarter battle (CQB).
• Voluntary discharge as an NCO.

• EMT-I
• ISPS Code