Security professional with over 15 years’ experience implementing and developing security and compliance policies and ensuring safety at all levels within various establishments. Skilled in Corporate Internal Investigations, Fraud Investigations, Internal Investigations, Business Continuity, Business Risk and People Management. Proven track record of exceptional leadership skills while professionally fostering a positive relationship with team members. Reliable team player with the ability to take on demanding tasks. Passionate about self-development coupled with the zeal to take on more responsibilities within my set field.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Regional Operations Manager Lagos / Western Region
Pilgrims Africa Limited
Victoria Island, LA
07.2022 - Current
Managing quality assurance including 360 customer care and development and also implementation of standard operating procedure.
Overseeing inventory, asset and facility management
Setting and reviewing budgets and managing cost.
Manage all aspects of the regions operations center and support teams ensuring its 24/7 hours capability to support operations within the region.
Identify and manage operational risk as they impact the regions AOO, including conducting appropriate site security risk assessments.
Plan for and lead on the response to incidents within the regions AOR . AOO and act as local incident manager.
Planning and controlling change
Conduct routine and unscheduled visits to locations where guards are posted. Prepare Post orders for all locations and ensure adherence.
Manage clients and ensure business sustainability.
Responsible for the management of the Lagos Security Operations Centre.
Ensure necessary resources are in place and utilized to manage journey management services, manned guard services, technical services, tracking and response services, etc.
Act as mentor and coach to develop the regional team, including individual and team development and training needs.
Liaise with Local Law Enforcement agencies.
24/7 point of contact for all operational activities within the region.
Regional Operations Manager Abuja / Northern Region
Pilgrims Africa Limited
Abuja, FCT
04.2020 - 07.2022
Managing quality assurance including 360 customer care and development and also implementation of standard operating procedure.
Overseeing inventory, asset and facility management
Setting and reviewing budgets and managing cost.
Manage all aspects of the regions operations center and support teams ensuring its 24/7 hours capability to support operations within the region.
Identify and manage operational risk as they impact the regions AOO, including conducting appropriate site security risk assessments.
Plan for and lead on the response to incidents within the regions AOR . AOO and act as local incident manager.
Planning and controlling change
Conduct routine and unscheduled visits to locations where guards are posted. Prepare Post orders for all locations and ensure adherence.
Manage clients and ensure business sustainability.
Responsible for the management of the Abuja Security Operations Centre.
Ensure necessary resources are in place and utilized to manage journey management services, manned guard services, technical services, tracking and response services, etc.
Act as mentor and coach to develop the regional team, including individual and team development and training needs.
Liaise with Local Law Enforcement agencies.
24/7 point of contact for all operational activities within the region.
Operations Manager Eastern Region
Pavilion Technology Limited
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
01.2019 - 03.2020
Identify and manage operational risks as they impact the region. Collate relevant data and advise clients.
Manage and motivate all Guards, Drivers, controllers and Response Supervisors for effective service delivery.
Responsible for all journey management activities. Capture, plan, assign, and monitor all travels.
Ensure proper meet and greet by designated protocol officers.
Manage budgeting processes.
Act as a mentor and coach to develop the regional operational team, including individual and team development and training needs.
Develop SOP for operatives and ensure full implementation.
Manage cost and ensure pay queries concerning guards and vendors are addressed.
Conduct routine and unscheduled visits to locations where guards are posted. Prepare Post orders for all locations and ensure adherence.
Investigate all incidences reported and submit detailed report.
Conduct risk assessments on offices, warehouses, hotels and event venues.
Manage all company fleet and ensure they are maintained as at when due.
24/7 point of contact for all security related issues within the region.
Ensure all security processes are performed in conformance with clients requirement.
Proactively identify potential threat from host communities that may affect client operations, advise on best way forward.
Security Manager Eastern Region
Pavilion Technology Limited
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
03.2019 - 12.2019
Company Overview: (On a project at PH Refinery with Maire Tecnimont)
Manage and motivate all Guards, Drivers, controllers and Response Supervisors for effective service delivery.
Responsible for all journey management activities. Capture, plan, assign, and monitor all travels.
Ensure proper meet and greet by designated protocol officers.
Responsible for the security of expatriate and local staff on site.
Responsible for the security and safety of client asset on site.
Responsible for the secure journey management of all expatriate staff to and from site.
Develop SOP for operatives and ensure full implementation.
Manage cost and ensure pay queries concerning guards and vendors are addressed.
Investigate all incidences reported and submit detailed report.
Conduct route risk assessment and advise client accordingly.
Liaise with security agencies (Police, Army, Navy) regarding all client operations.
Manage all company fleet and ensure they are maintained as at when due.
Ensure all security processes are performed in conformance with clients requirement.
Proactively identify potential threat from host communities that may affect client operations, advise on best way forward.
CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER
British American Tobacco
10.2009 - 02.2019
Provide and analyse Security incidences as the Chief Security Officer Business Risk. Findings are shared with Security leadership team for dissemination to affected regions pan Nigeria.
Provide support to the Security Department as the Chief Security Officer in charge of the development and implementation of security protocol at all levels within the company.
Responsible for all journey management activities. Capture, plan, assign, and monitor all travels.
Implement group and departmental security procedures as directed by the management.
Provide corporate Security communications. Security Advisories to employees.
Draft security procedures and action plans subject to the approval of the manager and make adjustments where necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Relations and Personnel Management