Saria Barnabas
Security Professional
Nairobi,30
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven security strategist with a passion for innovation and a proven track record of developing and implementing cutting-edge security solutions. A versatile professional with a unique ability to blend strategic vision with tactical execution to safeguard organizations against emerging threats. Known for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving transformative change through creative problem-solving and forward-thinking approaches. Ready to leverage expertise in security best practices, risk management, and technology to deliver unparalleled protection in today's ever-evolving threat landscape.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Security and Intelligence Coordinator
Tugende Limited
09.2021 - Current
- The Regional security and Intelligence Coordinator will be responsible for minimizing theft, vandalism and any other criminal behavior related to Tugende assets, as well as Coordinate security operations and procedures across all branches in the country while working closely with the relevant law enforcement authorities.
Project Manager
Winguards security services ltd
11.2020 - 09.2021
- I work with a project team, overseeing the development of security systems for the protection of facilities, personnel, data and assets
- Using a combination of management skills and specific security system knowledge,I coordinate the security project through its progressive stages, with the goal of project completion within specified time and budget constraints.
Security and Safety Manager
Zanchick Ltd
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Administer framework necessary to ensure safety and security operations, policies, and procedures; oversee the correction of all issues in the i1nterest of safety, security and risk reduction
Security Manager & Transport coordinator
Spring Green Properties LLP(Qwetu Residence)
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Develop and implement security policies, protocols and procedures
- Control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses
- Recruit, train and supervise security officers and guards
- Attend meetings with other managers to determine operational needs
- Plan and coordinate security operations for specific events
- Coordinate staff when responding to emergencies and alarms
- Review reports on incidents and breaches
- Investigate and resolve issues
- Create reports for management on security status
- Analyze data to form proposals for improvements
- Establish company routes concentrating on customer service
- Ensure to dispatch all company drivers
- Ensure to receive all phone calls from drivers any hour in day
- Ensure to track routes to assure on time deliveries to enterprise customers
- Review and arrange all transportation paperwork inclusive of driver logs, DVIR's, trip reports and invoices
- Record accurately tractor mileages essential for fuel tax monthly and quarterly reporting
- Record entire mileages for sub as well as rental equipment for Aim and Conway
- Review driver's hours properly and submit apt timecards to payroll.
Field investigations officer
Eagle network
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Key duties: Safety and security of investigators
- Elevating quality of investigations across the network
- Innovation in field investigation methods
- Ensure members adhere to the Operational Procedures Manual investigation methods
- Issue new procedures in Operational Procedures Manual and ensure assimilation
- Open source internet investigations
- Ensure appropriate investigation equipment is available for each member
- Direct training in-country
- Daily advise and trouble-shooting for members
- Coaching and backstopping for members
- Identifying gaps in member projects and supporting solutions
- Coordinating exchange of investigators
- Developing foreign investigators solutions for in-country work with members
- Assist Network Investigations Officer, where needs be.
Operations Officer/project Manager
Kenyatta International conventionCentreRadar Limited
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Key Duties: Coordinate the daily operations and services delivery
- Liaising and meeting with customers to discuss and identify their requirements respond to customers inquiries and identify solutions to customers' issues
- Submit weekly and monthly management reports, trading park and credit portfolio
- Regular update of sales force with new sales opportunity
- Resource planning and booking for events and planning for secure journey
- Training of close protection officers.
Project Officer/Event coordinator
Telposta Pension SchemeRadar Limited
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Key Duties: Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property monitoring surveillance equipment inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points permitting entry
- Obtains help by sounding alarms
- Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities informing violators of policy and procedures restraining trespassers
- Controls traffic by directing drivers
- Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities interviewing witnesses obtaining signatures
- Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls
- Maintains organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturer's instructions troubleshooting malfunctions calling for repairs evaluating new equipment
- Help coordinate formulate and implement event policies and procedures.
Operations Duty controller
Radar Limited
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Key duties: Maintain and develop a client's and guard's data base
- Respond and follow up on clients complaints
- Supervise and lead all activity in the control room
- Amending and updating duty Rota ensuring that all sites are fully manned with trained personnel
- To oversee deployment of all guards efficiently and able to foresee any shortfall
- Visit scenes of all incidents and provide reports
- Plan and supervise training of controller trainees
- Marking of master roll for personnel
- Handling of personnel's problems where necessary
- Maintain the accuracy of the information entered in the occurrence book
- Maintain regular contacts with clients in relation to any security issues
- To deal with all messages received from clients
- Assisting the Team managers Leaders when needed
- To do security audit on sensitive assignments and submit reports to operations departments as well as to clients
- To visit assignments from time to time to ensure that guards carry out their duties in a professional manner.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Criminology and security studies
Egerton University
10.2014 - 05.2017
Security management - undefined
Kenya Institute of Studies in Criminal Justice
10.2011 - 05.2012
Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (CIPS) - undefined
Easton Training Institute
10.2011 - 05.2013
Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Migori High Secondary School
01.2002 - 04.2005
Skills
Transport protection (high value)
Security systems monitoring
Security operations
Risk analysis
Leadership skills
Fire safety and fire fighting
Field management
Entry control
Crisis management
Accident prevention
Team leadership
Investigation
Communication
Project management
Planning
Decision making
Customer service
Customer relations
Conflict and complaint resolution
Budgeting
Financial planning
Logistics planning and management
Policy drafting and development
Human resource and personnel development
Office administration
Written communication
Quality control and supervision
Documentation and record keeping
Life-guarding
Traffic control
Dog handling
Border protection
Bodyguarding
Driving license Class B, C, E - light vehicles & heavy commercial vehicles
Guarding
Troubleshooting
Supply and demand planning
Purchasing
Procurement
Pricing, price management
Office tools: Word, Excel, Outlook
Hobbies: An avid reader of materials that add insight to life, song writer and singer, and a basketball player
Certification
Communication, This certificate helps you develop the knowledge and skills to understand how the media works and the role it has in society., 12/2021
Affiliations
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Fraud Examiner
Intro
Dynamic and results-driven security strategist with a passion for innovation and a proven track record of developing and implementing cutting-edge security solutions. A versatile professional with a unique ability to blend strategic vision with tactical execution to safeguard organizations against emerging threats. Known for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving transformative change through creative problem-solving and forward-thinking approaches. Ready to leverage expertise in security best practices, risk management, and technology to deliver unparalleled protection in today's ever-evolving threat landscape.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/11/87
Timeline
Regional Security and Intelligence Coordinator
Tugende Limited
09.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Winguards security services ltd
11.2020 - 09.2021
Security and Safety Manager
Zanchick Ltd
01.2020 - 10.2020
Security Manager & Transport coordinator
Spring Green Properties LLP(Qwetu Residence)
01.2018 - 12.2019
Field investigations officer
Eagle network
03.2017 - 09.2017
Operations Officer/project Manager
Kenyatta International conventionCentreRadar Limited
01.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Criminology and security studies
Egerton University
10.2014 - 05.2017
Project Officer/Event coordinator
Telposta Pension SchemeRadar Limited
03.2014 - 12.2014
Operations Duty controller
Radar Limited
01.2013 - 03.2014
Security management - undefined
Kenya Institute of Studies in Criminal Justice
10.2011 - 05.2012
Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (CIPS) - undefined
Easton Training Institute
10.2011 - 05.2013
Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Migori High Secondary School
01.2002 - 04.2005