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Saria Barnabas

Security Professional
Nairobi,30

Summary

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."

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Security Assistant

CCI Kenya
09.2024 - Current
  • Maintained detailed records of daily activities, incidents, and other relevant information for accurate reporting and analysis.
  • Responded quickly to alarms or calls for assistance, assessing situations accurately and taking appropriate action as needed to ensure public safety.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing visitor inquiries while maintaining a secure environment.
  • Developed strong relationships with building tenants to encourage open lines of communication regarding potential security concerns.
  • Supported event planning teams by providing insights on optimal crowd control strategies, minimizing risks associated with large gatherings.
  • Streamlined communication between security team members, resulting in improved coordination during critical incidents.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to share information and improve overall security efforts.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in security management.
  • Trained new hires on company-specific security procedures, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across all team members.
  • Ensured compliance with local regulations governing private security operations through meticulous record-keeping and regular audits.
  • Managed inventory of security equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and prompt replacement when necessary.
  • Reduced risk of security breaches by conducting regular audits and assessments of security protocols.
  • Streamlined visitor check-in process, reducing wait times and improving overall satisfaction.
  • Increased staff awareness on security protocols, leading training sessions on best practices.
  • Facilitated communication between different departments to address security concerns swiftly.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations, providing crucial information from security footage.
  • Analyzed security data to identify patterns and prevent future incidents.

Regional Security and Intelligence Coordinator

KenyaTugende 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
  • KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate job schedules and deployment of security guards and external agencies from partner security companies engaged by the
  • Tugende.
  • Develop, implement and Coordinate security measures and procedures to ensure a safe and secure environment within the company and its branch operations
  • Coordinate with the relevant external security agencies like Police and the DCI to investigate, apprehend and prevent Asset losses for Tugende”
  • Investigate, gather and analyse information about potential threats and crimes committed against/with Tugende’s Assets both on the Tugende premises or off premises and recommend a viable course of action to management”
  • Obtain evidence of committed crimes or occurrences involving Tugende’s assets:
  • Report the offence/crime to relevant authorities (Police)
  • Follow through to ensure timely prosecution
  • Represent the company as a witness in court proceedings
  • Ensure successful completion of court cases”
  • Conduct regular security and business risk audits and facilitate implementation of corrective actions to address potential security risks
  • Transform the business security strategy into an effective security operational plan
  • Prepare a monthly overview report on all reported cases and incidents across the
  • Branches and show analytics of how the insurer has closed vs those reported
  • Maintain all security related equipment and working areas to a high standard of cleanliness and safety
  • Coordinate with the Lawyers, bailiffs & Boda Boda leadership across all branches to ensure timeliness retrieval of company assets from 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 ManagerZanchick 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
  • Assess program risk and assist in the development of appropriate strategy
  • Lead investigations, audits, and security inspections
  • Assist with the analysis and interpretation of trends and regulatory changes
  • Recommend new policies, procedures, programs, and services for continual improvement
  • Communicate information regarding procedural requirements and other government, local, and University mandates; collaborate with external governmental and local agencies
  • Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of special programs
  • Collaborate on budgetary matters
  • Facilitate training programs for faculty, staff, and students regarding public safety and other regulatory requirements; revise and improve trainings as necessary
  • Provide guidance to administration, faculty, staff, and students; contribute to the strategic planning process
  • Hire, train, coach, supervise, schedule, evaluate assigned employees

Security Manager & Transport coordinator

Spring Green Properties LLP, Qwetu
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 officerEagle network

Operations Officer/project Manager

Kenyatta International conventionCentreRadar Limited
01.2015 - 03.2017
  • 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

Radar ltd, Telposta Pension SchemeRadar Limited
03.2014 - 12.2014
  • 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

controllerRadar Limited
01.2013 - 03.2014
  • 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, Strategic

security studiesEgerton University
Oct 2017

Diploma - Security Management

Kenya Institute Of Criminal Justice
Oct 2012

Bachelor's Degree - Cyber Security And Digital Forensics

Open University of Kenya
Nairobi
2024.09 - Current

Skills

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  • SKILLS
  • Transport protection (high value)Security systems monitoringSecurity operationsRisk analysisLeadership skillsFire safety and fire
  • FightingField managementEntry controlCrisis managementAccident preventionSecurity systems monitoringTeam leadershipRisk
  • ManagementSecurity operationsRisk analysisLeadership skillsInvestigationCrisis managementCommunicationProject
  • ManagementPlanningLeadership skillsDecision makingCustomer serviceCustomer relationsConflict and complaint resolutionBudgeting
  • Financial planningSecurity systems monitoringSecurity operationsLeadership skillsDecision makingCustomer serviceConflict and crisis
  • ManagementConflict and complaint resolutionCommunicationAbility to coordinateSecurity operationsReportingProblem solvingHigh
  • Work ethicFirst aidInvestigationRisk analysisSecurity operationsRisk managementSecurity systems monitoringLogistics planning and
  • ManagementPolicy drafting and developmentHuman resource and personnel developmentField managementConflict and crisis
  • ManagementTeam leadershipOffice administration, managementWritten communicationQuality control and supervisionProject
  • ManagementDocumentation and record keepingDecision makingCustomer serviceLife-guardingFire safety and fire fightingConflict and
  • Complaint resolutionPolicy drafting and developmentLogistics planning and managementLife-guardingFire safety and fire
  • FightingConflict and complaint resolutionTraffic controlLife-guardingFire safety and fire fightingDog handlingBorder
  • ProtectionBodyguardingDriving license Class B, C, E - light vehicles & heavy commercial vehiclesGuardingField managementField
  • ManagementGuardingGuardingField managementField managementGuardingField managementTroubleshootingSupply and demand
  • PlanningPurchasingProcurementPricing, price managementPolicy drafting and developmentOffice tools: Word, Excel, OutlookLogistics
  • Planning and managementConflict and complaint resolution
  • CERTIFICATES
  • CommunicationThis certificate helps you develop the knowledge and skills to understand how the media works and the role it has in
  • Society
  • Dec 2021

Affiliations

Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (CIPS)Easton Training Institute Oct 2011 – Oct 2013 Developing contract in purchasing and supply Measuring purchasing performance Managing purchasing and supply relationships Effective negotiation Purchasing context Management in the purchasing function Storage and distribution Analyzing the supply market Risk management and supply chain vulnerability Improving supply chain performance Marketing for purchasers Legal aspects in purchasing and supply. Certificate of Secondary EducationYear january 5th 2002-November 20th 2005: Migori High Secondary School Jan 2002 – Jan 2005 Playing basketball

Interests

ASSOCIATIONS , Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Fraud Examiner

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programs

Timeline

Security Assistant

CCI Kenya
09.2024 - Current

Bachelor's Degree - Cyber Security And Digital Forensics

Open University of Kenya
2024.09 - Current

Regional Security and Intelligence Coordinator

KenyaTugende Limited
09.2021 - Current

Project Manager

Winguards security services ltd
11.2020 - 09.2021

Security and Safety ManagerZanchick Ltd
01.2020 - 10.2020

Security Manager & Transport coordinator

Spring Green Properties LLP, Qwetu
01.2018 - 12.2019

Operations Officer/project Manager

Kenyatta International conventionCentreRadar Limited
01.2015 - 03.2017

Project Officer/Event coordinator

Radar ltd, Telposta Pension SchemeRadar Limited
03.2014 - 12.2014

Operations Duty

controllerRadar Limited
01.2013 - 03.2014

Bachelor's Degree - Criminology, Strategic

security studiesEgerton University

Diploma - Security Management

Kenya Institute Of Criminal Justice

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