Paul Dela Cruz, Security Consultant

Paul Dela Cruz

Security Consultant

Sabre International Security

Location
United States
Education
Diploma, Criminal Justice
Experience
7 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :7 years, 6 Months

Security Consultant at Sabre International Security
  • Iraq - Basra
  • June 2012 to May 2013

Security Consultant, Sabre International Security, Basrah, Iraq June 2012 - Present
Provided security oversight and general assets protection for the client to include physical property and proprietary information. Consulted, planned and directed implementation of security systems for
protection of the clients and their business. Conducted security assessments and trained subordinate
security staff. Assisted in any investigation of various crimes against client if required. Evaluated and gave direction 'on the ground' for practical operational security which was achieved through
consultation and action plans which was continually reviewed in a prudent manner to meet contractual
obligations and to advance the interests of the company. Planned, observed, investigated and provided recommendations of the client's security policies and operating procedures. Served as the
primary liaison between the company and the client. Reported directly to Sabre Head of Operations and consulted daily with the Client's Project and Security Manager.

• Conducted continual review of the security plan and action plan to ensure the site is completed to the standards expected. Interpreted and implemented company policies and developed operating
procedures to facilitate.
• Provided oversight, review, audit, assessments, and recommendations concerning security training,
security awareness, office and project security, counter surveillance and threat assessments.
• Inspected premises to determine security needs. Studied physical conditions, observed activities, and conferred with client's staff to obtain data regarding internal operations.
• Analyzed compiled data and directed installation of electronic security systems, such as closed
circuit surveillance, entry control points and access control. Notified client of security weaknesses and implemented procedures.

Project/Security Manager at Sabre International Security
  • Iraq - Basra
  • October 2010 to June 2012

Project/Security Manager, Sabre International Security, Basrah, Iraq: Oct 2010 - June 2012
Created and executed security project work plans and revised as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements of the client. Managed day to day security operational aspects of the project scope of work. Sets and managed client expectations. Provided support as required to companies' crisis
management plan to enhance the client's crisis management program. Communicated effectively with clients to identify security needs and evaluated alternative security solutions. Continually seeked
opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships. Suggested areas for improvement in internal security processes along with possible solutions. Complied with and assisted to enforce security policies and procedures in accordance with Global Security expectations.

• Wrote and revised the Site Security Plan that enhanced security operational effectiveness to assure
ExxonMobil's objectives and Global Securities expectations were met.
• Coordinated daily operations and provided recommendations and guidance in the areas of physical
security, security violations, security awareness, access control and other areas falling within the realm of the SOW/PWS.
• Coordinated with the EMIL Site Security Contact and provided input into site and facility security
plans, security drills and security vulnerability assessment of the camp.
• Developed a training program/schedule, assessments, and certifications, daily, weekly and monthly
reports, coordinating leave rotations, forecasting personnel needs, maintaining operational funds,
inventory and timesheets for all Sabre personnel on the project.
• Received a short fused Notice to Proceed (NTP) and stood up the interim phase guard force within one week, two weeks earlier than the scheduled three week plan. Received a NTP for full
performance within 28 days and went full performance within seven days.
• Managed investigations and ensured all company employee security.

Senior Advisor/Site Manager at U.S. Army
  • United States
  • October 2005 to July 2008

Senior Advisor/Site Manager, U.S. Army, Schofield Barracks, HI: Oct 2005 - Jul 2008
Provided exceptional leadership, management and operational support to over 130 personnel and 30
technical managers. Attention to detail, professionalism and tireless efforts ensured the organization
met or exceeded all organizational tasks and goals. Ensured efficient and balanced processing and prioritization of high visibility watercraft transportation lift assets and successful multiple deployments.

• Planned, coordinated and accomplished multiple combat missions providing security details for senior leadership, intelligence operatives, snipers, public relations personnel and engineers that
had objectives in our area of operation.
• Managed, trained and coordinated operations for teams of up to 30 personnel and equipment for deployment worldwide.
• Coordinated the daily operations of a 550-person organization consisting of five subsidiary
companies in four geographical locations.
• Prepared organization to successfully sail over 25, 000 nautical miles from the ports in Hawaii,
Alaska, California, Philippines, Kuwait and Bahrain carrying over 20 million short tons of cargo.

Transportation/Operation Manager at U.S Army
  • Korea (South)
  • October 2003 to October 2005

Transportation/Operation Manager, U.S Army, South Korea Oct 2003 - Oct 2005
Managed six movement control teams (MCT) consisting of 75 personnel and 18 Korean Nationals,
geographically dispersed throughout the Korean peninsula. Teams coordinated all transportation
movement requests by highway and rail, moving 10 million short tons of equipment over 10, 000 miles to meet all organizational requirements.

• Meticulously prepared and trained over 160 personnel in convoy live fire exercises prior to deployment.
• Assisted in the deployment of a Brigade Combat Team from Korea to Iraq; first ever deployment
executed from the Republic of Korea.

Education

Diploma, Criminal Justice
  • at Columbia Southern University
  • December 2014

• Primary, Intermediate, Advanced, and Executive Leadership Training Courses involving over 1000 hours of hands-on, classroom and field training. • Pursuing a Associate’s degree, Criminal Justice, Columbia Southern University

Specialties & Skills

ACCESS CONTROL
RISK MANAGEMENT
STATIC SECURITY
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
SECURITY PROCEDURES
SECURITY COORDINATION
SECURITY PLAN

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