Experienced Security Specialist

To join a dynamic team that will allow me to continue to learn and develop myself, not only as a person but also as a professional; and where I may be able to share my knowledge with others, in contribution to the overall team.

Consultant (Self-employed). March 2010 – Present: Providing professional and personalized security consultancy services.
Project Manager for General Motors Venezuela at Inter-Con Security Systems de Venezuela. August 2008 – March 2010: Main responsibility is to ensure client’s operability managing security resources assigned to the contract.
Consultant (Self-employed). January 2008 – August 2008: Formally unemployed. Handled a variety of short projects, ranging from training facilitation in security guard processes and executive protection training.
Head of Security, Valencia and West Venezuela at DHL. June 2007 – January 2008: Coordinated all security operations for inland and portside warehouses in the assigned area of operations.
Security Coordinator, Venezuela at Nokia. August 2006 – June 2007: Managed all aspects involving traveler security logistics, to include transportation en route oversight and monitoring, airport protocols (meet and greet), and security orientation to newcomers.
Consultant (Self employed). September 2005 – August 2006: Formally unemployed. Organized and managed issues involving field physical security, executive protection, and risk assessments for various clients.
Head of Prevention and Loss Control at Shell. April 2004 – August 2005: Served as the focal point for the Exploration and Production Division in Maracaibo, for Shell Venezuela, for all matters involving Loss Prevention and Control.
Security Advisor, West Venezuela at Chevron. October 2002 – April 2004: Managing security activities for an onshore and offshore production field, with a combined average production of 120,000 BOPD.
Maracaibo Security Coordinator at Chevron. December 2001 – October 2002: Designed the new access control and screening program for the protection of physical assets, on and offshore.
Security Coordinator (Offshore) at Chevron. November 1999 – December 2001: Responsible for the coordination with military and local law enforcement for the active protection of all offshore assets in Lake Maracaibo (Venezuela).
Field Security Supervisor at BP Exploration Venezuela. February 1997 – October 1999: Responsible for the creation, training, and managing of an entire security department, for the protection of offshore assets valued at US$100MM.
Career Military Officer at Venezuelan Marines. August 1987 – January 1997

- Bachelor of Science in Naval Sciences, majoring in Business Administration.
- Numerous professional courses and seminars.