David Ole Lesinko

Passionate young intellect/tactical security professional with an ever growing desire to always work in challenging security assignments to fully utilize acquired skills and knowledge in providing security remedies to the myriad of issues facing the various sect-oral enterprises.

Experienced Loss Prevention and Security expert with a demonstrated history of working at the Kenya Defense Forces and other cooperate companies. Skilled in Crisis Management, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), Access Control System (ACS), Situation Report (SITREP), Interviews, Tabletop Exercises, Quality Assurance, Risk Assessments, Executive Protections, Policy & SOP Development, Incident & Emergency Response, Investigations, Health & Safety Management etc.

I have background in broad spectrum of self sufficient operations and team coordination within complex organization

Ability to work under any environment and achieve desired results within a limited resource environment (budget and time).

Well informed on current security (political, economical and social) global affairs hence my mitigation approach always considers contingency

Well networked(security agencies, consultants, ground/field officers and all stakeholders) which is a plus and opinion dynamics towards arriving at best solutions.

I have over Twelve(12) years of Hospitality, Field and Corporate security experience coupled with a demonstrable record of commercial and organizational achievement

Work Experience

 

SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIONS OFFICER - ROYAL MEDIA SERVICES/CITIZEN.

 

April 2020 to Date.

• Implementing of SOP’s and contingency plans for the staff, visitors and service providers
• Conducting supervision, tracking KPI's and managing schedule for leave and off duties for my team.
• Monitoring CCTV and taking actions swiftly. Continuous Training of CCTV controllers.
• Preparing weekly and monthly security reports to be shared with the lone manager.
• Conducting periodic (when the security situation dictates) site security surveys and general investigations.
• Reporting the progress of the physical security upgrades to my supervisor.
• Act as the liaison person for security related issues with local security apparatus.
• Constant monitoring and analysis of the operating environment, timely readjustment and

Improvement of operations including advice on legal considerations and risk assessments.

• Analysis and identification of potential issues related to security operations.
• Build, create and share intelligence information.
• Ensure fire safety arrangements are present and functioning.
• Immediate reporting of all security related incidents to the executive head.
• In charge of inventory management for all incoming and outgoing goods. 

 

SAFETY AND SECURITY MANAGER – Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport/JKIA.

October 2017 - March 2020

• Exercise oversight authority for all aspects of security related investigations, training, operations, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all government and local authorities security operations, policies, and procedures utilizing identified best practices and risk management principles.
• Oversee the analysis and interpretation of regulatory changes and trends based on broad perspective and update necessary policies
• Proactively assist organization’s senior leadership in identifying and assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, risks, vulnerabilities and complex threats to security operations that may impact business.
• Develop, manage and direct the capital and expense budget for the organization’s security and safety operations
• Oversee self-inspections, compliance audits and security inspections by government agencies and international corporations.
• Manage the hiring and evaluation of all security personnel with security duties.
• Administer framework necessary to ensure safety and security operations, policies, and procedures; oversee the correction of all issues in the interest of safety, security and risk reduction in the hotel
• Assess program risk and assist in the development of appropriate strategy
• Recommend new policies, procedures, programs, and services for continual improvement of security operations in the hotel
• Communicate information regarding procedural requirements and other government, local authorities; collaborate with external governmental and local agencies
• Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of special programs
• Collaborate on budgetary matters
• Facilitate training programs for staff, regarding public safety and other regulatory requirements; revise and improve training as necessary
• Provide guidance to management & staff; contribute to the strategic planning process
• Hire, train, coach, supervise, schedule, evaluate assigned employees

DEPUTY OPERATIONS MANAGER – Senaca International Security Company.

June 2014 – September 2017

• Coordination of Security services and operations which includes giving direction to the team, assignment of guards, supervision of work and managing security response.
• Developing of security systems and solutions, strategies and initiatives.
• Managing and ensuring continued availability, reliability and effectiveness of access control systems and other identification systems in place.
• Creating awareness of compliance to applicable safety and security codes, laws, regulations and standards within the work environment.
• Initiating proactive security programs to ensure continued safe and effective operation of the company.
• Coordinate with external police authorities in the investigation and handling of crimes, accidents, Government Ministers moments etc., involving the clients, its employees and guests.
• Initiating proactive security programs to ensure continued safe and effective operation of all assignments. Develops and maintains a monthly checklist for all CCTV equipments, alarmed doors, and panic / duress alarms to ensure that they are fully functional in all contracted assignments.
• Responsible to manage all safety & security, Fire Life Safety and food hygiene risks faced by our hospitality clients. Record and notify all risks, deviations from hotels safety standards and any untoward incidents. Conduct regular mock fire evacuation drill as per the clients emergency standards.
• Following up on all unusual activities in and around the assignments that would impair the wellbeing of the client and employees.
• Be available 24 hours a day for genuine emergencies within the assignments. Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Liaising with the external law enforcement agencies, and conducting surveillance.

KENYA DEFENSE FORCES OFFICER - (KENYA ARMY)

October 2010 – April 2014

• Participated in the AMISOM (African Union Mission in Somalia). Conducting safety training and education programs, and demonstrating the use of safety equipment to fellow soldiers.
• Underwent basic training at the Recruit Training School and completed successfully. 
• Provided the newly recruited soldiers with health and safety orientations, and developing materials.
• Inspected and evaluated workplace environments, equipment, and practices, in order to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Prepared reports for daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, safety issues, daily base security situation or unusual occurrences.
• Ensured that all soldiers were well kitted before attending their various duties.
• Monitored safe working conditions, practice resuscitation, rescue and First Aid procedures.
• Briefed the supervisor on daily jobs, job allocation and storage of documents for future reference.

Academic Qualifications and Professional Workshops

Mount Kenya University(2015-2018) – Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management and Criminology 

Mount Kenya University (2013-2014) – Diploma in Social Security, Justice and Criminology

Management University of Africa (2016) -- Certificate in Leadership Training for Managers

Leaders Institute (2017) - Certificate in Security Management

Trumpet Computer College - Certificate in Computer Application Programs

Occupational Safety and Health Certificate(OSHA 2007) -- Terrace Ventures and Safety Solutions LTD.  

National Fire Brigade College (2014) – Certificate in Fire Operations and Prevention

St. John’s Ambulance First Aid College (2014) – Certificate in First Aiding

Kailey’s Consortium LTD (2016) -- Certificate in Health and Safety

Leaders Institute (2017) -- Certificate in supervision

Ministry of Health (2017) - Food Safety/Hygiene and Handling Training

Couple of Intercontinental Hotels Group Certificates - (IHG) SOPs

Certificate of Appointment as a Food Safety Member by Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport. 

2006 –2009: Ngoto Boys High School 

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE)