KARL NELSON
Hampton,VA
Summary
Performance-oriented and dedicated to maintaining agility, responsiveness and efficiency of security operations. Successful history bringing in top-notch staff, improving operational strategies and boosting team performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
NATIONAL SECURITY SERVICES LTD
George Town, Cayman Islands
03.2016 - 04.2018
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practice
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Developed innovative approaches to manage business and technology needs and enhance performance.
- Optimized organizational operations and facilitated decision-making by examining problem-solving concepts.
- Developed and maintained relationships with over seventy (70)customers.
Security Supervisor & Alarm Monitoring
NATIONAL SECURITY SERVICES LTD
George Town, Cayman Islands
01.2001 - 01.2015
- Demonstrated commitment to public safety by patrolling events and well-populated establishments.
- Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas within mall.
- Worked with management to implement company safety programs and awareness, reducing workers' compensation costs.
- Analyzed and investigated all incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Assessed ongoing risk factors and suggested improvements to senior management.
- Monitored central alarm systems for fire, intrusion and duress alarms and responded to countless emergencies weekly.
Security Officer/ Courier
NATIONAL SECURITY SERVICES LTD
George Town, Cayman Islands
08.2000 - 01.2001
- Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
- Authorized entrance papers and granted or denied entrance to building.
- Provided detailed reports of infractions .
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals to prevent access to restricted areas.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
Infantry Soldier
JAMAICA DEFENCE FORCE
JAMAICA, KINGSTON
07.1994 - 07.2000
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Defend the country from foreign aggressors.
- Trained to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Maintained security of local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Trained in emergency situation preparedness and technique in tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
CHRISTIANA HIGH SCHOOL
JAMAICA1990
SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT
The University Of The West Indies - Mona
Kingston, St. Andrew Parish2019
Skills
- Work flow planning
- Cross-functional communications
- Contract negotiation
- Project management
- Customer relations specialist
- Staff management
Certification
- UK DFT Maritime Security Instructors course.
- Maritime Security Level One Security Officers Course.
- Supervisory Management Certification.
- Trained in peace keeping and disaster relief.
- First Aid CPR/AED
athletics
Exercise is a integral part of my daily routine and this has been because of the love for athletics from a child till now.
Timeline
Operations Manager
NATIONAL SECURITY SERVICES LTD
03.2016 - 04.2018
Security Supervisor & Alarm Monitoring
NATIONAL SECURITY SERVICES LTD
01.2001 - 01.2015
Security Officer/ Courier
NATIONAL SECURITY SERVICES LTD
08.2000 - 01.2001
Infantry Soldier
JAMAICA DEFENCE FORCE
07.1994 - 07.2000
High School Diploma - undefined
CHRISTIANA HIGH SCHOOL
SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT
The University Of The West Indies - Mona