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Ricardo Henriquez

Ricardo Henriquez

Ottawa,ON

Summary

A highly motivated bilingual professional with extensive international experience in luxury hospitality management and security services ( Close protection / Evasive driving ). Experienced at performing independently and/or as part of a team, comfortable handling high stress situations and a team leader who can adapt to any situations and unexpected changes as it happens. Discreet and professional in any type of environment, self-motivate disciplined. Comfortable working with computers and different types of software’s. Looking for a challenging position in the Security Industry.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Close Protection Agent - Contractor

Garda World
06.2022 - Current
  • Supporting the conduct of threat and risk assessments and make relevant and effective recommendations
  • Deescalate tense situations or individuals that arise at the location/event
  • Maintained excellent customer service at all times
  • Possessed the ability to maintain integrity and honesty with the ability to work with and uphold highly confidential information,
  • Supporting the conduct of threat and risk assessments of executive residences, travel or other activities and make relevant and effective recommendations
  • Provide close protection and other security-related functions for the client during domestic and/or international assignments
  • Arrivals / Departures / VIP Customer Service -Deescalate tense situations or individuals that arise at the principal residence, workplace and/or event

Close Protection / Executive Driver - Contractor

AFIMAC Global
10.2018 - Current

Close Protection agent

• Supporting the conduct of threat and risk assessments of executive residences, travel or other activities and make relevant and effective recommendations

• Provide close protection and other security-related functions for the client during domestic and/or international assignments

• Arrivals / Departures / VIP Customer Service -Deescalate tense situations or individuals that arise at the principal residence, workplace and/or event Executive Driver

• Possessed the ability to maintain integrity and honesty with the ability to work with and uphold highly confidential information while performing executive driving

• Maintained excellent customer service and satisfaction with timely pick-ups and drop-offs Corporate security

• Assume complete responsibility for building security and safety

• Respond to and report all store security and emergency situations Team Lead / Press conferences Protection / Crowd Control / VIP Escort

• Apple Inc. / Royal Bank of Canada / Global news / Radio Canada / Mercedes Benz /

• Mohawk Rail Blockade / Black Lives Matter protest / Trucker Convoy protest

• Executive Protection for former Peruvian President

• Liaison with secret service for Former United States Secretary of State Hilary Clinton

• Quebec City – Close protection for Jenna Welch Bush (Daughter of the 43rd U.S. President George W. Bus

Event Security Manager

HOPE Ottawa, OEIS Security and Investigation Services
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • Conduct the threat and risk assessments of the event and make relevant and effective recommendations
  • Provide close protection and other security-related functions for the client and VIPs
  • Monitor building safety
  • Secure access points and exits
  • Assume complete responsibility for building security and safety
  • Liaison with Law enforcement

Director of Operations

Intercontinental Hotel Groups
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Manage the daily activities of the Housekeeping, Front desk, Maintenance and Restaurant departments
  • Resolve issues regarding hotel services, amenities, guest complaints and policies
  • Monitor employee performance and conduct regular evaluations to help improve customer service
  • Coordinate with external parties including suppliers, travel agencies, and conference planners
  • Evaluate hotel performance and ensure compliance with health and safety rules
  • Develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures for the operation of every department
  • Recruit and supervise staff, oversee training and set work schedules
  • Collaborate with hotel department leaders to define goals and objectives that are compatible with the overall hotel goals, as well as strategies for achieving them

Corporate Security / CP Agent - Contractor

Corporate Security, Sentinel Security Plus
04.2017 - 09.2021
  • And authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises, provide a visible presence that enforces safety and security
  • Write reports of daily activities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences while performing patrol duties
  • Security for the Rec Room Toronto
  • Security for STK Toronto
  • Security for Royal Ontario Museum (The ROM)
  • Security for Budweiser Stage concerts (Iron Maiden / OVO fest / Bud Light Dreams)
  • Lead Security at Cactus Club
  • Security at Four Season Hotel Toronto / One King West Hotel / Sheraton Center Hotel / Bisha Hotel
  • Crowd control
  • TIFF - (Toronto International Fil Festival) Red Carpet / Talent arrival and departure

Executive Housekeeping Manager

Grand Hotel And Suites
01.2014 - 02.2017
  • Planning, organizing and directing team members to ensure the highest degree of guest Satisfaction.
  • Purchase, re-order and maintain housekeeping supplies and inventory in a weekly basis
  • Interview and train all new housekeeping staff members.
  • Monitor in a daily basis the laundry facility
  • Assist Front desk with any duty in a daily basis
  • Ensures the proper maintenance of all equipment; make arrangements for repair and/or replacement of used and damaged equipment.
  • Manage the daily activities of the housekeeping department to include appropriate cleaning of all offices, meetings rooms, washrooms, restaurants, suites, pools and fitness areas

Education

BBA - Tourism And Hospitality Management

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON
05.2015

Bachelor’s Business Administration Degree - Business Management

University Santa Maria
Venezuela
06.2011

Skills

  • Leadership / Team management
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Can multi-task efficiently and adjust as per changing environments
  • Experience in forecasting, hiring, procurement and scheduling 8 years
  • Ability to work independently or/and Teamwork efficiently
  • Software’s : Outlook / Microsoft office / Opera / Yardi / Shadow one / ADP / LinkedIn / Indeed

Certification

  • Security license
  • PAL ( Restricted and Non Restricted )
  • Facility Management Certified – IFMA (International Facility management Association)
  • Project leadership certification – ( LinkedIn )
  • AGCO Certified - (Alcohol and gaming commission of Ontario)
  • Cyberaware Certified user and Security Certified Network Specialist (SCNS )
  • Method of Interview and Interrogation certified - ( Wicklander – Zulawski & Associates )
  • Use of force – Gc-tactical certified
  • Emergency First AID and CPR certified & WHMIS
  • Situation Awareness Specialist – SAS (Arcuri Group LLC)
  • Fortinet Network Security Expert level 1 and 2 - (Fortinet Certified)
  • Active Shooter - (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
  • Operational planning guidelines and covid-19 – (WHO - World Health Organization)
  • Bsafe – Basic Security in the Field (BSITF) and Advanced Security in the Field (ASITF) – (UN)
  • Food Handler & Smart Serve Certifie

Others

 

  • Eligible to obtain Enhanced Reliability Federal Government Security Clearance 2
  • Venezuelan, European and Canadian Citizenship
  • Availability to travel with short notice
  • Last Background check done in Feb 2022
  • Marital arts (Taekwondo Blackbelt / hapkido Blue belt)
  • Own vehicle
  • Languages: Spanish (Native language) English (advance) French (basic)

Timeline

Event Security Manager

HOPE Ottawa, OEIS Security and Investigation Services
07.2022 - 07.2022

Close Protection Agent - Contractor

Garda World
06.2022 - Current

Director of Operations

Intercontinental Hotel Groups
09.2021 - 02.2022

Close Protection / Executive Driver - Contractor

AFIMAC Global
10.2018 - Current

Corporate Security / CP Agent - Contractor

Corporate Security, Sentinel Security Plus
04.2017 - 09.2021

Executive Housekeeping Manager

Grand Hotel And Suites
01.2014 - 02.2017

BBA - Tourism And Hospitality Management

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology

Bachelor’s Business Administration Degree - Business Management

University Santa Maria
Ricardo Henriquez