Stavros Panayiotous
Toronto
Summary
An analytical, self-motivated, and team-oriented professional with extensive experience providing strategic support and guidance in security management and operations. Over 20 years of experience in senior management roles. Strong background in managing large budgets and properties (AAA/ 3 million+ square feet), managing security life safety functions, law enforcement, policy development, financial management, and logistics. Proficient communication, liaising, and leadership abilities (both working independently and as part of teams). Proven ability to establish a positive rapport with clients, colleagues, superiors, other professionals, and key stakeholders. Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite, as well as specialized software and applications specific to financials, inventory management, property maintenance, and scheduling.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Security Life Safety
Paragon Security
12.2023 - 06.2023
- Manage the security life safety program of two high profile properties in Toronto.
- Supervise security personnel, schedule shifts, and manage contractor/vendor relationships.
- Ensure access control systems, such as, key cards, visitor management systems are in place and functioning.
- Monitor CCTV, ensure camera coverage is adequate, and review footage as needed.
- Lead the response to security incidents and coordinate with law enforcement when necessary.
- Conduct or support investigations into theft, vandalism, or other security breaches.
Manager- Security Life and Safety
Brookfield Properties
01.2017 - 06.2023
- Manage the entire security life safety functions of the Global Corporate Head Offices (an AAA asset of over 3 million square feet).
- Responsible for security network functions, including the core network switch, CCTV, Parking duress, access control and the IP key distribution system.
- Responsible for a team of 40+ contract staff and 4 internal staff.
- Certified Chair for the Health & Safety committee.
- Build monthly management reporting, Assets/Compliance/Budgets.
- Preparation of RFPs and RFIs, reviewing and award of submissions.
- Continuous review and revisions of emergency response and business continuity plans.
- Ensuring security contracts are efficiently and effectively managed by implementing governance and measuring performance against KPIs.
- Manage/ maintain complex budgeting systems for 9 cost centres.
- Oversee the inspection, testing, and maintenance programs of all fire life safety systems.
Various Roles
Paragon Security
01.2006 - 01.2016
- As Director of Security Services (2015- 2016), liaised with clients and stakeholders to track security and life safety issues and implement solutions. Managed a large portfolio (Circa $5m) of commercial and retail properties by: recruiting new employees, preparing site deployments, maintaining KPI’s, analyzing security threat information, scheduling security staff, managing incidents, and implementing training protocols.
- As Director of Client Service (2014), handled management responsibilities for a team of security staff, providing ongoing training and serving as the first-point-of-contact for personnel and clients.
- As Manager of Client Service (2012- 2014), ensured the safety of numerous high-profile clients and high-volume locations in the GTA, managing contracts for security services and implementing security protocols and procedures. Prepared business cases in support of large expenditures, and prepared RFP’s.
- As Director of Security (2006- 2012), worked to minimize project risk, identify areas of concern, and communicate with public sector police, community stakeholders, and external partners.
Operations Manager
First Capital Realty
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed a portfolio of commercial and retail properties. Liaised with tenants, reviewed financials, reported operational costs, prepared budgets, controlled inventory, and worked to improve efficiency.
- Documented major incident reports, and prepared structured detail reports for the senior management team and affiliated insurance adjusters. Prepared contractual specifications, including maintenance.
Community Police Officer
Metropolitan Police Service
01.2003 - 01.2006
Operational Security Supervisor
Trident Safe Guards
01.2001 - 01.2003
Education
Vehicle body engineering -
College of Northwest London
01.1993
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
Successfully completed a full electronic security access control system for a 2.5 miliion Square feet buildings.
Tendered out and completed the physical security contract for a team of over 30 security personel.
Certification
- City & Guilds Professional Guarding (Part I & II)
- First Aid, AED
- Safety One Fall & Arrest Systems
- Conflict Management (Modules 1 & 2)
- Customer Service Excellence
- Security Industry Training & Police Foundations
- Problem-Solving Oracle Base with Metropolitan Police London UK
- Certified Terrorism Information Officer (Toronto Police College)
- Joint Health and Safety Committee
- Associate Protection Professional Designation (In Progress)
- Toronto Police Service 43 Division Award for Collaboration on Police Operation
- ICS (Incident Command System 100, 200 and 300 certified)
- CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
Affiliations
- International Professional Security Association UK
- ASIS International
- Business Improvement Member Rep
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Manager, Security Life Safety
Paragon Security
12.2023 - 06.2023
Manager- Security Life and Safety
Brookfield Properties
01.2017 - 06.2023
Operations Manager
First Capital Realty
01.2014 - 01.2015
Various Roles
Paragon Security
01.2006 - 01.2016
Community Police Officer
Metropolitan Police Service
01.2003 - 01.2006
Operational Security Supervisor
Trident Safe Guards
01.2001 - 01.2003
Vehicle body engineering -
College of Northwest London
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