This document contains the resume of Naveed Waraich. It summarizes his objective, skills, 20+ years of experience in security and customer service roles, and education. His experience includes roles as an event security supervisor, health and safety coordinator, security site manager, field manager, and various security supervisor positions. He has a Bachelor's degree in Arts and extensive safety, emergency management and security training.
Resume for Security Professional with 20+ Years Experience
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8356-146 Street
V3S-9K1
Surrey, BC
Cell: 604-721-0956
Home: 604-592-0956
naveedwaraich@hotmail.com
Naveed Waraich
Objective
Skills
Experience
A highly motivated and hard working team player with a proven track record of
performance and maturity. A self-starter, who learns quickly, determined to learn and
appreciates the performance-based environment.
Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A), BST 1 & 2 trained, Health and Safety,
Security Management, Event Management, Sales and customer service,
Code White / Code Orange Emergency Management trained, Airport
screening, Field Management, Client Services management, Event Security
Management.
Current Level 1 First Aid (previously held Level 2 for many years)
TSC clearance for Ports (PMV)
Over 20 years of experience in customer service, Security incident
investigations, Security Training, Supervisory, Conflict resolution and
Management. Experienced in preparing professional Security incident
reports, Presentations and Security coordination with local police officers
Experienced in preparing cost estimates and proposals for security sites
Experienced in preparing safety procedures and manuals
Experienced in liaison with officials and media; preparation and delivery of
power point presentations, training and mentoring
Fluent in English, Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi and Fijian Hindi languages also
read and understand Arabic and Farsi languages.
Advanced level of computer (software and hardware) skills, including MS
Word, Excel and Access. Experience in updating web sites, professional
broadcast video editing and photography.
Class 5 BC drivers license with clean record for more than 20 years
BC.Place Stadium (PavCo) (September 2011 to Present)
Event Security Supervisor
Currently supervising (P/T) in-house more than two hundred unionized Security officers
and contract security (more than 150 staff members). Duties include training, mentoring
and supervision of security staff for special events, such as Grey Cup, BC Lions and
Whitecaps soccer and home shows etc. Liaison with Vancouver Police Department and
government officials. Prepared schedules, handled internal and external security related
issues and complaints involve in investigation and coordination with VPD investigations;
follow up with incidents, emergency responses, evictions, involved in training and HR
related issues.
Casual Duty Manager (PavCo) (September 2011 to Present)
Work as duty manger in absence of the full time duty manager. Keeping BC Place values
and professional image; my job is to support teams with event logistics and operational
execution; track, and report on event performance; work along with other operational
managers and deliver what requires in professional manner. Ensure health and safety
regulations and safe work practices; manage the performance of BC Place employees.
GardaWorld Security (July 2016 to Present)
Health & Safety Coordinator
My new role as Health and Safety coordinator with GardaWorld Security allowed me to
get more experience in the safety environment. I prepare documentation for accuracy and
provide feedback to the management and clients. I also assist in the planning and start-up
of new projects with respect to safety Inventory safety related training of workers;
conduct new worker safety orientations; Conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks,
Keep management current on the status of any issue(s) that may impact on the work
being perform, prepare site safety plans, promote safe working conditions, enforce safety
regulations and safe work practices, conduct hazard assessments, maintain and prepare
thorough documentation and reports, participate in daily safety interactions, including
performing and documenting daily safety inspections (including tools/equipment) and
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auditing to ensure adherence to standards. I also facilitate and participate in incident
investigations and risk assessments, as required. Ensure that all accidents, incidents and
injuries are properly reported to all appropriate parties. In collaboration with the Safety
Consultant, provide regular worksite safety training for all employees including new
worker orientation, topics such as WHMIS, company policies and procedures, lockout,
respirator fit tests, hearing tests, if required etc.
GardaWorld Security (September 2015 – July 2016)
Security Site Manager University Of Fraser Valley
I worked at University of Fraser Valley (UFV) Site and looked after Abbottsford,
Mission, Clearbrook and Chilliwack campuses. My role was to carry out risk
assessments and make recommendations to UFV Security Management, assessing level
of risks. Encouraged university community to report all incidents and ensure that reports
are analyzed in terms of trends emerging to inform decisions on cost effective
deployment of staff, CCTV etc. I worked with the UFV Security Management Support
Teams and Premises Managers in order to facilitate an integrated service. I also shared
views with UFV Security Management on confidential or sensitive matters and act as a
conduit between the University and the police at all levels in order to expedite solutions
to difficult situations. I received and deal with any information that had a security
dimension and dealt with that in a confidential manner.
Plan for the continual development of the security services and ensure that appropriate
arrangements are in place for recruiting, directing, supervising, appraising, counselling
and training staff.
Develop policies and procedures and ensure that they are communicated to and
interpreted appropriately by staffing order to minimize risks.
Resolve complex security risk issues and operational matters as well as in interpreting
new legislation and anticipating issues in relation to policy setting.
Coordinate and lead recovery/mitigating activities in response to security-related
emergency situations – coordinating activities with other relevant senior managers and
UFV Security Management.
Deal with Human Resources responsibilities such as but not limited to: Hiring,
scheduling, training, mentoring, developing, evaluating, disciplining staff within union
contract.
Involved in ongoing site trainings, developing post orders oversees and executes security
officer’s duties.
Conduct Fire drills and other emergency response drills to promote awareness culture
around the staff and students.
Garda World Security (January 2011 to September 2015)
Field Manager / Health and Safety Coordinator
Worked as a Field Manager with Garda World Security. My duties were to conduct site
inspections, safety talks, and hazard and risk assessment as well as maintain the monthly
and annually H&S records for all sites. Client Service management & Supervise
Vancouver ports operation also the mobile patrols of all patrol sites and provide
assistance when needed, scheduling, alarm response, account management and maintain
the mobile vehicles.
Force One Security (August 2010 to January 2011)
Client Service Manager
Worked as CSM for Force One Security, negotiated and secured the Security contracts,
prepared and maintained site post orders, involved in investigations for clients and
internal investigations, involved in scheduling and training guards for special events.
Paladin Security Group (January 2010 to August 2010)
Supervisor Shell Albian Oil Sands Fort McMurray Alberta
Worked at Shell Albian Oil Sands as Oil Sands Security Supervisor. Maintained the
client relations and ensure the Safety and Security. Organized schedules; dealt with
investigations worked along with K9 and dealt with on site Security issues. Supervised
mobile patrol Officers and static positions. While working at the Shell Albian Sands, I
completed many health & Safety courses to maintain the OH&S standards.
Paladin Security Group (October 2003 to December 2009)
Client Service Manager
Managed the largest Security health care portfolios, worked in Richmond, North Shore
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Education
sea to sky, sunshine coast, and Vancouver community health sites. Including my work
was to prepare and maintain site schedules, hiring, investigations and corrective actions,
incident reports follow ups, monthly site statistics, Policy & Procedures, site specific
training and orientations, monthly safety talks, monthly safety checks, monthly OH&S
Site meetings, accident investigation, fire drills, fire safety in-services, fire extinguisher
inspections, fire safety inspections, healthcare training, facility wide annual assessments
and audits, developed and updated the fire codes, assisted front line officers. I was also
involved in VCHA Emergency Preparedness Committee, Workplace Violence
Prevention Committee, and 2010 Olympic Committee also participated in major code
orange (disaster planning) exercises.
Protection Services, UBC Hospital (April 1999 to October 2003)
Supervisor Security
Duties including managing the schedules, securing the hospital, working with staff and
mentally challenged patients, response to the fire, major codes and other emergency
alarm responses.
Aeroguard Co. Ltd. (April 1995 to April 2001)
Acting Duty Manager / Supervisor
Supervised over 200 security agents at Vancouver International Airport, monitored and
patrolled sites, also managed employee schedules. Screening the passengers with metal
detectors and also operated X-Ray machines to ensure the Security and safety of the
passengers in accordance with ministry of transportation course.
Executive Security CO. LTD. (July 1993 to April 1995)
Supervisor
Worked as a Security Supervisor at Vancouver International Airport, Supervised over
200 security agents at Vancouver International Airport, monitored and patrolled sites,
also managed employee schedules. More duties were including patrolling the airline
gates, screening the passengers with metal detectors and operated X-Ray machines to
ensure the Security and safety of the passengers.
Radio Shack (Metro town) (May 1996 to Dec 2000)
P/T Sales Associate Assistant Manager
Created and maintained a pleasant experience for clients, assessed clients needs,
provided assistance with product selection, completed cash, credit, and debit
transactions, balanced cash flow completed monthly inventories, deposited daily receipts,
maintained a professional work environment and awarded for many outstanding sales
and customer service recognitions.
PCCA Cultural Association of BC (January 2002 to Present)
Event Coordinator
Organization and co-ordination of events and community based projects, including event
scheduling, budgeting, invitations, announcements, advertisement, public relations,
logistics, and co-ordination of written or other presentation materials; employ creativity
and fresh ideas; updating web site and social media Production of seminar materials
(Power Point presentations) Work closely with volunteers to establish vision and
methods to achieve and exceed the goals of each event and community projects Create
and adhere to appropriate timelines and ensure that necessary resources are in place.
Seek feedback on success of the event and suggestions for improvement.
Bachelors of Art Degree (B.A) (July 1990)
University of Punjab
I have successfully completed an Arts degree with honours. Psychology, Social work,
Political Science and English courses were among my favourites.
Basic Security Training (Current)
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Successfully completed the Security agencies act training established by the Registrar.
Advanced Security Training (Current)
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Successfully completed the Security agencies act training established by the Registrar.
Incident Command System (Level -200 CMD 120)
EMD - Justice Institute of British Columbia
Successfully completed an incident management system a coordinated and organized
emergency response and recovery system. Learned Command and management,
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Volunteer Work
Operation, Planning, Logistics & Finance and Administration during major emergency
and disaster.
Search & Rescue Training
EMT Management inc.
Successfully completed a light urban search & rescue training level one and two by EMT
Management inc.
Managing Targeted Violence
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Successfully completed managing targeted violence programme offered by JI.
Hazard Recognition & Control, Safety Inspections, Accident Investigation
ER PLUS Risk Management Group
Successfully completed a Work Safe education Course that includes Hazard Recognition
& Control, due diligence, safety inspections & accident investigations.
Occupational Health & Safety
Paladin Security Group
Completed OH&S accident investigation training program.
Emergency Management Response in health care
Vancouver Coastal
Successfully completed a health care emergency response course and command program.
Defensive Tactics inc (DTI) by Vancouver Police department
2011- 2012
Successfully completed DTI training which included crowed management defensive
techniques to take control of situations.
Airport Security Screening Agent Certificate
(July 1993-April 2000)
Ministry of Transport Canada
Successfully annually completed the Ministry recognized Security screening course for
Airport Security.
Code white training
(March 2003 to date)
Vancouver General Hospital
Health Care Code White exclusive training which includes the managing the aggressive
behaviour and applications of physical restraints techniques.
Occupational First Aid (Level 1 & 11)
ABC Occupational First Aid Burnaby B.C
First Aid attendant, accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
Crisis Prevention Institute, inc. (Cpi)
(April 2002)
Paladin Security Group
Successfully completed training in non-violent crisis intervention training program.
The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety
IAHSS (2005-2009)
I was the member of IAHSS and also successfully attended their certificate program
“Bridging Borders”.
Professional Retail Selling System
(August 1998)
Radio Shack
Successfully completed the Sales and customer service-training program by Radio Shack
Canada.
National Security Advisory Committee (RCMP) (Apr 2008 –Present)
Member
Conduct seminars meetings for Canadian National Security interest. Involve with youth
to keep them away from the negative activities. Reach out to the community to make a
bridge between RCMP and the local ethnic community. Involve in planning and
discussions for the community awareness of various programs and issues.
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Interests and activities
Awards
References
PCCA Community Organization (Feb 2002 –Present)
Events Coordinator
Organized community based events handled over 50,000 budgets, take part in food
banks, blood donations and sports events. Served the organization on various executive
positions. www.pccabc.ca
Community volunteer programs, reading newspapers and books, playing soccer, going to
gym.
Received many volunteer work and achievements awards. Among them I was also
awarded by the Governor General Of Canada for Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Medal for community volunteer work.
Available upon request.
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References Chris Harrison
Event Security and Operations Manager
BC Place PavCo
777 Pacific Blvd
Vancouver BC
Cell : 604-312-5246
charrison@bcpavco.com
Mike Twolan
University Of Fraser Valley
Manager Of Security & Emergency Management
33844 King Rd, Abbotsford BC
Cell: 604-302-2820
Mike.twolan@ufv.ca
Terry Ash
Client Service Manager
Paladin Security Group
295-4664 Lougheed HWY
Burnaby B.C.
Cell: 604-309-6933
Work: 604-806-9856
Kiran Saran
Training Manager (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport
Aeroguard Co. Ltd
Richmond BC
Cell: 778-859-5164
Bit Chan
Mobile Operation Manager
Garda World Security
3185 Willingdon Green Suite 202
Burnaby BC
Work: 604-717-5580
Ben Pietrass
Account Manager
Garda World Security
3185 Willingdon Green Suite 202
Burnaby BC
Work: 604-717-5580
Cell: 604-880-0644
Ben.pietrass@garda.com
Rizwan Shawl
PCCA Director (Reference Volunteer work Event Management Experience)
rizwan@pccabc.ca
Cell:604-725-5603
Jason Green
Shell Security Coordinator (Reference Oil Sands Supervisory Experience)
Shell Canada Albians Sands
Fort McMurray Alberta
Cell: 780-713-9476
Jason.Green@shell.com