Armando Limon
Palm Desert,CA
Summary
Director of Safety & Security hospitality senior leader with over 25 years of proven experience in loss prevention and safety management. Expert in human trafficking prevention, recognized with the 'Shining Star award' for significant contributions. Achieved a drastic reduction in workers' compensation cases and successfully led safety training initiatives across departments. Equipped to deliver comprehensive security strategies and training while elevating industry standards, effectively contributing to the safety and security of any organization.
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Work History
Director of Safety & Security
Los Angeles Airport Marriott
- Received the inaugural 'Shining Star Award' from the American Hotel Lodging Association for outstanding efforts in combatting Human Trafficking
- Acknowledged by Marriott International for crucial involvement in a Human Trafficking operation that successfully liberated five kidnapped women
- Slashed workers' compensation cases from 340 in 2015 to 38 in 2019 and on to 18 in 2024 through targeted safety initiatives
- Cultivated and advanced 11 security professionals into Supervisory and Management roles
- Directed monthly safety training for each department covering two Job Safety Analysis topics
- Engineered a security sales site process to effectively present security offerings for VIP visits
Director of Loss Prevention
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Achieved Manager of the Quarter Q2 of 2013 for exceptional performance
- Reduced accident rates from 71 in 2008 to 21 in 2013 by implementing strategic safety measures
- Introduced 'Red20 accident mapping, a best practice recognized by MSG
- Formulated security plans and orchestrated security operations for high-profile events
Director of Loss Prevention
Marriott O'Hare
- Secured Manager of the Quarter Q3 of 2004 & Spirit to Serve Award - Q4 of 2005 for exemplary service
- Maintained an AOS Score consistently between 98 - 100 over three years, demonstrating exceptional operational standards
- Developed comprehensive safety and security plans for various major events to ensure patron safety
- Contributed to onboarding and training of new Loss Prevention Directors, enhancing departmental capability
Skills
- Emergency Planning & Response
- Safety & Security Training
- Civil Disturbance
- Conflict Management
- Team Leadership
- Risk Assessment
- Strategic Thinking
- Project Management
- Training Development
- Emergency management
- Physical security
- Crisis management
Certification
First Aide & CPR
State Security License
Firearms certification
Timeline
Director of Safety & Security
Los Angeles Airport Marriott
Director of Loss Prevention
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa
Director of Loss Prevention
Marriott O'Hare
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