DANIEL GERARDO ARVAYO RIVERA
Houston,Mexico
Summary
Motivated professional with strong leadership and organizational skills, adept at managing high-performance cross-functional teams. Proven track record in project management and operations, delivering high-quality results through proactive strategies. Focused on achieving measurable outcomes that drive significant growth in professional and personal development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Principal Global Security Programs
Newmont
2026.01 - 2026.05
- (Legacy, Exploration, Executive Protection and Intelligence)
Regional Director of Security Africa and Canada
Newmont
2024.01 - 2025.01
- Managed budget allocations, ensuring optimal resource utilisation.
- Developed strategies for enhanced security measures.
- Recommended security controls for risk mitigation.
- Conducted security audits per month to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety and asset protection.
- Worked closely with management to implement new security measures, improving overall site security levels.
- Improved security and safety of communities, partnering with security agencies to strengthen law enforcement efforts.
- Enforced immigration laws, ensuring national security.
- Identified security gaps with comprehensive audits.
- Implemented security measures, minimising potential risks.
- Monitored security certificates and maintained company compliance with security requirements.
- Liaised with external security authorities to provide best-possible safety and security levels.
- Worked closely with security teams enhancing overall building security.
- Organised workshops on information security best practices fostering a culture of security across the organisation.
- Led security personnel to consistently meet and exceed company security KPIs.
- Worked closely with security team to establish and enforce security policies for identity and access controls.
- Improved security systems for increased efficiency.
Regional Director of Security Africa, Europe, Global Legacy Sites
Newmont
2022.01 - 2024.01
Security Director of Global Operations and Intelligence
Newmont
2021.01 - 2022.01
Security Director of Governance and Intelligence
Newmont
2020.01 - 2021.01
Country Manager and Site of Security
Newmont
Mexico
2019.01 - 2020.01
Superintendent of Security Peñasquito Mine
GOLDCORP Mexico Region
Zacatecas
2017.01 - 2019.01
- Champion of ethics and compliance
- Manager of Security Peñasquito Mine Zacatecas 2015 - 2016
- Reduction of incidents of theft more than 50%.
- 0% incident on the transport of Product.
- Coordination with Corporate Ethics in investigation.
- Creation of the Regional Security Council.
- Federal, State and Local authorities’ relationship.
- Administration and Operation of 340 Security elements.
- Security Human resource 3,450 workers.
- Physical security of 15,736.15 hectares of mine.
- Office Security in Monterrey, Zacatecas, Manzanillo and Projects.
- Creation and Implementation of new Security Protocols.
- Security and logistics of transportation of personnel and executives.
- Coordination in Safety Operations.
- Coordination of the Crisis Management Team.
- Certification Audit Human Rights, Free Gold of Conflict.
- Consultancy Mining Units in Guatemala, Argentina and other countries.
- Investigations of fraud and thefts, saving 10,000,000.00dls in losses
- Support and advisor on Criminal legal Issues.
- Ethical Leadership Award Goldcorp 2107
Chief Security Camino Rojo Project
GOLDCORP Mexico Region
Zacatecas
2014.01 - 2015.01
- Coordination with Local, State and Federal authorities.
- Administration and Operation 60 Security Elements.
- Installation of CCTV Center in coordination with Systems.
- Coordination of Logistics Transport of Personnel and Managers.
- Security management team and personnel.
- Creation of Manual, Training of Crisis Management Team.
- Analysis of risk communities and access routes to the project.
- Risk analysis and creation of security protocols.
- 0% of Theft incidents.
General Coordinator of Executive Protection
IESS GROUP (Israeli Security)
Mexico City
2013.03 - 2014.04
- Advisory and coordination of BMW Mexico Executive Security, Goldcorp Mexico, Coca Cola World Cup 2014 Event, Others.
- Risk Analysis.
Legal Advisor
FREELANCE
2012.10 - 2013.01
- Legal Advisor Delivery and Reception Dir. Public Security Edo. Mexico.
- IESS Security External Security Advisor.
- Assistant in Security Courses.
Sub - director of Public Security
LOCAL POLICE of Tlalmanalco Mexico State
2011.10 - 2012.09
- Member of the Council of Honor and Justice Dir. Public Security
- At command of 100 Security Elements.
- Works on Social Proximity.
- Coordination with State Police
Coordinator Crime Prevention Dir. Public Security
LOCAL POLICE of Tlalmanalco Mexico State
2011.07 - 2011.10
Member of First Security Circle Advanced and Intelligence Coordinator
GOVERNOR´S SECURITY of the Tamaulipas State Police
2010.10 - 2011.06
- Coordination with Local and Federal Authorities.
- Risk analysis for visits to other states, events and routes
- At the command of 50 agents.
Education
Bachelor of Law -
Universidad del Valle de México
San Rafael Campus Mexico CityDegree - Criminalistics and Criminological Sciences
National Institute of Legal Development
Nápoles Campus Mexico CityMaster of Forensic Science and Victimology - undefined
Universidad Autonoma de Durango Zacatecas Campus
Skills
- Leadership, Responsibility, Discipline, Teamwork, Service Vocation, Works well under Pressure, Proactivity and Focus on Results
Languages
English
Advanced
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Treasurer of the Zacatecas Semi-desert Regional Security Council October 2015 to date. Volunteer of Educational Program Promoting Sport in Communities Goldcorp Zacatecas August 2015. Personal Defense Professor, Pentathlon Martial Arts San Juan Ixtayopan Tlahuac D.F. July - October. 2010. Design of the Electronic Legal Magazine Yajtaqueni Li Mantal UVM San Rafael Mexico City February - October 2009. Social Action Coordinator SALEd Law Degree, ITESM Monterrey campus. September - December 2000. President Values Group "Missionary Brigades", 230 Members. ITESM campus Monterrey. August 1999 – Founding member, Society of Hygiene, Safety and Environment Professionals, Agua Prieta Sonora. June 1998 Member of Agua Prieta Sonora Volunteer Fire Brigade. Since 1995. Treasurer of the Zacatecas Semi-desert Regional Security Council October 2015 to date. Volunteer of Educational Program Promoting Sport in Communities Goldcorp Zacatecas August 2015. Personal Defense Professor, Pentathlon Martial Arts San Juan Ixtayopan Tlahuac D.F. July - October. 2010. Design of the Electronic Legal Magazine Yajtaqueni Li Mantal UVM San Rafael Mexico City February - October 2009. Social Action Coordinator SALEd Law Degree, ITESM Monterrey campus. September - December 2000. President Values Group "Missionary Brigades", 230 Members. ITESM campus Monterrey. August 1999 – Founding member, Society of Hygiene, Safety and Environment Professionals, Agua Prieta Sonora. June 1998 Member of Agua Prieta Sonora Volunteer Fire Brigade. Since 1995.
Accomplishments
· Treasurer of the Zacatecas Semi-desert Regional Security Council October 2015 to date.
· Volunteer of Educational Program Promoting Sport in Communities Goldcorp Zacatecas August 2015.
· Personal Defense Professor, Pentathlon Martial Arts San Juan Ixtayopan Tlahuac D.F. July - October. 2010.
· Design of the Electronic Legal Magazine Yajtaquinel Li Mantal UVM San Rafael Mexico City February - October 2009.
· Social Action Coordinator SALED Law Degree, ITESM Monterrey campus. September - December 2000.
· President Values Group "Missionary Brigades", 230 Members. ITESM campus Monterrey. August 1999 –
· Founding member, Society of Hygiene, Safety and Environment Professionals, Agua Prieta Sonora. June 1998
· Member of Agua Prieta Sonora Volunteer Fire Brigade. Since 1995.
CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS (As Presenter)
- Conference Projects of integral security to public security with the purpose of reinforcing the security to the entrepreneur. Corporate Property Security CGN CEO Global Network Cd. México 2017.
- Conference: The Challenges of Women 21st Century Forum Goldcorp Peñasquito World Women's Day 2016.
- Presentation: Voluntary Principles Business and Human Rights Forum Human Rights Commission D.F. August 2013.
- Conference: Values Home and School, Meeting teachers and parents, Public Security Chalco Valley State of Mexico February 10, 2012.
- Conference: Citizen Participation Combating Crime, Security Forum and Justice, Netzahualcóyotl State of Mexico December 6, 2011.
- Conference: Education of Values, Social Forum for Education Building Peace from the Family, Tlalmanalco State of Mexico December 3, 2011.
- Conference: The Values, Volunteer Watch Groups of the Volcanic Regional Operations, Chalco State of Mexico October 14, 2011.
- Workshop on Human Rights, Labor Rights, Salina Cruz Oaxaca, November 23 and 26, 2007.
COURSES, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS (Attended)
- Project Management Workshop Institute for Learning Inc. Zacatecas 2014.
- Crisis Management Workshop Primoris Associates Inc. Zacatecas 2014.
- Prevention for Extortion OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council) Cd. de México D.F. 2014.
- Seminar in Security 2014 Corporate Goldcorp Mexico, Cd. D Mexico 2014.
- Course on Vehicle Operational Management. International Security and Defense Systems, State of Mexico 2012.
- Police Intervention Course. ASES Secretary of Public Security, State of Mexico 2012.
- Course on Protection of Officials. International Security and Defense Systems, State of Mexico 2010.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge and Legal Experience in Public and Private, Criminal, Human and Administrative Security.
- Knowledge in Risk Analysis and Vulnerability.
- Knowledge in Design of Personal, Family and Patrimonial Security Plans.
- Experience and Knowledge of Police Intervention.
- Experience and Knowledge Human Rights an Voluntary Principles
- Experience and Knowledge in Crisis Management.
- Experience in Advanced Work and Intelligence.
- Experience and Knowledge of Protection to Officials and Executives.
- Knowledge in Civil Protection Programs.
- Knowledge in Creation and Coordination of crisis management teams.
- Knowledge of First Aid, Urban Rescue, Combat and Fire Prevention, and Industrial Safety.
Timeline
Principal Global Security Programs
Newmont
2026.01 - 2026.05
Regional Director of Security Africa and Canada
Newmont
2024.01 - 2025.01
Regional Director of Security Africa, Europe, Global Legacy Sites
Newmont
2022.01 - 2024.01
Security Director of Global Operations and Intelligence
Newmont
2021.01 - 2022.01
Security Director of Governance and Intelligence
Newmont
2020.01 - 2021.01
Country Manager and Site of Security
Newmont
2019.01 - 2020.01
Superintendent of Security Peñasquito Mine
GOLDCORP Mexico Region
2017.01 - 2019.01
Chief Security Camino Rojo Project
GOLDCORP Mexico Region
2014.01 - 2015.01
General Coordinator of Executive Protection
IESS GROUP (Israeli Security)
2013.03 - 2014.04
Legal Advisor
FREELANCE
2012.10 - 2013.01
Sub - director of Public Security
LOCAL POLICE of Tlalmanalco Mexico State
2011.10 - 2012.09
Coordinator Crime Prevention Dir. Public Security
LOCAL POLICE of Tlalmanalco Mexico State
2011.07 - 2011.10
Member of First Security Circle Advanced and Intelligence Coordinator
GOVERNOR´S SECURITY of the Tamaulipas State Police
2010.10 - 2011.06
Degree - Criminalistics and Criminological Sciences
National Institute of Legal Development
Master of Forensic Science and Victimology - undefined
Universidad Autonoma de Durango Zacatecas Campus
Bachelor of Law -
Universidad del Valle de México