Kwaku Oduro
Canal Winchester,OH
Summary
U.S. Army Veteran leveraging 3 years of proven experience in Teamwork, Leadership, and Management Consultant. Adept at leading teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in operational planning, cross-functional leadership, hazardous material transportation and storage, quality control, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for vehicles, personnel security, risk mitigation, and contingency planning Career supported by years of military training. Possess extensive knowledge in quality assurance and control, process and procedure development, training and development, hazardous material handling and disposal, and customer and client relations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Security Leader
- Served as the personal security supervisor and provided worldwide security to the U.S. Army training and doctrine command and commanding general.
- Provided worldwide security and was responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing protective service operations.
- Managed threat assessments, on-site security, advanced on-site security, motorcade security, and operations to include route security, and hospital surveys
- Provided protection ensuring the senior executives are safe from kidnapping, injury, embarrassment, and any attempt resulting in loss of life
- Supervised over $100K worth of equipment and served as the physical security manager for the office of the Commanding General
Security Officer
Sentry Protection and Investigation
Columbus Ohio
11.2023 - Current
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Conducted regular patrols to detect and prevent suspicious activities.
- Responded promptly to alarms and emergencies, coordinating with law enforcement as needed.
- Prepared detailed incident reports, documenting events for future reference and analysis.
- Evaluated existing security policies, suggesting improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
Security Officer
The Estate of Knightsbridge
Columbus OH
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted in training new staff on security protocols and emergency procedures.
- Implemented access control measures to regulate entry points effectively.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for enhancing overall security operations.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Army
Killeen, TX
02.2020 - 06.2023
- Rifle Squad Leader in a Mechanized Infantry Company is charged with training 9+ personnel on weapons, tactics and maintenance of personal/squad equipment, and advisor in tactics, personnel management, and junior leader development.
- Conducted wide-scale reconnaissance and surveillance operations and provided intelligence to the commander; worked as a member of a Team both on the ground and in-vehicle operations
- Devised and implemented a Standard Operations Procedure using Microsoft Word that was adopted throughout the Organization; developed a training plan for military team drills and physical fitness exercises
- Completed tasks requiring physical exertion; working as a team; overcoming challenging problems; high-stress situations
- Assisted senior and mid-managers in planning and preparing combat missions; advised on directives/initiatives supporting a 40+ personnel platoon, ensuring safety and mission success.
- Conducted countless hours of training in specialties such as marksmanship, weapons handling, land navigation, combat hardening, communications, scouting, and patrolling in various environments.
- Directed tactical employment during 10 offensive and defensive operations to include squad/platoon attack and squad ambushes to attrite opposing forces; used to create real-life scenarios to evaluate and assess leadership, success patterns, and areas of improvement to maximize and save human/equipment assets.
- Trained on basic and advanced skills regarding light infantry maneuvers; evaluated, assessed, and provided guidance on land navigation, tactics, and health/welfare in domestic and international settings within regulatory compliance.
Education
Criminal Justice
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OHSkills
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365
- Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows
Websites
CUST
- Lead Executive Advisor
- Quality Assurance
- Data Analysis
- Personal Security
- Physical Fitness
- Force Protection
- Equipment Management
- Database Management
- Threat Assessments
Timeline
Security Officer
Sentry Protection and Investigation
11.2023 - Current
Security Officer
The Estate of Knightsbridge
10.2023 - Current
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Army
02.2020 - 06.2023
Personal Security Leader
Criminal Justice
Central Ohio Technical College