Leonel Morand Paixao
Allegion
Williamsburg
1
Certification
47
years of professional experience
To obtain a position in a management capacity to provide outstanding leadership, coordination of associated services, and outstanding customer service.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Work History
Physical Security Consultant
42 Years 1 Month- Organized, supervised and maintained a comprehensive physical security business, September 1984 through Present. Have extensive knowledge in all aspects of physical security processes as well as full locksmith applications including, but not limited to key control, grand master systems, access control systems, and security apparatuses. Able to identify various key ways, specialize in re-keying and repining locks and lock systems. Have knowledge of various security procedures and equipment. Knowledge of master keying systems, skilled at repairing of broken locks and by passing existing lock systems. Have experience in opening and maintaining safes. Experience in setting up key programs and maintaining key logs. Extensive experience in electronic access control including installation of electronic locking hardware, wiring and installation practices.
- September 1984-Present
End User Consultant
3 Years 1 Month- Advised clients on access control and door hardware solutions aligned with project requirements.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop proposals, pricing, and product recommendations.
- Reviewed specifications, drawings, and submittals to ensure accurate solution alignment.
- Supported channel partners with product training, installation guidance, and technical clarification.
- Strengthened customer relationships by identifying needs and recommending appropriate security products.
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Assisted clients in navigating complex industry challenges with strategic recommendations.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for client staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge in key areas.
Facilities Management-Mechanical Systems
3 Years 5 Months- Manages the overall activities for Scheduled Maintenance, Electric, Plumbing, Life Safety, Elevator and Locksmith Shops within the University. Ensures shop supervisors plan and schedule work for respective shop on a daily basis. Possess extensive knowledge and supervisory skills in the trades of electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems maintenance. Able to do the following: plan and schedule work activities; assist in the preparation and tracking of departmental budgets; communicate effectively orally and in writing; analyze reports; lead a variety of skill levels; identify and solve facilities issues independently; possess an overall knowledge of major infrastructure systems; use various software applications; and provide excellent customer service. Experience in higher education and the demonstrated ability to work with a computerized maintenance management system.
- September 2011-February 2015
Locksmith Senior/Locksmith Supervisor
3 Years 7 Months- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and very well organized. Communicate effectively both orally and written, able to lead a variety of skill levels and very adept at identifying and solving facilities issues independently. Work on a daily basis with various software applications and Microsoft Office. Strong ability to conceptualize different keying systems, lock applications and generate a series of combinations and keying schedules. Support and maintain a Great Great Grand Master locking system that will give the greatest amount of security for all areas of the University, to include buildings, life and property. Responsible for securing buildings and rooms through the performance of repair cycle, locating reported troubles, disassembly, repair, cleaning, reassembly of a wide variety of makes and models of locking devices to ensure all areas of the University can be secured when needed. Respond quickly to any lock emergency to determine nature of problem and employ knowledge gained through training and experience to effectively appropriate solutions. Maintain all shop equipment and make any necessary adjustments. Continually checking for accuracy in all assigned tasks and strive to provide friendly and courteous service keeping within the time frame of projected deadlines. Knowledgeable of space and depth requirements for a variety of lock manufacturers and keeping within the maximums and minimums of said manufacturers. Able to communicate and explain concepts of access control and the practical application of keys, locks, and electronic access systems to a wide spectrum of individuals.
- February 2008-September 2011
Cryptologic Technician Maintenance/Physical Security Specialist
13 Years 6 Months- Physical Security Specialist/Communications Installation Specialist, United States Navy Duty Stations: Sep 1980-Jan 1981 San Diego, Ca. Boot Camp/Electronics School; Jan 1981-Jan 1982 Pensacola, Fl. Electronic Maintenance School; Jan 1982-July 1984 NAVELEXSECCEN Washington DC Communications Systems Installations; July 1984-July 1986 NSGA Adak, Alaska Physical Security Specialist; Aug 1986-Aug 1987 NSGA Winter Harbor, Me. Physical Security Specialist; Aug 1987-May 1989 NAS Brunswick, Me. Full time student at University of Southern Maine ASBA; May 1989-July 1992 NSGA Terceira Island, Azores Portugal Physical Security Specialist, directly responsible for installation and design of physical security systems for various naval commands world-wide Worked directly with American and Portuguese contractors. These ; July 1992-July 1993 NAVELEXSECCEN Washington DC Attended fiber optics course in Spring 1993, received certificate of completion and am qualified in fiber optic installation and splicing technique. Directly responsible for inventory control and development of inventory control program for command installation department. This included shipping and receiving of inventory world wide in support of Tiger Teams for communication systems installations. July 1993 Honorable Discharge
- 1980-1993
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Graduated CUM LAUDE with an ASBA. Have extensive experience in business administration.
Skills
Open source intelligence
Vulnerability assessment
Identity and Access management
Threat intelligence
Physical security
Compliance management
Wireless security
Security policy development
Intrusion detection
Security strategies
Professionalism
Access control
Access management
Certification
Member National Collegiate Honor Society, Security SBI TOP SECRET, AWARDS RECEIVED: 4 Good Conduct Medals; 2 Letters of Commendation; 2 Meritorious Unit Commendation; 1 Navy Achievement Medal; 1 Desert Storm/Desert Shield Medal
Timeline
End User Consultant
Allegion
02.2015 - 03.2018Read More
Facilities Management-Mechanical Systems
James Madison University
09.2011 - 02.2015Read More
Locksmith Senior/Locksmith Supervisor
James Madison University
02.2008 - 09.2011Read More
Physical Security Consultant
09.1984 - CurrentRead More
Cryptologic Technician Maintenance/Physical Security Specialist
United States Navy
01.1980 - 07.1993Read More
University of Southern Maine Portland
Associate of Science from Business Administration
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Training
Attended fiber optics course in Spring 1993, received certificate of completion and am qualified in fiber optic installation and splicing technique.
Section name
- 413 Hempstead Road
- Williamsburg, Virginia 23112
- Phone 1.757.703.6425
- Jsecuru@virginiasecurityconcepts.net
- Leonel Morand Paixao FMP, PSS
- Education May 1989 University of Southern Maine Portland, Maine
- Associate of Science Business Administration
- Graduated CUM LAUDE with an ASBA. Have extensive experience in business administration.
- September 1984-Present Physical Security Consultant
- Organized, supervised and maintained a comprehensive physical security business, September 1984 through Present. Have extensive knowledge in all aspects of physical security processes as well as full locksmith applications, not limited to key control, grand master systems, access control systems, and security apparatuses. Able to identify various key ways, specialize in re-keying and repining locks and lock systems. Have knowledge of various security procedures and equipment. Knowledge of master keying systems, skilled at repairing of broken locks and by passing existing lock systems. Have experience in opening and maintaining safes. Experience in setting up key programs and maintaining key logs. Extensive experience in electronic access control including installation of electronic locking hardware, wiring and installation practices.
- September 2011-February 2015 James Madison University
- Facilities Management-Mechanical Systems
- Manages the overall activities for Scheduled Maintenance, Electric, Plumbing, Life Safety, Elevator and Locksmith Shops within the University. Ensures shop supervisors plan and schedule work for respective shop on a daily basis. Possess extensive knowledge and supervisory skills in the trades of electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems maintenance. Able to do the following: plan and schedule work activities; assist in the preparation and tracking of departmental budgets; communicate effectively orally and in writing; analyze reports; lead a variety of skill levels; identify and solve facilities issues independently; possess an overall knowledge of major infrastructure systems; use various software applications; and provide excellent customer service. Experience in higher education and the demonstrated ability to work with a computerized maintenance management system.
- February 2008-September 2011 James Madison University
- Locksmith Senior/Locksmith Supervisor
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and very well organized. Communicate effectively both orally and written, able to lead a variety of skill levels and very adept at identifying and solving facilities issues independently. Work on a daily basis with various software applications and Microsoft Office. Strong ability to conceptualize different keying systems, lock applications and generate a series of combinations and keying schedules. Support and maintain a Great Great Grand Master locking system that will give the greatest amount of security for all areas of the University, to include buildings, life and property. Responsible for securing buildings and rooms through the performance of repair cycle, locating reported troubles, disassembly, repair, cleaning, reassembly of a wide variety of makes and models of locking devices to ensure all areas of the University can be secured when needed. Respond quickly to any lock emergency to determine nature of problem and employ knowledge gained through training and experience to effectively appropriate solutions. Maintain all shop equipment and make any necessary adjustments. Continually checking for accuracy in all assigned tasks and strive to provide friendly and courteous service keeping within the time frame of projected deadlines. Knowledgeable of space and depth requirements for a variety of lock manufacturers and keeping within the maximums and minimums of said manufacturers. Able to communicate and explain concepts of access control and the practical application of keys, locks, and electronic access systems to a wide spectrum of individuals.
- April 1980-July 1993 United States Navy
- Cryptologic Technician Maintenance/Physical Security Specialist
- 1980-1993 Physical Security Specialist/Communications Installation Specialist, United States Navy Duty Stations: Sep 1980-Jan 1981 San Diego, Ca. Boot Camp/Electronics School; Jan 1981-Jan 1982 Pensacola, Fl. Electronic Maintenance School; Jan 1982-July 1984 NAVELEXSECCEN Washington DC Communications Systems Installations; July 1984-July 1986 NSGA Adak, Alaska Physical Security Specialist; Aug 1986-Aug 1987 NSGA Winter Harbor, Me. Physical Security Specialist; Aug 1987-May 1989 NAS Brunswick, Me. Full time student at University of Southern Maine ASBA; May 1989-July 1992 NSGA Terceira Island, Azores Portugal Physical Security Specialist, directly responsible for installation and design of physical security systems for various naval commands world-wide Worked directly with American and Portuguese contractors. These ; July 1992-July 1993 NAVELEXSECCEN Washington DC Attended fiber optics course in Spring 1993, received certificate of completion and am qualified in fiber optic installation and splicing technique. Directly responsible for inventory control and development of inventory control program for command installation department. This included shipping and receiving of inventory world wide in support of Tiger Teams for communication systems installations. July 1993 Honorable Discharge
- AWARDS RECEIVED: 4 Good Conduct Medals; 2 Letters of Commendation; 2 Meritorious Unit Commendation; 1 Navy Achievement Medal; 1 Desert Storm/Desert Shield Medal
- Community activities Involved with church related activities for youth ministry. Varsity Soccer coach 2000-2001. Named coach of the year for state of Virginia Private Schools 2000. Organized and ran golf tournament for Young Life 2 years in a row, raising in excess of $50,000.00.
- References PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
- Objective To obtain a position in a management capacity to provide outstanding leadership, coordination of associated services, and outstanding customer service.
- Security SBI TOP SECRET