Waymond Lau
CA
Summary
Skilled English and Chinese speaking global security professional, effective with solutions to safety risks and concerns. A self-motivated person who works efficiently under pressure and makes sound decisions. Exceptional team leader with an outstanding work ethic. Highly effective at risk and operational management. Identifies safety threats and finds workable solutions. Equipped with excellent communication and people skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Executive Protection
UHNW Private Family
02.2023 - Current
- Lead and oversee all executive protection operations, with a focus on planning, logistics, intelligence coordination, and administrative support-not physical close protection.
- Develop and maintain executive travel protocols, integrating intelligence-led risk assessments .
- Coordinate and align executive travel planning with security protocols, executive schedules .
- Establish and manage protection budgets, vendor contracts .
- Serve as the liaison between the executive protection team and internal stakeholders .
- Monitor global threat landscapes and assess potential risks to executives during travel, special events, and day-to-day operations.
- Mentor and provide operational direction to protection personnel and third-party vendors supporting executive protection.
Executive Protection Agent
Crisis 24
, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Conduct advance mission planning, risk mitigation, threat assessments, security driving, covert surveillance, corporate protection, executive protection and covert protection . For fortune 500 company.
Director of Operations
Israeli Protection Service
11.2009 - 01.2022
- Provide protective escort and accompany principal on all movements
- Identify and write EP policies and procedures as they relate to current, new and growing operations
- Initiate emergency-response actions in the event of crises, emergencies or threats to designated principals and provide first responder level medical support as circumstances dictate
- Conduct security threat assessments while reviewing the daily schedule and projected travel itinerary of the principal to identify potential security and safety related issues
- Perform logistical support for the principal's movements by coordinating with hosts, staff, drivers and others to ensure a seamless and consistent application of protective security measures
- Establish building security plans and schedules for special events
Operation Manager/Lead Agent
RCI Associates
, CA
12.2015 - 09.2021
- Corporate Executives, hostile terminations, special events
- Conduct forward advances, site surveys and risk assessments
- Specialize in both short term/long term assignments including local and foreign travel as well as protective driving details
- Duties included managing 1000 plus man-hours weekly
Physical Security Manager
Lyft Bike and Scooter Division
San Francisco, CA
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Responsible for implementing a Physical Security and Safety program with a focus on reducing risk by standardizing processes and procedures
- Achieving this by ensuring the highest levels of quality, productivity and efficiency
- Tasked with managing audit and incident response issues with follow-through to resolution
Education
High School -
Washington High School
San Francisco, CASkills
- Executive Protection
- COVERT EXECUTIVE PROTECTION
- Executive Protection Driving
- SECURITY DRIVER ACCELERATED TRAINING
- ADVANCED DRIVING SKILLS AND COUNTER-AMBUSH TACTICS & TECHNIQUES
- Situation Awareness Specialist
CCW
AZ , CA and UT
COVERT EXECUTIVE PROTECTION
COVERT EXECUTIVE PROTECTION |
ADVANCED - LEVEL 01 And 2
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION TRAINING
- EXECUTIVE PROTECTION TRAINING with AUS
Timeline
Director of Executive Protection
UHNW Private Family
02.2023 - Current
Executive Protection Agent
Crisis 24
01.2021 - Current
Physical Security Manager
Lyft Bike and Scooter Division
10.2018 - 06.2020
Operation Manager/Lead Agent
RCI Associates
12.2015 - 09.2021
Director of Operations
Israeli Protection Service
11.2009 - 01.2022
High School -
Washington High School