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Yaw Dankwa
Frederick,MD
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Vice President & COO/Co-Founder
Cassamajor Protective & Investigation LLC
08.2020 - Current
- Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
- Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Directed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness, generate leads, and grow market share within highly competitive industries.
- Implemented advanced data analytics tools to drive data-driven decision-making across all levels of the organization, leading to better business outcomes.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
Lead Protective Services Officer
Emergent BioSolutions
12.2021 - 09.2024
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Secured entrances and exits by maintaining physical presence and carefully monitoring CCTV.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
Armed Lead Contract Security Officer
Chesapeake Strategies Group
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Oversee Contract Security Officers.
- Monitor Access Control, CCTV and Cameras.
- Critical Alarms Access/Patrol, Search, and Respond to all emergency calls.
- Controlled egress/escorts to facility and sensitive labs.
- Investigated damage, harm, and threat to facility.
- Create and Maintain Officer's Schedule.
- Visitor Management, assist visitors and contractors with sign in process.
- Manage Fire System.
- Create and issue Badges for new employees and contractors.
Armed Security Officer
BTI Security
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every hour to spot and investigate concerns.
- Watched different facility areas from central location via different CCTV feeds, obtaining maximum coverage of important areas.
- Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Maintain order, remove or detain unwanted violators.
Armed Security Officer
Master Security
03.2016 - 04.2018
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every hour to spot and investigate concerns.
- Wrote hourly reports detailing visitors, incidents and resolutions.
- Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
- Logged vehicles entering and leaving premises.
Corporate Security Officer
US Security & Associates
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Monitored and evaluated unit performance on key security issues and recommended corrective action programs where appropriate.
- Investigated damage, harm, and threat to facility.
- Visitor Management System, assist visitor and contractors with the sign in process.
- Create and issue Badges for Contractors.
- Parking Enforcement, Ticket Writing, and booting vehicles.
Armed Security Officer
MVM Inc
07.2005 - 07.2014
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every hour to spot and investigate concerns.
- Scanned incoming and outgoing personnel and packages using hand-held wands and x-ray machinery to protect building, assets and individuals.
- Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
- Wrote hourly reports detailing visitors, incidents and resolutions.
- Logged vehicles entering and leaving premises.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Restrained and searched suspects and followed bomb threat procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Albert Einstein High School
Kensington, MD06.1994
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA 05.2002 - 07.2003
Skills
- Stationary surveillance
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Theft Prevention Training
- CCTV Surveillance
- Background Investigations
- Safety and Security
- Emergency Response
- Electronic surveillance
- Security Guard License
- Dispatch
- Arrest procedures
- Protective services
- Leading team operations
Customer service
Documentation and reporting
Operations management
Risk management
Business development
Client relationship building
Complex Problem-solving
Coaching and mentoring
Critical thinking
Performance monitoring
Contract negotiation
Data analysis
Staff development
Presentations
Budget oversight
Additional Information
Completed C-Cure 9000 Management Course.
Work closely with Convergint Technologies to maintain Cameras, Door magnets and Badge Readers.
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Documented and resolved training issues which led to Officers being better equipped to do their jobs.
- Collaborated with team of 25 Officers in the development of curriculum quiz.
- Achieved full participation on documenting software iTrak by completing weekly review with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Software
C-Cure 9000 Administration and Monitoring
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Teams
PowerPoint
Excel
ITrak
ExacqVision
Interests
Sports
Movies
Bike Riding
Reading
Spending time with Friends and Family
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Work Availability
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Summary
Performance-driven Vice President with 24 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment. Accomplished Vice President & COO/Co-Founder with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.
Timeline
Lead Protective Services Officer
Emergent BioSolutions
12.2021 - 09.2024
Vice President & COO/Co-Founder
Cassamajor Protective & Investigation LLC
08.2020 - Current
Armed Lead Contract Security Officer
Chesapeake Strategies Group
01.2019 - 12.2021
Armed Security Officer
BTI Security
04.2018 - 08.2020
Armed Security Officer
Master Security
03.2016 - 04.2018
Corporate Security Officer
US Security & Associates
07.2014 - 03.2016
Armed Security Officer
MVM Inc
07.2005 - 07.2014
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Ashworth College
05.2002 - 07.2003
High School Diploma -
Albert Einstein High School
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