Ricardo M Lomedico
Chicago IL USA +1-708-***-****
ad5mrm@r.postjobfree.com
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Summary of Qualifications
A dedicated leader with over 20 years of in-depth knowledge and experience through-out Latin America, Iraq and Afghanistan in High Threat Security Management, Physical Security and Executive Protection, focusing on Guard Force training and mentoring, CCTV systems, access control, alarm systems and guard tracking program. I increase the effectiveness of security resources by using critical thinking to find new and innovative ways to solve issues. Using detailed planning and preparation, I provide clients with the peace of mind that comes from working with a knowledgeable and experienced professional.
Languages Citizenship Legal Residency
English-Fluent U.S.A. Republic of Guatemala
Spanish-Fluent Republic of Panama
Core Competencies
* Proactive Security Management * Facility Risk Assessments * Crisis Management
* Security Auditing * Electronic Security System * UN MOSS and MORSS
* Strategic Security Planning * Team Mentoring * Fraud Investigations
Professional Experience
Allied Universal-Chicago IL Sep-2023 thru present
Security Manager
Manage the day to day operation of the security guards in our daily pursuit to keep the public
safe in their daily life’s.
Point of contact between the company and the client.
Audit contingency plans to provide the facility security in case of an incident.
Manage the guard force in their daily operations.
Implement controls to prevent and mitigate risk.
Coordinate actions to guarantee the continuing functioning of security department.
24/7 availability.
SRM LatAm-Central America Feb-2019 thru March 2020
Security Consultant
Authored bespoke training and leadership to clients and their staff on an variety of security
topics as well as producing safety briefings for employees, visitors and vendors. Administer
the physical security programs in a manner consistent with company policies, procedures,
quality standards and applicable country regulations.
Provide oversight of contractor’s activities to ensure contract compliance.
Monitor security systems operational effectiveness, consistently checking systems for camera clarity, placement, and recording efficiency.
Coordinate close protection for all personnel in Central America.
Develop and coordinate actions to guarantee proper function of Corporate Security.
Perform risk analysis to establish security policies and procedure.
Freelance – Central America April-2018 thru present
Security Consultant
Consult on projects including a petroleum terminal in El Salvador, manufacturing plants
in Honduras and the evacuation of foreign nationals from a high-risk country.
Ensure that core security requirements are in line with company and local requirements.
Monitor security systems operational effectiveness, consistently checking systems for camera clarity, placement, and recording efficiency.
Complete semiannual facility security risk assessment for all sites and presenting recommendations to appropriate department.
Conduct facility security risk assessments, assisting with access control, monitoring alarms and CCTV systems, and providing security related training.
Implement and evaluate security controls and processes.
Yantarni Security – Guatemala Nov-2015 thru April-2018
Site Security Manager
Accountable for the safety and security of a large international oil and gas distribution
company with two port terminals, pipelines, offices, and other properties.
Oversaw a guard force of 64 personnel over 3 locations.
Certified that outside vendors were in compliance with terms of contracts.
Manage security access systems, alarms, and CCTV systems of all company sites, handling installation, technical issues, system updates, and repair.
Develop plans and coordinate actions to guarantee the proper functioning of the Department of Security.
ERGO Consulting Group SA – Central America Nov-2013 thru Nov-2015
Security Consultant
Used my twenty years of experience in the security industry to assist companies in building or
improving on their existing security division and preparing their security management plan.
Directed the day to day management of client security department.
Coordinate programs including conducting facility security risk assessments, assisting with access control, monitoring alarms and CCTV systems, and providing security related training.
Implementation of controls and processes to guarantee the prevention and mitigation of risk.
Perform periodic reviews of the quality of the service provider from third parties to take corrective actions.
United Nations-Guatemala July-2009 thru Jan-2014
Security Officer
Used the lessons learned in Iraq to help train and mentor security officers that were
seconded to the commission with no experience in high-threat security procedures.
Drafted and deliver security orientation to all commission personnel and visitors.
Create, implement and evaluate Security controls and processes.
CAT team leader for UN Secretary-General during visit to Guatemala.
Organized and lead the witness protection program.
Detail leader for President of Costa Rica and her party visiting Guatemala.
Team leader for visiting UN VIP’s.
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Education
Diploma / Global Terrorism Studies Sep-2013
Leiden University, The Hague, Netherlands
Certificates
Certificate/Crisis Management of Critical Incidents July-2019
Disaster Ready.Org
Certificate/Security Auditing July-2019
Disaster Ready.Org
Certificate/Security Planning for Public Safety Personnel Sep-2014
US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Certificate/Terrorism and WMD Awareness Sep-2014
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Certificate/Anticipating Project Risk Apr-2014
Disaster Ready.Org
Certificate / Pre Hospitalisation Trauma Care July-2013
UN DSS Training
Certificate / Advanced Security for High Risk Zones Aug-2009
UN DSS Training
On Line Seminars
Contrabando & Falsificaciones Oct-2020
ASIS Guatemala
Mass Attacks in Public Spaces Sep-2020
U.S. Secret Service
Covid-19/Returning to Work Safely Sep-2020
WHO/CDC
Gestión Efectiva De Riesgos Sep-2020
ASIS Guatemala