Safety Management

**** **** *** *****, *** York ***** Cell: 718-***-****

Maria Okonofua email:********@***.***

Over twenty years of diversified service experience in Security Management and Facility Operations.

Highly developed analytical, technical and problem solving skills, highly motivated with the ability to

work independently or within a team setting.

Summary of Experience: A dedicated goal orientated individual with a strong background in Facility Operations on

Fire and life Safety within a commercial and hotel environment Exceptional organizational; leadership skills and

excellent presentation and communication skills, ability to multi-task and follow through with outstanding results.

Education:

2003 – 2005 Bachelor of Science in Real Estate, New York University (NYU)

2001 -2003 Associate of Applied Science, New York University (NYU)

Employment:

3/2012 -4/2013 Classic Security –New York, NY (Emergency Action Plan/ Fire and Life Safety Director)

Implemented the building’s fire safety plan in the event of a fire emergency. Implement the

building’s emergency action plan in the event of emergency. Coordinated response of fire brigade

(building engineers, security and maintenance staff) Maintained accurate files for management

including contractor’s authorization forms, FDNY local laws addendum pertaining to fire and life

safety. Provided accurate daily reports to management .Assisted with the Development of a fire safety

and emergency action plan. Performed fire and evacuation drills. Demonstrated knowledge of facility

features and emergency evacuation procedures. Administered the monthly testing of the

communication and alarm systems. Ability to make clear and audible public address announcements.

11/2009-4/2011 Wackenhut GS4 Security, New York, NY (Emergency Action Plan / Fire and Life Safety Director)

Developed and implemented a fire safety and emergency action plan. Assisted with training of

building staff and professional staff of emergency evacuation procedures. Maintained accurate files

for management including contractor’s authorization forms, FDNY local laws and addendum

pertaining to fire and life safety. Provided accurate reports to management. Facilitated department of

building inspections as they relates to any life safety issues, including open project permits. Utilized

policy and procedures manual to assist team with good decision making/ judgment calls.

Demonstrated knowledge of facility features and emergency evacuation procedures. Selected and

organized qualified building service employees for fire brigade and trained them. Performed

monthly testing of the communication and alarm systems. Implemented Shelter-in- Place guide

lines.

1/2003-2009 Securitas Security Services USA, Inc, New York (Fire and Life Safety Director)

Developed and implemented a fire safety plan and emergency action plan. Performed fire and

evacuation drills. Organized and trained building employees and professional staff of emergency

evacuation procedures. Consistently provided on a timely basis, accurate updates to upper

management. Administered monthly testing of the communication and alarm systems. Maintained

accurate files for management including contractor's authorization forms, FDNY local laws and

addendum's pertaining to fire and life safety. Handled multi-lines telephones, dispatch security

personnel via radio console, Keep detail records of activities. Initiate all emergency notification

calls, monitor CCTV, cameras. Created computerized incident reports. Multi-task and prioritized a

fast-paced, environment.

4163 Hill Ave Bronx, New York 10466 Cell: 718-***-****

Maria Okonofua email:********@***.***

1994- 2002 Westside YMCA, New York (Night Manager)

Managed facility operation after business hours; supervised property management services

including; maintenance of building and mechanical system. Supervised guest accommodation

personnel. Organized monthly building and property committee board meetings, assisted with the

implementation of $6M multi-phase Master Plan renovations. Coordinated MEP audit of the entire

facility, developed and implemented a comprehensive security plan, focusing on logistics, client

needs and developing contingencies. Implemented the restructuring and retraining of facility and

security staffs. Successfully assisted with the 2001 fundraising campaign netting $352k, oversaw

and facilitated the installation of new CCTV system, 2-way radio, Interwatch emergency Frequency

radio, and Morse watchman Detex System, Maintained fire command station and all fire related

equipment. Performed fire evacuation and emergency procedure drills, developed an implemented

fire protection and fire prevention programs to investigated, review and correct hazardous related

materials and incidents.

1997- 1999 Copstat Security New York (Fire Safety Director)

Supervised and maintain Fire Command Station

Mulligan Security New York (Fire Safety director)

Supervised and maintain Fire command Station

Licenses: F-59 Emergency Action Plan Director, F-58 Fire Safety Director.

New York State Security Guard License

Skills: Microsoft Windows, Words, Excel and PowerPoint

Fire Command Station Simplex Grinnell, Comtrac 2000; Fire command 5600 & 5800

Reference available upon request

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