Security Officer Art Director

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March 02, 2025

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Abakasanga Akanimoh

#* ********* **** ********, ******* Afrique Extension, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria ***********@*****.***, *********@*****.*** +234 806-***-****, +234 802-***-**** Personal Details

Industry: Oil & Gas, Security & Public Safety, Arts & Entertainment A graduate of Fine and Applied Arts (B.A.Hons.1992) who has worked in several capacities in the Security Field with over twenty-four (24) years of experience in Industrial Security and Offshore Security with ExxonMobil Corporation (EM), National Engineering and Technical Company (NETCO) (a subsidiary of NNPC), Control Risk West Africa and USAID/PLSO including 3 years in the advertising industry as Art Director / Production Manager with Creative Communications Inc. Born on 02 June 1970, a Christian by religion, married with three (3) children and a native of Eket Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Willing to relocate: Yes

Fields of Experience / Strengths

• Thorough knowledge of security best practices and expectations.

• Contractors’ mobilization process

• Equipment tracking process

• SHE-S Policies, Plans & Procedures

• Security Training, Mentoring & effective leadership communication.

• Security inductions.

• Fire, Security Drills, Emergency programs and Key Performance Indicators.

• Projects Security Risk Assessment and Management Procedure

• Security Surveillance and Access Control, (physical and computerized).

• Behaviour based Security and Safety Awareness

• Ability and desire to develop successful working relationships with emphasis on effective communications in an integrated project team environment

• Effective communicator / influencer that can scale messages across multiple levels, from manager to worker

• Proven organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects and tasks concurrently

• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment, including working in team setting with diverse cultures

• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

• Tested and trusted ability to work in the function, as well as dynamic field environment.

• Excellent relationships with Government Security Forces and relevant counterparts in similar functions in other establishments.

• Experience managing Local Incident /conflict and security information gathering from reputable security outfits.

• Proficient in managing the security operations.

• Computer and Allied Security Systems, Integrated Security Systems, LENEL (certified) and MLLSEC

• Executive Personnel Protection,

• ID Credentials, Personnel / Management interface. 2

• ISPS Code (PFSO) (Maritime Security).

• Security Management

• Good inter-personal relationship with both multi-cultural nationals and experts

• Take responsibility, use initiative resulting in good judgment

• Function under pressure with no or minimal supervision.

• Supervisory experience,

• Resource person

• Security incidents Investigation

• Logistics Coordination

• Humanitarian Aid Development Sector

Work Experience

Regional Information Officer South-West (Covering Lagos, Ondo, Oyo, Ondo, Osun, Ekiti States) USAID PLSO Nigeria. July 2024 to date

• Provision of Security Support for both USAID and Non-USAID funded INGOs within the Southwest Region, Nigeria

• Capacity building training for staff of INGOs nationwide. Virtual and physical (Security Awareness, Safe Drivers Trainings, etc.)

• Nationwide Security Incidents tracking and Information gathering for a comprehensive database

• Monthly Field Visits to INGOs implementing Programs around the Southwest Region, Nigeria.

• Analytic Field Visit Reports on security trends around the Southwest Region, Nigeria.

• Incident Trending Analysis

• Risk Assessments (Facility, Route, etc.)

• Short Risk Summary Reports (Verbal and Written)

• Liaison with GSF for updates and advisories

• Predictive Analysis Incident Maps

Crisis and Security Consulting (Project Security Coordinator) Control Risk Services (West Africa) Limited. March 2024 to date.

• Provision of Security coverage for Eauxwell Nigeria Limited in the ongoing solar energy farm installation for University of Uyo, at Akwa Ibom State.

• Act as a center of expertise on company security issues.

• Ensure project alignment with the Security Management Plan

• Identifying and recommending appropriate security counter-measures and gap closures.

• Provision of functional guidance and support to the University security team

• Review project subcontractor security plans and programs and confirm they meet with best practices and regulations.

• Coordinate security involvement in Project MOC (Management of change process).

• Provide security support for business continuity plans.

• Coordinate Government Security Forces (Armed Guards) and University Security guards for a seamless provision of security coverage. Guards scheduling and deployment and supervision.

• Point of contact for Eauxwell Nigeria Limited in agreement with Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom State Command in joint site security coverage plan and programs.

• Custodian and coordination of Journey Management Plans for delivery of project materials to site.

• Access Control / Visitors Management.

• Security Investigations and incidents management.

• Other security-related duties may be assigned by the company in daily site management.

• Manpower loading accountabilities.

SHES Advisor (Security Lead)

National Engineering and Technical Company (a subsidiary of NNPC).January 2019 to February 2020

• All duties listed in the Site Security Coordinator's responsibilities

• Act as a center of expertise on company security issues

• Identifying and recommending appropriate security countermeasures and gap closures

• Provision of functional guidance and support to subordinates (Security Inspectors)

• Review and endorse project subcontractor security plans and programs and confirm they meet NETCO and MPN expectations

• Coordinate security involvement in Project MOC (Management of change process).

• Provide security support for business continuity plans SHES Advisor (Site Security Coordinator)

National Engineering and Technical Company (a subsidiary of NNPC). December 2014 to January 2019

• Maintain the corporate image of the company as first contact with the public

• Ensure project alignment with the Security Management Plan

• Custodian and implementer of Project Site Security Plan for the life span of the project

• Development and implementation of Site Security Activities Plans

• Interface between Contractor (NETCO) and Client (MPN) on all security-related matters

• Interface between project leadership and GSF (Government Security Forces)

• Management of all NETCO personnel access/security requirements for mobilization to the site

• Management of all security requirements for NETCO / Subcontractors fleet of vehicles

• Security briefing/induction of all NETCO / Subcontractors staff on Exxonmobil expectations within its facility

• Custodian of project manpower daily reporting to work (POB)

• Threat characterization and project security risk appetite determination

• Security investigations/incident management and lessons learned sharing

• Custodian, Planner, and implementer of project journey management

• Interface between company and security escort services provider

• Coordination of security plan for project bulk cargo movements

• Conducting of security Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Supervision of third-party security guards

• Member SHES team Site Specific Induction

• Updating of SMP (Security Management Plan) for the project

• Work with the Community Interface coordinator on community-related disputes

• Maintenance of project key control procedure

• Enforcement of company policy on the management of information

• Processing of SBC (Security Background Check) and CBC (Criminal Background Check) for sensitive position personnel

• General running of construction site security expectations LENEL Integrated Security Systems Power User, Ingress Problem Solving Office (IPSO) / Member Departmental Safety Team.

ExxonMobil Corporation, Qua Iboe Terminal, Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State October 2008 to December 2014

• Maintain the corporate image of the company as first contact with the public

• Implement and enforce company access control policies

• Personnel access configuration and access control database management

• Monitor CCTV Cameras and respond to alarms.

• Prepare, issue, and manage personnel identification badging as approved by management for all ExxonMobil field locations

• Compile and report to appropriate quarters all access transactions on daily basis

• Compile and report to appropriate quarters, security reports from all ExxonMobil field locations including Offshore

• Interface between management and access control team

• Supervision of access control team

• Conducting of weekly Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Hands-on Training for new personnel on LENEL Security Systems

• Member Security Department SHES team

• Offshore security team onboard platforms

• Manage electronic online booking and processing of visitors daily

• Design and produce special identification tags as the need arises Field Security Opns. Support Personnel

ExxonMobil Corporation, Qua Iboe Terminal, Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State January 2007 to September 2008

• Maintenance of all security personnel service records.

• Interface between security management and guard force management.

• Team member, Gap Analysis for the department

• Liaison with the Legal Department to prepare FCPA documents.

• Preparation of security briefs and presentations.

• Scheduling, supervision, and preparation of reports of executive protection team

• Guard selection, briefing, and scheduling for offshore security patrol.

• Coordination of Rapid Response Team onshore and security patrol boats offshore.

• Conducting of weekly Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

• Impact Enterprise investigation.

• Incident trending analysis.

• Compile and report to appropriate quarters, security reports from all ExxonMobil field locations.

• Ad-hoc duties as may be assigned by the Field Operations Manager. Administrative Officer

ExxonMobil Corporation, Qua Iboe Terminal, Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State May 2003 to January 2007

• Maintenance of all security personnel open files.

• General administrative duties.

• Procurement, custody, and distribution of guard force kits.

• Dissemination of guard force orders from management.

• Maintenance of guard force disciplinary and medical records.

• Preparation of agenda, minute taking, and typing / forwarding of security operatives meetings to security management.

• Supervision of maintenance of security facilities.

• Liaison with armed security personnel to ensure company policies are not violated (company use of force policy and weapons handling).

• Ad-hoc duties as may be assigned by the O/C Spy

MLLsec Computer and Allied Security Systems Administrator ExxonMobil Corporation, Qua Iboe Terminal, Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State October 1998 to April 2003

• Maintain the corporate image of the company as first contact with the public.

• Implement and enforce company access control policies.

• Personnel access configuration and access control database management.

• Monitor CCTV Cameras and respond to alarms.

• Monitor fence line infra-red motion detectors.

• Monitor and coordinate radio calls.

• Prepare and submit to security management all access control transactions.

• Coordinate with the security system maintenance team to rectify all faults. 5

Field Security Operative

ExxonMobil Corporation, Qua Iboe Terminal, Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State November 1996 to September 1998 Basic Guard Duties

NYSC / Studio Artist / Art Director

Creative Communications Inc. & Humanitarian Effort Liaison Projects (HELP) December 1992 to November 1996

• Production of creative concepts from design stage to production of finished products such as calendars, diaries, etc.

• Management of PR campaigns (Bayero University, Kano State NUGA games)

• Coordinate HELP initiatives to assist orphanages within area of operation Education

Bachelor's in Fine and Applied Arts

University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State - Uyo September 1987 to July 1992 Projects Completed

Qit Power Distribution Upgrade Project (QPDUP)

Location: Qua Ibom Terminal Ibeno, Akwa Ibom

Client: ExxonMobil

Project Objective: Total revamp of QIT Power Distribution Systems installed at the inception of the Terminal spanning over 200km

• Duration: 2014 – 2020 (6 years)

• Program Cost: $543 M

Security Highlights:

• Peak POB: 1,026 personnel

• No of Security incidents (Theft): 3

B902 MOBILTHERM HEATER REPAIRS/ REVAMP PROJECT

Location: Qua Ibom Terminal Ibeno, Akwa Ibom

Client: ExxonMobil

Project Objective: Repair and revamp of B902 MobilTherm Heater which was installed 27 years prior to repair resulting in failure in Operations and optimal utilization.

• Duration: 2018 – 2020 (2 years)

• Cost: $120 M

Security Highlights:

• Peak POB: 210 personnel

• No of Security incidents : 0

Mobil Power Unit (MPU) Project

Location: Qua Ibom Terminal Ibeno, Akwa Ibom

Client: ExxonMobil

Project Objective: Installation of a new mobile Power Generating Unit to boost the power supply in Qua Iboe Terminal. The project was conceived to forestall the power challenge that was experienced at QIT due to the below optimum operation of GT1 given its age (46 years since installation) and the complete out-of-operation status of GT3.

• Duration: 2019 – 2020 (1 year)

• Project Cost: $ 40 M

Security Highlights:

• Peak POB: 110 personnel

• No of Security incidents (Theft): 0

Key Accomplishment

• Provision of Security Support for INGOs with program implementation within the Southwest Region of Nigeria leading to the recording of Zero Security Incidents during the period of my stewardship.

• Successfully coordinated and managed a team of 31 Security operatives, and 2 Security Inspectors for 32 active work sites coverage and liaised with security service providers comprising of armed government security forces and escort drivers to provide journey coverage for all approved company personnel movements for 3 projects running concurrently. Successfully stewarded the security and access control of an average daily POB of 1,100 at the peak of project activities with over 450 light & heavy construction equipment operating simultaneously throughout the construction phase of the projects.

Awards

Mobil Producing Nigeria Outstanding Safety Performance and Professionalism in the upstream Security business June 2010

Appreciation for safe and successful transportation of gas turbine generators to Qua Iboe Terminal. October 2012

Recognition for valuable contributions to QIT Power Distribution Upgrade Project, ExxonMobil/NETCO December 2018

Certificates

Security Management and Focal Point Program

[ILM, SHRM, and HRCI Certified]