Experienced security professional with a diverse background in various security roles. Highlights include:
- Extensive experience in close protection, static security, convoy escorts, and security coordination in high-threat regions like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Montenegro.
- Worked for reputable security companies like Profi-Sec, Titan Security, ONGuard Security, HART Security, and USPI.
- Responsibilities included managing security operations, conducting detailed mission planning, coordinating close protection and convoy transport, and supervising multi-national security teams.
- Additional skills include armored vehicle driving, firearms training, first aid, maritime security, and VIP protection.
- Served as a police officer in Montenegro and a paratrooper in the former Yugoslavia.
- Fluent in Croatian/Serbian and English.
- Holds relevant certifications and licenses for the security industry.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Security
Profi-Sec Security
12.2023 - 09.2024
Security for concerts, carnivals, Kafra Housing (refugee camps), training with Dutch Police officers, sports events (FC PSV, FC Eindhoven, FC Utrecht, FC Dan Bosch) and house keeper EuroParcs De Achterhoek (Lochem)
Site Security Manager
Titan Security
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Oversaw guard management across multiple programs, ensuring comprehensive security for the Porto Novi resort and the prestigious construction site of the One&Only Hotel (Resort Porto Novi-Kumbor).
- Developed and implemented security plans for concerts and sports events both within Porto Novi and in external locations.
- Managed cash transportation services for various high-profile clients.
Team Leader
ONGuard Security
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Led a team of four in providing close protection services for VIP clients, facilitating secure transport between KM camp and Erbil City, Sulaimaniyah City, and other locations.
- Supervised and trained local nationals in security protocols and operational procedures.
Team Leader/Driver
HART Security
Kabul
04.2014 - 01.2017
Diplomatic Contract, European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL)
- Led a specialized team of four security professionals, equipped with two armored vehicles (Mercedes GW/B6), to provide comprehensive protection services.
- Delivered close protection for clients associated with the EUPOL project, ensuring their safety both within the city of Kabul and in various outlying regions.
Deputy TL
Espada Maritime Security
08.2011 - 03.2013
Operational Regions: Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Indian Ocean (East Africa)
Position Held: Deputy Team Leader and subsequently Team Leader, responsible for the supervision and coordination of a dedicated team comprising four members. In this role, I managed various maritime security operations, ensuring the safety and protection of vessels in high-risk areas while fostering effective teamwork and communication among team members.
K.P.C/OM
Servcor Security
Kabul
03.2010 - 04.2011
Successfully managed and coordinated approximately forty smaller-scale projects in Kabul, working in collaboration with Local Nationals (LNs) and Third Country Nationals (TCNs) to facilitate effective implementation and achieve project objectives.
- Strategically planned, organized, and conducted detailed road missions aimed at providing robust support for convoy escorts, thereby enhancing both the efficiency and safety of all transportation operations.
- Oversaw and directed comprehensive force protection strategies for a variety of facilities, including camps, guest houses, banks, and outposts, ensuring a secure environment for all personnel and safeguarding critical assets against potential threats.
Deputy Security Coordinator
HART Security
Kandahar
03.2009 - 02.2010
Kandahar City, Arghistan (Camp) Road, Kajaki Dam, DJC (Helmand Province), Afghanistan
Infrastructure & Rehabilitation Program (AIRP), USAID
- Successfully coordinated comprehensive close protection operations and facilitated the safe transport of client personnel and valuable assets across southern Afghanistan. In this capacity, I managed three distinct Personal Security Detail (PSD) teams, which included a diverse mix of Third Country Nationals and local team members, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective security protocols.
- Implemented and directed robust force protection strategies for multiple camps and outposts, prioritizing the safety and security of all personnel while safeguarding critical infrastructure against potential threats.
- Strategically planned, organized, and executed detailed road missions to support convoy escorts, which significantly enhanced operational safety, efficiency, and effectiveness during transportation activities in high-risk areas.
Senior Close Protection Officer
USPI (United State Protection & Investigation)
Afghanistan
03.2005 - 02.2009
Positions Held: Officer, Camp Security Manager, Personal Security Detail (PSD) Team Leader, Security Coordinator, Rover Security Coordinator, and PSD Team Leader for helicopter operations utilizing Mi-8, Bell 212, and Mi-26 aircraft.
Projects Involved: USAID Projects, Louis Berger Group (LBG), Rehabilitation of Economic Facilities and Services (REFS), and Afghanistan Infrastructure & Rehabilitation Program (AIRP), USAID.
Over a four-year tenure with USPI, I held various positions within the organization, contributing to multiple initiatives across diverse regions of Afghanistan, including Kabul, Kandahar Province (Shaoli Kwot, Arghistan, Kandahar City), Helmand Province (Durai Junction, Kajaki Dam, Lashkargah road from Lashkargah City to the Ring Road), Uruzgan Province (Tirin Kwot), Nangarhar Province (Jalalabad), Kunar Province (Shegal), Herat Province, Farah Province, Kunduz Province, and Balkh Province. My assignments encompassed both ground and aerial operations throughout Afghanistan.
- Responsible for the coordination of close protection and convoy transportation for client personnel and assets across Afghanistan, overseeing the management of three PSD teams that included both Third Country Nationals and local team members.
- Successfully coordinated and supervised convoy escorts in high-threat and hostile areas, ensuring that there were no losses or damages incurred to clients or their assets during operations.
- Strategically planned and executed detailed road missions that supported convoy escorts, enhancing operational safety and efficiency.
- Coordinated the management of guard forces across various programs, ensuring adherence to security protocols and operational standards.
- Maintained protection details for senior officials, ensuring their safety and security in potentially volatile environments.
- Managed force protection measures for camps and outposts, ensuring a secure environment for all personnel and assets.
- Oversaw Profit and Loss (P&L) management, ensuring financial accountability and operational sustainability across all security operations.
VIP Protection
02.2004 - 01.2005
- Actively contributed as a vital member of a Close Protection Team, tasked with delivering high-level security services.
- Provided comprehensive close protection to executive clients and their family members during both private engagements and public activities, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
Federal Police Officer
03.2000 - 11.2003
Carried out specialized law enforcement responsibilities within a dedicated unit, showcasing proficiency in high-stakes operations.
- Engaged in extensive investigative work, overseeing surveillance operations and orchestrating raids aimed at dismantling drug trafficking networks and organized crime syndicates.
- Provided robust security measures for high-profile individuals and events, guaranteeing a secure atmosphere for all participants.
SAF-63rd Parachute Brigade
03.1998 - 01.2000
Engaged in operations as a paratrooper and played a crucial role as a member of the Special Operations Forces (SAF) Team during periods of active conflict along the border. This experience required not only exceptional physical skills but also a strong commitment to teamwork and mission success in high-pressure environments.
Executive Protection Agent/Security Advisor/Regional Security Specialist at Progressive Force ConceptsExecutive Protection Agent/Security Advisor/Regional Security Specialist at Progressive Force Concepts