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Charles ctdeflamingh@gmail.com
A seasoned Director of Security, Health & Safety by profession and credited with more than 28 years' record of accomplishment in safety & security initiatives in ever-changing, dynamic environments. I am an intuitive leader with acute electronic & physical security resources management & expertise in security system design, audits & compliance. I excel at aligning core regional & international security, risk & crisis management regulatory requirements. I am proficient with the provision of high-tech oversight, guidance and strategic planning across global security operations.
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Security Consultant
Self-employed - Cape Town, South Africa | 01 Jun 2017 - Present
Consulting small and medium privately owned businesses on safety & security initiatives, designing and developing suitable security solutions.
Director of Security, Health & Safety
Palazzo Versace Hotel & D1 Tower - Dubai, UAE | 16 Mar 2015 - 05 May 2017
Directed and controlled the safety & security department of Palazzo Versace Hotel, a 5-star ultra-luxury hotel boasting 215 hotel rooms, 169 residences with dining and entertainment facilities & D1 Tower, an 80-storey residential tower with 518 apartments. Executed and spearheaded a multi-functional security community consisting of 65 in-house and outsourced safety & security professionals.
Director of Security
Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites - Dubai, UAE | 28 Oct 2006 - 15 Mar 2015
Proactively led the management and consolidation of security operations of a 5-star property comprising of 251 hotel rooms and 141 furnished apartments, assuring high standards of customer service through prompt service delivery. Achieved bottom-line results through leading the security department and monitored work of 48 security professionals assuring maintenance of performance standards.
Security Manager
Traders Hotel (by Shangri-La) - Dubai, UAE | 04 Apr 2005 - 10 Oct 2006
Self-assuredly operated the security department of a 4-star property with 250 hotel rooms through planning and supervising execution of routine and emergency operations, also ensured the safety & security of the hotel's occupants and assets. Played essential role as an incident commander of the crisis management team. Capably managed the process of regular review and revision of contingency measures for maintaining alignment with corporate, local and global safety standards.
Security Supervisor
Traders Hotel (by Shangri-La) - Dubai, UAE | 01 Apr 2004 - 03 Apr 2005
Helped facilities management, coordinated with Dubai Police, Civil Defence and Medical Services for immediate emergency response, coordinated work activities, organised and provided initial and refresher training courses for security employees.
Expertly guided and directed the emergency response team in addition to monitoring and ensuring operational effectiveness and service continuity of security personnel.
Additional Professional Experience
Hospitality Industry
CCTV Controller/ Security Officer, Shangri-La Hotel - Dubai, UAE | 23 Oct 2003 - 31 Mar 2004
Chief Steward/ Back-of-House Manager, Mount Nelson Hotel - Cape Town, SA | 01 Feb 1999 - 15 Jan 2000
South African Police Services
Assistant Platoon Commander, South African Police Services, Public Order Police Service, Faure - Cape Town, SA | 11 Jul 1996 - 15 Jan 1999
Head: Operational Command Centre, South African Police Services, Public Order Police Service, Faure - Cape Town, SA | 16 Apr 1992 - 10 Jul 1996
Section Commander, South African Police Services, VIP Protection Unit, Rondebosch - Cape Town, SA | 01 Apr 1990 - 15 Apr 1992
Constable, South African Police Services, VIP Protection Unit, Rondebosch - Cape Town, SA | 22 Dec 1988 - 31 Mar 1990
Professional Singer
Bass Soloist/ Member & Representative, Cape Town Opera Vocal Ensemble - Cape Town, SA | 15 Sep 2001 - 30 Sep 2003
Principal Bass/ Associate Lecturer, Noi Cantiamo Singing Studio, Southfield - Cape Town, SA | 20 Jan 1996 - 30 Sep 2003
(Part-time)
Professional Experience
Security Consultant
Self-employed - Cape Town, South Africa | 01 Jun 2017 - Present
Consulting small and medium privately owned businesses on safety & security initiatives, designing and developing suitable security solutions.
Director of Security, Health & Safety
Palazzo Versace Hotel & D1 Tower - Dubai, UAE | 16 Mar 2015 - 05 May 2017
Directed and controlled the safety & security department of Palazzo Versace Hotel, a 5-star ultra-luxury hotel boasting 215 hotel rooms, 169 residences with dining and entertainment facilities & D1 Tower, an 80-storey residential tower with 518 apartments. Executed and spearheaded a multi-functional security community consisting of 65 in-house and outsourced safety & security professionals.
Director of Security
Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites - Dubai, UAE | 28 Oct 2006 - 15 Mar 2015
Proactively led the management and consolidation of security operations of a 5-star property comprising of 251 hotel rooms and 141 furnished apartments, assuring high standards of customer service through prompt service delivery. Achieved bottom-line results through leading the security department and monitored work of 48 security professionals assuring maintenance of performance standards.
Security Manager
Traders Hotel (by Shangri-La) - Dubai, UAE | 04 Apr 2005 - 10 Oct 2006
Self-assuredly operated the security department of a 4-star property with 250 hotel rooms through planning and supervising execution of routine and emergency operations, also ensured the safety & security of the hotel's occupants and assets. Played essential role as an incident commander of the crisis management team. Capably managed the process of regular review and revision of contingency measures for maintaining alignment with corporate, local and global safety standards.
Security Supervisor
Traders Hotel (by Shangri-La) - Dubai, UAE | 01 Apr 2004 - 03 Apr 2005
Helped facilities management, coordinated with Dubai Police, Civil Defence and Medical Services for immediate emergency response, coordinated work activities, organised and provided initial and refresher training courses for security employees.
Expertly guided and directed the emergency response team in addition to monitoring and ensuring operational effectiveness and service continuity of security personnel.
Additional Professional Experience
Hospitality Industry
CCTV Controller/ Security Officer, Shangri-La Hotel - Dubai, UAE | 23 Oct 2003 - 31 Mar 2004
Chief Steward/ Back-of-House Manager, Mount Nelson Hotel - Cape Town, SA | 01 Feb 1999 - 15 Jan 2000
South African Police Services
Assistant Platoon Commander, South African Police Services, Public Order Police Service, Faure - Cape Town, SA | 11 Jul 1996 - 15 Jan 1999
Head: Operational Command Centre, South African Police Services, Public Order Police Service, Faure - Cape Town, SA | 16 Apr 1992 - 10 Jul 1996
Section Commander, South African Police Services, VIP Protection Unit, Rondebosch - Cape Town, SA | 01 Apr 1990 - 15 Apr 1992
Constable, South African Police Services, VIP Protection Unit, Rondebosch - Cape Town, SA | 22 Dec 1988 - 31 Mar 1990
Professional Singer
Bass Soloist/ Member & Representative, Cape Town Opera Vocal Ensemble - Cape Town, SA | 15 Sep 2001 - 30 Sep 2003
Principal Bass/ Associate Lecturer, Noi Cantiamo Singing Studio, Southfield - Cape Town, SA | 20 Jan 1996 - 30 Sep 2003
(Part-time)
