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IBRAHIM ALMARZOOQI

Security & Government Relations Manager
Abu Dhabi

Summary

With over 25 years of progressive experience with solid experience in security, sustainability, and operations. Expert in implementing effective countermeasures against terrorism and dangerous materials. As a leader, I possess excellent personal leadership skills and a talent for training and mentoring others. Had successfully led cross-functional teams in various operational settings, demonstrating proficiency in risk assessment, emergency crisis management, and aviation security management. Strong in development comprehensive training programs and efficiently allocated resources. Deep understanding of ICAO's Annex 17 and am dedicated to upholding high standards of health, safety, and environment.

Overview

1823
1823
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Security & Government Relations Manager

Alreem Mall
Abu Dhabi
09.202 - Current
  • Developed & implemented strategies to effectively engage with government entities, monitor legislative and regulatory developments.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with government officials, policymakers, and other key influencers to advocate the organization's interest.
  • Represent organization's meetings, hearings and other relevant events.
  • Developed & implemented security policies, protocols and procedures.
  • Control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses.
  • Recruit, train and supervise security officers and guards.
  • Review incident reports and breaches.
  • Secured positive outcomes in policy debates by crafting compelling advocacy materials and presentations.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of policy issues, effectively balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Served as a trusted resource for policymakers seeking information or insight on industry-specific topics.
  • Effectively communicated complex regulatory matters to diverse audiences, helping them understand their implications and develop appropriate responses and action plans.
  • Coordinated successful events that showcased the organization's work to influential political figures and stakeholders.

PROJECT MANAGER (SECURITY)

G4S
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Monitoring and coordinating closely with suppliers and complying with safety procedures with handling imports
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Producing risk assessments and advice with regards of security measures.
  • Establish management expectations including safety culture and frequently communicate with employees.
  • Ensured the safe,secure implementation and completion of all work activities
  • Ensured performance is monitored against established performance criteria.
  • Direct operations consistent with specified operating policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Running daily briefs that consists of tasks follow-up and tasks-to-do.
  • Carrying-out daily briefings and de-briefings to assign tasks, and overcome obstacles.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
  • Reduced project costs, negotiating contracts with suppliers and optimizing resource allocation.

Technical Advisor

GLOBAL AEROSPACE LOGISTICS
Abu Dhabi
07.2016 - 05.2019
  • Monitored and coordinated closely with suppliers to assure compliance with safety procedures when handling imports.
  • Assisted stakeholders in formulating aviation safety regulations and policies given by Head Quarters.
  • Standardized technical operations reporting parameters to reduce wasted and redundant effort across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Produced weekly and monthly progress reports.
  • Carried out internal audits regarding aviation operation policies and regulations.
  • Delivered logistical budget planning.
  • Ammunition management.

Aviation Security Manager

ETIHAD AIRWAYS
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Ensured the organization's security policy and measures comply with the UAE and other host states legal requirements
  • Contributed to the development of Security Department's strategy by building systematic flow in the security program
  • Carried out the directives given by the GCAA and ensured proper implementation.
  • Managed the organization's financial-security targets and safety concerns simultaneously.
  • Managed changes in project scope, identified potential crises, and devised on contingency plans.
  • Conducted threat assessment for high risk countries and flights.
  • Managed the performance of security personnel in regards to their productivity, performance and career development.
  • Liaised with the local authorities in regards to security matters.
  • Provided quick response and assistance to emergency situations such as aircraft emergencies, evacuation, bomb threat assessment and other security incidents at all times.

SECURITY AFFAIRS SENIOR MANAGER

ROYAL JET
Abu Dhabi
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Ensured organization's security policies and measures compliance with UAE and other host states legal requirements.
  • Carried out familiarization of outstation airports in order to conduct smooth and fully secured environment for the VVIP passengers, crew members and aircraft in high risk countries
  • Delivered important briefing for the VVIP passengers and aircraft crew members when operation in a high risk situations/countries
  • Implemented the directives given by the GCAA as required.
  • Managed the financial targets.
  • Managed the performance of security personnel in regards to productivity, performance and career development.
  • Managed changes in project scope, identified potential crisis and revised contingency plans.
  • Conducted threat assessments for high-risk countries and flights.
  • Advised the CEO of his obligations under the UAE legislations.

LIEUTENANT, EXPLOSIVES ORDNANCE DISPOSAL EXPERT -

SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL GUARD COMMAND, UAE ARMY
Abu Dhabi
01.1998 - 01.2013
  • Joined the 14th Force as an IED operator "Improvised Explosive devices" and disposed 22 improvised explosive devices
  • Joined the 13th Force as an IED operator "Improvised Explosive devices"
  • Member of the security committee supervision in Formula1, Abu Dhabi
  • Joined the 12th Force 2009 as a liaison officer, Afghanistan
  • Joined the 6th Force and the 7th Force as a liaison officer, managed and scheduled the tasks between the UAE forces and the coalition forces in Afghanistan
  • Attended The Mass Destruction Weapons course held by Dubai Police with the corporation of the FBI - The American Ministry of Justice, Dubai
  • Worked as a member of the Explosives Investigation Support Team at the International Monetary Conference, Dubai
  • Team leader in the FBI Explosion Scene Course
  • Experience in explosives & ammunition disposal
  • Provided PowerPoint lectures & practical training about "Basic Introduction to Explosives" & "Explosive Disposals" at several places and different times in the UAE Army
  • Contributed in the Eastern Eagle Training with the Coalition Forces as Improvised Explosive Device Disposal Officer, Abu Dhabi

Education

Diploma - Aviation Security

Emirates Aviation University
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2015 - 06.2017

PMC - AVIATION SECURITY PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
01.2015 - 01.2017

EXPLOSIVE SCIENCE - EQUIVALENT TO BACHELOR DEGREE

POTCHEFSTROOM UNIVERSITY
01.1999 - 01.2002

TECHNICAL DIPLOMA - ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING, MINOR COMMUNICATION & NAVIGATION

TECHNICAL STUDIES INSTITUTE OF THE UAE ARMED FORCES
01.1993 - 01.1998

HIGH SCHOOL - Military School

TECHNICAL STUDIES INSTITUTE
Abu Dhabi
01.1996 - 01.1998

Skills

INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER DRIVING LICENSE (ICDL)

MICROSOFT OFFICE PROGRAMS

RESEARCH AND REPORTS WRITING

Courses & Professional Developments

  • Emergency Crisis Workshop, Emirates Airlines, Dubai
  • Emergency Crisis Management/ Countermeasure and Aviation Security Workshop, Etihad Airlines, Abu Dhabi
  • Aviation Security Professional Management Course, given by ICAO, Emirates Aviation College with association Concordia University
  • Certificate of completion in Airline Security Operations Optimization, given by the ATA Training & Development Institute, Dubai
  • Certificate of completion in Basic Airline Security Course & AVSEC L1, given by Emirates Group Security, Dubai
  • Certificate of completion in AVSEC Management and Risk Assessment Course, given by Emirates Security Group, Dubai
  • Certificate of completion, 40 hours of training workshop in 'Advanced Explosives and Terrorist Activities' given by the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators - 2008 Anti-Terrorism Symposium, Ontario, Canada
  • Certificate in completion of 'Post Blast Investigator School' given by the U.S Department of Justice - FBI
  • Attended the '602 NATO Biological & Chemical Munitions Disposal Course' held by the Defense College Of Logistics & Personnel Administration, UK
  • Successfully completed 'Tactical Demolitions' course held by School Of Engineers, South Africa
  • Successfully accomplished 'Specialist Search Course' which covered occupied & unoccupied building search, area search, vehicle search, person search, low risk venue search and route search given by The international School for Search and Explosive Engineers, UK
  • Completed the 'Occupational Health & Safety Training Program' which covered accident investigation, lockout system, welding & cutting safety awareness and occupational Health & safety act for managers, South Africa
  • Certificate in 'Improvised Explosives Devices Disposal' from The International School For Security & Explosives which covered principals of homemade & improvised explosives devices and explosive scene management, City & Guilds of London, UK
  • Completed 'Explosive Technology Course' and 'Ammunition Manufacturing Orientation Course' presented by NASCHEM Ordnance Training Center, South Africa
  • Completed 'Tactical Policing Course Level ll' which covered weapon techniques, vehicle approach, tactical movements, arrest techniques and self-defense, presented by the South African Police Service, South Africa
  • Completed 'Basic Ammunition Theory Course' at the School Of Ammunition, covering gun ammunition, infantry ammunition and ammunition marking & lotting, South Africa
  • Certificate of 'Engineer Demolition Course' given by School of Engineers, South Africa
  • Certificate of attendance in 'Large Vehicle Bomb Post Blast Crime Scene School' awarded by the FBI, U.S Ministry Of Justice
  • Successfully completed the 'Paratroopers Course' awarded by the Special Operation Command, UAE Army
  • Successfully completed 'Warrant Officers Course' held by the UAE Army
  • Certificate of completion in 'Advanced Terrorism Combating Course' awarded by the Special Operation Command, UAE Army
  • Successfully completed the 'Improvised Explosives Devices Course' presented by NASCHEM Ordnance Training Center, South Africa
  • Successfully completed the 'Ammunition Storage & Transport Course' awarded by the School Of Ammunition, South Africa
  • Successfully completed the 'Advanced Explosive Ordnance Disposal' awarded by School of Ammunition, South Africa
  • Certificate of participation in 'Team Building & Leadership Course' awarded by NASCHEM Ordnance Training Center, South Africa
  • Certificate of completion in 'Bomb Counter Measures Course' awarded by NASCHEM School of Engineers, South Africa
  • Certificate of completion in 'Advanced Explosives Course' awarded by the School Of Special Operations, UAE Army
  • Attended and completed 'Combat Orientation Training Course' awarded by the INFANTRY SCHOOL, South Africa
  • Attended and completed 'Military Orientation Training Course' awarded by INFANTRY SCHOOL, South Africa
  • Certificate of completion of 'Advanced English Language, Computing, Math and Chemistry' organized by Center of Excellence for Applied Research and Training
  • Certificate in 'Advanced Certificate of Proficiency in English' awarded by Potchefstroom Universiteit, South Africa
  • Successfully completed 'Basic Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course' with destruction of bulk ammunition, awarded by School of Ammunition, South Africa
  • Certificate of completion in 'Improvised Explosives Device Disposal' IEDD Operator Course awarded by NASCHEM School of Engineers, South Africa
  • Certificate of contributing in 'Dealing with Dangerous Materials' awarded by Ministry of Interior, Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Certificate in First Aid practicing awarded by School of Nursing, South Africa
  • Certificate of completion in 'Counter Measure Explosion Incidence', awarded by NASCHEM, South Africa

Appreciation and Achievements Certificates

  • 2009 Certificate of Distinct Achievement presented on behalf of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan
  • 2005 - 2006 Certificate of Appreciation awarded from the 6th Task Force while serving in Good Winds task, Special Operation Command, UAE Army
  • 2002 Anniversary Medal for the UAE Army union awarded from His Highness Defense Minister Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
  • Appreciation certificate for the Distinct and high efficiency service, awarded by Al Salam Egyptian Hospital, Afghanistan
  • Certificate of Appreciation for the Sincere Efforts awarded by the Special Presidential Guard Command, Abu Dhabi
  • Good Service Medal awarded His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
  • Wounded Medal Class II, awarded by the Special Presidential Guard Command, Abu Dhabi
  • Two Good Service Medals awarded by the Coalition Forces, Afghanistan
  • Distinct Service Medal, awarded by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
  • Bravery Medal, awarded by the Special Presidential Guard Command, Abu Dhabi

Linguisticability

  • Arabic
  • English

Personal Information

  • License: UAE Valid Driving License for Light Vehicle
  • Date of Birth: 01/15/78
  • Nationality: Emirati
  • Marital Status: Single

Timeline

PROJECT MANAGER (SECURITY)

G4S
08.2021 - 09.2022

Technical Advisor

GLOBAL AEROSPACE LOGISTICS
07.2016 - 05.2019

Diploma - Aviation Security

Emirates Aviation University
01.2015 - 06.2017

Aviation Security Manager

ETIHAD AIRWAYS
01.2015 - 01.2016

PMC - AVIATION SECURITY PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
01.2015 - 01.2017

SECURITY AFFAIRS SENIOR MANAGER

ROYAL JET
01.2014 - 01.2015

EXPLOSIVE SCIENCE - EQUIVALENT TO BACHELOR DEGREE

POTCHEFSTROOM UNIVERSITY
01.1999 - 01.2002

LIEUTENANT, EXPLOSIVES ORDNANCE DISPOSAL EXPERT -

SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL GUARD COMMAND, UAE ARMY
01.1998 - 01.2013

HIGH SCHOOL - Military School

TECHNICAL STUDIES INSTITUTE
01.1996 - 01.1998

TECHNICAL DIPLOMA - ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING, MINOR COMMUNICATION & NAVIGATION

TECHNICAL STUDIES INSTITUTE OF THE UAE ARMED FORCES
01.1993 - 01.1998

Security & Government Relations Manager

Alreem Mall
09.202 - Current

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