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PERSONAL DETAILS
Name:
Mr. James Wanjala Kusimba
Address:
P.O. Box 587
Town:
KIMILILI - KENYA
Cell-phone: +254 727 216 626/718877776
Email –
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Religion:
Christian (Protestant)
Marital Status Married
D.O.B.
27th June 1966
Languages:
English (writing, reading, speaking) - Excellent
Kiswahili (writing, reading, speaking)- Excellent,
Kiganda (writing, reading, speaking) – Good
Luhya (writing, reading, speaking) - Excellent
Curriculum Vitae:
Career Objectives:
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Looking forward to an opening that offers challenges, interesting experiences and within
a conducive cum rewarding environment that harnesses growth and stability.
 Help the appointing Organization realize its broader role and Service Charter by fully
applying my professional and experiential expertise and full potential.
Key Competences:
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Security Consultancy and Management
General Management/Leadership Abilities
Security and safety training
Defensive Driving (Smith System)
Major events Planning Organization and Management (presided over SOYA 2011
security, Harambee Stars versus Togo (Feb.2012) and Harambee Stars versus Malawi
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(June 2012) as Assistant national Security Officer and IMOC Secretary and effectively
injected sanity and safety in the play field.
 Airport/Aviation Security Operations
 Commercial/Organizational Security Operations
 Investigative/Analytical Ability (Fraud investigations)
 Liaison and networking
 Security Audits/Planning
 Knowledge of Electronic Security Systems and products
 Emergency/Disaster Management/Training
 Law knowledge (very good – Can effectively represent company in industrial disputes)
 Effective Report writing Skills
 Prevention of Frauds and Corruption/ Integrity Assurance and Change Agent
 Corporate Customer Services
 V.I.P. Protection Trainer
 Bomb detection/Disposal ability
 Risk/Disaster/Emergency/Management operator
Personal Attributes:
 Positively Self motivated and directed
 Good Communication skills (spoken, written and listening and computer)
 Passion for Environmental Conservation
 Require no supervision
 Team Player
 Philanthropic
 Numerically sound.
Professional Training / Qualifications:
 Assessed and admitted for MBA Leadership and Sustainability by Cumbria
University’s (UK) RKC – 2013 online.
 Dip. International Investigators' – NEVAS UK (2014)
 DHL Exel Supply chain Ltd/ DGF Limited Security Training (S.A.F.E) - online
 Strategic Planning, Management – Dr Hooria Senaca – Nov. 2011 Oltukai Amboseli
 Security Access Control Systems Training / Net2 System - 2012
 Corporate Security management – 2011 Senaca EA.
 Management Training with emphasis on the Customer –2009 Fidelity Security Ltd.
 Alpha Christian Leadership Course – 2008 Kampala Uganda
 Senior Management Course – K.K. Group of Companies (Kampala Uganda and
Nairobi Kenya) - 2008
 Writing Effective Reports – 2008 The British Council - Nairobi
 Middle level Supervision and Management – 2005 K.K. Nairobi.
 Integrity Assurance Training for I.A.O. – 2003 K.A.C.C. Egerton University
 Fraud Prevention and Detection – 2001 K.I.A. Lower Kabete
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
Security in Hospitality Industry (incl. Emergency Procedures) – Hotel Intercontinental
Nairobi.
 Induction in Protective Services in the water sector – NWC&PC Hqs - Nairobi
 First Aid (St. John Ambulance)/Emergency Medical Trainers – 2013
 Defensive Driving (Smith Systems) – 2013
 Supply Chain Security Management and S.A.F.E. Training DGF & DSC - 2013- DSC
 Recruits Course 2/1988 – GSU T/S Embakasi/FTC Magadi
 Company Refresher for VIP/Airports Security GSU T/Sch Embakasi
 Constable to Corporal Course 1993 GSU T/School Embakasi
 Fixed Site Security/VIP Protection – 1993 GSU T/School/FTC Magadi
 Junior Instructor’s Course – 1994 GSU T/School Embakasi
 Senior Instructors’ Course – 1995 GSU T/School Embakasi
 Junior Instructors’ Course – GSU T/School Embakasi
 V.I.P. Protection/Protective Operations, Criminal Law, Fixed site Security,
Airport/Aviation Security, Emergency procedures/evacuation, Bombs
Detection/Disposal, Fire Fighting, Hostage Rescue Procedures – G.S.U. Training
School - Embakasi, Magadi F.T.C., Recruits Course, Corporal’s Course, Instructor’s
Course.
 BCE Driving
Formal Educational Background:
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2013 - Enrolled for MBA –(Leadership and Sustainability) at RKC (Cumbria University –
UK) – Online.
1984 Ziwa Mixed Secondary School K.C.E. Div. III
1982 Kabula Mixed Secondary School K.J.S.E. 8/8 Passes
1979 Kaptola F.Y.M. Full Primary School C.P.E. 35/36 Points
Work Experience:
Duration
Organizatio
n
Position Held
Duties/responsibilities/Reasons for leaving.
March
2014 to
date
S&I
Security
Limited
General
Manager Kenya
Uganda
General Management to ensure Business Growth throughout East
Africa and beyond, Coordination of all core function areas
including revenue generation, Human resources management,
ensure Quality Services to ensure Best Global Practice throughout
our areas of operations, Planning and implementation of
enhanced growth strategies, liaison, coordination of the
company's Risk/Security/Disaster Preparedness strategy.
February
2013 to
February
3014
DHL Exel
Supply
Chain
Limited
Security Officer
-
Responsible to the country Security Manager. I coordinate all
security Operations within the BAT Contract. These include
monitoring of export/imports through the ports, Airports and
other international access points, all shipments cum logistical
operations right from the farmers around the country especially
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Eastern Kenya, Western Kenya and South Nyanza, monitor and
ensure safe passage of Green leave from buying centers all the
way to the Green leave Threshing plant in Thika. Coordinate
security operations for the semi processed product to the main
plant at Likoni Road Nairobi, security operations in respective
warehouses Thika/Nairobi and ensure safe transport for
processed tobacco and cigarette both for export and local and
ensure safe reverse logistics, ensure personnel safety, conduct
investigations upon any incidence and coordinate S.A.F.E.
Training for all associates
February
2012 to
February
2013
Private
Security
Training
Academy
Training
Manager
Curriculum Coordination and Development, Planning and
implementation of Training programs at Private Security Training
Academy- Karen. Facilitation on Short Term Trainings Courses
including Risk/Security/Disaster Preparedness, Fire Emergency
Preparedness, Liaison.
Novemb
er 2011
to
January
2012
Senaca E.A.
Limited
Corporate Head
of
Quality/Events
and Training
Ensure Quality Services in tandem with company philosophy of
Delivering Best Global Practice Locally, Planning and
implementation of Training programs at Private Security Training
Academy- Karen. Facilitation on high level Short Term Trainings
Courses including Risk/Security/Disaster Preparedness, Fire
Emergency Preparedness at Utalii University College, Strathmore
University among others.
August
2010 to
Novemb
er 2011
Sentry and
Patrols later
incorporate
ad Senaca
E.A. Limited
Business
Relationships
Manager
Customer Services, Sales/Marketing, Business development
Investigations, Audits and Surveys, Security Products Quality
Assurance, etc. Promoted to head Corporate Services Division
June
2009 to
June
2010
Fidelity
Security
Limited
June
2005 to
March
2009
KK Security
(U) Limited
Preside Over Operations Department and handle all Human
Resources Concerns in the Company. Security/Fire and Risk
Management facilitator on E.A.C. Hotels’ Classification Criteria
Course Oct/Nov – 2009 at The Utalii University College. Highly
commented by Ministry of Tourism. I left Fidelity (resigned) to
join Sentry and Patrols on enhanced terms since the former’s top
management reneged on agreed remuneration package and
other terms.
Country
Operations and
Administration
Manager
Preside Over Operations Department (Guarding/Responses) as
per appointment Terms. Oversee Ugandan Operations, Ensure
Client satisfaction and employee welfare, Nurture Growth/High
Standards. Steered Company to scoop COYA (U). I Was an official
Security Services Provider and a Secretariat Member on the
Commonwealth’s Heads of Government meeting of November
2007 in Kampala Uganda. Returned to Kenya on expiry of “Tenure
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of stay”.
July 2000
to May
2005
NWC&PC
Deputy Security
Manager
Regional Security Manager/Security Manager Reliever
coordinating Operations in Security Division, Revenue
Collection/Inspection Unit Team Leader, Regional Corruption
Prevention Committee Secretary and head of the Corp.’s
Prosecution section. Left due to Water Sector
Reforms/Restructuring (Security Officer’s Position phased out)
Feb 1999
to July
2000
Hotel
Intercontine
ntal Nairobi
(contracted)
Security
Assistant
Duty Safety and Security Manager, Investigator, Reliever Security
Manager. Left to Join NWC&PC as Regional Security Officer on
expiry of Contract
Kenya Police
(General
Service Unit)
Police Officer,
V.I.P. Guard,
N.C.O., Trainer
Inspector
Para - military Officer in various Ranks and Capacities, Served in
GSU Field Companies, The Presidential Guard, Training School as
a Criminal Law/Liberal Studies’ Instructor,
Recruitment/Documentation/Programming Officer and
curriculum development officer, Quick Rescue force Officer. I
resigned to join IHC Nairobi on better terms.
st
1 Dec.
1988 to 2
February
1999
Hobbies:
 Singing/Listening to Gospel Music
 Watching Football (Live/Televised)
 Reading (not Pornographic Literature)
 Reaching out to the needy in society (Philanthropist).
Referees:
1. Mr. Robert Mugubi Nalebe
H.I.V. Programmes Officer
I.F.R.C.
P.O. Box 41275 –00100
Nairobi - Kenya
Mob. +254 733 880 002
Email – [email protected]
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(Mr. Mugubi is my former supervisor and Security Manager at NWC&PC for over 3
years. He can attest to my abilities and character up to date).
2. Mr. Noah Mwivanda
Deputy Commanding Officer GSU Training School
P.O. Box 19096 - 00100
Nairobi - Kenya
Mob. +254 714 745 477
Email – [email protected]
(Mr. Mwivanda is my former colleague and immediate supervisor and can readily attest to
my character and abilities for over twenty years).
3. Mr. Calystus Muhindi Muchele
Human Resources Officer
Insight Management Consultants Ltd.
P.O. Box 49552 – 00100
Nairobi – Kenya
Mob. +254 724 985 260
Email . vision.kenya@yahoo .com
(Mr. Muchele was my immediate supervisor over my short stint at Insight. We have also
maintained communication consistently).
4. Mr. George William Nyeko
Hon. Secretary Bank of Uganda (B.O.U.)
P.O. Box 7120
Kampala - Uganda
Mob. +256 712 806 575
(Mr. Nyeko was my client and Kampala Local Community Church Chairman from
October 2006 to March 2010)
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