DANIEL OBRIEN

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a Director of Security / Fire Life Safety Position.

At the present time I would like to continue my career path as the Director of S
ecurity / Life Safety within the Hotel industry. I have 20 years of extensive tr
aining in the Corporate / hotel hospitality industry. My resume is based on my
current Law enforcement career along with the Director of Security Position; ove
rseeing three Highgate hotel properties; On the Ave Hotel / Ramada Plaza Hotel /
Paramount Hotel. In addition, 15 years of internal fraud investigation experien
ce with Polo Ralph Lauren Retail / Corporate industry.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2006 Present Director of Security / Fire Safety (Emergency preparedness) concer
ning four Hotel proprieties; On The Ave Hotel, Hotel 57, Ramada Plaza Hotel and
Paramount Hotel.
My responsibility as Director of Life Safety / Security is overseeing four hotel
life Safety / security operations designed for On the Ave Hotel, Hotel 57 Ramad
a Plaza Hotel and Paramount Hotel.
Consulting corporate executives and providing Life Safety / Security diligence r
eports regarding life safety mandatory law requirements, relating to the followi
ng the city agencies, Fire Department , Police department, Building department,
Responsible for all internal / external fraud investigations pertaining to falsi
fied documents.
Responsible for all life safety / security investigations pertaining to falsifi
ed documents
Training Life Safety FSD / Security guards, scheduling and evaluating the effect
iveness of individuals in carrying out established life safety / security goal
s and objectives
Participation in the formulation of life safety / security policies and procedu
res, utilizing an understanding of life safety and security strategies; as to
ensure on-going life safety / security protection; manage and follow up on prob
lem resolutions.
Providing life safety / security design assistance to other operational units o
f the agency in order to develop internal procedures to safeguard hotel propert
y
Advising executive management on all life safety / security issues and working w
ith executive staff to plan life safety / security efforts
Coordinate with all outside city agencies, Fire Department, Police Department, B
uildings Department, OSHA.
Responsible for delegating all arbitration issues between Union employees and ma
nagement.
Implemented life safety and manuals based on all security/safety procedures and
regulations.
Responsible for Life Safety concerns and mandatory monthly life Safety Training
consisting on the topics below :
- Monthly Safety Committee training
- Monthly Fire Drill meetings / training,
- Monthly Fire Guard / Brigade meeting / trainings.
- Monthly lock out tag out training
- Monthly Security training staff meetings
- Monthly Bio- Hazard training
Implemented security manual based on all security/safety procedures and regulati
ons.The security / fire safety table of contents manual consists of the below fo
llowing:
- General Orders - Arrest procedures
- Civil Litigation issues - Report writing procedures
- Patrol procedures - Safety procedures
- Evacuation procedures - Elevator evacuation measures
- Fire protection procedures - Bomb threats
- Alarm procedures - Panic and riot control procedures
- Strike procedures - Contingency Plans
- Crowd Control Procedure

In addition, overseeing and managing the engineer department pending a qualified

recruitment. I investigate/review security system digital recordings retrieved
from security cameras daily and administer, maintain, and monitor all safety me
asures concerning management system. As well as, preparing and monitoring the s
ecurity budget. My responsibilities also include investigating all incident repo
rts, contacting legal department on all security issues, and authorizing and exe
cuting the evacuation emergencies. .

1990 2006
New York City Police Department
New York, New York
Retired Detective
Member of anti terrorist unit with extensive training in counter terrorist tacti
cs
Member of fraud investigation unit
Fire consultant Certified by the City of New York Fire Department
Community Affaires Officer
Crime, fraud, and burglary investigation
Drug operation and surveillance
Pick Pocket Unit
Intelligence unit
Member of task force to suppress illegal gang activities
Awarded Outstanding 911 first responder bravery award, by Mayor Giuliani for th
e rescue of seven trapped individuals during the World Trade Center buildings c
ollapse
March, 1990-2005
Polo Ralph Lauren 888 New York NY 10021
Part-time while employed with the New York Police Department)

Loss Internal Senior Loss Prevention Manager

Teamed with senior & store management to reduce shrink and provide a safe enviro
nment for both customer and employee. Developed and implemented Shortage Reducti
on Strategies specific to the stores in my district. Conducted monthly Operation
al Audits in eight Full Retail stores and followed-up with individual Action Pla
ns to correct any deficiencies. Provided Operational and Awareness training for
LP staff and store managers. I investigated and conducted interviews with DE cas
es. Monitored credit card chargeback and bad check write-off. Note- Other Positi
ons held with Ralph Lauren were as follows:
4/99-4/00 LP Manager
2/97-4/99 Operational Auditor/Inventory Control
2/94-2/97 LPA/Safety Coordinator
8/93-2/94 Internal fraud investigator

SKILLS.
Strong background in Loss Prevention, Shipping & Receiving, Customer Service and
Cash Management. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook applications
. Can operate CCTV surveillance equipment, forklift and hydraulic jacks. Working
knowledge of SAP, Fox Pro, Tradewinds, Island Pacific and STS terminal programs
. Familiar with OSHA guidelines and NYC fire codes. Outlined security system for
new store openings. Certified in Interviews and Interrogation.-New York City Po
lice Department Retired Law enforcement Officer, Certified in First Aid, C.P.R./
A.E.D. Licensed Fire Safety Director (Certificate of Fitness)

1983 1990
Stanhope Hotel 821 5th Ave, New York, New York
Director of Security
Managing and directing a team of fourteen security professionals, including cont
ract management, training guards, scheduling and evaluating the effectiveness of
these individuals in carrying out established security goals and objectives
Participation in the formation of City Life Hotels security policies and procedu
res, utilizing an understanding of security business controls, strategies and me
thodologies to ensure on-going security protection; manage and follow up on prob
lem resolution; implemented security manual
Providing security design assistance to other operational units of the agency in
order to develop internal procedures to safeguard City Life Hotels equipment, c
hecks, and other agency assets
Advising executive management on security issues and working with executive staf
f to plan, implement and maintain City Life Hotels security systems
Coordinating with outside law enforcement agencies (New York City Police Departm
ent)
Responsible for delegating all arbitration issues between Union employees and ma
nagement
Review security system digital recordings; administering, maintaining, and monit
oring security ID card process using the C CURE system
Prepare and monitor the security budget and maintain and deliver highly confide
ntial material
Responsible for investigating dishonest employees and credit card frauds
Responsible for investigating incidents reports regarding false insurance claims
. ( Employee Accidents and Workers Compensation)
Responsible for addressing retail inventory losses at weekly manager meetings, a
nd establishing procedures to avoid further inventory losses
Responsible for False insurance claims
Apprehended shoplifters
Train staff concerning all life safety issues
Additional Qualifications:
Law enforcement experience
Interrogation certified, N.Y City Police Department
Certified Terrorist task force training with the New York City Police Department
Terrorist task force training with the New York City Police Department
Experience working with the security management system and DVR security
Knowledge of all New York State Penal law arrest procedures
Associates Degree in Criminal Law
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP, Word, Excel, Outlook
New York State CPR certified, Licensed Fire Safety Director (Certificate of Fitn
ess)
EDUCATION:
1990 1993 Queensborough Community College Bayside, New York
John Jay College New York, New York
St Johns University Jamaica Queens New York
Criminal Justice Bachelors Degree