Yasser Afifi
Cairo
Summary
Accomplished Hotel Security Manager with extensive experience in security management, administrative operations, and liaison roles. Proven expertise in developing and enforcing security policies, conducting regular patrols, and managing surveillance systems. Demonstrated ability to handle VIP guest safety, coordinate emergency response plans, and ensure compliance with regional safety laws. Adept at managing budgets for security departments and providing conflict resolution training to staff. Career goal includes leveraging extensive experience to enhance organisational security protocols and operational efficiency within the hospitality industry.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Hotel Security Manager
Naama Bay Hotel & Resort
02.2025 - Current
- Establishing and implementing all security protocols.
- Proactively identifying potential risks, responding effectively to any incidents, and ensuring guest privacy, and peace of mind throughout their stay.
- Leading and managing the security team includes hiring, training, scheduling, and motivating security personnel to perform their duties effectively and professionally.
- Safeguarding the resort's assets from theft, vandalism, and other threats would be a significant responsibility.
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive emergency response plans for various scenarios.
- Liaising with local law enforcement and other relevant authorities as needed.
- Proactively identifying and assessing potential security risks, and implementing preventative measures to mitigate those risks.
- Managing and maintaining various security technologies.
- Managing the security department's budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
Administrative Manager
Cobra Company for Investment and Supplies
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Manage the day-to-day operations of office services to ensure the organisation's administrative needs are met. These activities may include office supplies, administrative assistance, mail and messenger services, fleet management, cleaning, gardening, maintenance services, reception, and communication systems.
- Supervise a team of administrators in each company location to ensure compliance with the company's regulations and operational effectiveness.
- Oversees and develops short- and long-term strategic goals pertaining to the planning, development, design, and operational processes for Logistics and Fleet Operations.
- Establishes departmental programmes and budgets for the maintenance, replacement, and improvement of materials and equipment.
- Oversees the development, inspection, and enforcement of the standards by which materials are procured, stored, accounted for, issued, maintained, and repaired; creates and reviews bids and specifications; reviews plans and specifications of contractors and vendors.
- Liaise with various parties, both internal and external, on legal, compliance, and insurance matters.
- Support procurement and manage relationships with suppliers.
- Support on training events, when requested.
International Liaison Officer
Liaison Agency with International Organizations
07.2012 - 06.2024
- Liaise and coordinate all the activities of the Multinational Force and Observers, MFO, working in Sinai.
- Liaise with the different international organisations concerning activities with the Egyptian armed forces.
- Represent Egypt as a delegation member at the international level.
- Train Egyptian peacekeeping forces and military observers assigned to different United Nations missions.
Chief Security Officer
Egyptian Armed Forces
07.2008 - 06.2016
- Developing and implementing measures to protect personnel, equipment, facilities, and information from threats, both internal and external.
- Assess potential threats and vulnerabilities to the unit, and develop and implement strategies to mitigate those risks and enhance the unit's overall security posture.
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive security plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and emergency action plans is crucial.
- Implementing and overseeing physical security measures such as access control, perimeter security, and surveillance systems.
- Developing and coordinating the unit's response to emergencies, including security incidents, natural disasters, or other crises.
- Effective communication and coordination with other units, higher headquarters, intelligence agencies, and local law enforcement are essential.
- Budget for security and allocation of resources for the implementation of security plans.
Senior liaison Officer
United Nation Mission In Darfur / SUDAN
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Engage with various authorities, non-governmental organisations, and community groups for the Mission's verification mandate.
- Prepares briefing notes and talking points about the security situation in Darfur.
- Develop and maintain relations with UN Country Team colleagues, Government Representatives, and other organisations.
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and supporting programmes, projects, and activities requiring mission involvement.
- Support in coordinating inputs for reports and other confidential communications to the Mission's headquarters.
- Ensures compliance with policies related to conduct and discipline, and promotes a non-discrimination and gender parity environment.
Field Officer
Egyptian Armed Forces
07.1998 - 06.2008
Education
Course - IOSH Managing Safely
Occupational Safety and Health
2025
Course - Construction Safety and Health
Environmental Health and Safety
2024
Course - General Industry Safety and Health
Environmental Health and Safety
2024
Course - Fire Marshal's
Environmental Health and Safety
2024
Course - Risk Assessor
Environmental Health and Safety
2024
Administrative Leaders Course -
Collage of Science and Management , Ministry of Defense
2024
Course - Successful Negotiation Essential Strategies
Michigan University
2023
Course - International Refugee Law
United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees
2017
Course - Law of Armed Conflict
International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL)
2015
Course - Security / Intelligence
Military Intelligence Collage
2014
Course - Basic/ Advanced Security in The Field
UN Website
2012
Diploma of Higher Education - Business - Human Resources Management
Cambridge International
2011
Course - Art of Leadership And Time Management
Collage of Science And Management
1998
Bachelor - Military Science
Military Academy
1998
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Risk Assessment
- Effective cross-cultural communication
- Effective negotiation skills
- Critical thinking
- Effective conflict resolution
- Adaptability in dynamic settings
- Ethical decision-making
- Diplomacy
- Crisis management
- Knowledge of the hospitality industry
- AI tools mastery
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Russian
Beginner (A1)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Awards
- Multinational Force and Observers' Force Commander's Certificate of Appreciation, 2022
- Egyptian President First Class Long Service Medal and Good Role Model, 2019
- Egyptian Minister of Defence Certificate of Appreciation, 2018
- Multinational Force and Observers' Chief Liaison's Certificate of Appreciation, 2018
- Multinational Force and Observers' Chief Liaison's Certificate of Appreciation, 2016
- Multinational Force and Observers' Force Commander's Medal , 2015
Timeline
Hotel Security Manager
Naama Bay Hotel & Resort
02.2025 - Current
Administrative Manager
Cobra Company for Investment and Supplies
09.2024 - 12.2024
Senior liaison Officer
United Nation Mission In Darfur / SUDAN
08.2012 - 09.2013
International Liaison Officer
Liaison Agency with International Organizations
07.2012 - 06.2024
Chief Security Officer
Egyptian Armed Forces
07.2008 - 06.2016
Field Officer
Egyptian Armed Forces
07.1998 - 06.2008
Course - IOSH Managing Safely
Occupational Safety and Health
Course - Construction Safety and Health
Environmental Health and Safety
Course - General Industry Safety and Health
Environmental Health and Safety
Course - Fire Marshal's
Environmental Health and Safety
Course - Risk Assessor
Environmental Health and Safety
Administrative Leaders Course -
Collage of Science and Management , Ministry of Defense
Course - Successful Negotiation Essential Strategies
Michigan University
Course - International Refugee Law
United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees
Course - Law of Armed Conflict
International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL)
Course - Security / Intelligence
Military Intelligence Collage
Course - Basic/ Advanced Security in The Field
UN Website
Diploma of Higher Education - Business - Human Resources Management
Cambridge International
Course - Art of Leadership And Time Management
Collage of Science And Management
Bachelor - Military Science
Military Academy
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