Syed Mazhar Hussain Shah
LT COL (Retd)
Lahore, Punjab
Summary
Security management professional prepared for this role. Adept in developing and executing security strategies, risk assessment, and crisis management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for reliability, adaptability, and excellent communication. Skilled in security technology, threat analysis, and emergency response.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
General Manager Admin Security
Security 2000
Karachi, Sindh
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
Chief Security Officer
Hotel Marriott
Karachi
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Enhanced physical security measures by overseeing the installation of advanced surveillance systems and access control devices.
- Promoted a culture of information sharing among employees through cross-departmental collaboration on matters related to organizational safety.
Regional Manager
Fauji Securities
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
07.2012 - 07.2014
- A subsidiary of Army Welfare Trust
- Expanded regional presence by researching potential markets, developing strategic partnerships, and opening new locations.
General Manager Operations
Phoenix Security
Karachi
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
Additional Director Personnel
DHA Karachi
Karachi
11.2008 - 05.2011
- My assignment included recruitment for DHA Karachi of various categories including officers through deliberate selection process, orientation/on job training to perform effectively, processed cases of transfer, promotion and retirement of employees of an organization having over 5000 employees.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
Balochistan University
Quetta2003
Skills
Strategic planning
Effective leader
Recruitment and hiring
Personnel management
Operations management
Emergency planning
Security team management
Security resource allocation
Appointments Held In Pakistan Army
- GSO-1 Trial (HQ 11 Division)
- Instructor Class A (SI&T) Quetta
- Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion
- GSO-2(Operation) Joint Staff Head Quarters
- 2nd In Command of Infantry Battalion
- Instructor Class B at SI&T Quetta
- GSO-3 at Infantry Division
- Company Commander of an Infantry Battalion
- Adjutant of Infantry Battalion
- Quartermaster of an Infantry Battalion
- Platoon Commander in Infantry Battalion
Military Qualifications
- Master of Science Joint Warfare, Qualified
- Joint Services Staff course, Qualified
- Pakistan Staff Course, Qualified
- Peace keeping Course, Qualified
- Mid career Course, Bee Plus
- Junior Staff Course, Bee Plus
- Army Mountaineering Course, Aye Y Plus
- Officers Basic Military Police Course, Bee Y Plus
- Junior officers Leadership Course, Bee Plus
- Company Heavy weapon Course, Aye Y Plus
- Officers Weapon Course, Aye Y Plus
- Basic Airborne Course, Qualified
Timeline
General Manager Admin Security
Security 2000
01.2015 - 01.2019
Chief Security Officer
Hotel Marriott
03.2014 - 03.2015
Regional Manager
Fauji Securities
07.2012 - 07.2014
General Manager Operations
Phoenix Security
06.2011 - 06.2012
Additional Director Personnel
DHA Karachi
11.2008 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - International Relations
Balochistan University