Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
Timeline
Reading and Walking
Chidi Elendu

Chidi Elendu

Security Professional
Birmingham,BIR

Summary

With a proven track record at Standard Chartered Bank, excelling in operations management and effective communication, driving team excellence and innovation. Spearheaded security enhancements, significantly improving safety standards compliance and fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration. Achieved notable stakeholder satisfaction through strategic leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates

Work History

Cluster Head of Security

Standard Chartered Bank
Lagos, Lagos
05.2011 - Current
  • Led successful projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction
  • Evaluated performance metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement in customer service standards.
  • Led successful projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Built a culture of excellence within the team by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and celebrating success.
  • Collaborated closely with other cluster heads to share best practices, driving overall organization-wide improvements.
  • Increased employee engagement levels through transparent communication, recognition programs, and career development opportunities.

Managed three election cycles in Nigeria, two election cycles in Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Gambia.

Design of a quality Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)-:

1. Loss of access control, unauthorized access and building evacuation

2. Arrival of Police, Regulators and Government officials

3. Protest/demonstrations and civil unrest.

4. Bomb threat management.

5. Suspicious package/letter handling.

6. Medical emergency in bank locations

Maintenance of high-level external relationship with various Law enforcement and Intelligent community.

Responsibility for managing/coordinating security risk assessment for all bank facility including executive residence across the West Africa cluster

Preparation and Management of cost-efficient annual security budget

Design/implementation of Feedback channels via Security equipment/system reviews and KPI for security guards.

Introduction of culture changing materials at strategic points/locations in our facilities to create security awareness.

  • Built a culture of excellence within the team by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and celebrating success
  • Enhanced team collaboration by implementing effective communication strategies and regular meetings

Assistant Chief Security Officer

Fidelity Bank of Nigeria
Lagos, Lagos
04.2008 - 04.2011
  • Planned, directed, and controlled execution of administrative and compliance activities.
  • Oversaw a diverse team of professionals, fostering an inclusive work environment and promoting professional development.
  • Established interdepartmental partnerships by conducting joint trainings improving overall response capabilities.
  • Disciplined personnel and initiate disciplinary measures as defined by SOPs.
  • Reported status of operations to Chief Security Officer, managing and directing day-to-day operations and supervising several divisions.
  • Preparation and Management of cost-efficient annual security budget
  • Introduction of culture changing materials at strategic points/locations in our facilities to create security awareness.
  • Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure workplace for all staff members, reducing incidents and injuries.
  • Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on career progression opportunities within the organization.
  • Implemented variety of process improvement initiatives by restructuring organization, retraining and establishing performance goals.
  • Identified areas of personnel deficiency and took necessary action for correction.

Leading Seaman

Nigerian Navy
Lagos, Lagos
02.1985 - 07.1997
  • Enhanced vessel safety through regular maintenance checks and adherence to protocol.
  • Coordinated watch schedules to maintain proper staffing levels and ensure smooth operations.
  • Promoted positive work environment, leading by example through strong work ethic and adherence to Navy core values.
  • Contributed significantly towards achieving mission objectives during multiple deployments in diverse international waters.
  • Supported damage control efforts during emergencies, mitigating potential hazards and restoring ship functionality quickly.
  • Maintained accurate navigational records, ensuring seamless handover between watch standers during shift changes.
  • Exceeded training requirements for professional development courses, enhancing personal skills relevant to role as Leading Seaman.
  • Mentored junior personnel, providing guidance on career growth opportunities within Navy structure.
  • Performed deck maintenance and upkeep and reported abnormalities.
  • Monitored ship entry and exit points to maintain stringent security measures.
  • Improved team efficiency by implementing streamlined communication and reporting systems.
  • Mentored junior personnel, providing guidance on career growth opportunities within the Navy structure.
  • Inspected lifesaving and visual-signaling equipment for defects.

Education

Master of Science - International Security And Risk Management

University of West London, London
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Completed Coursework: International Security and Risk management ,Project topic [ An evaluation of the knowledge and Ability of private Security Guards in the Nigeria Banking sector. ], [2024]
  • Professional Development Studies: [ Security Management Advanced Diploma Level 7 [2022] Project topic:- Interrogating the Complacency of Guards: A Case Study of 5 Banks in Nigeria

High School Diploma -

Arc Training, United Kingdom
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Professional Development Studies: [Security Management Advanced Diploma Level 7 [2022] Project topic:- Interrogating the Complacency of Guards: A Case Study of 5 Banks in Nigeria
  • Completed professional development in Security Management

Master of Science - Geography And Planning

University of Lagos, Nigeria
02.1995 - 04.1996
  • Dissertation: [Road network Analysis of Lagos] 1996

Bachelor of Science - Geography

University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt
09.1988 - 11.1992

Project work: Road network Analysis of Port Harcourt- A case study of Port Harcourt Metropolis.1992

Skills

Accomplishments

  • Achieved succesful contract renewal and achieved good savings by supporting the completion of Group security vendor selection (Contract negotiation) with efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the design and installation of a security equipment at the new Abidjan head office building.


Affiliations

  • American Society for Industrial Security.
  • International Federation for Protection officers
  • International Chiefs of Police
  • British Security Institute
  • Association of IndustrialSecurity and Safety Operators of Nigeria.

Certification

Professional Certified Investigator- Security Investigations - [Three months]

Interests

Reading

Cycling

Walking

Networking

Timeline

University of West London - Master of Science, International Security And Risk Management
02.2023 - 03.2024

Physical Security Professional-Security Management

05-2021
Arc Training - High School Diploma,
02.2021 - 02.2022

Certified Protection Officer - Security Management

02-2021

Professional Certified Investigator- Security Investigations - [Three months]

12-2015
Cluster Head of Security - Standard Chartered Bank
05.2011 - Current
Assistant Chief Security Officer - Fidelity Bank of Nigeria
04.2008 - 04.2011
University of Lagos - Master of Science, Geography And Planning
02.1995 - 04.1996
University of Port Harcourt - Bachelor of Science, Geography
09.1988 - 11.1992
Leading Seaman - Nigerian Navy
02.1985 - 07.1997

Reading and Walking

I am an avid reader and like reading investigative journals and other main core books on leadership and coaching. I walk daily and achieve an average of 5 km on weekdays and 15km on weekends,

Chidi ElenduSecurity Professional