Name: Dirk Bruwer
Date of birth: February 02 1972
Nationality: South-African
Status: Single
Mobil Phone: +971 50 103 0436
E-mail: dirkiebruwer@hotmail.com
A Corporate Director of Security overseeing multiple projects and properties to implement brand standards in Safety & Security that sets me above the rest in the
Industry. Ideally in a Business Development and Facility Management capacity with an emphasis on Strategic Planning, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Safety &
Security and Asset Protection. To be part of a high performance team, maximize opportunities to develop and implement a Security Base Program by utilizing my extensive experience in this field.

Area Director of Security, Emaar Hospitality – The Address Hotels + Resorts,
Dubai, UAE, April 2008 – ongoing
Overseeing the opening and launching of a new Hotel Brand, The Address Hotels +
Resorts, including setup of all Corporate Policies & Procedures and Crisis / Emergency
Response Plan for the brand. I am also actively involve in the Site Wide Crisis Team for
Downtown Burj Dubai, including the soon to open Armani Hotel within Burj Khalifa.
Apart from the Hospitality Division, I am also overseeing and Safety & Security aspects for our Leisure division, which includes all Hayya Fitness Clubs, Montgomery Golf
Club, Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, Nuran Serviced
Apartments and the Dubai Marina Yacht Club.
Director of Security at Ritz Carlton Powerscourt, Dublin, Ireland,
Aug 2007 – Feb 2008
Part of the pre-opening team for this 11,000acre, 200 room hotel located on a private estate including a 20 room treatment Spa facility, 10,000sq meeting space, 36-hole golf course, helicopter landing pad and various outlets including a Gordon Ramsey
Restaurant.
Director of Security / Area Crisis Coordinator Middle-East -Ritz Carlton Doha,
Qatar, April 2006 – Sept 2007
A 374 room 24 storey hotel with 235 slip Marina, 3000sq meters meeting space, full spa and fitness center and 9 restaurants outlets. Host Hotel for OPEC, Qatar Armed Forces,
Ministerial and Presidential Events, Asian Olympics, Global Energy summit, G-77,
Reach out to Asia, Royal Family visits, Delegations of Palestine, Jordan, Iran, Oman,
Jordan, Bahrain, Dubai, Syria, Sudan, Israel, Kuwait, US, UK, ect. Events such as the
Asian Games, Tour d Qatar, Qatar Masters Golf, Royal weddings, ect.
I was also part of the Pre-opening Corporate Lead Trainers for Ritz Carlton Sharq Village
& Spa in Doha and Ritz Carlton Moscow hotel.
Crisis Coordinator for all RC Hotels in the Middle East and monitor threat conditions and risk assessments are conducted.
Security Manager at St. Kitts Marriott Resort & Casino Caribbean,
Dec 2004 – March 2006
A 637 room resort accommodating guests and owners, 18-hole golf course, Casino,
15,000 sq ft Full Spa and fitness center, 38,000 sq ft meeting space and 6 Restaurants.
Host for the 2005 World Poker Caribbean Championships Event.

Director of Security at Marriott's Desert Springs Villas (Marriott Vacation Club)
July 2003 – Dec 2004
A 70 building, 1276 room, timeshare – private residence- resort on 450acres and 36-hole golf course.
Director of Security at Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf Hotel
June 2002 – July 2003
A 385 room hotel.
Security Agent at Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, Los Angeles
Dec 2001 – June 2002
Part of the Pre-opening team at this 636 room hotel in Hollywood with 38,000 sq ft meeting space and home of the Academy / OSCAR Awards.
Director of Security at The Generator Hotel, London
October 1997 – November 1999
London’s largest 300 rooms, (837 beds) hostel hotel.
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Special thanks – Seal of Approval - from President Bodman, Minister of Energy
USA, for personal protection during Energy Forum.
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Qatar Ministry of Interior and Marriott Global threat Conditions Audit – 100%
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British Airways Security Health & Safety Audit – Highest Ranking – Grade 3
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US Embassy Health & Safety Site Inspection Clearance – Ritz Carlton
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Qatar Ministry of Interior Health & Safety Inspection Clearance – Ritz Carlton
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Highest EES (Employee Engagement Survey) score of 94% - increase of 11%
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Top performer (Key Contributor) at St. Kitts Marriott.
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Top performer (Key Contributor) at MVCI Desert Springs.
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As Director of Security at Desert Springs Resort, I received the second highest safety and security score worldwide for all Marriott properties – 97%.
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I received the second highest Safety and Consistency Review audit for all
Marriott properties with a 95% - Royal Level. (Highest ever for this resort)
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Highest Employee Satisfaction rating of 92% - highest for the resort.
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Lead Liaison between local law enforcement and other hotels
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Member of the Resort Communities Security Association.
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Receive one of the highest Degrees from the American Hotel and Lodging
Educational Institute – CLSD (Certified Lodging Security Director)
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I received a letter of Congratulations from the Sergeant of Indio Police Station for assisting him and his Task Force Team in the arrest and capture of two felony

career criminal suspects and the recovery of approximately $85,000 in stolen property. Press Release 3/18/04
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I received recognition – “Special Agent” - from Homeland Security Department of Treasurer, for assisting in the 2002/03/04 Academy Awards, Hollywood.
SBV, South Africa Personal Protection Services Certificate, 1995
South-African Intelligence Corps Infantry & Transport Driving
Security Officer’s Board
CTC
CLSO
Security Officer Training
Security and LP Management
Loss Prevention Academy Certified by MVCI, 2004
SAFE (Security Awareness for Everyone) - San Francisco, 2002
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Robbery / Burglary / Shoplifting / Building Security / Workplace Violence
CLSD [Degree] Certified Lodging Security Director, 2004
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Investigations / Report Writing
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Security and Loss Prevention Management
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Hospitality Laws and Liability
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OSHA Inspections and Compliances
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Departmental / Operations Training
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Crisis Management
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Fire Life Safety
Dubai Police Academy
CPR/FA/AED
CPR/FA/AED
Certified Security Manager, 2009
Certified by Red Cross Virgin Islands, 2005
Certified by Qatar Red Crescent, 2006
Food Handling Safety Certificate Renaissance Hollywood, Los Angeles, 2001
Service Excellence Renaissance Hollywood, Los Angeles, 2001
Bomb Threats/Explosive Awareness El Segundo Police Department, 2002
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Foundations of Leadership
Strenghtfinders
Management Orientation
Essential Skills
ASIS Member
OSAC Member
Specialty/Firearms/First aid/Fire & Safety
Certificate in Personal, Industrial & Corporate
Security, South-Africa, 1995
Certified Transportation Coordinator, 2004
Certified Lodging Security Officer, 2002
International Security Academy, 2005
Certificate, 2006
El Segundo Police Department, 2002
MVCI, 2004
MVCI, 2004
St. Kitts Marriott, 2005
St. Kitts Marriott, 2005
American Society of Industrial Security
Overseas Security Advisory Council

Africans:
English:
Dutch:
Flemish:
Mother Tongue
Excellent
Fair
Fair
Microsoft Office
Outlook
PeopleSoft & Citrix
P2000 Security Systems
Access Control Systems
CCTV Operating Systems
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Current in employment and would like my application to be handled confidential but can be given upon request.