Slaven Ostojic
Moss,Norway
Summary
Adaptable and resourceful leader, dedicated to improving productivity objectives and increasing revenue. Trains and mentors managers to nurture cohesive leadership team that cultivates strong work culture, top quality standards and high employee performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
co-CEO co-Founder
Protection Group AS
Oslo, Norway
10.2023 - Current
- Protection AS is security company based in Oslo Norway focused on providing comprehensive security solutions as Close Protection, Residential Security and Safe Transportation with unwavering commitment to confidentiality and discretion.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance business value.
- Trained and mentored managers to cultivate cohesive leadership teams.
- Managed team performance, celebrating successes and identifying areas to improve.
- Interpreted underlying risks, business needs, client requirements and cost structures to increase forecasting accuracy.
- Managed small personal teams 5 to 10 man and woman and actively looked for new customers via personal contacts sometimes 10 per day.
- Increased new business connections and revenue generation opportunities by improving networking strategies.
- Cultivated strong work culture and ambitious standards to drive employee retention and performance.
- Directed company operations and strategy through long-term business planning, consistently growing revenue by 20% year-on-year.
Security Consultant
Self-employed
Internationaly
01.2022 - Current
- Security Consultant for private clientele.
- Managed 10 to 15 customers per day.
- Increased sales by 10 percent.
Security specialist
US Department of State
Norway, Norway
02.2019 - Current
- Trained new team members, improving overall department performance.
- Devised comprehensive security protocols to minimise risk exposure.
- Improved site safety with thorough hazard identification and analysis.
- Liaised with local law enforcement agencies for improved community relations.
- Ensured secure premises by conducting regular checks and monitoring CCTV footage.
- Performed undercover operations to detect suspicious activities within organisation.
- Implemented advanced surveillance techniques to enhance overall security efficacy.
- Residential security for two US Ambassadors and their families: Ambassadors Marc Nathanson and Kenneth J Braithwaite who was also 77 US Secretary of Navy after.
- Coordinated emergency response drills, ensuring readiness for potential incidents.
Security Specialist
PSS Securitas
Norway
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Providing security at venues and VIP escort and protection.
- Managed teams of 15 to 20 man and woman.
- Increased efficiency of teams by100 percent.
Communication Instructor
U.S Department of State
Norway, Norway
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Instructor for use of communication equipment for security personnel
- Prepared comprehensive course materials for optimal learning outcomes.
- Trained over 100 man and woman to be excellent in communication.
- Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.
- Partnered with department faculty to elevate profile and attract more qualified students.
General manager - Head of SecurityOwner
Mos Restaurantdrift Blue Ocean night Club
Moss
12.2016 - 09.2017
- Owner-General Manager and Head of Security for nightclub that have owned during above-mentioned period.
- Increased revenue of establishment by 100 percent in 6 months.
Manager
Monte Cristo Restarurant
Moss, Norway
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Helping run business and in kitchen in above-mentioned restaurant
- Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
- Increased revenue by 50 percent by implementing commercial by social networks.
- Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
- Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
Chief Security Officer
Lux Night Club
Moss, Norway
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Conducting all security related assignments in above mentioned establishment
- Reviewed and updated access controls ensured only authorised individuals had necessary permissions.
- Led crisis management team in response to emergency situations for swift resolution.
- Assessed potential threats, mitigating risks before t developed into issues.
- Ensured business continuity by creating disaster recovery plans.
- Maintained consistent site security, enforcing rules, issuing notifications and removing violators.
- Reviewed current security protocols, leading to improvements in system efficiency.
- Implemented new surveillance technology achieving increased premises protection.
Local Key Account Manager
Planet d.o.o
Posusje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
01.2004 - 04.2015
- Conducted negotiation with key clients for premium brands as Red Bull, Loreal, Villeda
- Monitoring market and supervision and implementation of contracts.
- Communicated new products and services to drive customer interest and boost sales.
- Drove business growth within specified sales territories through strategic and tactical solution implementation.
- Led client negotiations and supply contracts to achieve cost-effective outcomes.
- Employed exceptional rapport-building skills to nurture key relationships.
- Devised target customer strategies to meet business growth and profit objectives.
- Coordinated client and stakeholder communications to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Highlighted growth opportunities within current client accounts and campaigns to increase revenue.
- Worked closely with sales team, ensured achievement of set targets.
- Secured long-term customer loyalty with excellent service and understanding of client needs.
- Month after month sales increased on average by 20 percent.
- Identified new business opportunities and increased lead generation to grow profits.
Education
Public Relations - Public Relations
University of City of Mostar
Mostar Bosnia And Herzegovina 01.2019 - Current
Tactical Combat Casualty Care - Field Medicine
European Security Academy-NAEMT
12.2021 - 12/2021
Electrical Technician - Computer technician
Electrotechnical School
02.1995 - 6/1999
Norwegian Security Guard Certification - Security-related
PSS Securitas
12.2022 - 12/2022
Counter Threat Awareness Training - Security-related
US Diplomatic Security Service FASTC
02.2021 - 4/2021
Terrorism and Counterterrorism - Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Georgetown University
02.2020 - 10/2020
Close Protection Operative Level 3 - Close Protection
European Security Academy
Wroclaw, Poland, Poland 10.2018 - 10/2018
Skills
- Security
- Close Protection
- Negotiation
- Management
- Residential Security
- Emergency Planning
- Possesses analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with eye for detail
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to deliver
- Able to anticipate and react decisively to nature and speed of change
- Conscientious self-disciplined and hard-working team player
- Capable of orchestrating multi-tasked teams and achieve results
- Competent in working under pressure to challenging deadlines
- Strategic networking
- Client Relationship Management
- Problem solving skills
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Certification
- Principles of Terror Awareness in the Private Security Industry
- Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry
- Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry
- AoFAQ Level 3 Certificate for working as a Close Protection Operative Within the private security industry
- TCCC NAEMT
- Stop the Bleed
- AoFAQ level 3 award in the First Person on the scene Intermediate RQF
- Federation Army Service Certification
- High Threat Security Overseas Seminar
- Norwegian Police Authority license to run a security company in Norway
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Croatian
Advanced
C1
Norwegian
Intermediate
B1
Serbian
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
co-CEO co-Founder
Protection Group AS
10.2023 - Current
Norwegian Security Guard Certification - Security-related
PSS Securitas
12.2022 - 12/2022
Security Specialist
PSS Securitas
06.2022 - 05.2023
Security Consultant
Self-employed
01.2022 - Current
Tactical Combat Casualty Care - Field Medicine
European Security Academy-NAEMT
12.2021 - 12/2021
Counter Threat Awareness Training - Security-related
US Diplomatic Security Service FASTC
02.2021 - 4/2021
Communication Instructor
U.S Department of State
05.2020 - 05.2021
Terrorism and Counterterrorism - Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Georgetown University
02.2020 - 10/2020
Security specialist
US Department of State
02.2019 - Current
Public Relations - Public Relations
University of City of Mostar
01.2019 - Current
Close Protection Operative Level 3 - Close Protection
European Security Academy
10.2018 - 10/2018
General manager - Head of SecurityOwner
Mos Restaurantdrift Blue Ocean night Club
12.2016 - 09.2017
Manager
Monte Cristo Restarurant
05.2015 - 12.2016
Chief Security Officer
Lux Night Club
05.2015 - 12.2016
Local Key Account Manager
Planet d.o.o
01.2004 - 04.2015
Electrical Technician - Computer technician
Electrotechnical School
02.1995 - 6/1999
- Principles of Terror Awareness in the Private Security Industry
- Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry
- Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry
- AoFAQ Level 3 Certificate for working as a Close Protection Operative Within the private security industry
- TCCC NAEMT
- Stop the Bleed
- AoFAQ level 3 award in the First Person on the scene Intermediate RQF
- Federation Army Service Certification
- High Threat Security Overseas Seminar
- Norwegian Police Authority license to run a security company in Norway
Custom
- Place of birth: Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Date of birth: 01/03/80
- Gender: Man
- Nationality: Croatian
- Marital status: Married
Custom
- Place of birth: Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Date of birth: 01/03/80
- Gender: Man
- Nationality: Croatian
- Marital status: Married
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