Paula Mendes brings over 15 + years of extensive expertise in key accounts management, project management, and operational scaling to her role as Associate Director at Pinkerton. Paula's diverse background encompasses a wide range of industries, including logistics & supply chain, aviation and entertainment.
Career Highlights
Paula's achievements in key account management and project leadership across various sectors highlight her prowess in problem-solving and driving operational scalability. Her strategic data analysis initiatives consistently produce tangible results, underscoring her commitment to innovation. This dedication is further demonstrated through her creation of a distinctive incident database and reporting system. Such resources support client investigations, leading to successful arrests, thereby enhancing client deliverables, and establishing new industry standards.
Work Experience
Over her 15+ year career, Paula has been instrumental in business operations, SOP development, business growth, talent management, and financial planning. Her hands-on approach has proven pivotal in helping clients achieve their goals. Furthermore, her collaboration with cross-functional teams and provision of innovative risk management solutions have established her as a trusted advisor in devising comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Foreign Trade – Sao Paulo/ Brazil
Skills
People, Assets, Brand – first perspective
Risk Management
Data Analysis
Project Management
Critical Thinking
Cross Functional Leadership
Supply Chain & Logistics
Affiliations
- Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP)
- American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS International) – Broward, FL Chapter: Program Chairwoman & Newsletter Editor
- Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
- The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Language(s)
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish