Trainer Suresh

CREDENTIALS

• Bachelors in Law, University of Wolverhampton (UK)
• Certified Risk Management Professional (Supply Chain Management and Brand Protection)
• HRDF Certified Trainer

LANGUAGE

Spoken

• English
• Bahasa Melayu

Written

• English
• Bahasa Melayu

INTRODUCTION

Suresh is trained and certified as an auditor and practitioner in the specialized area of Risk Management under the auspices of United States of America Customs and Border Protection(CTPAT Standards) and Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA Standards), Asia. He is currently the Managing Director of Paradigm Resources specialized in providing risk management / assessment services for internal / external associates; consultation on brand standards / management / protection; contract management; outsourcing & subcontracting; and; human resources training and development programmes on various specialized topics, predominantly, risk management related subject matters, either on an one off or project basis.

Due to his passion for training and knowledge sharing, he is a Lecturer for Asia e University, lecturing both undergraduate and post graduate students on Risk Management module.
In his capacity as a trainer, he has conducted trainings on the following topics:-

Core Programmes 

Operational Risk Management – Approach & Methodology (ISO 31000; ISO 9001:2015)

Crisis Management & Business Continuity– Synergy Workshop

Supply Chain Security Programme – Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT); Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) – ISO 28000

Transportation and Logistics Security – A Risk Management Perspective 

Security Professional Training – Guards / Supervisory / Management Level. 

Brand Management & Protection – A Risk Management Perspective 

Interviewing Skills During Investigation 

Corporate Governance

Business Ethics and Compliance – A Risk Management Perspective

Human Resource Management & Legal Practices

Fraud Management – A Risk Management Perspective

Anti – Bribery & Corruption – Implementation, Compliance and Enforcement

Investigation Skills & Techniques – A Risk Management Perspective

Loss Prevention Programme – Approach, Design & Execution Method

Personal Data Protection Act 2010 – A Risk Management Perspective 

Contract Management – A Risk Management Perspective

OSHA – The Law and Application 

SA8000 – Standards and Compliance Methodology

Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) – Code of Conduct and Application

Labour Laws – A Risk Management Perspective

Industrial Relations – The Risk Management Perspective

Prosecution & Domestic Inquiry – Approach & Method

Intellectual Property – A Risk Management Perspective

Soft Skills

Critical Communication Skills

Effective Presentation Skills

Time Management & Professional Effectiveness at Work


List of clients that have participated in S. Suresh Kumar’s training and workshop sessions:-

1. Ornapaper Industry Sdn Bhd

2. Lii Hen Furniture Sdn Bhd

3. Perabut Chip Hong Sdn Bhd

4. SPPG (M) Sdn Bhd

5. Kurnia Sejati Sdn Bhd

6. Samsung Electronics Display Sdn Bhd

7. New World Suites Sdn Bhd

8. United Detergent Industries Sdn Bhd

9. CIMB Bank Berhad

10. Mahmood Security (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

11. Smart Solutions Training & Consultancy

12. Tenaga Nasional Berhad Janamanjung

13. F&N, Kuching, Sarawak

14. Borneo Waters, Kuching Sarawak

15. Maybank Berhad

16. Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd

17. J&E Hall Refrigeration

18. Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd

19. Quintiq Sdn Bhd (Software Hub)

20. Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (Malaysia; Cambodia)

21. Coway Malaysia

22. NGC Energy, Malaysia

23. Rexit Sdn Bhd (Software Hub)

24. Bank Islam

25. Sapura

26. Petronas

27. Singtel

28. Cerebos (M) Sdn Bhd

29. Brighton Management Limited (Labuan, Malaysia)

30. Foodpanda Malaysia

31. Hong Leong Bank

32. Pacific Insurance Berhad

33. Weida Intergrated Industries Sdn Bhd

34. Tiong Nam Logistics Sdn Bhd

35. United Bank Ltd, Karachi, Pakistan

36. MCB Bank Ltd, Lahore, Pakistan.

37. National Database & Registration Authority (Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan)

38. The AGA Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

39. Hascol Petroleum Ltd, Karachi, Pakistan

40. National Bank of Pakistan, Karachi, Pakistan.

41. LeapEd Sdn Bhd

42. Rhone Ma Holdings Bhd

43.AmGeneral Insurance

44. Supply Specialist Sdn Bhd

45. Pestech Sdn Bhd

46. Tealive Asia

With his background of a law degree, he is able to invoke legal implications in his programmes to make it more comprehensive and value added substance. In addition, his fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia enables him to conduct training programmes effectively in both languages.
Prior to his involvement in this field, the facilitator has wide working experience throughout his 15 years of working career in the specialized area of Risk Management, Security Management and Investigations (HR,

Security (Operational and Information Security) and Safety, Corporate Governance and Ethics). Being a Head of Department in each of this portfolios, he has acquired substantial job related knowledge and experience in sectors comprising of Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Hospitality Management (Brand Standard & Management) and Contract Manufacturing (Brand Protection and Management). He is also a trained Workplace Counselor and by virtue of his portfolio of having to deal with people of different job hierarchy, he has very profound people management skills, negotiation skills and effective interaction skills. His previous employers and related portfolios are as follows:-
 Infineon technologies (M) Sdn Bhd – Security Manager (Backend Manufacturing Plant, Melaka)

 Celcom Axiata Sdn Bhd – Manager, Head of Risk Management (Nationwide)

 Rennaisance Melaka Hotel (Marriott International) – Loss Prevention and Brand Standard Manager ( Melaka Hotel Facility)

 Flextronics Penang – Loss Prevention Manager ( 5 Contract Manufacturing Sites in Penang) 

Project Involvement and Lead

 Enhancement Project of Campus wide Access Control and CCTV System

 Anti-Fraud; Anti-Bribery & Corruption Framework Project

 Information & Data Protection Policy and Enforcement Project Plan Lead

 Setting up Framework for Corporate Governance and Ethical Conduct

 Ethics and Compliance Awareness Programme

 EICC Awareness and Compliance Programme

 Social Accountability 8000 (SA 8000) compliance project

 Site enhancement based on established standards ( OSH, ESH, EMS,CTPAT, TAPA)

 Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Management System for Site

 ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Audit for Site and Contractor’s Site (Quarterly Awareness Training and Compliance Audits

 
 Campus wide risk assessment to support customer requirements and potential customer requirements, inclusive of external warehouse loss prevention requirements and compliance inspection based on EHS, EMS, PDPA 2010 and Supply Chain Security Standards (TAPA & CTPAT)

 Risk assessment for a newly Flextronics Research and Development Centre in Manila, Philippines based on on EHS, EMS, Supply Chain Security Standards (TAPA & CTPAT)

 Warehouse (Internal /External) Audits – Operations and Information Security Standards

 Transport Security requirement and compliance audit (Replacement of Third Party Escort Services with In built Security features)

 Outsourcing & Subcontracting of Business and Manufacturing Process

 New Site set up and critical infrastructure planning for the Flextronics Penang Mechanical fab.


 Setting up of Crisis Management Team and functionality in collaboration with the Melaka State Crisis Management Team ( Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness)

 Plant wide Access Control System & Digital Patrolling System.

 Security and Safety Enhancement Project for Chip Card Business at Wuxi, China.

 Sub-Contractor Site Business Process, Security, Safety and Business Continuity Standards Enhancement Project – Munich, Germany – Manila, Philippines. – Nantong, China. – Melaka, Malaysia

 Supply Chain Security Enhancement Project – Warehouse (Internal/External) Audits – Route Audit. – Ground Handling at Cargo Area – Malaysian Airlines System (MAS), Manila Airport, Philippines & Pudong Airport, China.
Professional Recognition

 Supply Chain Security Practices & Risk Management Methodology recognized, absorbed and gazetted by Royal Malaysian Customs as guidelines for Customs Golden Client application.

 Trained Supply Chain Security Auditor ( Entire Warehousing and Logistics Operations)

 Trained Workplace Counselor

 Trained Information & Data Security Auditor

 Television interview by National Hong Kong Television (NHK TV) on Crisis Management of the missing Malaysian Aircraft (MH370), 2014

 Live Radio Interview broadcasted by THR FM on ‘Intellectual Property – A Risk Management Perspective’ in conjunction with World Intellectual Property Day 2016