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Lala Adayeva

Lala Adayeva

Baku

Summary

Highly skilled security professional with extensive experience in VIP protection, personal security, and professional driving. Trained in firearms handling and defensive tactics, with a strong focus on discretion, safety, and situational awareness. Proven ability to deliver high-level customer service while maintaining the highest standards of protection. Adept at safe, efficient driving in high-pressure environments and committed to ensuring client safety and comfort at all times.

Accomplished Deputy Director with a strong record of overseeing and enhancing security operations. Skilled in team management, and improving organizational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to lead large teams, drive operational excellence. Focused on maintaining safety, improving performance, and delivering results in line with organizational goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Bodyguard of Ambassador

U.S Embassy in Azerbaijan
06.2015 - Current
  • Demonstrated professionalism and quick decision-making skills during high-pressure situations, ensuring client safety at all times.
  • Certified in firearms, personal defense, and emergency protocols.
  • Professional driver with 30 years of safe driving experience (Smith System certification) Ability to plan safe routes, avoid risks and ensure smooth and reliable transportation, armored vehicle driving skills, as well as escorting high-profile clients and VIPs.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality standards regarding client information and operations, preserving their privacy and reputation at all times.
  • Coordinated with venue staff and event planners to ensure adequate security measures were in place for client events or appearances.
  • Enhanced client safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and creating personalized security plans.
  • Rendered first aid when necessary, utilizing medical training skills to assist both clients and colleagues during emergencies or accidents.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.

Deputy Director and Head of Security

EL METAL PLUS
03.2013 - 08.2014


  • Directed security operations across multiple sites, ensuring smooth service delivery and fast incident response.
  • Developed effective safety plans for residential and corporate environments, enhancing overall protection.
  • Organized office and kitchen workflows to support daily operations, improve coordination.
  • Strengthened team accountability and improved service quality through clear leadership and structured oversight.

Mobile Patrol Security Guard

U.S Embassy
08.2004 - 02.2013
  • Create a safe environment, report on incidents involving terrorism and crime, provide security related guidance and training to Mission personnel as well as to the American private sector, coordinate the protective requirement for visiting VIPs
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on patrol vehicles to ensure reliability during critical operations.

Border Control Officer

Baku Border Control Troops
01.2002 - 06.2004

Passport and Visa Control, all goods and passengers control, document examination

Education

Bachelor of Science - Teacher of General Technical Discipline

Azerbaijan Pedagogic University, Baku

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Physics

Kiev Polytechnic University
Kiev, Ukraine

Graduate Certificate - Document Examination, EFL, Legislation & Literacy

Academy of MNS & Int. Organization of Migration
Baku

Skills

  • VIP Protection
  • Firearms Handling
  • Personal Security
  • Defensive and Safe driving
  • Professional Driving
  • Security Service Organization
  • Executive Services
  • Customer Service

Languages

Russian
Azerbaijani
English

Timeline

Bodyguard of Ambassador

U.S Embassy in Azerbaijan
06.2015 - Current

Deputy Director and Head of Security

EL METAL PLUS
03.2013 - 08.2014

Mobile Patrol Security Guard

U.S Embassy
08.2004 - 02.2013

Border Control Officer

Baku Border Control Troops
01.2002 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Teacher of General Technical Discipline

Azerbaijan Pedagogic University, Baku

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Physics

Kiev Polytechnic University

Graduate Certificate - Document Examination, EFL, Legislation & Literacy

Academy of MNS & Int. Organization of Migration
Lala Adayeva