Risk Maagement Consultant, Security and Military Mentor

• Bachelors of Sciences: Security and Risk Management, University of Leicester
• A-Levels: English / Maths / Physics
• Diploma: Security & Risk Management, Stonebridge University, UK.
• Diploma: Security Management, Stonebridge University, UK.
• Diploma: Operations Management, Stonebridge University, UK.
• Diploma: Safety Management, Stonebridge University, UK.
• Diploma: Instructor Skills, Stonebridge University, UK.
• SCBC SAA (SQ 2185) UK Military Academia.
• SA (B, E, F, L, M) (90) (SQ 2606) UK Military Academia.
• Special Weapons and Tactics Instructor (SWAT), (NQF level 5).
• Firearms certifications in handgun, shotgun, carbine rifles and belt fed heavy weapons (NQF level 5).
• Use of firearms in tactical and duty related situations (NQF level 5).
• Para – Medicine Emergency Medical Technician Level 3. CT02/495/1997, 30/02/19
• NQF level 5, Close protection instructor (RONIN), SASSETA, NLRD-11510,
• BTEC level 3, FPOS Advanced (refresher) 01/05/15 – 18/11/2018
• BTEC level 4, FREC 3/4 – 21/04/2022
• Close Protection Hostile Environment Course, Control Risk Group.
• United Kingdom SIA – close protection front line – 0830 0178 2114 2040, 06/09/2023.
• Microsoft office / document / BAC’s programming.

Project Manager / Site Security Manager, TOR International                                                    Jan 19 – Present

Deputy Project Manager working in support of the Department of State (DOS) on their Anti-Terrorism Assistance Project at the Joint Assistant Training Centre in Kabul.

Key Tasks

• Operational security and risk management for the project within the joint military and police training academy.
• Maintained and established a network of contacts and stakeholders which included international governmental agencies and military and police coalitions, to enable the efficient management of the operation
• Completed detailed research and analysis on all current security and intelligence situations, in order to produce reports and briefings to the US Department of State Regional Security Office.
• Worked collaboratively on joint planning meetings with the US Embassy Regional Security Office, US Department of State Anti-Terrorism Task Force and Special Operations Command Centre.
• Management of a monthly $850k budget, working closely with the DOS Finance Department to establish and negotiate operational efficiencies in order to request funding and reduce overheads.
• Managed diverse teams comprising of ex US Special Forces Operatives, FBI and CIA agents providing security to thirty DOD mentors supporting the training of the police Crisis Response Units.
• Coordinated the implementation and execution of training directives for over one hundred armed personnel from the Afghan Presidential Protective Teams and Advanced Police Units.
• Command and control of a Level 2 Medical Trauma and Anti-Terrorism Training facility, servicing live ranges and shoot houses, with use of dynamic entry equipment and explosives.
• Writing, distribution, implementation and training of the company directives, government standard operating procedures, site access control, incident response plans and evacuation procedures.
• Provided cultural advice and orientation for international staff and local nationals.
• Put real emphasis on personal professional development for employees under my direct management and encouraged them to focus on these in support their teams.

Project Risk Manager, Mondial RMC (PAX Mondial).                                                                  Nov 14 – Jan 19

Responsible for the security, safety and risk management countrywide for all international clients and 250 local nationals working from 20 municipal offices across four major cities in Afghanistan.

Key Tasks

• Developed security and conflict analysis reports and presentations for senior management and government agencies to identify and mitigate risk for government staff and dignitaries.
• Built a network of mentors throughout the country to enable them to train their own remote security teams and establish a consistent high level of competency across all regions.
• Acted as a liaison to the Afghan and International military forces in support of the management of the aerial logistics supply chain, coordinated air movements and site security required for air resupply.
• Security and project management for projects using remote teams in places like Kajaki Dam to enable power supply to be provided by the dam to the southern region of Afghanistan.
• Coordinated the movement and liaison for clients when meeting with high profile government officials responsible for the curriculum for female schools within the country.
• Responsible for the security and risk management of all International clients and over 350 local nationals, supporting twenty different municipal offices throughout Afghanistan, in support of USAID.
• Direct management and oversight of all threats/incidents country wide, implementation of security procedures and protocols for all staff and regions, to include staff movements country wide, in support of project objectives and activities.

Security Protection Team Leader, Edinburgh International                                                       Jun 11 – Jan 14

Worked in conjunction with USAID and DFID, providing security and safety for personnel working on a construction and infrastructure projects throughout the country.

Key Tasks

• Produced and disseminated operational and risk analysis reports to senior managers, including countrywide risk assessments, mission planning and management documents.
• Planning and execution of all moves in line with the clients aims, and in conjunction with ISAF and Afghan Security Forces in
• Compound security to include directive and training implementation,

Security Protection Team Leader, Aegis Defence Services                                                     Nov 07 – Jun 11

Provided high level tactical security to US military personnel, directly supporting US and UK Special Forces, as well as, working in support of ENI Oil field installations and the US lead reconstruction efforts of throughout Iraqi.

Key Tasks

• Compiled in depth risk analysis and progress reports for the joint military command in Iraq.
• Reported directly to the regional security director while managing a twelve-person tactical advancement team providing security to high-ranking US military personnel.
• Managed a twelve-person medical emergency response security team dedicated to extracting injured and ill persons from the oilfields of Basra, extracting over 200 people.
• Led a specialist team, directly reporting to the US Mil REF department and SF contingents as part of their Tiger Eye System, providing 3D digital mapping and surveillance throughout Iraq in support of ongoing infrastructure building operations.

Security Consultant, Control Risk Group                                                                            Nov 06 – Nov 07

Close protection Deputy Team Leader for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in Iraq.

Key Tasks

• Deputised for the team leader when he was out of the country.
• Planned and coordinated local and long-range movements, through coordinating with Iraqi Government Agencies and international military coalition forces.
• Risk analysis and threat briefing of FCO personal, visiting dignitaries and VIP’s on the current security situation

HM Forces (Army)                                                                                        

 Jun 1991 to Nov 2006

Royal Green Jackets (infantry) & The Royal Irish Regiment (infantry)

An exemplary career in the British Army spanning over 15 years, with operational tours of duty in Bosnia, Northern Ireland, Afghanistan and Iraq. Discharged as SNCO with exemplary record.

• Project and Security Management
• Risk Management and Analysis
• PSD Leader and Instructor
• Training, leadership and Mentoring
• SWAT Instructor
• CRU Instructor
• Medic
• Military
• Private Security

Client Relations-Loss Management, Close Protection Instructor, Creation and implementation of security protocols and practices, Crisis Response Trainer / Mentor, Military Mentor, PSD Team Leader / Medic, risk management, Security Leadership Capacity Building, Site Security Manager, Special weapons and Tactics Instructor

BTEC, City & Guilds, CMSP, Ronin SA, SAC, SASSETTA, University of Leicester

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