Senior Intelligence and Security Risk Manager

Stratford Business School (2017-2019) – Level 7 Extended Diploma Strategic Management and Leadership (PG Dip).

Staffordshire University (2014-2016) – BSc (Hons) Intelligence and Security.

University of St.Andrews (2014-2015) – Advanced Certificate Terrorism Studies

University of Hertfordshire (1999-2003) – BSc (Hons) Human Physiology.

Other Qualifications

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor | ISO 27001 Lead Auditor | City & Guilds Level 5 in Leadership and Management | BTEC Level 4 Professional Certificate Teaching (Lifelong Learning Sector) | ILM Level 3 Award Workplace Coaching Team Leaders and First Line Managers | Level 3 Award in Education and Training | BTEC Level 4 Security, Risk and Crisis Management | BTEC Level 4 Tactical Surveillance Procedures and Tactical Foot/Mobile Surveillance | IQ Level 3 Award SIA Professional Investigators | BTEC Level 3 SIA Close Protection | BTEC Level 3 Award Self Defence Instructor | IQ Level 3 Certificate Personal Training | IQ Level 2 Certificate Fitness Instructing | Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport

Prometheus Policing Services                                                                                  Instructor, Trainer, and Mentor (Middle East) – (October 2021 – January 2022)

• Implemented bespoke capacity building programme which resulted in improved operational performance and enabled tracking and forecasting of existing and emerging threats in support of law enforcement activities.
• Effectively designed, developed, and delivered a range of training and development activities resulting in increased operational understanding and output levels.
• Trained, coached, and mentored over 750 personnel in support of law enforcement activities resulting in increased tactical capability.

Valar Frontier Solutions                                                                                                 Intelligence, Security and Risk Management Superintendent (East Africa) –(March 2020 – October 2021)

• Effectively driven and coordinated comprehensive security risk audits and risk vulnerability assessments (aligned with ISOs) focused on the identification, treatment and management of key business risks associated with corporate clients operating throughout East Africa.
• Conducted and managed investigations into security breaches and introduced route cause analysis with lessons learned to reduce further vulnerabilities and resulting in reduction in security related incidences.
• Coordinated and managed the implementation of all aspects of the risk function including implementation of processes and systems to identify, assess, measure, manage, monitor, and report risks on an enterprise-wide basis.
• Collaborated and coordinated with other corporate functions to build security controls, secure processes, and write security standards to ensure compliance with legal regulations, corporate policies, and client commitments.
• Developed and implemented procedures and protocols for company personnel resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness of operational performance and enabling timely responses.
• Organised and managed travel risk mitigation strategies, evaluated high risk destinations, monitored travel risks, and supported travel emergencies resulting in increased awareness and operational effectiveness.
• Proactively engaged with relevant stakeholders and developed a culture of security across the company by conducting routine briefings and security awareness programmes resulting in improved employee socialisation and operational effectiveness.

Olive Group (A Constellis Company)                                                                     Intelligence & Executive Protection Officer (Afghanistan) –      (September 2019 – March 2020)

• Operated in hostile environment(s) delivering armed Executive Protection (EP) to Embassy staff and assets resulting in improved and modernised security protection procedures and mitigation measures.
• Conducted protective security audits in support of Embassy missions and analysis of key threats identified, which resulted in recommendations to mitigate threats posed and adapt EP security posture to suit the environment.
• Coordinated and managed traveller safety and security, evaluated high risk destinations, monitored travel risks, and supported travel emergencies resulting in increased awareness and operational effectiveness.
• Effectively presented written and oral presentations to all levels of Embassy staff and the international community, which resulted in increased operational understanding and output levels.
• Performed detailed intelligence analysis in support of Embassy missions and improved overall performance by enabled tracking and forecasting of existing and emerging threats in support of air / ground movement activities.
• Managed and analysed multiple data sets using visualisation tools resulting in identified risks and trends and supported the Embassy Regional Security Officer decision making and improve overall operational effectiveness.

McKenzie Intelligence Services                                                                                          Intelligence, Security, and Investigations Contractor (Africa) – (February 2017 – September 2019)

• Formulated and implemented capacity building programmes which improved operational performance and enabled tracking and forecasting of existing and emerging threats in support of law enforcement operations.
• Successfully transformed intelligence, security and investigations systems resulting in promoting an ‘all of one’ culture and significantly increasing morale and operational effectiveness of law enforcement activities.
• Developed and delivered new intelligence, security, and risk management practices in Central and North Africa reducing physical and personnel safety risks and increasing law enforcement capabilities.
• Refined and improved multiple reporting systems in the Middle East and East Africa resulting in enhanced communication and increased workplace efficiency.

HM ARMED FORCES: Intelligence Corps                                                                      Solid career demonstrating continued internal promotion as a direct result of performance & adaptability – (November 2005 – April 2017)

Senior Training Instructor – Bulford, Wiltshire                                                        (June 2015 – April 2017)

• Pioneered intelligence, security and risk assessment training and mentoring to over 100 junior personnel resulting in an increase in first time pass rates and improved unit security.
• Organised and coordinated over 250 staff of all levels and established intelligence, security and risk methodologies and processes appropriate to systematic and dynamic environments.

UK Intelligence Exchange Officer – CJTF-HOA, Djibouti                                        (February 2014 – June 2015)

• Customised and implemented new training programmes for intelligence and security analysts – enhanced operational support and increased output levels (Awarded Joint Commendation Medal).
• Coached and mentored over 50 US officers and specifically chosen to instruct 45 senior officers from African Countries in intelligence, security and risk management resulting in increased reliable reporting and improved operational performance.
• Spearheaded internal and external partnerships to enhance collaboration and instrumental in providing threat analysis and subsequent risk assessments to deployed and domestic units.

Intelligence Liaison Officer – Supporting Specialist Operations, London        (December 2012 – February 2014)

• Led the development, monitoring and maintenance of intelligence, security risk management, exploiting multiple reporting and resulting in improved robust communication channels and enhanced the decision-making process.
• Managed, developed, and disseminated written and verbal products in a timely fashion to senior leadership resulting in improved understanding of intelligence requirements and prioritisation of operational objectives.

 Overview of Historic Roles within HM Armed Forces                                          (November 2005 – December 2012)

• Senior Intelligence Analyst – Specialist Operations, Hereford (November 2011 – December 2012)
• Platoon Section Commander – Army Training Regiment, Surrey (March 2010 – November 2011)
• Counter-Intelligence Analyst – Germany/deployments to Iraq (October 2007 – March 2010)
• Intelligence Analyst – 3 (UK) Division, Wiltshire/deployment to Iraq (November 2005 – October 2007)

• Intelligence and Security – 16 years
• Security Risk Management – 6 years
• Investigations – 16 years
• Executive Protection – 4 years

Analysis, capacity building, Close Protection, Counter Terrorism, Crisis management, Executive Protection, Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills, Investigations, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Leadership, Management, Physical Security, Presentation skills, Public Speaking, Security, security management, Security Operations, Security Risk Management, Security Training, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Building, Threat Analysis, Time Management

Analysis, capacity building, Close Protection, Counter Terrorism, Crisis management, Executive Protection, Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills, Investigations, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Leadership, Management, Physical Security, Presentation skills, Public Speaking, security, security management, Security Operations, Security Risk Management, Security Training, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Building, Threat Analysis, Time Management

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