david martin-nash cv

security & close protection

British Army 27 years, leaving rank of wo2.
CAREER HISTORY

Present Olive Group Security

Security Consultant 2i/c team member, providing close protection for Government contract on route Irish.

November 2006-February 2007. FAST Private Ambulance Service

Intermediate Lifesaver, with a private ambulance company. Specialising in burns, head trauma & heart patients.

October 2006. Safe & Sound Ltd

Close Protection for Sir Cliff Richard world tour, Hear & Now.


November 2005 – July 2006. Global Security

Employed as a Security Consultant and PSD team member of the ERT (Emergency Response Team), for the US Embassy in Kabul.



November 2003 – August 2005. Olive Group Security

Logistic Area Manager and Security Consultant, PSD Team Member for a Major US Company.

Part of a PSD team, for the first 6 months of contract. Then promoted to Area logistic manager (QM) to liaise & setup contracts with the Armed Forces & Civilian Contractors. Weapon & Driver Training for new Consultants coming onto contract in Iraq. To cover as 2i/c/shooter in teams, when there is a shortfall, this also includes convoy duties. To oversee all Range practices. To cover the Operations Manager position, when out on task or leave. Arrange & confirm all fights & accommodation bookings for consultants. To cover the fleet Managers position, whilst on leave. To carry out risk & security assessments within the camp confines.


May 2000 – November 2003 NRPS. Permanent Staff with 21st SAS (R).

This position was a new concept within the specialist units. I was the RCWO of a specialist TA unit, which meant that I had to start an accounting and food distribution outlet that ran along the lines of a Regular Army unit. I was also used for other skills such as Weapons Instructor & Range Officer, and all other Military subjects that were covered in the Recruit training syllabus.

1996 – 2000 Manager of Minor & Major Military Establishments.

• Total responsibility for Catering budgets, an average of 500k per year.
• Responsible for organizing & supervising Military & Civilian staff.
• Staff discipline, welfare & morale.
• Training and upgrading of Military & Civilian chefs, in both Military & Civilian qualifications.
• Advisor to catering support.

• JMQC (Junior Management qualification course)
• SMQC (Senior Management qualification course)
• CIEH Advanced Health & Safety at Work.
• Senior Administration & Management.
• Computer Literacy & Information Technology. (RSA stage 2) A’ Level.
• Computer Literacy & Information Technology. (RSA stage 1) O’ Level.

• SIA License Front Line Close protection officer. 0801100224024405. Expires 15/11/09
• NVQ Level 3 Close Protection.
• HSE First aid at work.
• English Language O’ Level
• SIA License Front Line Close protection officer. 0801100224024405. Expires 15/11/09
• NVQ Level 3 Close Protection.
• HSE First aid at work.
• South African Mamba level 6+.
• Level 6 armoured vehicle (multiple type)
• All Arms Skill at Arms Weapons Training Instructor & Target Rifle coach.
• Military Parachutist.
• Range Management Officer Stages 1234&5.
• Recruit Military Training Instructor.
• Drill Instructor.
• Military Master Chef.

• Represented United Kingdom in Long Range Target Rifle.
• Captain of the England junior judo team.
• Selected for the Olympic Judo squad.
• UK & BAOR judo champion, three consecutive years.
• Awarded the Long Service & Good conduct Medal.
• Passed out as Champion Recruit from Depot Para.

Happily Married to kim for 28 years, 2 sons and 4 grand children