Close Protection

Close Protection & Security

12 years in the British Army various positions help within an operational infantry battalionRonin - South Africa 24th Oct-Nov 26th 2004
Passed – Independent Operator
PSIRA reg 1312636
film productions in Cape Town
Close protection & business facilitation for Mr Fred Nassiri while meeting with Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg, visits to parliament in Cape Town, filming a video in Langa township & on Table Mountin
Close protection for executives representing Nassiri music. Com Las Vegas on a feasibility study for launching a series of world peace concerts
starting in South Africa
Close protection for Larry Jordan while directing a documentary in Cape Town & Johannesburg
Close protection for Kate Moss in S.A while shooting a Rimmel campaign with Monkey Film Productions
November- December 2005Previous Employment
Most recent employment not shown for client security & confidentiality
Close protection & venue security for Mick Hucknall - Simpley Red while filming a video with Moonlighting
Close protection for David & Victoria Beckham in Europe and UK
January -August 2005
Aviation security for the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia on private Boeing 777 HM Forces 1st Battalion The Royal Green Jackets
April 1994 – January 2005
Military Operational Experience
Northern Ireland – South Armagh multiple & surveillance tower commander 2004
Iraq – short-term training team & escorting personnel & supply’s 2003
Northern Ireland – op faction covert & overt surveillance team second in command 2002
Sierra Leone – short-term training team & escorting personal 2001
Northern Ireland – Belfast resident battalion section commander 1999-2001
Bosnia – Rifle platoon section second in command 1997
Additional skills
Working within family units to supervise younger members individually
Working & liasing with external agencies; Civilian police, Foreign Defence Forces & Civilian security agencies
Developing training packages for pre-operational deployments
Assessing personal development of subordinates
Delivering lectures & lessons on a wide variety of subjects
Team building & maintenance of moral

Collage in the UK none related to field of current work

Military Courses & Civilian Qualifications
Section Commanders Battle Course – Junior Brecon (weapons & tactics Instructor)
First Aid (7854/NQf level4 S.A)
Use of firearms in tactical duty related situations (107571/NFQ level 5 S.A)
Use of a handgun (10748/NQF level 4 S.A)
Advanced driver training – Tactical response, rural & urban convoy driving
Saxon AFV – Driver Commander (4x4 armoured personnel carrier)
Regular Radio Users Course (battle field & global communications)
Assault Pioneer – Field engineering, demolitions, mine laying & Clearing
Sniper – Badged
All Arms Search Course (route, area & venue i,e,d search)
Surveillance Camera Operator
Helicopter Landing point commander

Works in high profile environments as part of a team.
Involved in planning and executing VIP excursions in view of media and public. Makes effective decisions under pressure at times in hostile environments. Also adaptability and flexibility is called upon.
Specialist Close Protection Training
Ronin - South Africa 24th Oct-Nov 26th 2004
Passed – Independent Operator
PSIRA reg 1312636
Work visa for South Africa
British passport valid until 2014
Full clean international driving licence
U.K & South African police clearance
Good health no ongoing medical conditions
Ski to a very good standard
Fully conversant with civilian armoured vehicles