Currently employed as a Regional Head of Security for a major Oilo and Gas company in the Middleeast.

Primary roles & responsibilities are the protection of a Gas Plant and it's subsidiary assets, such as pipelines and Gas Distribution Stations.

Regional Head of Security (Qatar)2005 – Current
• Manage Security Operations of a major gas plant and associated Gas distribution stations with a guard force in excess of 80 personnel, both Expatriates and Nationals.
• Influenced design and implementation of bespoke Access Control/CCTV system for Gas plant and assets.
• Established Secure Terminal Export facility, in accordance with ISPS regulations.
• Influenced Emergency Evacuation/ Major Incident plans and drills for company.
Operations Manager (Liverpool)2004 – 2005
• Managing rotas for 100 + Security officers
• Conducting site surveys/ risk assessments for new contracts
• Establishing best practice in accordance with ISO’s/ BSIA legislation
• Experienced in the implementation and operation of Logosoft roster/call manager
• Experienced in CCTV monitoring, Alarm response and key holding services
Security Manager (Northern Ireland)2001 – 2004
• Managed shift of 21 staff in areas including administrative, disciplinary, manning, shift rosters and welfare
• Responsible for maintenance and safekeeping of official documents and records
• Overseen security incidents within military establishment
• Ensured professional development of team whilst working within current legislation and regulations
Security Advisor (Northern Ireland) 1999 – 2001
• Regularly updated security advice to both military and civilian agencies
• Responsible for organisation and control of covert/overt military transport movement throughout Northern Ireland
• Gave regular security briefs to audiences of all levels utilising power point media equipment
Security Team Leader (Germany) 1997 - 1999
• Policing and maintaining security of a large military establishment including airfield and extensive civilian accommodation sites
• Regular liaison with Dutch and German civilian policing authorities
• Implementing armed convoy escorts through our area of responsibility
Security Supervisor (Northern Ireland) 1994 - 1997
• Covert armed escorts to civilian hospitals
• Supervising searches of vehicles, people and buildings, utilising highly sensitive search equipment and other search tools
• Supervision of internal security patrolling, detection & investigation of minor crime

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
• A Level – European History & Geography
• A/O Level – General studies
• O Level – English, Mathematics, Geography, History and Physics

TRAINING
• ISPS PFSO course
• H2S/BA qualified and proficient
• SITO Security/ Risk Management
• SITO Professional and Advanced Security Officers courses
• Combat Team Medic & Emergency Medical Technician courses
• Service Police Search Team & All Arms Search course
• Junior Management Leadership course
• Customer Care Concepts
• European Computer Driving License
• 5 months Fire Fighting training during civilian Fire strikes of 2002

A highly motivated, hard working and versatile team leader. Formal background in investigations and intelligence, with 14 years experience gained in high pressure and arduous operational environments within the field of Military Intelligence and Security. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with strong IT skills. An in-depth knowledge of static guarding, mobile patrolling, electronic surveillance and security systems. An energetic and persuasive person with a real commitment and interest in security. Experienced in working in multicultural environments within Europe and the Middle East.
KEY SKILLS
• Able to organise and motivate team to the highest possible standards
• Outstanding personal drive and determination
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and in adverse conditions
• Industrious and reliable with ambition and enthusiasm
• Ability to work alone, part of a team, supervise and manage a team
• Ability to produce high quality written reports to meet professional standards
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Saved the life of a member of the armed forces who was intent on committing suicide and who was armed with a knife
• Whilst on external patrol, during civil riots in Northern Ireland, I was part of a team that extracted a High court judge from a blockade, returning him to the safety of a military establishment