Colin Robinson SAC Dip. Security and Risk Management Consultant

A self-motivated experienced individual with vast Private Security Company and British Army background who works well as part of a team but strives on individual responsibility. A disciplined self-starter who thrives in Security Management roles.

August 11 – Present: Security Risk Management Consultant – United States Department of Defense (OSD/TFBSO)
Employed by Edinburgh International (ERSM) as a Security Risk Manager on a Department of Defense(United States DoD) contract working in various areas of Afghanistan focusing on Energy, Natural Minerals, Oil and Gas.
Responsibilities:


February 11 – Aug 11: Deputy Project Manager – UN Projects Afghanistan
Deputy Project Manager for the UNHCR and UNWFP Projects countrywide for Hart International Security Ltd.


Aug 10 – Nov 10: Close Protection Officer / Team Leader – EU EAT Kabul.
Selected as the Team Leader, Security Advisor and Close Protection Officer for the European Union Election Advisory Team (EU EAT). Working as part of a team in a hostile environment to ensure the safety of the EU analysts during and after the Afghanistan elections 2010

Feb 09 – July 2010: Strategic Security Solutions International (SSSI) Afghanistan

PSD Team Leader, Security Advisor and Close Protection Operative for USAID contract for reconstruction of Afghanistan’s Roads country wide. Close Protection Officer for the Louis Berger Group, Black and Veatch Joint Venture Multi role within SSSI with regards to Ground missions, low and high profile and Air missions Team Medic/Primary Healthcare role providing assistance to casualties when required.




Sept 04 – Dec 08. SECURIFORCE INTERNATIONAL – Team Leader Hostile Environment Convoy Escort Team Iraq
The Team Leader is responsible for the command and control of the individual CET. Facilitate the smooth running of the CET by applying sound leadership principles and judgement at all times.


June 02 – Sept 04. Independent Security Specialist
Private Security Specialist for a number of clients in the UK.

Oct 97 – May 02 British Army – The Royal Irish Regiment
I served 5 years in the Royal Irish Regiment, undertaking a range of responsibilities
• Served on hostile Operations in Kosovo – Operations Agricola
• Peacekeeping Operations in Northern Ireland – Operation Banner
• Reconnaissance and Anti Tank Platoon Specialist
• Search team trained and team trauma medic qualified
• Fast rope heli trained/heli handling qualified
• Ability to command to section level
• Attended overseas training in Canada with NATO forces

• Covert surveillance trained.
• Examination and preservation of evidence trained.
• Vehicle and person search Instructor.
• Wide and varied firearm skills
• Gathering witness statements
• Military and civilian PR skills
• Recognition of potential situations and to act accordingly
• Ability to prioritise and manage work time efficiently
• First Responder trained in the use of Defibrillation, CPR, Airway Management and Evac Procedures
• Fully aware of the functions of modern communication systems i.e. Tapestry, GPS, Codan
• Ability to conduct, plan and execute security operations both high and low profile
• First Aid at work trained
• Prepare and produce patrol/incident reports as per SOP’s

• Gained a Security Management Level 3 Diploma with Stonebridge Associated Colleges SAC Dip. January 2014 graded Distinction
• Gained Level 3 Security Management award NCFE
• Completed a Criminology Diploma with Stonebridge Associated Colleges SAC Dip (February 2014, graded Distinction)
• Gained a Criminology NCFE Award
• Passed FPOSi – First Person on Scene Intermediate course February 2014 www.nifirstaidservices.com
• Passed IOSH Managing Safely with www.britsafe.org February 2014
• Currently studying towards a Psychology Advanced Diploma

Interests include: Reading Military History, Mixed Martial Arts, Volunteer work with Youth Organisations.

References: Mr Gilles Saphy EU Election Assessment Team Mission Team Leader
Email: gillessaphy@yahoo.fr
Mr John Feenie Iraq Security Manager M&USC
Email: john.feenie@mandusc.com
Mr Colin Colquhoun Independent Security and Risk Manager
Email: colin020672@hotmail.co.uk