Derek Neilson

Managing Director at Apardion
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(386) 825-5501
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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Facilities Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Managing Director
      • Sep 2018 - Present

    • Head Of Operations
      • Jun 2015 - Present

      Head of Operations in a growing local facilities company offering full facilities packages, Shopping Centre Management, Keyholding and Alarm Response along with Static & Mobile Guarding

    • United Kingdom
    • Oil and Gas
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • HSSEQ Advisor
      • Apr 2014 - Jun 2015

      Deputise for QHSE Manager & provide support and advice to Compliance Team to ensure that Regulatory and Management System standards are adhered to and maintained. Carrying out risk assessments with consideration to how how risks could be reduced Deputise for QHSE Manager Outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented Making changes to working practices that are safe and comply with legislation Preparing health and safety strategies and developing internal policy Leading in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks Keeping records of inspection findings and producing reports that suggest improvements Recording of incidents and accidents and producing statistics for managers Being up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry Review and update quality management system procedures and forms

    • QHSE Coordinator
      • Feb 2014 - Apr 2014

    • United Kingdom
    • Law Enforcement
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Training Coordinator
      • Aug 2013 - Feb 2014

      Training Coordinator Specialist Crime Division (North) Aberdeen Nelson StreetPolice Service of Scotland​ August 2013- PresentResponsibility for coordinating training for over 300 Police Officers and Staff for specialist crime, intelligence and covert investigations, relating to serious and organised crime and counter terrorism.  Liaise with partners, stakeholders and matter experts regarding instructional design. Provide assurance that all training is compliant with legislative requirements and judicial reviews. Safeguard critical roles by confirming relevant competence levels are achieved and maintained. Evaluate instructional effectiveness and summarise assessment reports determining the impact of training on employee skills and how it affects KPIs Organise, develop or source training programs to meet specific training needs. Conduct quarterly monitoring and evaluation, and prepare progress reports for management. Identify new opportunities for internal and external training programs to address competency gaps within organisation.

    • TitleDetective Sergeant Special Branch Ports Unit
      • 2009 - Aug 2013

      Detective Sergeant - Detective Sergeant Special Branch Ports Unit Aberdeen Airport Police Service of Scotland​ February 2009 - August 2013 Operational risk analysis and management - prepared detailed risk plans and monitored the risk via the review and test of controls. Ensured all activity conformed to strict guidelines, processes and procedures within the framework and were risk managed to the appropriate level with risks mitigated according to the risk appetite. Detailed planning, coordination and control of complex operations. Provided leadership for the integrity and implementation of all operational activity ensuring the risk of failure was minimized and the safety of personnel paramount. Liaised with national and international partners to ensure agreed objectives. Operational management and compliance. Responsible for ensuring all operational activity was conducted in accordance with national legislation, policy and doctrine and that all standards, processes and procedures were adhered too. Managed the oversight and governance of specialist intelligence capability. Security management – identifying physical threats to personnel and establishments and determine the effectiveness of controls to counter the threats and escalate as necessary. Highly developed presentational and communication skills - used to communicating from senior police and local authority officials to delivering presentations to audiences in excess of 100 personnel. Responsible for facilitating security and intelligence investigations. Vetted to highest level (DV) Trained Intelligence Manager in counter terrorist crisis response operations room.

    • Law Enforcement
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Response Sergeant
      • Dec 2007 - Feb 2009

      Response Sergeant at the busiest rural station in Grampian Police, responsible for managing a diverse team dealing with routine and critical Policing matters. Familiar with planning processes and liaison for incidents involving vulnerable energy sites in that areaRole: Resource management, direction and allocation Attending and managing critical incidents Initial emergency response to major incidents Manage unit performance compile tactical documents

    • Detective Constable Special Branch
      • Jun 2005 - Dec 2007

      Further enhanced my investigative ability regarding covert enquiries relating to matters of National Security. I was also the Special Branch Briefing Officer with responsibilities for briefing and training internal and external partners in relation security matters.Role: Covert investigation regarding matters of National Security Liaise and report to UK Security Services Covert data analysis Brief external partners on Counter Terrorist matters

    • Detective Constable CID
      • Jun 2001 - Jun 2005

      Accumulated considerable investigative experience as a trained Detective enquiring into serious crime including critical and major incidents.Role: Conduct serious and complex investigations Interview victims witnesses and suspects in relation to serious and intricate investigations Research, analyse and evaluate documentation and identify investigative opportunities Prepare accurate and detailed reports on findings.

Education

  • North East Scotland College
    NEBOSH Certificate, Health & Safety
    2013 - 2013
  • University of Aberdeen
    MA (Hons) Political studies, Politics and International Relations
    1990 - 1994

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