Gareth Smith
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Bio
Credentials
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FPOSi
PearsonApr, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Working as a close protection operative within the Private Security Industry
GALAHAD ASSOCIATES LTDApr, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Level 3 Covert Surveillance
Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC)Mar, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Btec Advanced Diploma in Intergrated Security Systems
BTEC ConsultingOct, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
UKSANov, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Personal Survival Techniques
UKSANov, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Personal Survival Techniques
UKSANov, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Training in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting STCW 95
Maritime and Coastguard AgencyNov, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Elementary First Aid STCW 95
UKSAOct, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Phoenix Close Protection Cert
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SIA
Security Industry AuthorityApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training with Huet and EBS
OPITODec, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Operator Training Certificate Mobile Vertical 3a, Boom 3b
IPAF (International Powered Access Federation)Jul, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Approved Minimum Industry Safety Training
OPITODec, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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iOS App Development
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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CPO
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Jun 2019 - Present
provide security driving. provide security driving.
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PPO
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Sep 2015 - Jun 2019
Veritas Close Protection OfficerSept 2015 – June 2019Provide close protection and surveillance to a range of high net worth clients, tasks generally involve providing security and sourcing and organizing Restaurant bookings, Tickets to an event, drivers etc.Maritime Security provided to Super yachts during there transit of the Indian Ocean.Team Fusion Close Protection OfficerJan 19 – PresentProviding Security and Driving to a young high net worth individual whilst he carried out his day to day life, often included organizing, hotels, restaurants and personal administration including maintenance of the super cars.Sultan Of Brunei Residential Security TeamVarious Dates 2018Looked after various properties owned by the Sultan, during his stay and when His Highness is away, responsibilities included, logging personnel, patrolling grounds, searching vehicles and ensuring residence is secure. CJL Armored Cars Close Protection OfficerVarious Dates 2015 - 2018Provided security for various heads of states, including Bangladesh Prime Minister, Bangladesh President, Pakistani Prime minister and Congolese First Lady, responsibilities included liaising with foreign personal security and helping them integrate in England.
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Team Fusion Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Security and Investigations
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1 - 100 Employee
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CPO
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
provided security driving and PPO to an individual . task involved driving, forward advance to receive the client and personal administrative tasks for the client, sorting travel, vehicles, booking restaurants and maintaining vehicles. provided security driving and PPO to an individual . task involved driving, forward advance to receive the client and personal administrative tasks for the client, sorting travel, vehicles, booking restaurants and maintaining vehicles.
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Security Consultant
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May 2015 - Sep 2015
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Team Leader
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Mar 2010 - Apr 2015
Conducted presentations to the vessels crew on anti piracy, prepared the vessel before entering high risk areas so the crew and vessel were prepared for piracy attacks, worked closely with the master of the vessel, to create an understanding of the threat of piracy and client relations Conducted presentations to the vessels crew on anti piracy, prepared the vessel before entering high risk areas so the crew and vessel were prepared for piracy attacks, worked closely with the master of the vessel, to create an understanding of the threat of piracy and client relations
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2i/c Security Escort Team
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Sep 2005 - Nov 2009
Escorted members of the Corp of Engineers during the reconstruction of the infastructure in Iraq while negotiating a highly hostile enviroment whilst intergrating CP tactics on a daily basis in the Al Anbar region.Planned the missions and Briefed the clients on a daily basis whilst i was in charge. Escorted members of the Corp of Engineers during the reconstruction of the infastructure in Iraq while negotiating a highly hostile enviroment whilst intergrating CP tactics on a daily basis in the Al Anbar region.Planned the missions and Briefed the clients on a daily basis whilst i was in charge.
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Royal Marines
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United Kingdom
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Marine
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Oct 1999 - Sep 2005
Selected for prestigious role of working with Special Forces during their operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Received an excellent report on completion and was praised for dedication and professionalism.Liaised with civilians in Sierra Leone and established excellent relations with them which proved to be very effective in the gathering of vital intelligence.Entrusted with highest level security clearance after a lengthy interview process and thereafter worked with classified and sensitive information. Led a variety of teams of up to 6 personnel and maintained a high level of morale through excellent motivation and interpersonal skills.
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Chef de Partie
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Jan 1993 - Jan 1999
Gained experience in all aspects of catering and worked successfully in several countries. Gained experience in all aspects of catering and worked successfully in several countries.
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Education
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Bournemouth and Poole College of Furthe Education
Diploma, Cooking