Experience

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  Professional Security

  • Leeds, England, United Kingdom

  • Key Account Manager

    • Sep 2022 - Present
    • Leeds, England, United Kingdom

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  SGI Consultancy Ltd

  • Director

    • Sep 2012 - Present

    As the founder of SGI Consultancy I feel I successfully brought my extensive experience and positive work ethic in to the company from the outset.SGI provides a comprehensive support function to the legal sector where an investigative response is required.SGI also offers the services of expert case management to the criminal defence sector working alongside Barristers in all cases that are being heard in the Crown Court. For an overview of SGI Consultancy please view our website: www.sgiconsultancy.com

  • Director

    • Sep 2012 - Present

  • Director SGI Consultancy Ltd

    • May 2012 - May 2021

    As Director at SGI Consultancy Ltd I offer a bespoke support service to the legal sector when an investigative solution is required.I am an accredited police station representative and I work closely with a number of Criminal Defence Solicitors providing an evidential review service on complex Crown Court cases.Through SGI Consultancy I also offer a confidential and independent response to clients in the commercial sector surrounding staff issues including fraud, stock leakage and discrimination matters.In times of austerity you need your business to operate at its best. Staffing issues can effect productivity and their investigation can be time consuming and complex. SGI can assist in all HR matters and our investigation will identify issues in the work place quickly and transparently. By using the services of an independent third party who is unconstrained by the logistical and emotional demands faced by internal staff you may avoid expensive tribunal proceedings and legal fees.SGI will produce a product that will be suitable for either the criminal or the civil courtWe specialise in conducting investigations for the Criminal Defence arena offering a witness tracing, interview and statement service for a number of Criminal Defence Solicitors and Barristers throughout the UK.

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  Phoenix Security

  • United Kingdom
  • Security and Investigations
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Key Account Manager

    • Feb 2019 - Present

  • Key Account Manager

    • Feb 2019 - Sep 2022

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  Direct Barristers

  • Worldwide

  • Director of Legal Services

    • Dec 2015 - Jan 2018
    • Worldwide

    Connecting people with the best legal representation in the most cost effective way. Whatever your legal requirement, Direct Barristers will get you the help you need.As Director of Legal Sevices I am responsible for ensuring our clients receive a first class service from inception to completion. Using a network of chambers throughout the UK, I will endeavour to source the most suitable Barrister I can to assist you when you need it most.

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  DJMS Solicitors

  • North East UK

  • Criminal Defence Consultant

    • Jan 2012 - Dec 2016
    • North East UK

    Whilst at DJMS I managed a challenging case load of serious category crime including conspiracies, serious sexual offences, violent crime, murder and terrorism matters.Being the largest criminal defence company in the north east I was exposed to a vast number of cases and worked closely with prominent chambers when instructing counsel.

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  Police

  • Northumbria Police

  • Detective Sergeant

    • Sep 1992 - Feb 2011
    • Northumbria Police

    During my eighteen years police service I worked predominately within the CID genre. This included community based police work in partnership with a number of social housing providers and partner agencies.I also worked within a small team on a Home Office funded initiative to combat football related disorder in Europe. This role was a national role that involved close liaison with other forces throughout the UK and Special Branch within all ports.I worked extensively in the covert arena as an undercover operative targeting the wholesale supply of controlled drugs, firearms, prostitution and human trafficking.This led to me holding the position of Regional Operational Support Sergeant in charge of Covert Operations deploying on a national and international basis.I am PIP Level 3 qualified and an ABE interviewer and consider myself to be an accomplished and very experienced investigator with a number of recognitions and awards for my work.I have extensive operational experience as a supervisor having planned and organised countless operations with a proven track record of success.

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  Balfour Beatty plc

  • Manchester Area, United Kingdom

  • Senior Engineer

    • Jan 1987 - Jun 1992
    • Manchester Area, United Kingdom

    As a qualified Civil Engineer I was responsible for all setting out and surveying requirements on a number of multi million pound commercial projects.The role required the supervison of all associated trades involved in the projects including the enforcement of HSE legislation.It further required continuous contact with the client to ensure service delivery and avoid predefined penalty clauses surrounding delivery failures.