Experience

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  GOAL Global

  • Africa

  • Global Safety & Access Advisor

    • Dec 2018 - Present
    • Africa

    The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities and areas of expertise, all of which are crucial for ensuring the safety of our staff and operations worldwide. Including taking charge of all aspects of security and risk management, as well as being accountable for training and technological advancements.A Key aspect of this role is mentoring and guiding the local security teams, CD's, and regional teams. By providing valuable guidance and support, this individual helps to strengthen the capabilities and knowledge of our security personnel across different regions. Additionally, they play a vital role in training initiatives, even with limited budgets, ensuring that all staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to mitigate risks effectively.The scope of responsibilities also extends to crisis management and incident management training. This includes conducting training sessions for our headquarters SMT and field locations, enabling them to respond effectively and efficiently in times of crisis. This role conducts thorough analyses of the region to identify potential risks to our staff and programs, allowing us to proactively address and mitigate these risks. It is also responsible for designing and conducting HEAT workshops.Furthermore, I took the initiative to design a community-based Disaster Management program and develop comprehensive training packages for all staff members within our organization. By doing so, they ensure that our personnel are well-prepared to respond to and manage disasters, ultimately safeguarding the well-being of our staff and the continuity of our operations. As a testament to role expertise and competence, I regularly provide high-level briefings to our headquarters and board members, as well as donors and international missions. This allows them to stay informed about the security landscape and ensure that all stakeholders are aware of the measures in place to protect our organization and its personnel.

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  Tutare Risk Management

  • East Africa

  • Head of Commercial Operations

    • Feb 2018 - Oct 2018
    • East Africa

    Tutaré Risk Management company are an internationally supported fully licenced Risk Management Company based in Juba, South Sudan. Tutaré has grown rapidly in size and repute. Its focus has remained on providing effective and robust security services to Government, Humanitarian Organisations, Embassies, Financial Institutions, and Estates among other client sectors. We pride ourselves on providing industry-leading security solutions and customer service. Despite our recent expansion, we maintain our standards throughout, providing a bespoke and an individually tailored service to meet our client’s needs. Our dedicated account managers provide immediate response to any incident and will respond to any issues that may arise. Our management infrastructure – including sophisticated networking of all divisions - support services, and security staff rival that of companies much larger.Our approach to working in South Sudan is based on the principles of adopting a flexible approach, that is discreet, and avoidance based. We meet our clients’ need for reliable and responsible services delivered in an ethical manner. Our goal is to support our clients in order to promote the building of a secure and safe working environment South Sudan. in

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  Africa Private Protection Services - APPS

  • East Africa

  • Director

    • Nov 2016 - Jan 2018
    • East Africa

    Vision Statement:To be the leading company for bespoke Security Training, Relief Security Managers and Risk Management in South Sudan & East Africa.Mission Statement: Training for the Future, Managing your risk.We are offering the following through partners who are highly accredited and work throughout East AfricaHostile Environments Awareness Training (3 Day)Hostile Environments Awareness Training (4 Day)Hostile Environments Awareness Training (5 Day)HABC Level 2 International Award in Security GuardingHABC Level 2 International Award in CCTV OperationsHABC Level 2 Radio Users CourseHABC Level 2 International Award in Fire SafetyHABC Level 3 International Award in Delivering TrainingHABC Level 2 Customer Service AwardSecurity Awareness Training Juba and/or StatesMedicalRed Cross1st Aid BasicRed Cross 1st Aid Advanced (must have completed Basic Course 1st)ITLS Medical Trauma RoSPA Basic Driver TrainingRoSPA Advanced Driver TrainingDriver Security AwarenessEnhanced CoursesCity & Guilds Level 3 Hostile Environments Close Protection CourseCity & Guilds Level 3 Executive Close Protection CourseWe will assist where ever we can

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  Warrior Security Ltd

  • Juba - South Sudan

  • Risk Management Consultant

    • Jul 2014 - Oct 2016
    • Juba - South Sudan

    The team has developed a full portfolio of Risk Management - We deliver mission critical, analysed, verified and timely information to businesses so they can key and accurate decisions. We will continuously monitor, assess and analyse local information relevant to our clients. When risk is identified a detailed alert is issued enabling the client to make informed management decisions. We have also developed specific training for the in country situation which includes HEAT, Driver awareness, Security awareness, and other customer specific courses, as well as journey management and full bespoke risk analysis. I have introduced new report structures and costing models. As part of the role it is important to ensure information is accurate and to that end we have introduced a 3 source verification system. I am responsible forRisk Management & Loss PreventionRisk ControlRisk Assessment ServicesCrisis & Contingency PlanningSecurity of PersonnelExecutive & VIP ProtectionJourney ManagementData Storage (IT)Consulting Training

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  Warrior Security Ltd

  • Juba - South Sudan

  • General Manager

    • Jun 2013 - Feb 2014
    • Juba - South Sudan

    Responsible for all aspects of the operation (all 10 states), this includes Manned Security, CIT, Technical as well as the integration of sales (increased sales revenue by 45%) and other parts of the business into the daily running of operations. Business change in respect of process & procedure and the introduction of trend monitoring to ensure cost controls are in place. Project management of UNMISS contract (deployment & resourcing for a $12M contract and 1800 new staff throughout South Sudan), also the introduction of new rostering and accounts systems into the business. Introduction of new market sectors including Oil & Gas (one project was with Total E&P), increasing cooperation with NGO’s , Provided Security intelligence for many Hotel & Restaurants throughout Juba. New product introduction such as TFM, Evacuation processes for customers (this was put into practice during December 2013 over 200 persons evacuated during RSS crisis). Focus to increase cooperation with National Intelligence Agency & SPLA. This role was discontinued due to the ongoing situation in South Sudan.

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  G4S Malawi

  • Malawi

  • Director Manned Security Services

    • Mar 2012 - Jun 2013
    • Malawi

    Responsible for all parts of the department, this includes, budgeting, operations, innovation, competitor analysis, new products, credit control, training & mentoring, business growth, quality control, customer service Trending and cost controls.

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  G4S Uganda

  • Head office Kampala

  • Head of Operations

    • Sep 2011 - Mar 2012
    • Head office Kampala

    Responsible running a senior management team that is responsible all Operational Issues of the Uganda Operation, this includes Cash in Transit, Courier, Manned Guarding & Systems.

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  Securitas Security Services Ltd

  • United Kingdom
  • Security and Investigations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Service Partner Manager

    • Jun 2008 - Sep 2011

    Responsible for setting up working partnerships with other industry specialists. This enables Securitas to provide a "one stop shop".Contract negotiation, market research, Service level agreements, Dispute resolution, Surveys, marketing (internal & external) & intelligence also formed part of this role.One of the key areas for the success of this role was communication with the partners ensuring that customer service & cost control remained key points. This was acheived with the introduction of The Security Alliance. The Alliance now has 16 members and works to provide innovational solutions to the business community, I held the Chair of this.The Alliance was publically launched in June 11,http//www.info4security.com/story.asp?sectioncode=10&storycode=412759&c=1

  • Strategic Partnerships Director - Mobile

    • Oct 2006 - Jun 2008

    Strategic Partnerships Director (Mobile)– Responsible for business development in the Facilities Management & Security Industry Sector, by promoting business through business opportunities using 3rd Party Partnerships

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  Securitas Security Services Division

  • Partnerships Director (Mobile)

    • Oct 2006 - Jun 2008

    Responsible for business development in the Facilities Management & Security Industry Sector, by promoting business through business opportunities using 3rd Party Partnerships.

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  Securitas Mobile

  • Director (Mobile)

    • Jul 2006 - Oct 2006

    Responsible the running of the mobile operation by ensuring that all budget targets were met, and the division provided a world class customer service, and to see that the team had the tools to be successful in their positions. This role was to concentrate purely on the operation of the business

  • Director/Manager North (Mobile)

    • Nov 2004 - Jul 2006

    The purpose of this role was to ensure that the area achieved its targets in both sales and budget. This role therefore required coaching and mentoring of a team of Branch Managers, helping them perform to agreed targets and to help them analyse what strategies work (or not) for them. This was achieved with the use of the toolbox.

  • Branch Manager

    • Jan 2004 - Nov 2004

    with the birth of Timeshare in the UK my responsibilities included running a P&L, ensuring that sales targets were met, and the whole team understood the toolbox and how it is used within the business, and that we met budget forecast. I was awarded Branch of the year whilst in this role.

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  Securitas Services

  • Support Manager

    • Dec 2002 - Dec 2003

    Alert Services North & Central Regions - The role here was to advise the local static managers on potential opportunities for key holding, and mobile patrols within a geographical area as at this time Patrol & Response had not been separated out. To help and assist maintain quality and business standards with the company.

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  Securitas Services

  • Special Services Manager

    • Feb 2001 - May 2002

    - To assist with the integration of Burns Security into the Securitas family. Also to analyse 'at risk' contracts and prepare action plans for the recovery of these contracts.

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  Securitas Services Nottingham City Housing (Guarding)

  • Contract Manager

    • Nov 1999 - Jan 2001

    - Initiating contract from commencement, manning, interviewing client liaison, and ensuring the contract ran within the budget levels.Group 4 Total Security

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  Group 4

  • Customer Support Manager

    • Jan 1994 - Oct 1999

    - Operational management of the workforce on various contracts, ensuring that all requirements of the contracts were met. Part of a Specialist Management team that was responsible for all aspects of Contract Security on all Labour Party Conferences, this included G8 & European Conferences.

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  TCW Electronics

  • Production Consultant

    • Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

    Production control, buying, stock control, customer liaison and personnel selection.

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  Vanputer Systems Ltd

  • Retail Production Manager

    • Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

    Implementation of manufacturing procedures, cost controls and reduction, on going maintenance schedules, company and customer training, buying stock control and personnel selection.

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  Royal Air Force

  • Electronics Technician

    • Jan 1979 - Jan 1991

    Ground to Air communications servicing, secure communications, radar servicing, Royal and Diplomatic protection, and trade training to BS5750 standards.