Tony Carr

Head Of Operations at Expose Designs Ltd
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Roger Faill

The times that Tony worked for me, I found him to have an excellent work attitude, he was also extremely reliable.

Kevin Matthews

Tony is a professional operator, with a diverse knowledge within the security sector. He is organized,well motivated, enthusiastic and manages his workload to a very high standard. He would be a real asset to any company.

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Credentials

  • MSO Certification
    Maritime

Experience

  • Expose Designs Ltd
    • United Kingdom
    • Design Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head Of Operations
      • Oct 2021 - Present

      Expose Designs is a successful young design company that has continued to grow since coming to life. We take pride in seeing designs become a reality and offer clients the opportunity for specialist project management of their exhibition stands. As such we endeavour to provide clarity in our design solutions, ensure our processes are easy to understand and strive to deliver solutions that simply work. We provide a free initial design and quotation service and our design team produces cutting edge solutions to your requirements. Presentations are either in traditional visual model or computer generated format. Our design services range from initial sketched concepts to photo real 3D visualisation and animated walk-through presentations - Through our investment in technology we offer clients a full design and presentation service. Show less

  • Identity
    • United Kingdom
    • Events Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Production Manger
      • May 2018 - Aug 2020

      We are a wholly independent, multi-award winning company that specialise in the design and build of live events, exhibition stands, conferences and brand activations, we work openly with agencies, partners and in-house marketing teams to provide the support that they need to meet budgets, exceed expectations and maximise return on investment. My main responsibilities include but not limited to: • Understanding and recording the client’s brief • Creating and amending client specifications and quotes • Expertly communicating with the client being proactive to update throughout the project lifecycle • Taking overall responsibility for projects • Managing on-site installations safely and professionally • Appointing, instructing and managing contractors • Invoicing of projects in accordance with agreed payment terms • Maintaining a full understanding of the project specification and production methods, ensuring technical drawings are always up-to-date • Reading, understanding and acting upon pre-defined event regulations • Overseeing the creation and amends for design concepts, technical drawings and graphic specification documents • Checking all elements of the project at every key stage • Conducting on-site safety briefings with installation teams • Preparation of health and safety RAMS, timelines and schedule documentation • Conducting, documenting site surveys and identifying any site hazards • Maintaining open communication with suppliers, contractors, clients and internal teams • Working closely with your line manager to identify and overcome issues and conflicts • Arranging and overseeing the transport, handling, storing and/or disposal of items after an event • Reviewing projects and identifying lessons learned • Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values • Ensure that the Health and Safety procedures and processes are maintained in line with the Health and Safety Policy Show less

  • HOX Creative Productions LLC
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Operations Manager
      • Jul 2015 - May 2018

      HOUSE OF EXHIBITIONS is a UAE based creative design and Production Company. Although exhibition stand design and build is our speciality, we operate successfully in many aspects of the creative and live event market. We strive for excellence in all areas of our operation. We provide a total package; design, development, production and installation; All with minimum fuss and maximum effect. We consider a completion of a project the start of a new relationship – no wonder our incidence of return business is so high. From Governmental agencies to multinationals to local start-ups – we deliver class leading quality with unparalleled service, whatever scale or budget. Show less

  • RedFilo Events GROUP
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Event Architect
      • Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

      At RedFilo, we see event management as more than a function. We see an event as an opportunity to showcase our client through a creative and well planned process. Every aspect of designing a successful event is masterfully planned with the goal of creating a lasting memory. RedFilo helps our clients achieve this through our full-service event management. We are an experienced professional team of event architects and are recognized as market leaders in event management and campaign development. We are confident we will deliver a special event that is branded to the highest standards and we always strive to surpass our client's expectations. My main responsibilities include: • Brainstorm, conceptualise and deliver event solutions • Procure, maintain and manage vendors/partners • Research and source services/suppliers • Prepare and present proposals • Plan production build up • Supervise production build up • Manage event operations • Manage talents Show less

  • 24/7 Events
    • Dubai
    • Project Manager
      • Jan 2014 - Oct 2014

      We at 24/7 Events creatively conceptualize, theme, and supply full production and execute events. From end-year functions to product launches, fashion shows to gala dinners, team building to company mergers, and more. We also provide leading entertainment and talent solutions. We cater for all promotional activities such as road shows, product promotions, mall promotions & activities and activation's. We are outside of the box thinkers with a flair and passion for world class service and an amazing ability to make a budget work. We also are heavily involved in the rental of furniture and table linen for any kind of event. My main responsibilities include: •Development, production and delivery of projects from proposal right up to delivery. •Delivering events on time, within budget, that meet and exceed expectations. •Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities on every project. •Communicating, maintaining and developing client relationships. •Managing supplier relationships. •Managing operational and administrative functions to ensure specific projects are delivered efficiently. •Providing leadership, motivation, direction and support to your team. •Travelling to on-site inspections and project managing events. •Being responsible for all project budgets from start to finish. •Ensuring excellent customer service and quality delivery. Show less

  • Orion Maritime Risk Solutions and Envoy360
    • Dubai
    • Security Operator
      • Mar 2012 - Jan 2014

      •Maritime anti-piracy security on various ships through the Gulf of Aden, Malacca Straights, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. •Second in charge of ship security teams, providing protection for merchant and commercial shipping. •Preparing and hardening vessels to deter and prevent hostile attempts at boarding. •Conducting onboard ship security assessments. •Armed security to provide a safe environment for captain and crew. •Provide captain with advice and direction on all matters pertaining to piracy attacks. •Conduct on- board anti-piracy training for captain and crew for potential attacks. •Conduct medical training for the on-board team • Prepare after shift report containing incidents, strange activity, intelligence analysis of the latest Piracy Modus Operandi and threat evaluation of the latest Piracy Alerts. Show less

  • Various events agencies
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Event Work
      • Jan 1994 - Jan 2014

      The Events Industry has been a passion of mine since being a teenager. Being in the Armed Forces enabled me to take part in many events around the world. Some of these events include •Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix – Customer Service Manager •Blackpool Christmas Tree Ball – Project Coordinator. Helped arrange, organise, set up sections and customer service •Gala Dinners – various , Project Coordinator, Production Assistant, co-ordinate event and budget •Various ships’ company team building events – Runner, Project Coordinator, Event Coordinator •Sporting events (boxing, cross country, swimming and many more) - marshalling, Health and Safety, Guest Relations, helping set up stances, Team Coordinator, general event production •Ships open to visitors – roles included Safety Number, Team Coordinator, Meet and Greet (VIP’s, government officials, members of the Royal family and general public), standing on stances, equipment demonstrations •Defence Industrial Days – Meet and Greet (government officials), equipment demonstrations, catering •Remembrance days – safety number, Guest Relations. •Navy Days - roles included Safety Number, Team Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Event Coordinator, Meet and Greet, standing on stances, equipment demonstration. Show less

  • Royal Navy
    • United Kingdom
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • P Squadron Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines (FPGRM)
      • Jan 2009 - Mar 2012

      Managing a team on board (of up to ten men both civilian and military) for the length of deployment. While keeping all ship standing orders to a high standard, ensuring all members are following daily routines including punctuality, weapon maintenance and ensuring staff are prepared for all emergencies. Daily planning meetings with staff and management to schedule daily and weekly routines, supervising the on-board team in a challenging and demanding environment. • Watch-keeping; these are on a shift basis and also 24hr on call. This role demands extreme concentration, alertness and organisation skills for any situation that could arise. Preparation and utilisation of various weapons, communication lines and military equipment must be given the up most care and attention. • Control Risk strategies are implemented on an adhoc basis; actions that are taken must follow national maritime and law order at all times. • Other general daily duties include; Team First Aider, Entertainment Committee Member and Duty Military Driver. Show less

    • Mine Countermeasure Squadron
      • Jul 2004 - Jan 2009

      •I joined the Mine Countermeasure Squadron once again utilising my managerial kitchen duties to prepare food for up to 40 crew members. •Heavily involved with training 4 kitchen crew members; this involved food preparation, organisational skills, hygiene and health and safety. •Once again catered for several members of the British Royal Family and Heads of states from various countries around the world.•Managed the accounts for the kitchen, budgeting and ordering goods for each deployment. •Part of the fire fighting team, first aid team, breathing apparatus controller, nuclear biological chemical control team and part of the quick response team, back up for any emergencies that arose during deployment.•Being a part of NATO and Allied forces during boarding operations which included gathering local intelligence, hostage handling. Show less

    • Coalition Training Team
      • Jan 2005 - Aug 2005

      This was designed to help build an effective and sustainable Iraqi Navy. Courses included.• Training and defending its territorial waters and offshore oil infrastructure.• Day to day duties and responsibilities.• Anti-Smuggling operations.• Boarding operations.• Intelligence gathering.• Casualty Handling. • Prisoner handling.

    • Able Rate
      • Jan 2004 - Jul 2004

      •Preparing foods for up to 500 multi-national members of the Armed Forces.•Part of the transportation team which entailed delivering and collecting military equipment and military personnel to various areas in extreme conditions. •Security watches/lookout during emergency situations. •Patrols around volatile areas to gather intelligence from the local community. •Supervise the local nationals employed on the base.

  • Royal Navy
    • United Kingdom
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Able Rate
      • Oct 2001 - Apr 2002

      •Part of the transportation team which entailed delivering and collecting military equipment and military personnel to various areas•Patrols around volatile areas to gather intelligence from the local community and build relations with them.•Managing the kitchen, as well as managing the store rooms for all kitchen stock, which entailed stock rotation, pest control and keeping all logs up to date.•Preparing foods for up to 300 multi-national members of the Armed Forces.•Supervise the local nationals working on the base. Show less

    • Able Rate/Chef
      • Oct 1997 - Oct 2001

      I joined the Royal Navy as a Chef in October 1997 commencing with general kitchen duties on destroyer ships. In 1999 I was promoted, to supervising and training a Commis Chef and managing the kitchen preparing food for up to 300 crew members. •From 1999: Managing the kitchen, as well as managing the store rooms for all kitchen stock, which entailed stock rotation, pest control.•Managed the accounts for the kitchen. •During this time I also catered for several members of the British Royal Family and Heads of states from various countries from around the world. •As a highly-trained Chef, I was part of a busy team cooking and preparing first-class food, making sure the ship’s company received three to four nutritious meals a day.•Budgeting and ordering goods for each deployment. •Preparing foods for up to 500 crew members.•Heavily involved with training 5 kitchen crew members; this involved food preparation, organisational skills, hygiene and health and safety.•Part of the fire fighting team, first aid team, breathing apparatus controller, nuclear biological chemical control team and part of the quick response team, back up for any emergencies that arose during deployment. Show less

Education

  • St Aidan's CofE technology college
    1991 - 1996

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