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Edwin Atkins, Senior Security Consultant

Edwin Atkins

Senior Security Consultant·ABS Group Inc.

United Arab Emirates

Diploma, Guard and Security

Work experience

Total years of experience: 37 years, 4 months

Senior Security Consultant

September 2019 - Present

ABS Group Inc.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

September 2019 - Present

ABS Group Inc. is a leading independent global provider of Safety, Risk (including Security) and Integrity Management Services.

My current project outline involves the drafting of Security Standards for ADNOC Group. These Standards will be used for the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures throughout the ADNOC Group into an integrated/centralized security organisation.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Security

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

December 2011 - August 2019

Al Jaber Security Company

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

December 2011 - August 2019

Al Jaber Security is the leading Security Company in the UAE, with 5, 000 staff deployed throughout the UAE in all seven Emirates covering the entire scope of Industries, turnover of around AED 250 mil.
Full Operational and Financial responsibility and accountability. Monthly and Annual Management and Financial reporting. Preparation of annual budget, strategic planning and operational delivery. Monthly Shareholding feedback, preparation of the YTD financial forecast on a monthly basis. Responsible for all operational aspects including marketing, contracts, recruitment, company facilities, transport and administration. Government and Police Liaison ensuring regulatory compliance.
Company industry:
Private Security Services
Job role:
Management

International Executive

December 2004 - December 2011

Bidvest Protea Coin Security Group

South Africa

December 2004 - December 2011

Bidvest Protea Coin Security is the largest security company in South Africa, with 52, 000 staff. BPCS is owned by Bidvest a public company in South Africa with diverse business interests Internationally. Was responsible for all international Operations in 18 countries. Core activities were focused on setting up operations, implementing business processes and procedures and managing the outcomes. Management consulting for various clients.
Company industry:
Private Security Services
Job role:
Security

Managing Director - Armed Reaction

January 1996 - November 2004

Coin Security Group

South Africa

January 1996 - November 2004

Coin Security Group was a privately-owned security company that had grown to epic proportions in South Africa. The company as sold to Bidvest in 2004. Having started with them as a branch manager in the Guarding division I progressed to General Management in Cash in Transit and later to Electronic security solutions. The highlight of this period of employment was being appointed as the Chairman’s Personal Staff Officer. This gave me exposure on all divisions in the company and the International Operations. As a result of this exposure I was appointed as the managing director of the armed reaction company. The principle of all the appointments was based on accountability.
Company industry:
Private Security Services
Job role:
Management

Training Officer

November 1994 - December 1995

Corps SO1

November 1994 - December 1995

Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Major - SO1 Training

February 1989 - December 1995

South African National Defense Force

South Africa

February 1989 - December 1995

Was called up to do national service in 1988 enrolled in 1989 and did basics in the Armoured Corps. Selected
for JL’s during basics and completed JL’s at School of Armour.

After National Service I joined Permanent force and progressed to the rank of Major.
Company industry:
Military & Defense
Job role:
Security

Education

American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)

January 2009

January 2009

Diploma, Guard and Security

United States

Certified Protection Professional Certification (CPP)

South African National Defense Force

December 1995

December 1995

Diploma, Military

South Africa

 Junior Leaders – School of Armour  Eland Armoured Car – School of Armour  Rooikat Instructors – Denel  Advanced Instructors course – School of Armour  Olifant 1A Instructors – School of Armour  Driving and Maintenance Instructors – School of Armour  Defensive Driving – School of Armour  Offensive Driving – Gero-Tech  Formative for Officers – Heidelberg  Military Law – Army HQ  Military Strategy – Army HQ  Squadron Second in Command – School of Armour  Squadron Commanders – School of Armour  Junior Staff Course – Army College

Bidvest Protea Coin Security Group

December 1995

December 1995

Diploma, Defence and Security

South Africa

 Pastel Accounting  QuickBooks Accounting  Key Account Management  Basic Negotiation Skills  Advanced Negotiation Skills  Professional Selling Skills 1-6  Body Language  Public Speaking  One Day MBA  Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers  Auditing Principles (PCW) (2008)  Easy Roster (Alkron)  Thompson International Personnel Profile Assessment  Corporate Governance Principles & Practices (Rebserve/PCW) (2010)  Client Relationship Management (Rebserve)  Contracts and Contract Administration (Coin Internal Legal Department)  System Design and Integration (Reditron) (2008)  Alarm System Design and Installation (Elvey International) (QD Electronics)  Fibre Optic Design and Installation (Reditron)  ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) (2009)  ASIS Annual Seminars (2008 – 2018)  Intersec Workshops (2009 – 2019)  Securex Workshops (2008 – 2018)

Voortrekker High School

December 1988

December 1988

High school or equivalent, Academic

South Africa

Senior Certificate.

Skills

Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Financial Management
Expert
Financial Management
Expert
Recruitment and Manpower Planning
Expert
Recruitment and Manpower Planning
Expert
Business Management
Expert
Business Management
Expert
Security Management
Expert
Security Management
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
BPCS
Expert
BPCS
Expert
BUSINESS PROCESS
Expert
BUSINESS PROCESS
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Expert
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
Expert
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
Expert
SALES
Expert
SALES
Expert
STRATEGIC
Expert
STRATEGIC
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Expert
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Expert

Languages

English
Native Speaker
Afrikaans
Native Speaker

Memberships

American Society for Industrial Security

Chairman - Abu Dhabi Chapter

January 2004

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Jan 2009