Security Operations Manager
Edinburgh International
Total years of experience :19 years, 11 Months
Operations Manager Dec 2013 - Present
Edinburgh International, Basra, IRAQ
• Project security and operations management for Saipem Iraq.
Security Operations Consultant Oct 2011 - Dec 2013
G4S Risk Management, London, UK
• Demonstrated commercial and operational acumen as a key member of a successful bid team. Responsible for designing the operational solutions, and drafting the technical proposals for several major tenders to tight deadlines, whilst managing input from geographically diverse departments.
• Advised senior management on operational matters for hostile environments in Africa and the Middle East.
Operations Manager Feb 2010 - Oct 2011
G4S Oilfield Services, Basra, IRAQ
• Built a start-up business unit in Southern Iraq, focussed on gaining entry into the emerging O&G industry, which quickly expanded to several sites, with over 400 employees within 18 months.
• Developed business turnover tenfold in 18 months through local business development with IOC's, and relationship building with potential customers.
• Integral to successful bid of major oilfield contract by designing the technical solution, and post award, in delivering the contract to the client, involving the deployment of specialised equipment and personnel within a tight timeframe, and passing client audit within schedule.
• Managed and designed security solutions for International energy organisations including BP, Exxon, Shell and Lukoil, meeting the individual and exacting expectations for each client through close liaison, innovative design and communication.
• Key Account planning and performance monitoring of new accounts within country clients.
• Developed relationships with local stakeholders and Government Representatives, a process requiring an appreciation of complex political, ethical and reputational risks.
Liaison Officer Aug 2009 - Feb 2010
G4S / Armorgroup, Amman, JORDAN
• Sole company and client relationship manager between G4S and Marubeni Corporation, located with the client in Amman, and provided security consultation on all operations for this project.
• Responsible for the planning and control of complex convoy escort missions within Iraq, and remotely managed the armed static site security for two Iraqi hospitals under reconstruction. Both required a high degree of planning and co-ordination with the client, the company, and other stakeholders such as Jordanian authorities and transport companies.
• Daily report composition and presentation for Japanese government (project funder), for which precision and accurateness were of paramount importance.
Adhoc Security Advisor Sep 2005 - Aug 2009
Armorgroup, Baghdad, IRAQ
• Integral to business development as client first point of contact; responsible for their security reconnaissance, threat analysis, situational briefings and security operational planning for client operations
• Successfully managed field operations for the International Commission for Missing Persons in Baghdad and Basra, a role requiring sensitivity and initiative security solutions for their mass grave excavations.
• Seconded as embedded security advisor for New York Times for all their operations across Iraq, a role requiring sound and well-informed judgement when planning low profile missions of journalists to areas considered 'no-go' by coalition forces.
Team Leader, Protective Security Detail Feb - Sept 2005
Kroll Security International Limited, Baghdad, IRAQ
• Provided security analysis and briefing to international clients throughout Iraq, and managed a multi-national team in providing support to clients involved in the reconstruction effort in Basra.
Non-commissioned Officer May 1994 - Feb 2005
Royal Irish Regiment, British Army, UK
• Active in Northern Ireland conflict on Internal Security operations in support of the police, including public order and intelligence support.
• Master of Arts (Distinction), Politics and International Relations (Security and Terrorism) Oct 2013 Thesis: 'Win-Win at Chamcar Bei?: The 1994 peace settlement of Khmer Rouge at Phnom Voar and its long-term results.' Independent field research with ex-Khmer Rouge commanders in Cambodia.
• NEBOSH General International HSE Certificate Sep 2010
• 2 A-Levels, 9 GCSEs 1992, 1990
Over 18 years experience in security management underwrites strong leadership skills in hostile environment operations and operations management within the Oil & Gas Industry. Widely travelled with experience in Europe, the Middle East and South-East Asia. Results and client satisfaction driven. Commercially focussed, and experienced in managing financial facets including costing, budgeting and billing for several concurrently running large projects. A recent Masters Degree in Security and Terrorism highlights a range of theoretical attributes that compliment a practical operational record of independent command, as well as innovative problem solving set against politically and time-sensitive backgrounds.