ANDREW EDWARDS321/ Hyde Park Residence 2

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An extensively experienced and professional Manager thorough in the employment of decision-making techniques. Holding a high regard for integrity and self-discipline whilst maintaining a very approachable persona. An efficient and creative planner, who has a high work ethic and maintains a desire to succeed, Experienced in both Security Training and Management, including commercial protection Consultancy to High profile international companies, including Oil Gas, Communications, Energy, security and Justice, health Industry’s, Experienced with the standards and deliverables of high profile commercially driven company’s.

Key Skills and Qualities

Highly effective communicator and organiser Experience with the design of security systems for major projects; including areas such as CCTV,

Access Control, barriers, blast mitigation, area denial, asset protection. Client travel management in high-risk areas and high threat incidents periods. Track record or providing security consultancy to major projects; this includes physical risk assessments,

surveys and security systems design Production of ‘Security Bridging Documents’ for Company Management detailing procedures for the

coordination of security between all agencies. Business continuity planning (IE ISIS incident) Ability to deal with difficult and demanding situations Planning and Asset valuations, quality control, quality assessments Analytical thinking/public speaking/ Manage project cost effectiveness, Prepare costs for projects, manage budgets Work closely with the sales team to identify new opportunities Carry out Threat Assessments, crisis management planning, counter terrorism measures Chair Meetings with clients and produce accurate meeting reports Able to administrate efficiently and handle varying resources. Ability to motivate and provide coaching and mentoring support to staff. Extremely experienced in Learning & Development, training, and Security Management within a

commercial environment.

Relevant Experience Ericsson MS Project Baghdad (GW) –(PSC1) Accredited, Security Project Manager Mansour district

Baghdad, Recent, responsible for producing and implementing a Country Evacuation Plan, Extraction of Ericsson clients from multiple locations country wide from theater, due to locations being under direct threat during the resent ISIS upsurge, Implementation of Business continuity, and evacuation plans for remaining clients in country.2011-2015

Community Relations Operation Manger (Korean National Oil Company)-Providing and planning practical assessments and solutions, to pre occupational, actual and post identified work areas.2010-2011

Highly Experienced in sour well site Management, Operation manger on live well H2S, exposure (Kurdamir) Incident Northern Iraq) Western Zagros Oil Company

Security Management – Garda World,(Western Zagros/Terazeis) (Sabre Int) (Siemens) providing Security and Training Consultancy, including ‘Risk Analysis’ within the Oil & Gas Industry , and the commercial security sector worldwide .

Training Management – Professionally qualified with over 28 years experience in planning, conducting and validating training in operational (Hostile) and peacetime environments.

Career History

Operations Manager, Garda World (IRAQ)

IRAQ, KURDISTAN (North) 2008 –2011

Previous Achievements:

Employed as Operations Manager within Garda World (IRAQ), my responsibilities have included:

Sour Gas (H2S) Well site access control, Emergency Response planning and implementation Oilfield Asset protection. Security to coalition forces, Baghdad police Academy Security consultation to Siemens IRAQ, on major projects throughout the country. Security Consultancy for ‘Onshore Exploration Rig Security, Seismic Operations ’and client protection in

IRAQ. Liaison with Security Consultants & Management of 300 + local staff for Garda World (IRAQ). Conduct of Security Surveys and the production of ‘Security Plans’ and Procedures. Liaison with new & existing clients in terms of ‘Business Development’ as part of ‘Quality Assurance’&

the development of effective security procedures to meet the client’s needs. Training and Development Consultancy, and the implementation of ‘Best Practice’ in training. Develop, implement and manage Personal Development Procedures for all AGN Staff including ‘Train

the Trainer’ to provide local instructors.

Training & Development Consultant, Garda World and Sabre international.

Iraq” Sierra Leone Jan 2007-

Achievements:

Employed as the Training & Development Consultant within Garda World, my responsibilities included: Advising the Regional Manager IRAQ, on the development of Security Training Procedures, and the

implementation of ‘Best Practice’. Including local security forces (Peshmerge) Develop, manage and conduct Security Training Courses for all LN Staff and clients, including ‘Train the

Trainer’ to provide local instructors. Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to determine accurate & realistic security training requirements

for Client individual operational needs. Manage the production of Course Training Plans (CTP) in support of all training to maintain an accurate

audit trail of training development.

British Military Service Parachute Regiment, APTC Sept 1982 – Sept 2004

Achievements:

During 22 years serving as a ‘British Soldier’ my career highlights are as follows:

Active Service tours of duty, several tours of Northern Ireland in 1983, 86, and 89-91. Operational tours of Africa and the Middle East including Kenya, Malawi & Sierra Leone, Bahrain and

Oman Iraq. Bosnia, Croatia and Kosovo. 6-year attachment to the UK Special Forces (UKSF). Promotion through the ranks to Warrant Officer Class 2 (QMSI). Completion of ’22 years Exemplary Service’ in Sept 2004.

Professional and Technical Qualifications:2015 On going Education June 2105, International Advanced Studies Programed on Sport Safety and Security Management, SRH University Heidelberg, Germany2014 FPOS, 1 Medical Certificate2008 Member of the Institute of Leadership & Management.2005 Motivational & Performance Coaching Techniques.2003 NVQ Level 3 Learning & Development.2004 Close Protection Operator Course.(Phoenix)2002 System Approach to Training, Training Needs Analysis.2002 System Approach to Training, Test Design & Internal Validation.2001 System Approach to Training, Course Design.1998 NVQ – D32, D33, D 34 Training & Development.

Personnel Information:

Date of Birth: 17February 1962.Married.Group A, B& C Driving License.

References mohamed.abdel-aziz@ericsson.com, Country Manager Ericsson Iraq.alvaro.gomez@ericsson.com, Ericsson security Manager Middle East. Hobbies & Interests:

Martial ArtsAdventure Sports