A professional security operator and advisor with extensive hostile environment experience. Responsible for overseeing physical, static, mobile and communication security for government, private and corporate clients, both in warzones and during reconstruction operations. I have worked with NGO's and governments in a military and private capacity. Experienced in risk analysis, strategic and operational planning (SOP’s), crisis management and response and overseeing and securing the safety of representatives on the ground. Qualified trainer of advanced tactics and emergency response procedures. Previously I was a Soldier in the British Army (both reserve and full time) and a close protection operator in communications for the Foreign & Commonwealth Office of the British Government.I am a keen mountaineer, climber and skier with experience in leading expeditions and climbs in the Alps, UK, North America and the Himalaya.