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Derby, Gb

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Noem

Castle Donington, Derby

Harrier is an evolution of my previous company Global Event Solutions (UK) Limited; designed to open up this successful business to new opportunitiesHere’s the theory,“I’ve been lucky enough to be involved in the planning and management of some of the biggest and most high profile events to take place in the UK over the last decade. If I can be successful in such a diverse and fluid industry then surely that experience and the skills I’ve learnt along the way can be effectively… Show more Harrier is an evolution of my previous company Global Event Solutions (UK) Limited; designed to open up this successful business to new opportunitiesHere’s the theory,“I’ve been lucky enough to be involved in the planning and management of some of the biggest and most high profile events to take place in the UK over the last decade. If I can be successful in such a diverse and fluid industry then surely that experience and the skills I’ve learnt along the way can be effectively transferred to other businesses?Time to find out."Here’s what we offer:Health & Safety ConsultancySecurity / Risk Management Event OperationsTraining Solutions. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Azerbaijan

Exciting times ahead as I look forward to getting started on this new challenge.

Global Event Solutions (UK) Limited, promoted as being "specialists in event operations" Assignments:Event Management Consultant, Wembley Stadium for 2010 music events (Capital Radio Summertime Ball, Greenday)Health & Safety Advisor, England 2018 World Cup Bid TeamEvent Control Manager, Download Festival 2010Safety Officer, Ben & Jerry’s Festival, London 2010Health & Safety Advisor, V Festival, Weston Park 2010Safety Officer, LED Festival, London… Show more Global Event Solutions (UK) Limited, promoted as being "specialists in event operations" Assignments:Event Management Consultant, Wembley Stadium for 2010 music events (Capital Radio Summertime Ball, Greenday)Health & Safety Advisor, England 2018 World Cup Bid TeamEvent Control Manager, Download Festival 2010Safety Officer, Ben & Jerry’s Festival, London 2010Health & Safety Advisor, V Festival, Weston Park 2010Safety Officer, LED Festival, London 2010Health & Safety Advisor for Papal Visit, Westminster Abbey 2010Assistant Production Manager, Argos Conference, Ricoh Arena 2010Front of House Manager, MTV European Music Awards, Madrid 2010Tour Security, Peter Kay, The Tour That Doesn’t Tour Tour 2010/2011Health & Safety Advisor, Brit Awards 2011, O2 ArenaConsultant on the UEFA Champions League for Wembley Stadium, London, 2011Production Safety Officer, Neil Diamond Concert, Hampden Park, Glasgow, 2011Safety Officer, Pandamonium in the Park, Althorp House, 2011Safety Officer, Pride, Brighton, 2011Fire Safety Manager, V Festival, Weston Park 2011Venue Manager, December Sessions, London O2. 2011Crowd Safety Advisor, One Direction UK Tour, 2012Venus Safety Officer, UCI Track World Cup, Olympic Park Velodrome 2012Venue Safety Officer, Velodrome, Basketball & BMX (VBB)London Olympics, 2012 Show less

Overview:Set within 592 Acres of parkland Donington Park operates a 2.5 mile Class A Grand Prix certified circuit (one of only 2 in the UK). It holds National and International motorsports events together with vehicle testing and corporate and private track experience days. Currently Donington is under redevelopment as part of the failed bid process in for hosting the British round on the 2010 Formula 1 competition. The venue is also host to the Download festival and boasts an extensive… Show more Overview:Set within 592 Acres of parkland Donington Park operates a 2.5 mile Class A Grand Prix certified circuit (one of only 2 in the UK). It holds National and International motorsports events together with vehicle testing and corporate and private track experience days. Currently Donington is under redevelopment as part of the failed bid process in for hosting the British round on the 2010 Formula 1 competition. The venue is also host to the Download festival and boasts an extensive conference and exhibition calendar. Achievements:Lead Manager for MOTO GP Jul 09 Duty Manager for additional events Venue representative to the Safety Advisory Group (SAG) Established good working relations with all internal departments, event owners and promoters. Successful development of venue strategies, polices, procedures. Planning for 2010 Formula operations in line with company objectives and directives Effective line management of junior Event Managers Show less

Overview:Wembley stadium is the English National Stadium for football with a capacity of 90,000. It hosts all England home games, together with other high profile global events such as the FA Cup Final and the Carling Cup Final. In addition, it is also home to other major events such as concerts (Live Earth and Concert for Diana), Rugby League (Challenge Cup Final) and special events (NFL and Race of Champions) as well as an extensive conference and banqueting calendar.… Show more Overview:Wembley stadium is the English National Stadium for football with a capacity of 90,000. It hosts all England home games, together with other high profile global events such as the FA Cup Final and the Carling Cup Final. In addition, it is also home to other major events such as concerts (Live Earth and Concert for Diana), Rugby League (Challenge Cup Final) and special events (NFL and Race of Champions) as well as an extensive conference and banqueting calendar. Achievements:Lead Manager for all 07 - 09 music events (George Michael, Muse, Live Earth, Concert for Diana, Metallica, Foo Fighters, Madonna and AC/DC)Project manager for additional music events (Oasis, Take That, Coldplay)Lead Manager for the FA Cup 08 Supporting Manager for the FA Cup 07, Carling Cup Finals 07-09, Football League Playoffs 07-09Lead or support manager for England home matches 07-09 Effective involvement in the opening of Wembley National StadiumEstablished good working relations with all internal departments, event owners, promoters and local authoritySuccessful development of venue strategies, polices, procedures. Effective line management of Assistant Event Managers Show less

Overview:Polaris Event Services Ltd was formed as a dynamic and creative company providing a complete event management and consultancy service to the sports, entertainment, leisure, corporate and consumer markets. Achievements:Secured contracts with Sanctuary Artist Management and Production North for ongoing tour management responsibilitiesSecured contracts with HMV and Sony for security servicesSecured ongoing work with SJM concerts Ltd as promoter representative and… Show more Overview:Polaris Event Services Ltd was formed as a dynamic and creative company providing a complete event management and consultancy service to the sports, entertainment, leisure, corporate and consumer markets. Achievements:Secured contracts with Sanctuary Artist Management and Production North for ongoing tour management responsibilitiesSecured contracts with HMV and Sony for security servicesSecured ongoing work with SJM concerts Ltd as promoter representative and security liaison for the ‘V’ festivals and other UK music tours Show less

Overview:Sheffield City Hall is a multi-purpose entertainment and conference centre with a turnover in excess of £4m. I joined this venue just prior to it undergoing a £12.4m refurbishment therefore this was a short term contract to manage operations and production leading up to the closure period.Achievements:Creating and maintaining a strong team ethos within all operational departments up to and throughout the closure under particularly trying circumstancesEffective… Show more Overview:Sheffield City Hall is a multi-purpose entertainment and conference centre with a turnover in excess of £4m. I joined this venue just prior to it undergoing a £12.4m refurbishment therefore this was a short term contract to manage operations and production leading up to the closure period.Achievements:Creating and maintaining a strong team ethos within all operational departments up to and throughout the closure under particularly trying circumstancesEffective delivery of a full calendar of events leading up to the closure including a large final event with limited resourceSafely emptying and closing the venue, within set budgets and a tight timescale Show less

Education record

Crowd Safety And Risk Analysis

Terrorism And Counterterrorism Operations