Responsible for all business activities from company zero revenue position start up.

Retained by acquiring company reporting to the CEO. Relocated to Midlands to operate from HQ location. Responsibilities included the creation and installation of a company wide IT strategy for the HQ functions and five regional branches, management of the company vehicle fleet, central records, pensions, quality system, purchase administration, property management and generally serving the core needs of the business and its staff. Also responsible for the safe and secure operation of The High Security Birmingham Safety Deposit Centre.Employment concluded following relocation of HQ office and the acceptance of voluntary redundancy.

Formed Sword Security Limited with five other members of former Scruttons management team. Main board responsibilities in addition to IT, operational control and expansion of Southern region.August 31st 2002, company sold to FSG PLC for 3 Million.

Following initial employment as a Security Officer on returning to London in 1988, promoted through all levels of uniformed ranks to Operational Management and finally Directorship. Responsible for all aspects of the management of the Southern Region and a total staff base in excess of 1,550.Specific achievements would include the retention of a well motivated and loyal team of staff at all levels, in an industry where employment is generally regarded as traditionally rather transient.The creation and maintenance of an excellent relationship with many customers from all areas of commerce and industry.Experiences and skills obtained during employment would include the successful management of many diverse situations often confrontational in nature. A thorough understanding of financial business practises and the effective management of a large number of staff of all levels and abilities.Employment ended following acquisition of Scruttons by Securicor Plc. Loss of office and redundancy payments financed next employment venture.

Supervising and motivating a small team of staff to ensure safe transfer of petrochemical fuels.

Compare and Host during three summer seasons in various Theatres in Torbay and Entertainment’s Manager for both The Parrot and Doodles Night Clubs in Torquay.Specific achievements would include the successful maintenance of a full customer base throughout the traditional quiet winter periods through the use of original and regular entertainment and promotional events.