Matthew Benjamin Email & Phone Number

As a highly motivated self-employed contractor, I possess a rare blend of technical proficiency, innovative thinking, and a verified history of delivering exceptional outcomes. I am passionate about staying ahead of the curve and embracing new challenges, and I am eager to expand my horizons by exploring fresh opportunities.

Royal Engineer Advanced Search Team (REST)805 - EOD - No3

United Kingdom

Australia

Explosive Engineer Sub-Contractor

Unexploded Ordnance Specialist

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Supporting and working alongside the Building security manager in the management of all security officers, logistics and all tasks relating to the safeguarding and access control of the premises. Communicating with the clients, supporting visitors, staff and contractors. Providing an immediate response in any event of any major/minor incidents, ranging from medical, fire, alarm activation/evacuation and crisis management, whilst ensuring that all security team members are fully conversant with emergency, standard operating procedures (SOP'S) and company policies.

Freetown International Airport,Serra Leone

Managing staff including Supervisors and Security Officer (SO) Teams in a manner which ensured operational effectiveness and improved customer service (Administrative Staff, Central Search, Control Posts, Patrol Drivers, Control Room, and Explosive & Drug Detection Dogs).Improving productivity and customer service having championed cultural change within business and its operations, Interfacing with the Control Authorities (Police, Customs and Immigration). Mentoring coaching AVSEC security Supervisors to ensure the completion of weekly / monthly reporting.

London 2012 Athletes/Olympic Village, Stratford, London

Duty Security Manager - 2012Responsible for Running and managing supervisors/Team Leaders and security officers.Briefing and deployment of security ensuring operational standards and levels of service are met. Dealing directly with all Security stakeholders including MET police, Olympic Delivery Authority, LOCOG, UK Boarder Agency.Search & Screening Security Supervisor - 2010 to 2011Responsible for daily maintenance and servicing of x-ray machines, (AMD) Archway metal detector/ (ETD) explosive trace detectors. Designed and managed in house x-ray training programs to test performance and development for each individual screener.Monitored CCTV to ensure the integrity of the Olympic Village; prevented security breaches while overlooking any vulnerable points. Created and presented incident reports, created detailed timelines during incidents for the Senior Management team/Security stakeholders. Calmly managed emergencies on site in conjunction with emergency services.

Various Locations, London

Managed door security within the capitals most well-known and busiest night clubs. Identified visitors with problems; efficiently screened and resolved incoming enquiries. Assisted emergency services – fostering a collaborative approach. Detected and deterred any suspicious activities – often necessitating a sense of tact and diplomacy.

London, United Kingdom

Arranging transport for clients on a daily basisProviding first class chauffeur and executive cars for various VIP’s; including Celebrities, media and Investment Bankers. liaising with clients and drivers in an accurate and efficient manner. Monitoring the progress of live bookings.. Monitoring the status and progress of all drivers. Dealing with any queries and minor complaints.