I am a dedicated security professional with a huge breadth of generalist experience acquired across commercial, military and maritime sectors, both in the UK and overseas. My commitment to continuing professional development is evident throughout my career and I’m now keen to harness my security expertise to add value in a corporate environment. During my 20+ year career, I have established a reputation in the security sector as a laser-focused and loyal security professional with a strong work ethic, utmost professionalism and genuine integrity. I do my best work in a role with change, challenges and complexity. Between 2014 and 2022, I was employed as Security Coordinator to an executive of a top-flight football club as part of the wider security dynamic of a high-profile UHNWI. While safeguarding the client, I was also called on to oversee selected business matters on their behalf. The role was a fantastic opportunity to build on my commercial awareness. Concurrently, I have been running my own security consultancy, Willow Resources, since 2014. Clients engage me to design bespoke security solutions that I deliver personally and / or through a network of associates. We offer diverse security operations, including close protection and surveillance work. The company is also contracted by large security companies to fulfil work branded as their own.I started my career in the military before moving into close protection. At a young age, I was entrusted with safeguarding the British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. I also spent time during my early career as a maritime consultant. I have extensive experience in surveillance, notably enabling the arrest, alongside analysts and solicitors, of a long-time international fugitive.My ability to mitigate risk, whether physical, technical or reputational, has been key to my success. I am fully competent to lead on emergency preparedness, business resilience planning and incident management protocol. Leveraging my military mindset, I excel at translating problems into solutions. I am detail-orientated and analytical with strong technical proficiency.Well qualified, I hold PRINCE2 Practitioner status, FREC 4 certification and the SIA licence. Currently, I am working towards the BTEC Level 5 Risk & Resilience Managers Professional Certificate through Control Risks. Always open to starting conversations with those who want to know more about the power of security excellence as a value-add enabler in business environments, please email, call or connect with me.Email: ross-mckenna@hotmail.com Call: 07796366180
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Surveillance Coordinator & Project Manager, London / GlobalWillow Resources Limited Feb 2013 - PresentUk, Cyprus, Uae, Switzerland, France, Italy, Belgium, Eastern EuropeI launched and scaled a security consultancy having identified a market need. Day to day, I’m engaged by clients to design bespoke security work packages, delivered personally and / or through a network of associates. Large security companies also seek out my support to fulfil work branded as their own. ➡️ Established a powerful value proposition and strongly positioned Willow Resources in the security market. ➡️ Recruited, trained and equipped a high-performing surveillance team… Show more I launched and scaled a security consultancy having identified a market need. Day to day, I’m engaged by clients to design bespoke security work packages, delivered personally and / or through a network of associates. Large security companies also seek out my support to fulfil work branded as their own. ➡️ Established a powerful value proposition and strongly positioned Willow Resources in the security market. ➡️ Recruited, trained and equipped a high-performing surveillance team, challenging constructively as needed. ➡️ At the forefront of diverse security operations, large and small scale, both on the ground and remotely.➡️ Steered security projects end to end, with oversight of operational, strategic, tactical and financial aspects. Harnessed technology to improve security posture; evaluated current and emergent technologies and tools. ➡️ Designed an innovative, bespoke covert camera fitted to vehicles for surveillance.➡️ Effected arrest, alongside analysts and solicitors, of long-time international fugitive. Show less -
Security ConsultantWillow Resources Limited Feb 2014 - Oct 2022Uk, Italy, France, Brazil, Austria, Isreal, Russia, Uae, SpainI was assigned accountability for safeguarding the Director of a Premiership football club as part of the extended security dynamic of an UHNWI. Initially engaged as a driver, I subsequently took charge of all security aspects. A demanding 24/7 on-call role, my remit included business and lifestyle support. I federated a high-level stakeholder network as a professional enabler. ➡️ Identified and managed risk to the client both in business and private settings.➡️ Designed security… Show more I was assigned accountability for safeguarding the Director of a Premiership football club as part of the extended security dynamic of an UHNWI. Initially engaged as a driver, I subsequently took charge of all security aspects. A demanding 24/7 on-call role, my remit included business and lifestyle support. I federated a high-level stakeholder network as a professional enabler. ➡️ Identified and managed risk to the client both in business and private settings.➡️ Designed security architecture for a £MM London property; assessed vulnerabilities and put in place CCTV and access control.➡️ Implemented robust business continuity, emergency preparedness and crisis response protocol.➡️ Coordinated security for travel (UK, international); translated problems into solutions aligned with exacting client standards.➡️ Spearheaded technical surveillance countermeasure (TSCM) sweeps on assets of ultimate UHNWI client.➡️ Enabled the strategic objectives of the client; represented client’s interests at the club and liaised with lawyers on legal matters.➡️ Dynamically adapted security operation; provided additional support to maintain safety during periods of heightened risk. ➡️ Protected reputation of the Director and that of the ultimate UHNWI client. Show less -
Close Protection OperatorWillow Resources Limited May 2010 - May 2013Uk, Usa, Courchevel, French Riviera, MaldivesI was a member of the team in charge of 24/7 protective security of a prominent UHNWI and family members during their residence in London and extensive global travel. My remit included risk assessment and threat detection. I produced detailed post-operational reports. ➡️ Handpicked for extremely high-profile role normally reserved for more experienced security professionals.➡️ Pivotal role in close protection services encompassing operational planning of movements and travel.➡️ Kept… Show more I was a member of the team in charge of 24/7 protective security of a prominent UHNWI and family members during their residence in London and extensive global travel. My remit included risk assessment and threat detection. I produced detailed post-operational reports. ➡️ Handpicked for extremely high-profile role normally reserved for more experienced security professionals.➡️ Pivotal role in close protection services encompassing operational planning of movements and travel.➡️ Kept UHNWI and family members safe from physical harm, unwanted attention and other threats. ➡️ Thwarted incidents by proactively thinking through hypothetical situations, including violent attacks.➡️ Ascertained adequacy of crisis plans and emergency protocol in place. ➡️ Implemented best-in-class technical tracking and CCTV IP solutions. ➡️ Updated security systems, including installation of an encrypted UHF communication network via IP in multiple locations. Show less -
Close Protection / Counter Surveillance OperatorPinkerton | Comprehensive Risk Management Mar 2010 - Dec 2010London, England, United KingdomReinforced an international close protection team to ensure adequate protective security of a family member of a Central Asian country Head of State. -
Maritime Security ConsultantDrum Cussac Group Limited Feb 2009 - Sep 2009Gulf Of AdenPerformed vessel security assessment, advised on vessel hardening and anti-piracy techniques, and ensured implementation of company standard operating procedures during transit. Undertook watch duties. -
Armed Protection Team - FcoControl Risks Feb 2008 - Feb 2009Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaProtection of the British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, diplomats and visiting dignitaries. Tasked on Embassy Quick Reaction Force and conducted counter-surveillance on suspicious individuals and vehicles using surveillance equipment. -
Combat Infantry Soldier, Royal Air Force RegimentRoyal Air Force (Raf) Mar 2003 - Jan 2008Uk, Cyprus, IraqServed on a parachute capable field squadron as fire team commander leading an 8-man section, stepping up to section commander responsible for 8 men on foot and a 3-vehicle patrol, during counter insurgency operations in Iraq. (OP Telic 2) Additional responsibilities in theatre included heli-borne and vehicle-borne Quick Reaction Force, fire team medic, WMIK driver and gunner, heli-borne medical & asset recovery group, and public order/riot control.
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