When not in Iraq, I work for INFRATEC Training based in Teesside, providing assistance in the running of Confined Space Rescue Courses. I also work & provide onsite Rescue / Safety Cover for Indsutrial sites across the UK when needed.

Running the operations room covering teams operating throughout Baghdad and across Iraq. Manning of VHF radio and vehicle tracking software for call signs out on the ground, responding to incidents when they occur and organizing Emergency Response when needed. Other duties include HSE oversight and implementation of relevant sections of the Health and Safety Management System including active monitoring, assessment, review and assisting in training when needed.

Working as a Team Leader on the mobile medical testing teams for COVID quick response units, covering all areas of the North East of England, Distributing testing kits to the general public, guiding and implementing medical procedures to the public and emergency services, using encrypted phones and iPads to store data for the NHS & UK Government to collate and generate data.

Providing site security for Electric Alliance across Teesside who are contracted to remove pylons across the North East of England. Main role for this job was looking after site access and making sure machinery is kept secure day and night by conducting mobile and foot patrols.

Working in retail security, preventing theft and damage to client’s property by patrolling and manning CCTV within the shopping complex, conducting daily searches when alarms are sounded, and working within the radio control room

Working for Minimal Risks based in the UK & Pilgrims security based in the Seychelles as team medic and ship security operator for a Spanish fishing company, providing armed security against Pirates and medical support for team members and crew onboard ship.

Providing security and Close Protection to clients of Lockheed Martin during the Farnborough Air show and within London.

Employed by the school to give support and security measures to the teachers. Preventing assaults and liaising with the local Police when the need arises. Taught in Team Teach conflict management

Worked within an close protection team as an operator and team medic. Looking after clients working on the elections across Baghdad City.

Running the communication room for 15 teams, this job entails the following:Operating VHF & HF radio equipment in order to communicate with all operational teams operating across Iraq. Monitor and Log movements using the Track 24 global satellite tracking systems in order to detect distress calls and emergencies.

Performing security checks and search procedures Supervising prisoners, keeping and maintaining orderSupervising visits and carrying out patrol dutiesMonitoring the CCTV and manning the radio control room.

Screen all personnel passing through restricted zones by using archway metal detectors and manual body searching where necessary.Screen all items being carried into restricted zones using x-ray equipment, explosive trace equipment and manual search to ensure that no prohibited articles are taken into restricted zones which could endanger aircraft, passengers and crew.Monitor CCTV for potential threats against the airport

Served within the Royal Artillery as a Non Commissioned Officer. Have served in Macedonia and Kosovo and also worked on the Fire Strikes operating as the police navigator and fire crew member. Trained as Command Post Assistant, AS90 Advanced Gunner, Advanced Light Gunner, Basic Signals, Driver Mechanic