I am a professional, well-presented and conscientious UK-based Close Protection Officer with a background in Hostile Environment security in both the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Pakistan/Afghanistan) and Eastern Europe/Caucasus (Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, north-west Iran) and more recently in the UK/EU as part of HVI/Executive or asset protection teams. I can work at all operational levels, and I am as equally happy in muddy boots and driving rain as I am in a sharp suit at high-net-worth events. My skills include:- Security consulting, planning and briefing- Both high-visibility (active) and covert (passive) physical security- Threat & risk assessment/mitigation- Counter-terrorism planning- Conflict resolution - Surveillance/reconnaissance, intelligence gathering (HUMINT, OSINT, SIGINT)- Behavioural detection - Advanced offensive/defensive driving- First aid (FREC)I am a strong, positive and infectious leader with excellent communication skills, and I am comfortable working both in a PSD/RST team (as either team leader or team member) or under my own initiative as a solo PPO. I welcome complex and difficult challenges (and complex clients!) and have a dedicated, disciplined approach to my work. I have strong marksmanship skills (qualified instructor on M4/AK platforms) and forty years of martial arts experience. I have also run my own dojo (training centre) for almost twenty years and represented Great Britain in international competition for over a decade.Despite standing at 6’5” (1.95m) tall and 250lbs (115kg) in weight, I can work covertly surprisingly well – but if you’re looking for someone to blend in completely with your entourage, I may not be the person you are looking for.I am available immediately, and my family situation is such that I can fly out at a moments’ notice to attend your requirements.I am fully SIA-licenced, insured and Enhanced DBS-checked, and I can supply a number of references upon request.