DAVID W MILLIGAN

Email: acw7hy@r.postjobfree.com 1 Balmoral Gardens, Whitley Bay, Northumberland NE26 3LU

Mob: +44-796*-******

PROFILE:

A professional, highly experienced and a self-motivated Security Management Specialist with 6 years’ commercial security experience gained working in high risk and arduous locations, covering both Overt and Covert Security. With 31 years military experience in the British Army has the ability to adapt to any task worldwide; can work under duress in adverse conditions both individually and as part of a team specialising in both Aviation & Ground Security and Operational Management. With excellent communication skills and a pragmatic and adaptable approach to problem solving. Happy to travel and/or relocate.

KEY SKILLS:

Security Management Strategic Planning

Emergency Management Client & Public Relations

Operational Security Management Operational Design

Fuel Management Auditing & Quality Control

Compliance Standards Process Improvements

Team Building Conflict Resolution

Safety Protocols Reports & Investigations

Executive Leadership Training & Small Arms Instructor

CAREER HISTORY:

NEAR EAST SECURITY SERVICES Alnajaf Alashraf International Airport, Iraq 2013 - 2016

SABRE INTERNATIONAL Alnajaf Alashraf International Airport, Iraq 2011 - 2013

HM FORCES Intelligence Corps 2003 - 2011

HM FORCES Scots Guards (1SG) 1981 - 2003

NEAR EAST SECURITY SERVICES (NESS) Dec 2015 – June 2016

Project Manager - Alnajaf Alashraf International Airport, Iraq

Operational over watch of all Alnajaf Alashraf International Airport Security Operations.

Liaison with Iraqi Government and Senior Military officials interfaces on a daily basis.

Responsible for all Alnajaf Alashraf International Airport security plans including: client security, emergency evacuation, emergency response, mass casualty evacuation and identifying security risks.

Closely monitored quality control in operations ensuring that the service provided is within the scope of work for both Aviation and Static Security Teams.

Responsible for all discipline and performance standards, implementation of training policies in-line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Standards of 400+ personnel.

Provide operational support to Airline Station Managers.

Key Achievements

Oversaw security during an extensive airport expansion including a second terminal and runway.

Implemented 235 cost reduction plan.

Planned and co-ordinated several Head of State and Ministerial visits.

Successful transition of security to local national security services.

NEAR EAST SECURITY SERVICES (NESS) Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

Lead Operations Manager – Alnajaf Alashraf International Airport, Iraq

Operational over watch of all NESS operations at Alnajaf Alashraf International Airport.

Formulation of airport operational security plans, including: aircraft, passenger, clients’ security, emergency evacuation, emergency response, mass casualty evacuation.

Iraqi Government and Military officials interface on a daily basis.

Provide guidance and operational support to all Airline Station Managers.

Implement Security Plan(s), security bridging documents and security procedures to ensure that all security aspects/requirements within the area of activity are properly identified, assessed and implemented in accordance with security assessments and identified security risks.

Manage and co-ordinate all Communications and Operations Room requirements, ensuring that employees work within the company and governmental guidelines and parameters.

Deputised for Project Manager

Key Achievements

Only Middle East International airport with a 100% non-terrorist attack in 5 years.

Planned and conduct airport security operations for the biggest religious festivals out with Mecca.

Mobilised 400+ local national and foreign staff.

SABRE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY Nov 2011 - Jan 2013

Logistics and Health & Safety Manager – Alnajaf Alsashraf International Airport, Iraq

Logistics Manager for a project of 306 personnel. Responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of all logistical matters. Control of logistical support and a monthly budget of $500,000 (USD). This deployment also included the mobilisation of all assets into country on project Stand-Up.

Closely monitored quality control of all operational logistics quality control and associated documentation.

Implement a robust Security Risk Assessment system and to monitor the security situation in area of operation on a continuous basis.

BRITISH ARMY 1980 – 2011

RQMS (Logistics Manager) – Intelligence Corp Aug 2003 – Oct 2011

Planned and facilitated numerous overseas movements of personnel and classified sensitive equipment and resources to the value of £3 million+ in order to meet operational requirements. With a very high degree of flexibility and often limited resources with tight deadlines.

Operations manager for fast moving Intelligence driven operations.

Responsible for Planning and execution of operations.

Responsible for all aspects of Health and Safety.

Planned, implemented and presented all Health and Safety aspects including environmental and fire.

Managed, facilitated and presented all Security, Health and Safety training.

Responsible for all aspects of Operational and Logistical Support.

Moved both large and small specialised teams and equipment from all over the UK to worldwide theatres of Operation.

Administered all aspects of their stay in operational theatres, logistics, welfare, catering, equipment husbandry and real estate.

Focal point for advice and practical assistance on all supply chain management and logistical operational requirements.

Provide advice and trouble-shooting expertise for all stores and equipment including stores accounting systems.

Wrote appraisals for 43 junior employees.

Key Achievements

Relocated MI HQ from Kabul to Kandahar in Afghanistan (250 personnel) with minimal operational loss.

Planning and Implementation of a Health and Safety Plan.

Training and Development resulting in a 10% reduction in health issues and 15% reduction in fires and accidents whilst in a fast moving operational environment.

Co-ordinating and achieving a high standard in annual external audit inspections.

TRANSPORT MANAGER, LONDON DISTRICT Oct 1999 – Aug 2003

Transport Manager responsible for 114 military and civilian vehicles. Theory training and licence acquisition. Battalion advisor on road safety and transport matters, collating, dealing with Road Traffic Accident case files and liaising with insurance companies. Organisation/implementation of transport/hire fleet on a daily basis.

Planned and implemented daily running of the fleet.

Oversaw all aspects of licence acquisition throughout the organisation.

Ran Fuel & lubricants accounts for all fleet vehicles.

Advised senior management on road safety and traffic accident procedures.

Organised any further driver training required through outside agencies.

Responsible for all drivers hours and co-ordination of fleet maintenance.

Managed careers and welfare for 54 employees.

Trooping the Colour 6 times.

Key Achievements

Transporting 3,000 personnel from all over the country to Windsor for a Presentation of new colours by Her Majesty the Queen.

Responsible for the taking-over, administration and handing-over of all the fire engines during the National Fire Strike.

Moved 600 personnel and equipment to and from Kenya with minimal operational loss.

LOGISTICS MANAGER, 1st Battalion Scots Guards JUL 1995 – OCT 1999

LOGISTICS MANAGER, Training Centre Catterick JUL 1994 – JUL 1995

MIDDLE MANAGER, 1SG JAN 1991 – JUL 1994

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING ESTABLISHMENTS JAN 1987 – JAN 1991

(Guards Depot, Foot Guards and Parachute Regiment Centre)

TEAM MEMBER 1SG JAN 1980 – JAN 1987

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:

- Aviation Security Manager

- NEBOSH International General Certificate

- ECDL

- NVQ MANAGEMENT Budget for Further Training

-Transport Managers Course

- Road Safety Advisor

- First Aid Instructor

- Weapon and Tactics Instructor

- Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Instructor

- Off Road / Tracked Driving Qualification and Skills

- Defensive / Offensive Driver Trained

- Jungle Warfare Instructor (Brunei/Belize)

- Military Command Courses at various levels

LEISURE PERSUITS:

Football, Golf, Gardening, Reading

References: Available upon request David William McKnight Milligan, 01/09/2016

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