Medical Security

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A highly dedicated, diligent and disciplined (globally mobile) Field Security Professional and qualified Paramedic with a distinguished background in the Russian Armed Forces and French Foreign Legion. Highly experienced in hostile and remote locations utilising a strong leadership style combined with a solid understanding of security and humanitarian remits, including working in an international area as part of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, Operation Sangaris in the Central African Republic, PSD contractor in Iraq, as well supporting peacekeeping infantry units within The United Nations Multi-Dimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and as Paramedic Group Leader for OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Eastern Ukraine. Holds a Master's in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid and currently studying for a Master’s in Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding with Oxford Brookes University.

KEY SKILLS

• Team leadership/management • Calm under pressure • Training and mentoring

• Relationship building • Multi-cultural understanding • Proactive planning

• Multi-lingual • Adaptable to change • Client management AWARDS Combatant’s Cross, Cross of Military Valor, NATO Medal (ISAF) and Overseas Medal. UNIVERSITY DEGREES

• Master in Humanitarian Action & Peacebuilding -Oxford Brookes University (UK) Sept 2018 to Present

• Master in International Cooperation & Humanitarian Aid -KALU Institute (Spain) Mar 2018 to Mar 2019

• Military Academy Diploma in Mgt and the Application of Platoon Missile Systems (Bachelor’s Degree)

-Mikhailovsky Military Artillery Academy (Russia) Jul 2005 to Aug 2009 SECURITY QUALIFICATION

• Hostile Environment Close Protection Mgt Level 3-International Security Minds Trg Academy (UK) Aug to Dec 2016

• Close Protection Operative Level 3-SAS Training Academy Ltd (UK) Mar 2015

• Advanced Firearms Course (AK74, M4, MP5, CZ Scorpion, and G17), Firearms Competence (M4/M16, AK74, SIG 551, G17, MP5, H&KG3)- Euro Tactical Ltd (UK) Aug to Oct 2012 MEDICAL QUALIFICATION

• Critical Care Transport Paramedic, Advanced Assessment of Trauma, Southeast Asia Prehospital Emergency Care College (Australia) Jun to Sept 2017

• Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic, Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Tactical Trauma Life Support, Combat Medic/EMT-B, University of Ioannina /PPA International Medical (Greece - Denmark) Aug 2014 to Mar 2015

TRAINER QUALIFICATION

• Level 5 Diploma in Train the Trainer (TQUK)

• Instructor Emergency First Response

• Tactical First Aid Trainer

• Member of Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT) IGOR KOVALEV -Close Protection/Paramedic

Email: **************@*****.***,

Tel: (003*-***-******, (007) 985-***-****, Skype: igorkovalevwork Date of Birth: 13th July 1987, Driving Licence: Full (B&C) CNAPS Close Protection License: (CAR-006-2021-07-19-20160552584) HPC Registered Paramedic,

Languages: Russian (native), French (Fluent), English (fluent) Igor Kovalev Email: **************@*****.***

Paramedic Group Leader, Global Rescue – OSCE SMM, Eastern Ukraine Nov 2018 to Mar 2020

• Command and control the Paramedic Group, delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.

• Ensure that team members are adequately informed, equipped and supervised to conduct their duties safely, in compliance with OSCE rules and regulations,

• As Patrol Medic on an OSCE Special Monitoring Mission, monitoring military and civilian violations of the Minsk ceasefire agreement, involving ongoing hostilities in Eastern Ukraine.

• Provides primary and tactical emergency care, to staff and civilian casualties while patrolling the conflict zone.

• Provide medical training to OSCE/SMM staff.

Trauma Medic, The Development Initiative Limited (TDI), Timbuktu, Mali Apr 2017 to Oct 2018

• Embedded within EOD/IEDD Team supporting front-line peacekeeping infantry units within the MINUSMA operations across Northern Mali including but not limited to: Civil-Military Coordination Mission, Convoys Escort, Humanitarian Action/Medical Support in rural and remote areas, C-IED tasks).

• Provide advanced trauma life support in the field operations.

• Established on the field MEDEVAC procedures including: Landing Zone, 9 Liner, MIST report and casualties’ handover to Aero Medical Team.

• Delivered training to the Team Members and MINUSMA forces protection on basic life support, tactical first aid and CASEVAC Drills in place by UNMAS Mali program. PSD Team Leader/Medic Tier 2, Olive Group, (A Constellis Company), Basra, Iraq Apr 2015 to Apr 2017

• Led the team in performing vehicle moves to escort the Clients to locations and provide security at the oil sites.

• Delivered mission briefings to PSD Team and the Clients.

• Implemented the PSD training packages to the team, focusing on standardization to negate previous conflicting training methods and to enhance capacity.

• Ensured that the Team are fully conversant with the SOPs and the ground operational parameters.

• Delivered team training in Basic Life Support and disciplines such as the safe extraction of an injured person.

• Provided advice to the PSD Team and the Clients on medical and health topics associated with operating within the area.

Corporal & Combat Medic, French Foreign Legion, (2nd Foreign Eng. Regt), Saint Christol, France Dec 2009 to Dec 2014

• Central African Republic (Op Sangaris) - Carried out patrols to identify and disarm illegal armed forces, provided Escort Security for Humanitarian missions, delivered medical training and first response to trauma or wounds. Highlight of the deployment included being selected to provide armed Close Protection for a French Politician.

• French Guiana (Op Harpies) - Selected as the Multiple Commander to lead the team on missions in search of illegal gold mining operations. Provided the Combat Medic function on assigned missions/at the camp; along with delivering medical training and managing the Guard Force.

• Afghanistan (Op Pamir) - Took part in C-IED Team operations conducting searches for IED's and route clearance. Established and performed Counter Improvised Explosive Device procedures supporting International Security Assistance Forces and the Afghan National Army. As Search Specialist participated in search and detect operations; searching for evidence of IED's, weapons and ammunition caches, conducting safe disposal of unexploded ordnance and ammunition. Conducted combat operations with the aim to dominate ground, extending ISAF influence across the region to deter insurgent activity. Highlights of this deployment included being awarded the Cross of Military Valor.

Second Lieutenant/Deputy Platoon Leader, Russian Armed Forces, Saint Petersburg, Russia Jul 2005 to Aug 2009

• South Ossetia, Georgia (Op Peace Enforcement) - As Officer Intern, was appointed to work in the Forward Command Center to provide assistance in updating tactical maps, preparing situation reports and progress reports relative goals and other related duties relating to the military operations in the area.

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