Name: Paul Neathey

Location: United States of America Nationality: British

Experience: 30+ Residence: United States of America

Phone Number: 01-760-***-**** Email: ady4xp@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Experience

Paul Neathey is a highly experienced security consultant and close protection security contractor specialist with over 30+ years of experience in the civilian and military sphere. He has developed his security experience from a foundation of diplomatic close protection - training and operational supervision at the highest levels with a vast array of international organizations.

Paul Neathey has provided security consultancy and training in the United Nations, European

Union and the International Civilian Special Representative/European Union Special

Representative, The Hague Special Tribunal for Lebanon and the British Embassy NATO military advisory team as a freelance security consultant.

Paul Neathey's skills and experience range from security for the UN Secretary-General; the European Union Special Representative, International Civilian Special Representative and at the UK Ambassadorial level in Whitehall London. Paul is a highly proficient trainer with excellent motivational abilities and has diverse operational experience ranging from the Balkans, Haiti, SE Asia, Iraq and the Middle East demonstrating his ability to provide scalable and applicable risk security training and advice in diverse theatres and challenging environments. He is currently self-employed as a security consultant and trainer and living in America. His most recent international employment was with the Special Tribunal for Lebanon for the Hague.

Paul served in the Royal Marines Commandos, operations and deployments with 45 Commando,42 Commando, Comacchio Group CRF entrusted with the security of Britain’s military nuclear assets. Royal Marines Fleet Protection Anti-Piracy. Deployed operationally in Northern Ireland, Kuwait, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Counter Terrorist Team and training in the USA with USMC FAST team. Selected for Special Duties 345 Whitehall London UK Naval Command.

Industry Sector Experience

Conflict and Post-Conflict Security Operations

•Security Mobile Operations

•Firearms Trainer

•Medic Trainer

•Liaison Officer

•Countersurveillance

•Specialist Equipment ID

•United Nations peacekeeping operations and trainer

•Foreign and Commonwealth Office Deployable Civilian Expert

•British Embassy Military Training Section (NATO)

•EUSR/UN Electronic Surveillance

Languages

English

Education and Qualifications

High school GCSE

•Royal Marines Commando

•European Union External Action Service

Mission Security Officers Course

•E Hest Security Safety Course Council of

The European Union

•United Nations Firearms Instructor

•United Nations Medic IFAK Trainer

•United Nations First Responder

•Combat TAC Medical Course USSF

Glock S&W instructor

•Police Firearms Instructor

•Heckler Koch Obendorf Firearms Instructor

•HK Armorer

•UNDSS Security in the Field

•UNDSS Advanced Security in the Field

• UN Prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority in the Workplace

•Red Cross CRP

Geographic Experience

United Kingdom, USA, Iraq, Kuwait, Norway, South China Sea, Japan, Philippines, Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Kosovo, Brunei, Bosnia, Albania, Haiti, Lebanon, Norway, France, Macedonia, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Croatia, Germany, Sweden, Holland, Switzerland, and France.

Professional Experience

Security Consultant California USA 01/2022 - Present.

Special Tribunal for Lebanon Close Protection – Firearms Trainer (June 2014 - Jul 2021)

The STL was an international criminal tribunal established pursuant to United Nations (UN) Resolution 1757 under Chapter VII of the UN Charter and was mandated to investigate the assassination of the former Prime Minister of Lebanon, Mr Rafik Hariri and other crimes connected to this attack. During the period in question, Mr Paul Neathey was employed as a member of the Close Protection Team tasked with providing security for staff members of the Tribunal. In addition, he has also acted as a range officer and firearms trainer/instructor on the STL weapons systems (H&K G36, H&K UMP and Glock 9mm).

Close Protection Officer- Firearms Trainer, Special Tribunal for Lebanon. Beirut, Lebanon. • Informed the Chief of Security of the risks and threats associated with the STL, its staff and visiting missions in Beirut

•Conduct personal protection duties: coordinate all personal protection planning, operations and training in accordance with personal protection policy, guidance and standard operating procedures

•Provided assistance with preparing security risk assessments on clients/principals; provide risk briefings to the same; produce and coordinate close protection operational plans; coordinate close protection operations with the host country, other mission components (UN, military and police) and other organizations, as necessary • Coordinate close protection training and exercises to ensure that operational competencies are maintained to approved standards

•Designed and developed the firearms training for all weapon systems

Freelance Security Consultant, British Embassy. Pristina, Kosovo.

(Feb 2014 - Mar 2014)

I was contacted personally by the British Embassy Head of the Military training section for NATO Kosovo to develop and instruct a close protection course for the Kosovo Security Forces close protection team with the overall protection of General Rama on behalf of the British Military Advisory Group

•Delivered all essential skills and knowledge for operating and providing a safe working environment for the General and/or other official dignitaries

•Designed and developed training for security personnel working at the senior level of executive/close protection and risk management

•Delivered advanced tactical driving and weapon training, drills and tactics.

Mobile Operations/Personal Security Detail Team Leader. SOC-USA. Baghdad, Iraq.

(Mar 2013 – Dec 2013)

Managed and administrated Close Protection teams and their assets whilst on a DOD contract for SOC USA for Lockheed Martin countrywide in Iraq including Baghdad.

•Conducted security risk assessments and threat mitigation measures

•Managed and led the Personal Security Detail

•Planned and delivered all aspects of team training including local nationals.

•Liaised with host nation security forces to ensure adherence to the host nation’s rules and regulations including company policies and procedures

Close Protection Team Leader, International Civilian Office/EU Special Representative.

Pristina, Kosovo. (Nov 2008 - Oct 2012)

•Team Leader Close Protection

•Managed and implemented the Close Protection operating procedures, logistics, equipment and training

•Liaised with International agencies including the UN, EULEX and the Military.

•Developed a training program on all CP tactics and weapon drills.

•Trained and qualified the EU's first locally armed close protection officers.

•Coordinated with host country authorities for all aspects of armed overseas travel on missions.

Training Coordinator & Close Protection, European Union. Pristina, Kosovo.

(Nov 2007 – Nov 2008)

Designed and delivered tactical Close Protection procedures, weapons and skill development programs for the EU Pillar IV – UN mission.

•Trained and developed teams in standard EU Close Protection procedures and protocols

•Delivered training to teams in standard EU Close Protection firearms drills and qualifications • Liaised with the UN, NATO and Host Nation Conducted Security Leadership and supervisory training for the close protection team and local nationals

Close Protection Deputy Team Leader, United Nations. Haiti.

(May 2006-Nov 2007)

•Supervised a large international Close Protection Team involving all aspects of security supervision, strategic planning, logistics and administration

•Conducted security and risk threat assessments for Senior Officials and UN Secretary

General. Conducted an operation in a four-man team that worked directly with the Brazilian Commandos on a hostage recovery in Cite Solei.

•Liaison Security and intelligence co-ordination; for the CP team on official visits

•Designed and delivered security training and skill development and weapons custodian of the Armory.

European Union UN Pillar 4 Close Protection Team Leader, Kosovo.

(Dec 2002 -May 2006)

Management and day-to-day running of a Close Protection Team in Kosovo and Europe wide

Regional Security advice on a province-wide scale; advising EU members of staff on security requirements.

Evacuations of Staff to safe haven under NATO lockdown and national unrest.

United Nations Close Protection Officer - Pristina, Kosovo.

(July2001-Dec2 002)

• I performed close protection operations, which involved conducting security risk assessments and reconnaissance of visits by the Head of Mission. Additionally, I conducted Close Protection drills and trained 12 local nationals on safe driving practices. I gave instructions on how to safely handle and carry weapons to the local nationals. As the residential security officer, I served as a liaison to other UN, NATO, and local forces in the region.

Royal Marines Commandos (Global). (1992-1999)

Military service deployed on operational tours with 45 Commandos 42 Commandos and

Comacchio Group Convoy Reaction Force entrusted with the security of Britain’s nuclear assets, Warrior Northwood, and ‘345’ Whitehall. Royal Marines Fleet Protection Party (Anti-Piracy) with operational tours in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Northern Ireland and Kuwait. Counter Terrorist Team and training in the USA with the USMC FAST team. Selected for special duties in Whitehall London for Diplomatic Ambassadorial staff and high-ranking military officials.

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