Sales Management

BERNARD THOMAS Retired Metropolitan Police Special Branch Officer.

* *********** ****, ***********. *******. West Sussex. RH107WG

Mobile; +44(0)785*-******

Email; esfliu@r.postjobfree.com

CURRENT POSITION

Retired from the Metropolitan Police after 32 years service in September

2009 and worked on a part time basis for the His Majesty, The King of

Jordan, in a transport and Close protection role. Currently working in

Transport sales locally.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A highly skilled close protection specialist with more than 14 years

national and international experience in high-level protection for

government and private sectors. An expert with practical knowledge of

specific high-risk assessment procedures, major and minor incident

management and dynamic risk assessment in high profile, sensitive

environments. Demonstrates initiative and strong leadership with

outstanding planning, organisation and analytical skills, resulting in the

execution of tasks to an extremely high, but cost- effective standard.

Tenacious and exacting in the delivery of highly professional services to

individual clients, performs well under pressure, with a reputation for

timely and reliable results. Combines excellent interpersonal and

influencing skills with the ability to communicate effectively, concisely

and confidently at all levels.

CAREER SUMMARY 1998-2010

Played a key role in the delivery of national and international close

protection of UK Government, Royalty, VIP's, dignitaries and other high

profile individuals considered at risk of terrorist attack.

Successfully coordinated multiple armed protection operations both overt

and covert in the UK and overseas. Including comprehensive risk and threat

assessments, planning, preparation and reconnaissance, before managing

deployment resources, methods and logistics, including medical emergencies,

transport and communication.

Utilised sound forward planning and communication with senior managers to

maintain stringent control over budgets to ensure legal compliance and

reviewing team systems leading to budgetary savings of 120,00 in the

financial year.

Worked closely with private companies and government organisations such as

Controlled Risks, G4S, Foreign Office, Embassies and High Commissions.

Led internal and visiting protection teams, with specific responsibility

for performance management and development, as well as delegation of

responsibilities, taking into account cultural differences and local laws.

Prepared timely and accurate briefing or debriefing reports, ensuring

intelligence dissemination to all relevant personnel and external agencies.

Writing of unique and specialised risk assessments for the on-going

operational protection operations.

Development of a national and international network of subject matter

experts to call on if required.

CAREER SUMMARY CONTINUED 1993-1998

CONSTABLE (Diplomatic Protection Group). Metropolitan Police

Armed uniform static protection of Downing Street, government buildings in

and around Whitehall and private residences of VIP's. Plain clothes armed

protection of foreign VIP's. Central London vehicular armed response.

CAREER SUMMARY CONTINUED 1988-1993

CONSTABLE (Territorial Support Group). Metropolitan Police

Uniform and plain clothed crime patrols, surveillance and antidrug

orientated operations in the Metropolitan area. High risk and prioritised

major crime area patrols. Crowd and riot control. Stolen vehicle crime

squad and robbery squad attachments.

1976-1988.. Advanced car driver Metropolitan Police.

Uniformed Police Constable. Dealing with the public at large. Routine

policing the streets of London. Advanced Police pursuit driver.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING and DEVELOPMENT.

Nationally Accredited Protection Officer.

Level 1 Advanced Pursuit Driver & National Protection Driver.

First Aid at work and firearms injuries trained.

Advanced Firearm trained. Glock 17 and MP5 carbine.

References are available on request

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