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Andrew Walsh

Roscrea,County Tipperary

Summary

Ambitious individual accustomed to remaining calm and collected under pressure. Utilises sound judgment to make critical decisions in autonomous situations. Independent thought-leader with superior background in project oversight.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Security manager

Praetorian Security Services
Birmingham , West Midlands
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
  • Developed improved training methods with a focus on public safety and officer awareness.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Submitted documentation for weekly payroll, managed schedules and enforced policies.
  • Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful team.

Legionnaire

International Legion
Eastern Ukraine , Eastern Oblast
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Operated weaponry and communication systems.
  • Prepared for military action with short notice.
  • Performed diligent grounds patrols for thorough base security.
  • Maintained weaponry and equipment to meet combat requirements.
  • Trained personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
  • Secured buildings, rooms and perimeters whilst minimising exposure times.
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, coherence and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Represented military unit professionally at ceremonial events and occasions.
  • Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
  • Fueled and prepared vehicles for military action.
  • Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers within timeframe.

Independent Security Operative

Self Employed
International
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Worked as part of a small security detail in Ukraine during the initial invasion providing security escorts from the eastern oblasts to Poland.
  • Worked with high profile clients in Spain Italy and Ukraine providing close protection and general security duties to the extended families and households.
  • Worked with international overseeing bodies feeding back and receiving local security information in relation to threats on the ground or developing situations.
  • Provided protection and support to international protection seekers while stationed at camps and centres in Lviv and Ternipol in Ukraine.
  • Prepared surveillance plans by harnessing strong technical and systems knowledge.
  • Inspected access points for signs of tampering and secured against misuse.
  • Employed covert surveillance to monitor individuals and gather evidence of violations.
  • Worked with continued discretion to best maintain client confidentiality and build trusted working relationships.

Hayes Hotel

Hayes Hotel
Thurles, Tipperary
11.2017 - 02.2022
  • Carried out visitor screening and searches to enforce compliance with established policies.
  • Identified safety risks by analysing reports and camera footage.
  • Kept entrances secure with consistent visitor, personnel and package screening.
  • Created and maintained secure, safe and welcoming environment for patrons.
  • Upheld professional and approachable demeanor to provide customer assistance.
  • Worked in security control room to continuously monitor CCTV feeds.
  • Applied outstanding communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and visitors.
  • Remained flexible in rapidly moving environment and adapted to developing situations.

Transits Officer

STT Risk Management
Dublin, Dublin
07.2019 - 02.2021
  • Exchanged information with other drivers, station guards and security officers to maintain cohesive services on the Luas light rail system inner city Dublin.
  • Work within national operations to tackle and reduce crime on the Luas Red and Green line systems.
  • Provided protective duties to staff and clients while using and operating the system.
  • Upheld passenger safety by observing signals, nearby traffic and track conditions.
  • Absorbed and retained knowledge of rules, regulations and operating notices for maintaining smooth train operations.
  • First responder duties during high alerts or accidents on the line

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Security

Templemore College
Templemore
03.2016 - 03.2017

NVQ Level 2 - Security at work

Birmingham Training
Birmingham
01.2023 - 04.2023

NVQ Level 1 - First Aid

First Aid
Birmingham
01.2023 - 04.2023

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Weapon handling
  • Peacekeeping
  • Task delegation
  • Combat understanding
  • Disaster relief coordinating
  • Discipline
  • Emotional resilience
  • Military logistics
  • Dynamic leadership
  • Operational reporting
  • Physical stamina
  • First aid administration
  • Transformational leadership
  • Customer-focused
  • Resource distribution
  • Time management
  • Public relations
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Emergency evacuation
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Incident reports
  • Point-of-entry screening
  • Surveillance
  • Employee security training

Affiliations

  • Sailing
  • Flying
  • Camping and Hiking
  • Combat Sports

Timeline

Security manager

Praetorian Security Services
08.2023 - Current

Legionnaire

International Legion
02.2023 - 08.2023

NVQ Level 2 - Security at work

Birmingham Training
01.2023 - 04.2023

NVQ Level 1 - First Aid

First Aid
01.2023 - 04.2023

Independent Security Operative

Self Employed
01.2021 - 01.2023

Transits Officer

STT Risk Management
07.2019 - 02.2021

Hayes Hotel

Hayes Hotel
11.2017 - 02.2022

Certificate of Higher Education - Security

Templemore College
03.2016 - 03.2017

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