Emergency & Crisis Management Consultant

To integrate Emergency Response capability in to industry, ensuring that competency is maintained. To develop Business Continuity plans that are complete and manageable.

Project Manager responsible for the successful development and implementation of a Crisis Management and Emergency Response System for the Egyptian Ministry Of Transport
Team member deployed by the UK Government Department for International Development to Rwanda following the cessation of the conflict, to develop a fire service structure and train their personnel
Trained with FEMA in Texas for integrated Urban Search & Rescue response between UK & USA Disaster Response Teams
Undertook a key role in rescue operations in Algeria following earthquakes in 2003 & led a team from Grampian Fire & Rescue Service to assist Strathclyde Fire and Rescue in the integrated Incident Command and control at the Maryhill Plastics factory following a catastrophic explosion
Member of Scottish Executive New Dimensions Working Group, reporting to the Scottish executive for the development of policy, procedures & equipment procurement as part of the New Dimensions project for the UK resilience programme for the inter agency cooperation following a Terrorist Incident or Major Disaster
Comprehensive competency development at the Fire Service College UK in Incident Command System as part of Watch Command and Junior Officers Advanced qualifications in the UK Fire Service.

BSC(Honors) Information Technology & Computing
Diploma - Information Technology (Open University)
HNC - Fire Command and Management Studies (Central University of Lancaster)

• Watch Commanders Course and Sub Officers Qualification
Junior Officer Advanced Course
Basic Offshore Survival Initial Environment Training
Emergency Medical Technician Instructor (Updated)
USAR Technician FEMA
Mines Rescue Technician, Urban Search and Rescue Specialist
Road Traffic Accident Instructor
Breathing Apparatus Instructor and Station Officers Qualification
Leading Fire-fighters Qualification
Internal Auditor for ISO 9001

A highly experienced and self-motivated CRISIS MANAGEMENT/ HEALTH & SAFETY EXPERT with outstanding record of achievement is seeking a new role that will prove to be both a professional and personal challenge. An excellent leader, motivator and trainer possessing strong skills & knowledge of the Incident Command System, Risk Management, Emergency Response Procedures, Budgets & Forecasts, Client Relationship Management & working in Hazardous Environments. Experience is further enhanced by exceptional communication skills and a dynamic self-starter approach.