About Me

Wounded former serviceman, left arm amputee. Injured in security duty in Iraq in 2013. Have been in the industry for 18 months and have performed as a supporting artist in a range of feature films. A contestant on channel 4s Hunted in 2016 due to air in September 2016

Acting

Experience

Accents

Employment History & Experience

Military & Private Security Veteran Injured on security duty in Iraq in 2013. With a combined 20 years operational experience in Northern Ireland, Middle East and Africa. International Security and Military Consultation, Trainer, Actor and Supporting Artist.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Management - gained a reputation for being a trusted team manager with a proven track record of motivating, training and guiding teams through effective coaching, delegation and leading by example.
• Organization - in-depth organizational and planning skills, which include managing workloads, preparation and planning of, team training, briefing on critical information, contract compliance and client satisfaction.
• Security Expertise - broad experience of security operations and training development gained through service with the British Army in Northern Ireland, Iraq and advisory training for Afghanistan. Subsequently operated at an international level as a Security Consultant within the Middle East.
• Compliance - experience of leadership for operational security contracts, where security threat, contract compliance, team performance and tight constraints in budget became a daily challenge. Overcoming all hurdles with resolve, diplomacy and a level headed approach in times of extreme pressure.
• Account Management - contract and project development focussed with an eye for client intentions and a winning reputation, which can pave the way for further business development and reputational growth. Experience
Trainer, Actor, Supporting Artist - Military & Security Consultation at The Proxy Solution Ltd December 2014 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Self-employed Consultant for The Proxy Solution Ltd providing Training, Acting and Supporting Artist to the Film and Television Industry and registered with numerous agencies Nationally. Roles usually include Military Personnel, Amputee Soldier, Casualty. Training consultation in modern operational procedures, protocols, continuity and choreography in modern military environments.
Operations Coordinator - International Emergency Response at Northcott Global Solutions Ltd April 2014 - January 2015 (10 months)
Employed as an operations coordinator for an international emergency response company. Emergency response coordination for political, natural disaster and evacuation to security, medical and logistical solutions. A broad experience of commercial operations in remote and hostile environments has led to a keen eye in commercial asset coordination.
Specialties include, international security asset coordination and emergency evacuation from remote and hostile environments around the Globe. Recent examples of client response include evacuation of clients from besieged Erbil during the ISIS crisis in Northern Iraq and response and support to clientele in West Africa during the latest Ebola outbreak.
PSD - Team Leader - Sabre International - Heavy Team at Sabre International July 2012 - April 2014 (1 year 10 months)
A Personal Security Team (PSD) leader tasked with the protection of a state owned Oil and Gas client working nationally and in hostile regions of a volatile Iraq and Kurdistan. Responsible for the security and safety of high profile corporate clients including the Managing Director of a state held company.
Team training, operational planning and task execution throughout Iraq and its various provinces, whilst keeping up to date and abreast of the latest physical and political threats in what is an ever changing theatre of operation.
Security Escort - Assistant Team Leader - Aegis Defence Services at Aegis Defence Services Ltd October 2011 - July 2012 (10 months)
A Security Escort Team 2i/c (SET), tasked with the safe and secure escort of high profile US military and diplomatic individuals assisting the reconstruction of the Iraqi Navy in the Arabian Gulf under the guidance of the US State Departments, Office For Security Cooperation Iraq OSCI.
Deployments included escorting High Ranking Dignitaries, US Navy Officers and Contracted personnel. Tasked with training and developing their Iraqi counterparts onboard military vessels, oil platforms, commercial vessels and ports within the region. Implied task was to provide immediate medical support to remotely deployed personnel as a FPOS responder.
Close Protection Officer - Minimal Risks - HICP/ARG Training at Minimal Risk Consultancy Limited October 2010 - October 2011 (1 year 1 month)
A Close Protection Officer working on short term freelance contracts within the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Working with dynamic and forward thinking teams to protect high risk clients from hostile threats in both the European theatre of operations and the Middle East.
Tasks also included conflict management during times of company instability, assisting corporate clients during difficult decision making and implementation to protection of company assets and reclamation of resources.
Close Protection Officer - Personal Protection Officer - Security Driver - Residential Security Team at Associated Risks Group
October 2010 - October 2011 (1 year 1 month)
As a Close Protection Officer for a number of corporate and diplomatic clients within the UK and Europe. Clients included high net worth individuals and Civil Service figureheads at risk from certain sections of the local community. Professional development included, FPOS (i) medical training and advanced driving training received from members of the Metropolitan Police.
Security Training Officer - Training Wing at British Army August 2008 - October 2010 (2 years 3 months)
As a Senior Instructor within the Training Wing (department) of an operationally deploying Infantry Battalion, involved in the tactical instruction and development of members of the Battalion in the latest up to date tactics, techniques and procedures prior to deployment to Afghanistan. A key role included the training and leadership of 30 reserve reinforcement soldiers (FTRS) in the latest Afghanistan tactics prior to their deployment.
Infantry Instructor - Section Commander at British Army
October 2004 - August 2008 (3 years 11 months)
Tasked as an Infantry Instructor responsible for groups of up to 14 new entrants to the British Army. Using inspiration, motivation and an experienced approach to individual needs and guiding each member through 24 weeks vigorous Combat Infantry Training (CIC). In the absence of a superior responsible for up to 40 members of the team including welfare, professional development, coaching and counseling.
Infantry Section - Recce Team Commander at British Army
April 2002 - October 2004 (2 years 7 months)
A team leader of up to 15 soldiers and attached personnel, responsible for leading each member on both foot and mobile patrols in hostile security environments within a war torn Southern Iraq.
Also responsible for the security and protection of high profile personnel deployed in hostile environments where motivation and leadership of individuals became crucial.
Infantry Soldier - Team Medic - Section 2i/c at British Army
February 1995 - April 2002 (7 years 3 months)
As a member of a 4 to 8 man team, tasked with conducting Counter Insurgency Operations (COIN) in a volatile period during the troubles in Northern Ireland. Tasks included overt support of the Police Service (RUC), public order, framework operations and incident response.
Specialist tasks included, covert operations in support of Special Forces and Special Branch, to collate information on suspected terrorists, to deter future attacks and to bring about capture and arrest of suspects.

Presenting

Experience

Specialist Areas

Modelling

Entertainment

Extras Work, Partipant, Contestant

Experience

Employment History & Experience

Hunted 2016 Shine TV for Channel 4

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

2015 to Present

Supporting Artiste , Guys and Dolls, MFS, Casting Collective, 2020 Casting, Piece of Cake

Various feature films include standing roles,

2016 Film Short Verity

Unpaid speaking role

2016 Reality TV Shine TV Hunted 2016 Channel 4
Military & Private Security Veteran Injured on security duty in Iraq in 2013. With a combined 20 years operational experience in Northern Ireland, Middle East and Africa. International Security and Military Consultation, Trainer, Actor and Supporting Artist.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Management - gained a reputation for being a trusted team manager with a proven track record of motivating, training and guiding teams through effective coaching, delegation and leading by example.
• Organization - in-depth organizational and planning skills, which include managing workloads, preparation and planning of, team training, briefing on critical information, contract compliance and client satisfaction.
• Security Expertise - broad experience of security operations and training development gained through service with the British Army in Northern Ireland, Iraq and advisory training for Afghanistan. Subsequently operated at an international level as a Security Consultant within the Middle East.
• Compliance - experience of leadership for operational security contracts, where security threat, contract compliance, team performance and tight constraints in budget became a daily challenge. Overcoming all hurdles with resolve, diplomacy and a level headed approach in times of extreme pressure.
• Account Management - contract and project development focussed with an eye for client intentions and a winning reputation, which can pave the way for further business development and reputational growth. Experience
Trainer, Actor, Supporting Artist - Military & Security Consultation at The Proxy Solution Ltd December 2014 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Self-employed Consultant for The Proxy Solution Ltd providing Training, Acting and Supporting Artist to the Film and Television Industry and registered with numerous agencies Nationally. Roles usually include Military Personnel, Amputee Soldier, Casualty. Training consultation in modern operational procedures, protocols, continuity and choreography in modern military environments.
Operations Coordinator - International Emergency Response at Northcott Global Solutions Ltd April 2014 - January 2015 (10 months)
Employed as an operations coordinator for an international emergency response company. Emergency response coordination for political, natural disaster and evacuation to security, medical and logistical solutions. A broad experience of commercial operations in remote and hostile environments has led to a keen eye in commercial asset coordination.
Specialties include, international security asset coordination and emergency evacuation from remote and hostile environments around the Globe. Recent examples of client response include evacuation of clients from besieged Erbil during the ISIS crisis in Northern Iraq and response and support to clientele in West Africa during the latest Ebola outbreak.
PSD - Team Leader - Sabre International - Heavy Team at Sabre International July 2012 - April 2014 (1 year 10 months)
A Personal Security Team (PSD) leader tasked with the protection of a state owned Oil and Gas client working nationally and in hostile regions of a volatile Iraq and Kurdistan. Responsible for the security and safety of high profile corporate clients including the Managing Director of a state held company.
Team training, operational planning and task execution throughout Iraq and its various provinces, whilst keeping up to date and abreast of the latest physical and political threats in what is an ever changing theatre of operation.
Security Escort - Assistant Team Leader - Aegis Defence Services at Aegis Defence Services Ltd October 2011 - July 2012 (10 months)
A Security Escort Team 2i/c (SET), tasked with the safe and secure escort of high profile US military and diplomatic individuals assisting the reconstruction of the Iraqi Navy in the Arabian Gulf under the guidance of the US State Departments, Office For Security Cooperation Iraq OSCI.
Deployments included escorting High Ranking Dignitaries, US Navy Officers and Contracted personnel. Tasked with training and developing their Iraqi counterparts onboard military vessels, oil platforms, commercial vessels and ports within the region. Implied task was to provide immediate medical support to remotely deployed personnel as a FPOS responder.
Close Protection Officer - Minimal Risks - HICP/ARG Training at Minimal Risk Consultancy Limited October 2010 - October 2011 (1 year 1 month)
A Close Protection Officer working on short term freelance contracts within the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Working with dynamic and forward thinking teams to protect high risk clients from hostile threats in both the European theatre of operations and the Middle East.
Tasks also included conflict management during times of company instability, assisting corporate clients during difficult decision making and implementation to protection of company assets and reclamation of resources.
Close Protection Officer - Personal Protection Officer - Security Driver - Residential Security Team at Associated Risks Group
October 2010 - October 2011 (1 year 1 month)
As a Close Protection Officer for a number of corporate and diplomatic clients within the UK and Europe. Clients included high net worth individuals and Civil Service figureheads at risk from certain sections of the local community. Professional development included, FPOS (i) medical training and advanced driving training received from members of the Metropolitan Police.
Security Training Officer - Training Wing at British Army August 2008 - October 2010 (2 years 3 months)
As a Senior Instructor within the Training Wing (department) of an operationally deploying Infantry Battalion, involved in the tactical instruction and development of members of the Battalion in the latest up to date tactics, techniques and procedures prior to deployment to Afghanistan. A key role included the training and leadership of 30 reserve reinforcement soldiers (FTRS) in the latest Afghanistan tactics prior to their deployment.
Infantry Instructor - Section Commander at British Army
October 2004 - August 2008 (3 years 11 months)
Tasked as an Infantry Instructor responsible for groups of up to 14 new entrants to the British Army. Using inspiration, motivation and an experienced approach to individual needs and guiding each member through 24 weeks vigorous Combat Infantry Training (CIC). In the absence of a superior responsible for up to 40 members of the team including welfare, professional development, coaching and counseling.
Infantry Section - Recce Team Commander at British Army
April 2002 - October 2004 (2 years 7 months)
A team leader of up to 15 soldiers and attached personnel, responsible for leading each member on both foot and mobile patrols in hostile security environments within a war torn Southern Iraq.
Also responsible for the security and protection of high profile personnel deployed in hostile environments where motivation and leadership of individuals became crucial.
Infantry Soldier - Team Medic - Section 2i/c at British Army
February 1995 - April 2002 (7 years 3 months)
As a member of a 4 to 8 man team, tasked with conducting Counter Insurgency Operations (COIN) in a volatile period during the troubles in Northern Ireland. Tasks included overt support of the Police Service (RUC), public order, framework operations and incident response.
Specialist tasks included, covert operations in support of Special Forces and Special Branch, to collate information on suspected terrorists, to deter future attacks and to bring about capture and arrest of suspects.

Qualifications & Training

Infantry Instructor
Drill
Skill At Arms
Medical
Military Continuity
Close Protection

Other Information

Relevant Skills

Infantry Veteran (16 years)
Reality TV Contestant 2016 Hunted
Supporting Artiste (2 years)

Interests & Hobbies

Mountain Biking, Hiking, Drama, Squash