Martin Gilmour
Senior Security Professional
Thursday Island,Queensland
Summary
A nurturing inclusive managerial style, yet unafraid to make executive decisions. At ease in a multitude of countries and circumstances.
Advanced driving skills, Competency in the majority of NATO/Warsaw Pact Infantry weapon systems, Diplomacy and tact, in tandem with a dispassionate approach as and when the situation dictates.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
OperationsManager
Al Fourat
02.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the day to day operations of an Iraqi security company specializing in armed security in both mobile and static roles. Providing a PSD element for international business clients with permanent bases in Baghdad and Basra.
Global Security Manager
Engie Africa
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Global Security Manager at Engie Energy Access Africa with a remit for Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire , Mozambique, Kenya and Benin.
- The role required me to write the Security SOP's for each country and to physically visit each country annually to provide security training.
- I was also called upon to investigate theft.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities
- Cultivated partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize business opportunities and extend network reach within the industry sector
- Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds
- Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development
Intelligence Officer
3900 Group
06.2016 - 01.2021
- Intelligence and Security Officer for a USA based PMC working primarily from home with a particular responsibility for Libya and Burkina Faso.
Security Advisor
Oxfam GB Mali
11.2012 - 07.2015
- Responsibilities included providing security documentation and advice to Senior Management in tandem with security reporting and analysis throughout the country.
Convoy Operations Director & Business Development Manager
TSIG (Transition Solutions International Group) Afghanistan
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Overall responsibility for the operational effectiveness of nationwide trucking contracts in support of US, ISAF and privately owned companies
- I was instrumental for the development of new business in Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia and Sierra Leone.
Camp & Security Manager
Core Mining Gabon
04.2011 - 08.2011
- Responsible for the construction, maintenance, and security of a fly camp in the Gabonese jungle 100 kms from a tarmacked road (photos available if required).
Safety and Security Officer
GOAL, Sudan
01.2010 - 07.2010
- Various security related tasks
- Wrote the SOP’s and Evacuation Plans for the organization’s operations throughout North and South Sudan
- Provided a weekly intelligence report, widely disseminated to several organizations.
Security Coordinator
International Medical Corps, Democratic Republic of the Congo
04.2009 - 09.2009
- Various security related tasks
- Wrote the SOP’s and Evacuation Plans for the organization’s operations throughout North and South Kivu, DR Congo
- Provided a weekly intelligence report, widely disseminated to several organizations
- Instrumental in the planning and execution of the CP detail for dignitaries such as the Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton, the actress Sienna Miller and numerous journalists, both print and film
- Except for the former, I acted alone in the role of security advisor.
Project Manager
Compass Integrated Security Solutions
05.2007 - 09.2008
- Various security related tasks
- Wrote SOP’s for the convoy operation throughout Afghanistan
- Set up two FOB’s which doubled as BFI’s
- The second I worked alone with indigenous personnel for five weeks on the Pakistani border
- From September 2007 until September 2008, I acted as the company registration and business development officer
- Countries visited included, Kurdistan, Iraq, Afghanistan, UAE, Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, The Gambia, Zambia, South Africa, Senegal & Sierra Leone
- The last mission that I undertook in August 2008 was a CP task and video recce of Mogadishu, Somalia
- This entailed 2 weeks planning in Nairobi, Kenya followed by a 4-day ground proofing before the arrival of the client
- In this role I travelled, lived and worked alongside local personnel with no expat support
- I would perform a feasibility study, should the potential be positive, I would register the company
- I would then identify, recruit and train key staff, set up appropriate systems, tender for contracts and then hand over to a country manager delegate.
Security Manager
Protect Security, Papua New Guinea
10.2006 - 05.2007
- Various security related tasks throughout the country
- Conducted training in weapons and TPP’s for same
- Rewrote the SOPs for the CVT unit
- Conducted armed robbery awareness training for a number of clients throughout the country
- Heavily involved in AVSEC training package
- I travelled extensively throughout the country, living with local people, community relations were important due to the “wantok” system.
Security Manager
The Hart Group, Iraq
11.2003 - 07.2005
- Various security related tasks throughout the country
- Convoy Commander throughout Iraq
- Conducted CPP for The Corp of Engineers in the same AO
- Liaised with the indigenous hierarchy to facilitate our operation
- This was imperative in order to secure the safety of our personnel by having a consensus amongst the various Sheiks.
Security Manager
Bechtel/Inco, New Caledonia
09.2002 - 09.2003
- Working as part of a self-managing team of six consultants, we provided the security systems and training for an 86,000 hectare mine site with a work force of 7,500 personnel from ethnically diverse groups
- Wrote the emergency evacuation plan for the expatriate management staff
- Wrote the training manuals for the local security force
- Conducted CPP for various management and visiting dignitaries, whilst closely liaising with the Gendarmerie Nationale
- Involved in HSE, Rescue and Firefighting
- SOPs available
- Community relations formed an important aspect in this contract.
Security Manager
Bilo, Queensland, Australia
09.1998 - 09.2002
- Successfully investigated a store manager for a complicated tort
- Worked undercover to investigate warehouse theft
- Minimized stock loss from fraud and poor work standards
- As a secondary role attended to HSE accident and incident investigation.
Civil Defence Manager
Canterbury Regional Council, Selwyn District, New Zealand
09.1996 - 09.1998
- Wrote the emergency plan, ratified by the Ministry of Civil Defence
- Trained a team of local volunteers
- Made presentations to the national convention of civil defence managers
- As most of the staff were volunteers, an inclusive, mentoring management style was imperative.
Security Manager
Countdown, Christchurch, New Zealand
09.1995 - 09.1996
- Supermarket shrinkage and spoilage minimisation
Project Manager
International Rescue Committee, Rwanda
06.1994 - 10.1994
- Set up an aid project from scratch including obtaining the initial funding
- Drove a mobile clinic from Nairobi, Kenya to Kigali, Rwanda
- Wrote the initial project proposal and obtained $750,000 U.S
- From DART
- Conducted cross border missions to Zaire
- Set up a health infrastructure rehabilitation project after conducting RRA throughout the country in conjunction with UNHCR, UNDP and UNSECORD.
Security and Logistics Manager
Save the Children, Mogadishu, Somalia
03.1993 - 12.1993
- I looked after the security and logistical requirements for a team of 20 expatriate staff in Mogadishu and 5 each in Belet Weyne and Bardera
- Projects supported included 30 MCH clinics, 30 IDP feeding stations, various wat/san and the Mogadishu abattoir and meat processing plant rebuild.
Regional Security Manager
Safeway, Acton, London, England
08.1988 - 03.1993
- Responsible for: spoilage and shrinkage minimization, throughout West London and the Home Counties.
Caporal
French Foreign Legion
06.1982 - 06.1988
- I served with various units of the Legion, twice decorated
- Beirut, The Lebanon 1983
- Djibouti, Africa 1986-1988 During this time I conducted a “hearts and minds campaign” in the Danakil Depression (also the Afar Depression or the Afar Triangle)
- With the Afar people, providing mobile medical services, potable water, mine awareness and construction of hard standing and overhead cover for rural market stations
- Parachutist, Commando, Combat Swimmer, Military Skier, Sniper Instructor.
Various
British Army, England
09.1980 - 06.1982
- I joined RMAS in Sept 1980 and resigned in June 1981.I signed up in the Army as a trainee ammunition technician and left CAD Kineton in June 1982.
Education
Ship Security Officer -
NEW ZEALAND MARITIME SCHOOL
Professional Short Course in Project Management - undefined
Canterbury University-Christchurch, New Zealand
Post Graduate Studies - undefined
Massey University-Palmerston North, New Zealand
Skills
Advanced driving skills
Websites
Timeline
OperationsManager
Al Fourat
02.2024 - Current
Global Security Manager
Engie Africa
06.2021 - 09.2023
Intelligence Officer
3900 Group
06.2016 - 01.2021
Security Advisor
Oxfam GB Mali
11.2012 - 07.2015
Convoy Operations Director & Business Development Manager
TSIG (Transition Solutions International Group) Afghanistan
08.2011 - 06.2012
Camp & Security Manager
Core Mining Gabon
04.2011 - 08.2011
Safety and Security Officer
GOAL, Sudan
01.2010 - 07.2010
Security Coordinator
International Medical Corps, Democratic Republic of the Congo
04.2009 - 09.2009
Project Manager
Compass Integrated Security Solutions
05.2007 - 09.2008
Security Manager
Protect Security, Papua New Guinea
10.2006 - 05.2007
Security Manager
The Hart Group, Iraq
11.2003 - 07.2005
Security Manager
Bechtel/Inco, New Caledonia
09.2002 - 09.2003
Security Manager
Bilo, Queensland, Australia
09.1998 - 09.2002
Civil Defence Manager
Canterbury Regional Council, Selwyn District, New Zealand
09.1996 - 09.1998
Security Manager
Countdown, Christchurch, New Zealand
09.1995 - 09.1996
Project Manager
International Rescue Committee, Rwanda
06.1994 - 10.1994
Security and Logistics Manager
Save the Children, Mogadishu, Somalia
03.1993 - 12.1993
Regional Security Manager
Safeway, Acton, London, England
08.1988 - 03.1993
Caporal
French Foreign Legion
06.1982 - 06.1988
Various
British Army, England
09.1980 - 06.1982
Ship Security Officer -
NEW ZEALAND MARITIME SCHOOL
Professional Short Course in Project Management - undefined
Canterbury University-Christchurch, New Zealand
Post Graduate Studies - undefined
Massey University-Palmerston North, New Zealand
Tel
+964(07859396744
Training
- 2005 Workplace First Aid
- 2002 Managing the Sale & Supply of Liquor
- 2002 Advanced Food Safety
- 1999 Introductory Food Safety
Tel
+61439852556
Training
- 2005 Workplace First Aid
- 2002 Managing the Sale & Supply of Liquor
- 2002 Advanced Food Safety
- 1999 Introductory Food Safety
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