CARL WALKER

Mob: +44 (0)7734 449795

E Mail: carlwalker216@gmail.com

A highly experienced team leader and team member with strong communications and organisational skills developed over 13.5

years in the British Army (Royal Corps of Signals) and over 4 years in the private security industry in numerous roles.

Accustomed to working at both ground level and at height under pressure and in hostile environments both in the UK and

abroad. Able to combine my communications knowledge and security training and experience to plan, implement and maintain

a multitude of communications systems safely in a number of varying conditions.

CAREER HISTORY

1st

ACE Security (Service Manager) Sept 15 Present

Managing 5+ automated gates engineers

Organising and managing service schedules & breakdowns/call outs

Operation of the CASH for Windows engineer management tool to book in and manage jobs

Carry out administration and management of engineers time sheets, OT and welfare issues

Control of van stock and stores for all engineers

Produce high value quotations for automation, intercom & access control systems

Provide over the phone technically advise on various automated systems

BT OpenReach (Copper Jointer) Dec 14 Sept 15

Network Engineer working primarily on D Side copper jointing within Network Investment.

Installation of new D side elements of the network.

Repair of the network from the MDF through PCP’s, Distribution Points and on to the customer.

Incremental ties, framework encompassing underground and overhead elements of the network.

Working at heights.

Emergency Fire Crew Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Jun 14 Jun 15 (Zero Hours Contract)

Locksmith (Self Employed) Jan 14 Jun 14

Edinburgh International (Team Leader/PSD Operator) Nov 12 Jan 14 (Close Protection/PSD)

Protective Security Detail (PSD): Providing armed security and encrypted communication systems for

convoys and client moves between KRDC, Kandahar Airfield and other locations in Afghanistan.

The provisioning of overhead lines from the distribution points to the radio and transmission rooms.

Ensuring the routine and preventative maintenance is complete on all vehicle, tower and personnel

mounted antenna systems and dishes.

Installation and commissioning of new links, involving erection and testing.

Fault finding in a hostile environment on all of our links and associated backhauls.

Ensuring RF safety to my team.

Deployment of temporary masts and dishes as a matter of urgency.

Locksmith (Self Employed) Apr 12 Nov 12

G4S (Secure Solutions Afghanistan) Apr 10 Apr 12 (Close Protection/IBG)

Close Protection Operator with the British Embassy (South) contract providing armed security and communications for the Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO) clients enabling them to control, assess and monitor all going FCO projects throughout Helmand Province.

Responsibilities include daily dissemination of up to date intelligence, route planning, client safety briefings, standing in as Team Leader/Lead IBG (Nad e Ali) and safe execution of the tasks.

Quick reaction force as part of our communications stability team. Planning feeder, antenna and dish upgrades often under pressure when our towers have been damaged due to enemy action or sabotage.

Acted as the first point of contact in the communications centre to establish the stability, connectivity and testing of links UK bound.

Part of the personal communication network installations team, working on decommissioning and upgrades to continuously enhance our network.

Minimal Risk (Security/Communications) Mar 10 April 10 (Asset Protection)

Sea Fast Security (CPO/Asset Recovery) Aug 09 Sep 09 Pakistan (Close Protection)

Jun 09 Jul 09 Romania (Asset Recovery/CP)

HM Forces (British Army, Royal Signals) Sept 95 May 09 (Telegraphist/Radio Systems Operator)

Deployed to Kabul as a Team Leader (TL) before moving as a four man team to Bagram to be the

Team Leader of the Special Forces/16 Air Assault Brigade liaison team providing security for a four

man detachment whilst receiving, analysing and disseminating vital information between the two

agencies.

In charge of our network of microwave VHF/UHF/HF radio rebroadcast vehicles and antennas.

Deployed on Op Telic initially as the TL of the 1 Royal Irish Rear Link Team before moving on to

become the Brigade Commanders TAC as his communications operator whilst assisting the Brigade

Commanders CP team for telecommunications security.

Deployed to Helmand Province as a TL in charge of a 12 man team carrying out the primary tasks of

communications and security in unison with the Danish Light Recce Team.

Installed and maintained sensitive HF, VHF and UHF radio systems.

Instructed Territorial Army Engineers on the set up, repair and maintenance of digital mobile communications

network.

EDUCATION & VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Class One Telegraphist/ Radio Systems Operator Sergeant, Royal Corps of Signals City and Guilds Electronic Communications Operations Level 2 City and Guilds Electronic Communications Operations Level 3 City and Guilds Supplementary Certificate in Electronic Communications UK/VSC 501 Satellite Communications Operator The Royal School of Signals First Person on Scene (Intermediate) FPOS (I) 31st March to 03rd April 2014 with MediPro Anubis Close Protection Course (SIA Licence No 0830 0166 3674 0320)

Certificate in Protective Security (Buckinghamshire New University)

Association of Chartered Management Institute (ACMI) Level 3 Certificate and Diploma & Level 5 Certificate

G4S Phoenix Maritime Security Operators Course City and Guilds Level 3

PRC 117F Satellite Communications Operator The Royal School of Signals

CSCS/EUSR Energy and Utility Skills (Telecommunications) Card EUSR No 298468 (Exp 07/12/2017)

Street Works Qualifications Register SWQR No 25252195 (Exp 11/12/2019)

GCSE Mathematics, English and Science

HONOURS AND AWARDS

Bosnia SFOR – Op Resolute (1999)

Macedonia – Op Essential Harvest (2000)

Afghanistan – Op Fingal (2001 - 2002)

Queens Golden Jubilee – (2002)

Iraq – Op Telic (2003)

N. Ireland GSM – Op Banner (2003 – 2005)

Afghanistan – Op Herrick 8 (2008)

Accumulated Campaign Service Medal ACSM – (1999 - 2012)

Foreign Commonwealth Office Civilian Service Medal Afghanistan (2010 – 2012)