Leon Cunningham
London,City of London
Summary
Safety-conscious CPO with excellent communication skills and eye for detail. Successful at professionally handling and resolving conflicts. Detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills, Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. The skills acquire from my years of services within the social care sector has equipped me with a skillset of transferable skill that perfectly aligns with the my role as a close protection operative. Both roles are heavily focused on minimising risk and identifying it before it materialises it self, My time spent on the doors and working CP (Child Protection) cases has ensured that my ability to act fast is second nature, when on task this is the deciding factors on whether the task is successful.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Support Worker
Fine fair LTD
London
2013.10 - 2022.05
- Collaborated with multi agencies within the social care sector,
- Communicated updated changes to safeguarding standards and legislation with wider team for continued compliance.
- Handled new employee inductions, offering ongoing training and support for optimum care of staff and service users.
- Safeguarding client, whilst encouraging health and wellbeing.
- Supervised patients during outings and physical activities, promoting dignity and independence.
- Promoted community engagement and sense of belonging.
- Provided compassionate client care and communication, upholding high standards of health, hygiene and dignity at all times.
- Monitored standards of care, providing relevant training and mentoring to ensure consistently high-quality services.
- Supported service users in daily routines and activities, encouraging progress in self care and rehabilitation.
- Working closely with none English speaking clients who entered the country without any legal guardian.
- Worked collaboratively with other support workers to maintain holistic care for clients.
Close Protection Officer
Complete Protection Services LTD
London, City of London
2015.07 - Current
- Served as key corporate representative, liaising with various stakeholders in support of operational excellence.
- Monitored and reviewed operational performance, aiding improved business strategy to maximise productivity.
- Strategically scheduled and managed [Number]+ staff members, maintaining high-performing business operations.
- Aided senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
- Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.
- Analysed client profiles to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
- De-escalated conflict by remaining firm while using control and restraint.
- Planned routes and applied tactical driving to effectively protect clients.
- Increased department profitability by reducing operations costs.
- Detected and disposed of prohibited items using thorough search skills.
- Conducted threat assessments based on intelligence to best protect clients.
- Intervened to protect clients with swift and imposing physical presence.
- Handled confidential information to protect client reputation and assets.
Self-Employed Close Protection Operative.
Private Jobs
2022.06 - Current
- Intervened to protect clients with swift and imposing physical presence.
- Analysed client profiles to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
- Conducted threat assessments based on intelligence to best protect clients.
- Operated camera and radio equipment to deliver detailed surveillance.
- Handled confidential information to protect client reputation and assets.
- Delivered security in high-volume and complex venues with proactive planning.
- Undertook reconnaissance to create appropriate travel arrangements.
- Liaised with security agencies to achieve concerted protection arrangements.
- Escorted VIP clients during high-profile events and public appearances.
Education
Security industry Authority - Door Supervisor
London 05/2012 -
SIA close protection
05/2022 -
Frec3 Certified
London /2022 -
Information & Advice Guidance
03/2017 -
GCSE -
Eaglesfield Secoundary School
London /2005 - 06/2005
Skills
- Physical and endurance training
- Emergency response
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Alert and attention to detail
- Ability to react quick and think under pressure
- First aid
- Relationship management
- Sia Badge Holder
- Incident reports
Timeline
Self-Employed Close Protection Operative.
Private Jobs
2022.06 - Current
Close Protection Officer
Complete Protection Services LTD
2015.07 - Current
Senior Support Worker
Fine fair LTD
2013.10 - 2022.05
Security industry Authority - Door Supervisor
05/2012 -
SIA close protection
05/2022 -
Frec3 Certified
/2022 -
Information & Advice Guidance
03/2017 -
GCSE -
Eaglesfield Secoundary School
/2005 - 06/2005