Martinus Potgieter
Golders Green,Barnet
Summary
Security professional with extensive training in emergency first aid, fire safety, and health and safety essentials. Proficient in reporting, premises patrolling, building maintenance, and cleaning. Holds SIA Door Supervisor qualification and DBS security clearance, with experience in concierge service and counter-terrorism training. Committed to maintaining a secure environment while enhancing skills in building and security management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Security Concierge
The National Liberal Club Pvt Ltd
Whitehall, London, Greater London
2002.02 - Current
- Front of house security at private members club in central London.
- SIA registered security door supervisor.
- Checking in/out all members, guests, reciprocal members including site contractors in professional manner.
- Premises key holder; opening/closing of premises shift dependant.
- Setting and isolating of both security and fire alarms.
- Out of hours alarm response.
- Organising cloakroom and safe storage of luggage and possessions.
- Taking hotel and dining room reservations, ordering of taxi's.
- Plant room checks of boilers, heating, water etc reporting any issues.
- Changing of lightbulbs throughout premises.
- Efficient with Northstar data collection and check in system including Microsoft outlook.
- Answering phone and directing calls on switchboard.
- Dealing with all mail, parcels and courier deliveries.
- Fire marshal, health and safety and first aid at work trained.
- ACT anti counter terrorism course completed, very security aware.
- Building maintenance experience including painting, varnishing, plumbing and annual pressure jet cleaning of large terrace.
- Enable efficient site operations by correctly maintaining and ordering of cleaning supplies, lightbulbs and equipment.
- Handling of cash float, merchandise sales and invoicing.
- Very friendly and polite to all members and guests offering hospitable experience.
- Handling all situations with a level head and common sense.
- Enhanced customer service delivery through professional interaction with guests and staff.
- Managed lost-and-found items for visitor satisfaction.
P/T Multi Skilled Hospitality Agency Worker
Coople Pvt Ltd
London, Greater London
2021.10 - 2025.12
- Assisted with event coordination and guest services.
- Supported wait staff in food and drink service.
- Facilitated delivery of food and beverages to guests.
- Ensured security and safety as registered door supervisor.
- Managed cloakroom duties for guests' belongings.
- Performed receptionist and hosting tasks effectively.
- Executed housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness.
- Conducted cleaning and trash removal to designated areas.
- Delivered groceries as supermarket driver for Sainsbury's.
- Served at various prestigious London venues, including law inns and cultural institutions such as The Royal Albert Hall, Royal Opera House, Royal College's of Medicine and Surgeons.
Security Inspector / Response Driver
The Alliance Group Security
Vauxhall, London, Greater London
1999.04 - 2002.02
- Supported inspections of staff and business premises across London's M25 area.
- Assisted in maintaining security protocols and standards throughout workforce.
- Conducted key holding duties and patrolled corporate and commercial sites.
- Operated remote and onsite CCTV cameras to monitor premises effectively from theft, vandalism, monitoring movement of goods and other personnel.
- Responded to alarm activations and conducted premises searches.
- Managed setting and isolating of security and fire alarm systems.
- Maintained security log books including aiding police with CCTV evidence for investigations.
- Participated in training staff on security protocols for new site contracts.
- Delivered consistent professional service to clients.
Education
GCSEs - English Language, History, Geography, Mathematics, Biology and Science.
Speciss Private College
Harare, Zimbabwe. 1986.01 - 1986.12
Skills
- Emergency first aid certification
- Fire safety principles
- Health and safety essentials
- Counter-terrorism awareness
- Customer service and sales
- SIA door supervisor registration
- Perimeter patrolling techniques
- Effective reporting
- Vigilance and alertness
- Courtesy and diplomacy
Affiliations
- Studying Natural Medicine, Watching Rugby (Former Hampstead Rugby Club Player) and Gardening.
Accomplishments
- Stopped an espionage training exercise against Unisys Computer Company.
- Assisted in company merchandise development and increased sales.
Certification
SIA Security Door Supervisor
ACT Action Counters Terrorism Course
Emergency First Aid at Work
Fire Marshall
Health and Safety Essentials Certificate
Customer Service and Sales
DBS Security Checked
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
P/T Multi Skilled Hospitality Agency Worker
Coople Pvt Ltd
2021.10 - 2025.12
Security Concierge
The National Liberal Club Pvt Ltd
2002.02 - Current
Security Inspector / Response Driver
The Alliance Group Security
1999.04 - 2002.02
GCSEs - English Language, History, Geography, Mathematics, Biology and Science.
Speciss Private College
1986.01 - 1986.12