Michelle Hodgson
Hull,East Riding of Yorkshire
Summary
Trusted, committed professional who excels in fast paced, changing and demanding environments. Ability to adapt and remain flexible to meet client needs. Physically robust, with excellent situational awareness. Keen aptitude for motivating cross functional teams to meet and exceed organisational objectives. Bolstered by immense capability for establishing, fostering and maintaining productive partnerships with internal and external partners.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6103
6103
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Deputy Team Leader, Close Protection
GardaWorld
, Middle East
02.2022 - 04.2025
- Ensured client safety by conducting thorough risk and threat assessments.
- Delivered daily HEAT briefs to clients, ensuring they feel confident and secure for the mission ahead.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, respecting confidentiality agreements. Protecting client reputation and assets.
- Liaised effectively with team members and key stakeholders ensuring seamless communication flow for optimal security operation.
- Executed conflict management strategies whenever necessary maintaining peace and order.
- Provided advice on personal security measures, improving overall safety awareness among clients, concurrent to the environment.
- Demonstrated excellent decision-making skills under pressure minimising risks in critical situations.
- Conducted security reports, threat analysis and implementing suitable mitigation factors to ensure task success.
Instructor, Trainer and Mentor
Prometheus Policing Services
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Implemented bespoke capacity building programme which improved operational performance and enabled tracking and forecasting of existing and emerging threats in support of law enforcement activities
- Coached and mentored over 750 personnel in support of law enforcement activities resulting in increased capability and improved operational performance
- Effectively presented written and oral presentations and delivered bespoke lessons, resulting in increased operational understanding and output levels
- Analysed training needs to determine learning styles and skills shortages
Training Site Lead
AMS Global
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Conducted engineering risk assessments and Health and Safety workplace audits in analysis of key areas identified, which resulted in a reduction of workplace accidents and drive higher standards of equipment repair. The number of reported accidents reduced by 50% in the first month.
- Coordinated and managed traveller safety and security, evaluated high risk destinations, monitored travel risks, and supported travel emergencies resulting in increased awareness and operational effectiveness.
- Coached, mentored and managed, law enforcement personnel and conducted daily training, to ensure compliance with US Government standards and achieving key objectives.
- Proactively engaged with relevant stakeholders by conducting routine briefings and updates resulting in improved employee socialisation and operational effectiveness.
- Provided first aid and medical treatment to injured or ill personnel on site and assisted paramedics give continued further medical assistance.
Product Support Engineer
RBSL(Rheinmetall BAE Systems Ltd)
Telford, UK
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Developed and delivered technical training to workshop apprentices, resulting in increased workshop performance and capability, in addition to reduction in company expenses. For which I received an RBSL Special Recognition Award.
- Refined, repaired, and improved components on various heavy vehicle equipment, accurate interpretation of engineering drawings to ensure its return to operational condition.
- Performed and managed servicing, fault finding and analysis on all military equipment with attention to detail and carried out high standards of inspection, resulting in enhanced capability and performance efficiency.
- Completed routine health and safety checks, risk assessments to ensure workplace standards and best practices were upheld to reduce accidents, near misses and ensuring company compliance with all HSE regulations.
HM Armed Forces REME
British Army
10.2005 - 05.2019
- Formulated and implemented fleet preventative maintenance programmes and manning schedules, ensuring employees performed to current engineering standards in line with VOSA regulations
- Instructed, coached and mentored over 200 students in bespoke technical training elements, resulting in improved operational performance, and increase of overall unit manpower capability
- Effectively presented formal briefings to all levels of military staff on Values, Standards and leadership, which resulted in increased understanding and application of values based leadership techniques
- Deployment in Afghanistan - coordinated and managed an integrated workforce to improve overall work ethos, and developed a culture of security, resulting in enhanced workplace efficiency and increased operational effectiveness
- Operated in hostile environments delivering armed security/vehicle maintenance in support of military operations resulting in continued engineering capabilities for planned missions
Education
NVQ Level 5 - High Risk Media Safety Advisor
Highfields
04.2001 - 03.2025
NVQ Level 4 - First Response Emergency Care 4
Qualsafe
NVQ Level 4 - Leadership And Management
ILM
NVQ Level 3 - Close Protection Operative
SIA
04.2001 - 11.2021
NVQ Level 3 - Award in Education & Training
Pearson
NVQ Level 3 - Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health England
09.2023 - 09.2023
BTEC Level 3 - Mechanical Engineering
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Astute problem-solver
- Positive can do attitude
- Excellent time management
- First rate communication skills
- Adaptable team player
- Highly organised
- Emotionally intelligent
Additional Information
DBS Checked Aug 2024
UK Security Clearance until 2027,
Full UK driving licence Cat A, B, C, C+E, H.
UK Personal and Official Passports inc. USA 10 Year Visa until 2033
Languages
German
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health England
09.2023 - 09.2023
Deputy Team Leader, Close Protection
GardaWorld
02.2022 - 04.2025
Instructor, Trainer and Mentor
Prometheus Policing Services
10.2021 - 01.2022
Training Site Lead
AMS Global
01.2021 - 06.2021
Product Support Engineer
RBSL(Rheinmetall BAE Systems Ltd)
05.2019 - 01.2021
HM Armed Forces REME
British Army
10.2005 - 05.2019
NVQ Level 5 - High Risk Media Safety Advisor
Highfields
04.2001 - 03.2025
NVQ Level 3 - Close Protection Operative
SIA
04.2001 - 11.2021
BTEC Level 3 - Mechanical Engineering
NVQ Level 4 - First Response Emergency Care 4
Qualsafe
NVQ Level 4 - Leadership And Management
ILM
NVQ Level 3 - Award in Education & Training
Pearson
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