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Richard Cullen

Woking,Surrey

Summary

Managerial professional with extensive background working in the crowd management industry. Skilled at directing and critically evaluating provision of security and stewarding services. Significant experience delivering first-class customer experiences in busy live entertainment settings. Solution-focused with strong problem-solving skills for responsive, adaptive staff and customer support.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Police Inspector

Metropolitan Police Service
City of Westminster
10.2014 - Current
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with colleagues, communities and external partners.
  • Analysed performance data against team objectives to inform planning, budgets and team targets.
  • Confirmed appropriate resource allocation on a shift by shift basis.
  • Managed risk with care and precision to enable efficient and proportionate service delivery.
  • Oversaw response teams providing clear tasking to deliver prompt responses to problems, incidents and crime.
  • Protected and promoted workforce well-being to uphold professional standards and high performance.
  • Analysed and evaluated effectiveness of existing processes and practices.
  • Managed competing demands and priorities to make informed deployment decisions.
  • Guided initial response to critical incidents, adhering to relevant frameworks and guidance.
  • Led and motivated team of sergeants, constables and police staff.
  • Identified and implemented opportunities for change and improvement to internal processes.
  • Assessed team and individual key performance indicators, taking corrective action as necessary.
  • Reviewed and reported on team expenditure to maintain efficient use of available budgets.

Crowd Manager/Control Room Manager

Freelance
Manchester, Greater Manchester
09.2009 - Current

These roles were conducted at stadia, live music venues and green field sites across the globe - details provided on request.

  • Managed daily workforce planning for 250-300 staff per event, fostering strong supplier relationships.
  • Increased team productivity through effective task delegation and coordination.
  • Identified operational challenges and presented solutions to senior management, enhancing efficiency.
  • Produced and delivered role-specific training to equip staff for deployment.
  • Led by example to motivate teams, ensuring accurate and efficient task execution.
  • Coached workforce members to achieve personal development goals.
  • Coordinated all activities within the event control room, ensuring efficient working practices and operational readiness.
  • Followed strict protocols to ensure compliance with safety regulations and event related policies.
  • Improved workflow by effectively using control room software tools, ensuring incidents were dealt with effectively.
  • Maintained detailed records for all events, incidents and actions accurately on control room logging software.
  • Coordinated efficiently with stakeholders during event operations, facilitating effective working practices.
  • Monitored CCTV systems to enhance security measures across operations, utilising this information to inform decision making.

Education

Master of Science - Counter Terrorism

University of Central Lancashire
Distance Learning
09.2024 -

JESIP Incident Commander - Incident Command

Metropolitan Police Service
London
03.2024

Level 4 Diploma - Spectator Safety Management

NGTC
Manchester
02.2023 - 09.2023

Level 3 Accredited Programme - Fundamentals of Crowd Safety

Crowd Risk Analysis Ltd
Distance Learning
02.2023

Security Control Room Manager - Control Room Management

National Protective Security Authority
National
10.2023

NVQ Level 5 - Applied Crowd Science

Crowd Risk Analysis Ltd
Distance Learning

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Health and Safety Leadership

NEBOSH
Distance Learning

Skills

  • Extensive crowd management senior leadership experience across a wealth of venues
  • Complaint investigation and handling experience, across crowd management and policing managerial roles
  • Confidence in own abilities and resilience, guaranteeing excellent results
  • Hands on approach to problem solving - always ensuring that customer needs and expectations are critical to decision making
  • Thrives in a team environment
  • SIA Door Supervisor licence holder
  • SIA CCTV licence holder
  • ACT Strategic attendee

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Master of Science - Counter Terrorism

University of Central Lancashire
09.2024 -

Level 4 Diploma - Spectator Safety Management

NGTC
02.2023 - 09.2023

Police Inspector

Metropolitan Police Service
10.2014 - Current

Crowd Manager/Control Room Manager

Freelance
09.2009 - Current

JESIP Incident Commander - Incident Command

Metropolitan Police Service

Security Control Room Manager - Control Room Management

National Protective Security Authority

Level 3 Accredited Programme - Fundamentals of Crowd Safety

Crowd Risk Analysis Ltd

NVQ Level 5 - Applied Crowd Science

Crowd Risk Analysis Ltd

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Health and Safety Leadership

NEBOSH
Richard Cullen