Stuart Marlow
Summary
An extremely personable individual, valuable team member who has great integrity, loyalty and honesty coupled with a very strong work ethic. Twenty years experience within my current industry covering a variety of job roles, which have consisted of Personal Chauffeuring/PA, Security Chauffeur, Security Driver/Estate Management and Maintenance.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work history
Security Chauffeur
SAUDI ARABIAN EMBASSY
London
05.2016 - Current
- Working alongside close protection officers to ensure the security and safety of the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the UK and family.
- Both the ambassador and wife are members of a royal family.
- Pre planning of routes and recce of locations.
- Driving of armoured vehicles and ensuring roadworthiness of all embassy vehicles.
- Liaising with household staff to ensure families needs are met at all times
- Adhered strictly to privacy policies, maintained confidentiality at all times.
Estate lead role
Monkey business ventures
Westerham, Kent
10.2021 - 11.2023
- A full spectrum of skills were required for this role.
- Estate security, driving all members of the family and staff, school runs, social and business events etc,, general maintenance of the main house and guest lodges, responsibility for sourcing and ordering any items needed for the general running of the house and estate.
- Carry out estate maintenance of the estate grounds and outbuildings
- Sourcing and vetting all tradespeople.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Property Maintenance
SELF EMPLOYED
Isle of Wight
04.2001 - 02.2015
- Started own property maintenance business, skills obtained from early working life.
- This business began when contracted as Hotel Maintenance Manager for the Regent Hotel on the Isle of Wight.
- Various other contracts were taken on board including a sizeable contract for Age UK, business was sold in 2015.
Personal Chauffeur/PA
KLEINWORT BENSON
London
01.1988 - 04.2000
- Chauffeur/PA for Christopher Eugster who was a director of the merchant bank Kleinwort Benson.
- Initially employed on a three year contract by the company, was then taken on by Christopher personally and continued in that role for another nine years on a ad hoc basis.
- Combined this role alongside driving a London taxi, completed the knowledge of London exam in 1990.
London Taxi Driver
SELF EMPLOYED
London
04.1990 - 01.2001
- Passed the Knowledge of London exam to become a licensed London taxi driver.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of London road networks which has been of great benefit and eventually led me back in to private chauffeuring roles.
- The job involves having great patience, calmness and the willingness to provide a great service to the travelling public. Regarded this job as a great privilege.
- Renew taxi license on a three yearly basis.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English, Woodwork, Geography, Motor Vehicle Engineering Grade B (South Thames Collage)
Battersea County School
London 04.2001 -
Skills
- Operational excellence, gained through working alongside royal close protection officers for a number of years
- London route knowledge, passed Knowledge of London exam
- Road courtesy at all times
- Route planning and optimisation
- Safe driving techniques
- Ability to remain calm in all situations
- Management and Organisational skills
- Ability to operate within a team
- Client discretion at all times
- Property maintenance skills
- Ran Dog training classes (on voluntary basis)
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Administration skills
PERSONAL SUMMARY
- Love of Sport, Music & Comedy.
- Someone with a very positive proactive can do attitude to everyday life and work.
- Treat people how you like to be treated yourself.
- Listening to others points of view
- Always ready to learn better ways of working
Timeline
Estate lead role
Monkey business ventures
10.2021 - 11.2023
Security Chauffeur
SAUDI ARABIAN EMBASSY
05.2016 - Current
GCSEs - Maths, English, Woodwork, Geography, Motor Vehicle Engineering Grade B (South Thames Collage)
Battersea County School
04.2001 -
Property Maintenance
SELF EMPLOYED
04.2001 - 02.2015
London Taxi Driver
SELF EMPLOYED
04.1990 - 01.2001
Personal Chauffeur/PA
KLEINWORT BENSON
01.1988 - 04.2000
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