Sulaiman BALOGUN
Manchester,Greater Manchester
Summary
A highly strategic and result driven security specialist, with significant field experience working with clients in Africa and Europe. Initial background in His Majesty’s forces, with extensive experience in all aspects of physical security, dealing with security threats such as terrorism, Guerrilla warfare and insurgency. Two operational tours with the British Army in a conflict environment (Afghanistan), with significant experience working with foreign forces (US military, Australian military & Afghan National Army) and interacting with local personnel, gaining a better understanding of cultural diversity in the middle East. Great communicator and a good team leader, with an assertive personality, a strong can-do attitude and great adaptability skills with the ability to function effectively under pressure.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mobile response team leader
Polaris
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Works as the team leader in charge of a mobile response team for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients, tasked with protecting them, their families and assets
- Supervises a team of residential security guards who conduct regular foot patrols to ensure personnel and asset safety
- Ensures that static guards perform their duties according to the organisation's standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Plans and coordinates the client’s local and international movement
- Conducts regular security risk assessments using data analytics to map and advise the client on potential threats at different travel destinations
Risk Consultant
Control Risks
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked as a risk consultant conducting security vulnerability assessments, risk assessments and building project security plans for various clients in West Africa
- Conducted physical and cyber security penetration tests for clients in Cote d’ Ivoire, Ghana and Cameroon
- Conducted security vulnerability assessments, risk assessments and created security and crisis management plans (CMPs) for clients’ assets within west Africa
- Assessed clients’ extant security framework within Nigeria to advise on upgrades
- Created bespoke CMPs for government establishments in Nigeria, to be adhered to in the event of a crisis
- Advised clients on the importance of adhering to the minimum operating security standards (MOSS) and industry best practices
Incident Response Team Leader
Black Onyx Concepts Ltd
Aylesbury, England
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked as a security team leader in charge of a team providing security to HS2 assets within Aylesbury area in England
- Managed a team in charge of regular overt patrols in Greater London
- Provided security to Warner Brothers staff members and assets
- In charge of a team of static guards protecting client assets from sabotage
Enforcement Agent Role
Marston Holdings Ltd
11.2019 - 08.2021
Team Member
Amazon Ltd
09.2018 - 10.2019
Second in Command
HM Forces
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Worked as the second in charge of HQ Company’s Operations Unit
- Regularly delivering pre-tour training and briefs
- Conducted regular training of junior soldiers in physical security, low-level counter insurgency training and battlefield casualty management
Team Leader
HM Forces
01.2015 - 01.2016
- In charge of a team of signallers and constantly planning and conducting low level training in Communications Networking & Security
- Delivered periodic training in mast building and fault finding in rural telecommunications settings
- Acted as a range control safety officer during live fire exercises
Section 2IC Toral 20
HM Forces
Kabul, Afghanistan
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Worked alongside American and Australian forces conducting joint vehicle patrols and Guard duties within our Area of Operations (AO)
- Commanded a QRF team tasked with emergency response in Kabul Afghanistan
- Planned and commanded a convoy of armoured vehicles conveying British diplomats from the New Kabul Compound (NKC) to the Kabul Airport and the British Embassy
Non-Commissioned officer
HM Forces
Kabul, Afghanistan
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed the company level radio telecommunications systems (HF&RF)
- Fixed Radio (BOWMAN &HF) faults in patrol vehicles and manpack radios
- Tracked and maintained comms with Coalition Forces & vehicles using ISTAR, COMBAT and other state of the art assets
- Conducted low level Counter Insurgency training (conflict management, IED, Cultural awareness)
- Completed Junior Non-Commissioned Officer Command, Leadership and Management (CLM) courses and Battle casualty drills
Junior Soldier/Non-commissioned Officer
British Army
Ballykinler, County Down
04.2012 - 08.2014
- Completed Junior Non-Commissioned Officer Command, Leadership and Management (CLM) courses and Battle casualty drills.
- Provided asset security during the 2012 Olympic Games by manning the entry and exit points into Earl’s Court in London. Also, conducted person and vehicle searches at different locations using hand-held devices and X-Ray machines.
- Executed assigned duties promptly and to a high standard thus constantly meeting objectives and exceeding set key performance indicators (KPIs).
Private Soldier
HM Forces
Helmand, Afghanistan
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Conducted daily STANDING and FIGHTING patrols in our Area of Operation
- Conducted CLEARANCE patrols with the Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police
- General Armed Guard Duties of our Checkpoint (manning Gate and Sentry positions)
- Worked together with colleagues as a team to achieve our main objective
Trainee
HM Forces
Catterick, UK
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Six months of basic training in fieldcraft, weapon handling, survival tactics, physical fitness, Law of Armed Conflict at the Infantry training Centre, Catterick
Education
Master of Science - Risk, Crisis and Resilience Management
University of Portsmouth
United Kingdom 05.2022 - 05.2024
BSc - Geology
Obafemi Awolowo University
NigeriaGCSE -
Moremi High School
NigeriaSkills
- Effective leadership and management
- Effective communications skills
- Teamwork and supervision
- Risk assessment and management
- Client and result orientation
- Report-writing and review
- Employee training and development
- Cultural awareness and gender equality
- Operational planning and organisation
- Management advisory
Custom
- Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP) – In Progress
- MSc Risk, Crisis and Resilience management
- BSc Geology
- GCSE
- Close Protection level 3
- Managing Injuries and Illness (FPOS International)
- Security Industry Authority (SIA License)
- Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) – Managing Safely
Timeline
Mobile response team leader
Polaris
02.2023 - 03.2025
Master of Science - Risk, Crisis and Resilience Management
University of Portsmouth
05.2022 - 05.2024
Risk Consultant
Control Risks
02.2022 - 12.2022
Incident Response Team Leader
Black Onyx Concepts Ltd
08.2021 - 02.2022
Enforcement Agent Role
Marston Holdings Ltd
11.2019 - 08.2021
Team Member
Amazon Ltd
09.2018 - 10.2019
Second in Command
HM Forces
01.2016 - 01.2018
Team Leader
HM Forces
01.2015 - 01.2016
Section 2IC Toral 20
HM Forces
01.2014 - 01.2015
Non-Commissioned officer
HM Forces
01.2014 - 01.2015
Junior Soldier/Non-commissioned Officer
British Army
04.2012 - 08.2014
Private Soldier
HM Forces
01.2011 - 01.2012
Trainee
HM Forces
01.2010 - 01.2011
BSc - Geology
Obafemi Awolowo University
GCSE -
Moremi High School
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