Tamas Sesay
London,UK
Summary
Professional Profile
Highly disciplined and client-focused professional with over 18 years of experience in luxury environments including Gagosian Gallery, Burlington Arcade, Sotheby’s, and currently luxury watch boutiques in London. Experienced in working closely with high-net-worth and international clientele within premium retail settings, maintaining exceptional standards of presentation, discretion, and customer service.
With a strong background in supervision and operations within high-end environments, I bring professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to build trust-based relationships. Known for calm confidence under pressure and strong interpersonal skills, I am currently completing a BA (Hons) in Business and Management. I am seeking to transition into a Luxury Watch Sales Advisor role where I can combine my boutique experience, client engagement skills, and passion for luxury craftsmanship to deliver an exceptional and consultative sales experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Security officer
Rossi Security
London
2025.08 - Current
- Provide high-level security services at prestigious luxury watch retail locations for major brands including Rolex, Cartier, Hublot, and Meesika.
- Maintain strict adherence to security protocols to protect high-value timepieces while ensuring a discreet and refined customer experience.
- Deliver exceptional customer service, balancing vigilance with approachability to enhance client satisfaction in exclusive retail environments.
- Support security and crowd management at luxury brand events and boutiques such as Gucci, Miu Miu, and Bottega Veneta, contributing to seamless operations and brand reputation maintenance.
Gagosian Gallery International LLC
2023.08 - 2025.08
- Managed security operations at a premier international art gallery, ensuring a premium experience for high-profile visitors.
- Delivered outstanding customer service while maintaining discretion and a professional atmosphere.
- Collaborated with gallery staff to safeguard valuable assets and maintain optimal presentation conditions.
- Gagosian Shop Burlington Arcade
Security, Concierge
Temporary Staffing Solution
2023.04 - 2024.02
- Improved site safety with regular patrolling duties.
- Delivered excellent guest support by answering queries about facilities and services.
- Carried out checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Recorded detailed notes of disturbances for incident report accuracy.
Security Supervisor
Gagosian Gallery International LLC
2022.07 - 2023.06
- Gagosian Gallery Britannia Street
Security Supervisor
Skylark Security Ltd
2018.03 - 2022.02
- Gagosian Gallery
Door supervisor/Security supervisor
Nice and Secure
2009.12 - 2018.01
- Main venue: China White and Gagosian Gallery
- China White, Sketch, Altitude 360, Gagosian Galleries, Sotheby's, Worx Studio, Freeze
Operations Manager, Country Manager
Eshor Security Kft-Iraq (Baghdad, Iraq)
2005.01 - 2008.09
- Responsible for the planning and execution of high-risk convoy operations including high visibility and low-profile movements.
- Responsible for prioritizing movement of up to five principles.
- Shift Leader (Convoy Commander) in case of Red-Zone operations.
- Responsible for the planning and execution of QRF operations (principal recovery, asset recovery)
- Additional duties included: Country Manager, Trainer, and liaison with Local National, Nepalese, and Ugandan guard forces. Establishing and supervising the force protection of the compound.
Contracted soldier
Hungarian Military 88th Quick Reaction BN (Szolnok, Hungary)
2000.09 - 2005.01
- Member of the Hungarian Rapid Reaction Battalion, Tasked with airborne, amphibious, and land operations.
- Responsibilities included:
- Air assault operations, amphibious assault and reconnaissance operations, unconventional warfare operations, combat search and rescue, intelligence operations, riot control, Close Protection Details, raids, and ambushes.
- Served a six-month tour in Iraq (Multinational Division Central-South Iraq, Hungarian Transportation Battalion, Convoy Escort Company) conducting high-risk convoy movements and PSD operations for Hungarian diplomats.
- Conducted high-risk convoying for MNF-I operations.
- Tasked with establishing and running base defence operations for the Hungarian Embassy-Baghdad.
34. Bercsényi László reconnaissance Battalion (National service)
Hungarian Military (Szolnok, Hungary)
1999.09 - 2000.05
- Member of a Paratrooper Battalion tasked with, providing border security in Hungary
- Responsibilities included: Rifleman, radio, and Squad leader in charge of seven soldiers.
Education
BA(HONS) - Business and Management
Arden University
2024.09 -
CertHE - Business management
St Mary's University
London, UK 2023.06 - 2024.05
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Sipkai Barna hospitality school
Tiszavasvári, Hungary 1998.01 - 1999.01
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Váci Mihály High school
Nyíregyháza, Hungary 1995.01 - 1998.01
Skills
- Languages: Hungarian (native), English (fluent)
- Computers: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- High-end client service & VIP interaction
- Luxury retail environment experience (Burlington Arcade)
- Relationship building & repeat client engagement
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Premium brand representation
- Professional appearance & communication
- Team leadership & supervision
- Cultural awareness (Hungarian & English fluent)
- Sales-support & boutique operations
- Conflict resolution & situational awareness
Certification
- 08.2022 Fire Marshal course, St John Ambulance
- 03.2010-present Emergency First Aid course SSS Ltd, later updated with St John Ambulance
- 08.2008-present S.I.A Door Supervisor course, Secure Front Line Services Badge number: 1014 2341 5316 4794
- 07.2007 High Threat Protection course, Eshor Security, Iraq, Baghdad
Affiliations
- My hobbies are table tennis and snooker.My interest are contemporary art and luxury watches
Languages
English
Fluent
Hungarian
Native
Firearms
Extensive training in NATO / Soviet bloc weapons.
Timeline
Security officer
Rossi Security
2025.08 - Current
BA(HONS) - Business and Management
Arden University
2024.09 -
Gagosian Gallery International LLC
2023.08 - 2025.08
CertHE - Business management
St Mary's University
2023.06 - 2024.05
Security, Concierge
Temporary Staffing Solution
2023.04 - 2024.02
Security Supervisor
Gagosian Gallery International LLC
2022.07 - 2023.06
Security Supervisor
Skylark Security Ltd
2018.03 - 2022.02
Door supervisor/Security supervisor
Nice and Secure
2009.12 - 2018.01
Operations Manager, Country Manager
Eshor Security Kft-Iraq (Baghdad, Iraq)
2005.01 - 2008.09
Contracted soldier
Hungarian Military 88th Quick Reaction BN (Szolnok, Hungary)
2000.09 - 2005.01
34. Bercsényi László reconnaissance Battalion (National service)
Hungarian Military (Szolnok, Hungary)
1999.09 - 2000.05
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Sipkai Barna hospitality school
1998.01 - 1999.01
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Váci Mihály High school
1995.01 - 1998.01