Tomas Dodd
Cheltenham,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in frontline security operations, team leadership, and security systems and services Proficient in reporting, compliance, and emergency response coordination. Demonstrates strong skills in visitor and contractor management, fire marshal duties. Adept at staff supervision and support, operational reporting and administration, and utilising Microsoft Office for efficient documentation. Possesses critical evaluation abilities and safety consciousness who is quick to learn new skills, learn new software's for efficient practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Production Operative
Atlas Aluminium
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
04.2026 - Current
- Operated CNC saw machine for cutting doors, windows, and roofs.
- Followed health and safety protocols during heavy lifting and machine operation.
- Supported achievement of daily production targets through machinery operation.
- Completed reports after every door, window, and roof cut for use in later in production line.
Deputy Manager
The Ancient Ram Inn
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Managed daily site operations, including stock ordering, cleaning, and maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated digital marketing activities for events utilising Canva and various social media platforms.
- Supervised event contractors during weekend events and supported team of volunteers.
- Assisted in promoting operational efficiency across prestigious historic venue for diverse events and private hires.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations and GDPR standards for physical and digital activities.
- Facilitated commercial and private bookings through email and telephone communications.
- Conducted guided site tours for visitors.
- Supported high-budget film and media productions with access management and logistical assistance.
Security Team Leader / Receptionist
Securitas (UCAS)
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted in leading security team within bustling corporate office environment.
- Supported daily security operations and aided in supervising site-wide security coverage.
- Facilitated access control and visitor management through Paxton Net2 systems.
- Aided in monitoring CCTV systems and ensured GDPR-compliant handling of footage.
- Helped produce structured incident and compliance reports.
- Managed phone calls and coordinated communications using Microsoft Teams.
- Served as fire marshal and emergency response lead.
- Acted as front of house for Portman Dental and UCAS by welcoming visitors and managing guest interactions.
- Organised reception area to maintain professional business environment.
- Kept accurate logs of visitor entries for security purposes.
- Guided visitors and clients to appropriate staff to ensure efficient service delivery.
Alarm Response Manager
CIA Fire & Security / Cotswold Security Group
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Promoted to Manager following strong operational performance
- Managed multi-site alarm response operations and team performance
- Led integration of two teams from separate companies into a unified structure
- Supported TUPE transition and staff integration processes
- Improved escalation procedures, reporting consistency, and operational efficiency
- Managed rotas, client communication, and service delivery coordination
Alarm Response Officer
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Responded to intruder alarm activations across commercial and residential sites
- Conducted risk assessments and produced detailed incident reports
- Provided out-of-hours operational support for security systems
Senior Security Officer
Cheltenham General & Gloucester Royal Hospitals
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Supported hospital security operations and incident response
- Assisted with investigations and site safety compliance
- Delivered training on reporting standards and procedures
Team Leader Steward / Door Supervisor
Octaga Security
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Led stewarding teams at live events, managing access control and crowd safety
Education
AS - Law
Gloucester College
Skills
- Team leadership
- Access control systems
- CCTV management
- Incident reporting and compliance
- Visitor and contractor management
- Emergency response coordination
- Staff supervision and support
- Operational reporting
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Documentation skills
- Critical evaluation abilities
- Safety consciousness
- Adaptable learning
Affiliations
- Video gaming (Steam)
- roleplay tabletop (D&D)
- reading (Currently The Belgariad)
- Card collecting
- Warhammer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Operative
Atlas Aluminium
04.2026 - Current
Deputy Manager
The Ancient Ram Inn
08.2025 - 02.2026
Security Team Leader / Receptionist
Securitas (UCAS)
07.2023 - 08.2025
Alarm Response Manager
CIA Fire & Security / Cotswold Security Group
04.2021 - 04.2023
Alarm Response Officer
10.2017 - 04.2021
Senior Security Officer
Cheltenham General & Gloucester Royal Hospitals
01.2014 - 01.2017
Team Leader Steward / Door Supervisor
Octaga Security
01.2012 - 01.2013
AS - Law
Gloucester College