Douglas Hyden
59 Windsor Road, Penarth, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF64 1JE
07864683369
dougie.hyden7@gmail.com

Personal statement

A conscientious professional with extensive experience in security, gained whilst working across every avenue in the security sector over the last 30 years.
A highly organised and efficient individual, whose thorough and precise approach to projects has yielded excellent results.

Key Skills & Achievements

·       Extensive people management experience, including training
·       Multi-site management
·       On-site security
·       CCTV installations
·       Loss Prevention
·       Personal guarding experience
·       Executive Close Protection
·       Weapons Training and use
·       Unarmed close combat
·       Advanced Cyber Security diploma level 5
·       Security management diploma
·       Private Investigation Diploma
·       HGV 1 License,CPC Card, Digi Drivers Card
Employment History

Gregorys Distribution 24/10/2021-23/01/2023
Driving Daf, Scania or Volvo
Store and distribution deliveries across the Uk
Shift patterns were normal any time from 2 pm start
Monday-Friday

Dalton Security Ltd 22/04/2021-Present
Film set security
Asset Protection

Mitie Security 18/12/2020- 21/04/2021
2ic on Covid test site
Managing a team of 26 staff on a four off four on rotation
Ensuring customer service is delivered
Open and close of site
Ensure all safety rules are followed
Ensuring all contractors complete jobs safely

RUBICON SECURITY 05/07/2020 -15/12/2020

Providing COVID cover to retail outlets
Ensuring social distancing is kept
Loss prevention
Site safety

COVID LOCKDOWN 08/04/2020-01/07/2020

During the COVID pandemic I served with Minimal Risk security at the Cardiff Principality Stadium
Job functions were
Patrolling wards including the COVID wards
Asset protection
Fire watch
Security for the morgue
Escorting patients.

Head Doorman, Cautela Diamond Security
February 2019 – Covid – 19 Lockdown

Achievements and responsibilities:

·       Head Doorman for Company
·       Deployed to Problem sites to assist in training current staff & helping to get venue to suitable targets
·       Enforcement of individual Client and Venue Policies and Procedures
·       Dealing with local authorities
·       Dealing with Health & Safety and First Aid within venue
·       Completion of all internal paperwork and reporting

CEO, Storm Corporate Security Ltd
June 2012 – Feb 2019

Achievements and responsibilities:

·       Daily running of my own national business
·       Management of Clients with meetings and monthly reports
·       Managing multi sites nationally
·       Sourcing new business to add to company portfolio
·       Introducing new aspects to the business, CCTV sales and installations
·       Managing Guards and all training

Director, Hotel, Bubbas Place
September 2011 – September 2012

Achievements and responsibilities:

·       Staff Management
·       Front of house customer relations
·       Maintenance of building, 52 rooms
Provision of security to ensure safety to hotel

Operations Manager, Cardinal Security Ltd
June 2006 -September 2011

Achievements and responsibilities:
:
·       Managing regional and area managers
·       Client visits to ensure quality is being delivered
·       Managing all Events, including the Ryder Cup, Celebrity Functions and Football Fundraising events
·       Reporting directly to the Main Board, Operations Director.

Security Manager, Asda
May 2001 – June 2006

Achievements and responsibilities:

·        Investigations internal and external
·        Loss prevention
·        Managing the security staff within the stores
·        Attending meetings with store managers to establish causes of loss and improvement areas
·        Working with local police forces for intelligence gathering

Prior to these roles I was in Malawi running my own Security Company

Saber Security was founded and run by myself for multi site security, with manned guarding and attack dogs with handlers, fully armed.  I also was the personal body guard to many high profile individuals, politicians and celebrities including Ann Glogg of Stagecoach Buses whilst she was working in Africa.

Education

Stockwood High School, Luton  –

6 GCSEs, grade A-C, including Maths and English

Advanced Cyber Security Diploma level 5

Sia Close Protection
Sia Door Supervisor
Sia CCTV

Hobbies & Interests

Hunting in the Basque country, Filming & Photography of landscapes and wildlife using Drones. I also enjoying working the doors with old colleagues, which allows me to meet, and socialise with others.
I was born in Malawi and I am a British citizen, I also have a home in Northern Spain.

References

References are available upon request.