Ewen Bentall Resume/CV

Name:
Ewen Bentall

Address:
UK Based

Position Wanted:
Explosive Detection Dog Manager

Ewen Bentall SAC Dip Telephone: +447875490139 Email: ewenb@hotmail.com

Professional profile

A highly motivated and professional individual with an expert knowledge of defence and security, acquired during more than 22 years’ service to the British Army and several years in the private security sector in terrains such as Iraq, India, South Sudan & Afghanistan. Demonstrated a proven track record in planning, organising and delivering capabilities for operational tasks. Able to work effectively as an individual using initiative to solve problems or as part of a team , able to achieve results in high pressure environments. Possess excellent interpersonal, communications and negotiation skills and has the ability to develop positive relations both internally and externally.

Academic Qualifications

SIA Frontline Licensed: Subjects Covered - Behavioral Standards, Civil and Criminal Law, Searching, Arrest, Drugs Awareness, Recording Incidents and Crime Preservation, Licensing Law, Emergency Procedures.
National Association of Security Dog Users Accredited Assessor and Trainer
Team Medic & First Aid Trained: Brief Outline of areas covered - Patient Assessment, Basic Life Support, Oxygen Delivery, Traumatic Injury Care, Use of AED, Medical Emergency Cover

Career History

K9 EDD Project Manager TDI South Sudan. Jan 2018 – Apr19

Liaising with UN Program management team ensuring all teams and associated tasks / goals are met, client is satisfied with service provided.
Responsible for TDI in country K9 security contract management, ensuring all teams are fully compliant and licensed at all times.
Sole responsibility for recruitment, selection and training of all new team members for TDI South Sudan Contract.
Managing a team of 40 staff, from K9 handlers, logistical staff and finance dept ensuring all relevant reports are carried out and submitted in a timely manner.
Liaison with k9 suppliers, UN inspectors and user units in order to promote company profile ,demonstrating K9 capabilities ,advantages and correct use of their assets.
Providing K9 subject matter knowledge to potential user units on additional tasks when required.

K9 / KM Ops Manager IDG (Security) Afghanistan Dec 2015 – June 2017

Responsible for IDG Global contract management, maintaining existing contracts and preparing for new contractual bids.
Responsibility as line manager, senior K9 trainer / advisor, selection of team members , training & Licensing of teams, record keeping, operational deployment of accredited teams, procurement of additional team members for contracts, liaison with client direct United Nations).Worked both in Afghanistan and South Sudan.
Ensuring all teams meet and exceed UN accreditation standards prior to deployment, coupled with all associated tasks / duties thus ensuring services and goals are met , client is satisfied with service provided.

K9 / KM Ops Manager & Site Security Manager Blue Hackle Middle East April 2011 – December 2014

Training local Blue Hackle Guard Force on all aspects of search and security whilst carrying out their role as Blue Hackle EDD handler.
Client liaison, providing advice and problem solving on project sites.
Procuring and selection of K9 for use in all operational and non-operational climates.
Assisting in the stand-up of new projects Afghanistan wide by putting site security plans in place and recruiting and managing local nationals for the site.
Managed the welfare and training of over 22 K9 teams and handler’s career progression and inducting new employees into the company and relevant departments.

Jan 2011 – April 2011: Deputy Site Security Manager with Blue Hackle. / Kennel Master

Co-ordinate and conduct security for static sites within Kabul and remote sites out with the Kabul area of Afghanistan.
Liaise with agencies and local authorities to establish secure working environments for clients when operating on the work site or within Kabul City.
Working alongside military organizations, local population and government agencies.
Training local Blue Hackle Guard Force on all aspects of search and security whilst carrying out their role as Blue Hackle RST.

Feb 2010 – Mar 2011: Security operative with Blue Hackle

Responsible for monitoring CCTV in restricted areas.
Supervision of local National Guard force at controlled entry /exit point to Key ISAF location.
Co-Ordinate and conduct continuation training to local National Guard force ensuring that all met the correct standard as required by the client.
Liaise with key ISAF security management depts ensuring teams are compliant at all times.

Civilian Search Dog Handler Iraq: February 2006 – July 2007

Overseeing the correct security procedures were adhered to whilst working on ECPs
Searched multiple gas platforms in various locations, ensuring the working environment was safe and hadn’t been compromised.
Provided a safe working environment for the local nationals and providing them with situational awareness training.

Feb 1984 – Feb 2006 HM Forces / British Army

Colour service with RAVC serving in operational and non-operational theatres world- wide. Finishing as SNCO .
Other applicable service related courses and career development.
K9 Instructor at the RAVC training depot, both in basic handling and specialized roles.
Completed 22 SAS long-range patrol course as a student leading to advisor too multinational hunter force elements on the use on dogs for both offensive and defensive measures.

Other Information:

References available.

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Ewen Bentall