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Philip Lake

San Jose,CA

Summary

Former British Army, British Police, and a Company Director from the UK.

Since moving to the US, I have steadily moved higher in responsibility in physical security.

I am a leader, and team creator and have a reputation for bringing positive improvements when needed where I work.

Overview

55
55
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Director

Allied Universal Security Services
Hayward, CA
09.2021 - Current
  • Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
  • Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
  • Monitored property and investigated areas of suspicion.
  • Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness.
  • Liaised with local, state and federal agencies to cooperate in investigations.
  • Established effective security policies and monitored implementation at all levels.

Executive protection lead

AS Solutions
San Francisco, CA
06.2016 - Current

I have worked as EP lead at corporate events, product launches, and residential protection at high value properties in San Francisco.

Part time only, on call subject to my availability.

Day Shift Manager

Securitas Security Services
Santa Clara, CA
10.2020 - 09.2021

I was the day shift manager at ServiceNow, Santa Clara, CA. I supersize the physical security for the campus, and oversee the GSOC which is responsible for 80 offices in 30 countries.

In my time here I have submitted a report to improve the campus executive protection. I have had the GSOC completely redesigned, refurbished, and added additional equipment and work station.

My responsibilities include scheduling, payroll, discipline, training,uniform supply, and all other physical security general duties.

My GSOC responsibilities include, gathering intelligence on possible persons of interest and creating BOLO's. Reviewing all GSOC alerts ensuring world alerts are produced and distributed in a timely manner, covering terrorism, weather, and public order.

Account and Training Manager

Command Security Services
Mountain View, CA
04.2019 - 06.2020

As training manager I was responsible for the companies BSIS compliance, and other training ie: De-escalation tactics, active shooter, customer service, and first aid.

As account manager I was responsible for two private schools in Atherton, CA. My duties included payroll, scheduling, discipline, customer service, and site specific training.

During my time at CSS, I introduced new policies for officer safety, new equipment site specific. I also improved the corporate branding.

Surefox

Security Incident Manager
Mountain View., CA
06.2018 - 03.2019

As security incident manager, I worked at YouTube and Google across the bay area.

I attended all security incidents took charge, ensured incidents were dealt with correctly and submitted all reports.

Customer Service and Safety supervisor

Apple
Cupertino, CA
01.2017 - 03.2018

Shift supervisor for Apple security in Cupertino and Sunnyvale.

Responsible for scheduling, mobile and static patrols. Supervised at Apple events. Attended all security related events and submitted reports.

Company Director

Derby Road Gym Ltd
Ripley, Derbyshire, UK
05.1995 - 12.2015

Owner and Director of large health club, all aspects of running a small business. Hiring/firing staff, customer services, training, branding, promotions, advertising, and fiances.

Detective

Nottinghamshire Constabulary
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire UK
02.1978 - 08.1996

Detective, during my career worked on all forms of major crime, received commendations for bravery, and outstanding police work.

Corporal

British Army Royal Military Police
London, UK, Germany And Northern Ireland.
09.1973 - 02.1978

Trained in specialist role, close protection bodyguard, winter warfare, airborne, riot drill instructor and military Akido instructor. I took part in anti terrorist operations during my career.

Education

GED -

Fitness Industry
UK
05.1996

GED -

Detective Academy
Bishopgarth, Wakefield, West Yorks, UK
05.1982

GED -

British Police Academy
Dishforth, North Yorks, UK
02.1980

High School Diploma -

Onslow Secondary Modern
Hatfield, Herts, UK
08.1973

Skills

  • First Aid/CPR
  • Training & Development
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Service
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Supervision
  • Conflict resolution
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Security Team Coordination
  • Law Enforcement Collaboration

Accomplishments

AUS at Southland Mall. Redesigned dispatch, implemented Hayward Police resource center at Mall.

Securitas at ServiceNow. Redesigned GSOC and submitted report on campus executive protection security. Brought two new accounts to Securitas worth $1.1 million.

Command at Mountain View. Started BSIS training making the company compliant with BSIS requirements.

Surefox at YouTube. Set up new shift coverage and training following the shooting.

Apple Cupertino. Submitted 20 point plan for major disaster response.

Timeline

Security Director

Allied Universal Security Services
09.2021 - Current

Day Shift Manager

Securitas Security Services
10.2020 - 09.2021

Account and Training Manager

Command Security Services
04.2019 - 06.2020

Surefox

Security Incident Manager
06.2018 - 03.2019

Customer Service and Safety supervisor

Apple
01.2017 - 03.2018

Executive protection lead

AS Solutions
06.2016 - Current

Company Director

Derby Road Gym Ltd
05.1995 - 12.2015

Detective

Nottinghamshire Constabulary
02.1978 - 08.1996

Corporal

British Army Royal Military Police
09.1973 - 02.1978

GED -

Fitness Industry

GED -

Detective Academy

GED -

British Police Academy

High School Diploma -

Onslow Secondary Modern
Philip Lake