1. 13 Alexandra Drive
Bathgate
West Lothian
EH48 1ST
Mobile Tel: 07506 301 087
Home Tel: 01506 798 958
Craig.watt1@gmail.com
Craig Watt
Personal Statement:
I am a careerdriven,enthusiastic person who is eager to learn and am fully committed to my personal development. I have a vast
experiencebothwithinScotlandandthe UK within thehospitality and security industries. This has involved having full operational and
financialresponsibility withina multi siterole as wellas managinga security team of130 guards.Workingto achieve budgets,profitand loss
accountsand gaining profit growth. I am a loyal, dedicated, hard working employee who believes that finding the right people and
developing them, should be at the forefront of any business.
Experience
Controlled Solutions Group
Suite 1/1
34 St Enoch Square
Glasgow
G1 4DF
0141 222 2300
February 2014 – September 2014 Controlled Solutions Group / Controlled Event Solutions
Based at the Tier 1 Flagship Venue of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
Duty SecurityManager-ScottishExhibitionandConferenceCentre(SECC)
During my time working with Controlled Events Solutions at the Commonwealth games I had the
opportunity to see the Tollcross site and SECC develop from the very beginning with the installation of
the perimeter fence line as well as the infrastructure to ensure that the Commonwealth games were
delivered on time and securely. I was also able to see the security team develop as it increased I
numbers towards the games time as the I was the Duty Security Manager
My main roles and responsibilities included :
Reporting to the Organising Committee Glasgow 2014 Venue Security Manager, I was responsible
and accountable for the Private Security Contractor Operation with Controlled Solutions Group and
coordination ofsecurity officers in the venue as well as liaison with senior representatives ofthe Police
and Ministry of Defence.
Some of my key tasks included
 Briefing and debriefing of Controlled Solutions Group Venue Security Senior Supervisors and
Police/MOD Workforce as required – Usuallytwice daily
 Responsible for the managementand deliveryof the Controlled Solutions Group workforce
againstthe agreed securityoverlay (Venue Security dot plans).
 Maintain the Controlled Solutions Group workforce by ensuring the deploymentoftechnically
qualified,legallycompliantand competentworkforce undertaking roles on behalfofGlasgow
2014.
 Ensure that the intentof the Venue Security Manager is reflected in the operational delivery
of a safe and secure environmentatthe Venue.
 Ensure that all activities are delivered againstthe GLASGOW 2014 Standard Operating
Procedures.
 Operational Reporting as required.
 Complete Operational responsibilityduring Off Hours and in the absence ofthe Venue
Security Manager.
Presentin theVenueSecurityCommandCentrewithBronze command,MOD and FireOfficers as directed
by the Venue Security Manager.
Senior Supervisor - Tollcross International Swimming Pool & SECC
As a Sector Senior Supervisor before the games time lockdown Iwas reporting to the Venue Security
manager and was responsible and accountable for assigned staffin the following sectors
 Pedestrian Screening Area (PSA)
 Vehicle Screening Area (VSA)
 Material and Occupant Search Area (MOSA)
 Patrol and Response Teams
 Static Security
As a Senior Supervisor my main roles and responsibilities included
 The operational managementofthe teams with the aim of delivering the security components
in their area of responsibility.

2.  Ensure the workforce under my supervision is technicallyqualified,legallycompliantand
competentto undertake the tasks assigned to them.
 Deliver the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the area of responsibilitythat the
Security Officer is working.
 Welfare managementand regular rotation at leastevery 30 mins ofstatic security positions
and Patrol and Response Teams ensuring job variety and morale remains high
 Logistical supportfor all static and Patrol and Response Team supervisors and staff.
 Collection ofshift debriefnotes from all staff in sector at end of shiftand delivery to Venue
Security Manager
 Collection and reporting ofall statistical figures as required
 Completion ofall shiftreporting duties as dictated by the Venue Security Manager
13 Alexandra Drive
Bathgate
EH48 1ST
October 2010 – Feb 2014 Wee Wains World – Childminding
Started this jointventure with mywife as a registered childminderand we currentlylook after 8 children over
various hours and days inc weekends
We have builta businessfrom scratch thathas a verystrong reputation in the area as a reliable and good
value for money service that has seen us achieve the highest level of Care Inspectorate rating as an
OUTSTANDINGchildcare providerin Central Scotland,We achievedthis throughinnovative and interactive
communications withparents as wellas groundbreaking reporting on the children’s progress within our
service
Travelodge Hotels
www.travelodge.co.uk
2002 – October 2010 Travelodge Hotels Ltd Various Locations
Within my eight years with Travelodge I have held the following positions:
 Dual Site Manager - Falkirk and Stirling M80
 Acting District Manager – Lake District (15 Hotels)
 Dual Site Manager - Dunfermline and Glenrothes
 Hotel Manager Dunfermline
 Hotel Manager Halifax
 Ass Hotel Manager Leeds and Halifax
Responsibilities:
 Hotel Managerat Falkirk and Stirling M80 Travelodge. Ihave ensured that brand standards have been
implementedatalltimes anddeliver consistentresults withinthe hotels – Bothhotels in 2009provided an
average of96%compliance on all unannounced brand visits andexcellentscores on announced District
manager visits everyquarter. Iprovidethe Assistant Managers and the hotel team with direction and
motivation to ensure the business achieves its KPIs.
 Supporting Human Resources throughoutthe North Scotland district,alsohelping other hotel managers
with any queries and questions that need to be resolved in line with current Employment law.
 North Scotland DistrictSupport. Ihave undertakena varietyoftasks within theDistrictto assist the District
Manager andto enhancemypersonaldevelopment. This has involved hosting district meetings, 2007
appraisals for allHotel Managers,Setting KPItargets for 2008 and havingthe full operational and financial
responsibility of 2 hotels within the District
 PeopleDevelopmentwithinthe hotels Ihave manageddirectlyand withinthe North District. Ihave helped
facilitateda number of Management Development Programme audition days within the District and
supported the development of current and potential managers of the future.

Key achievements:
 DunfermlineandGlenrothes Hotels recognisedas CentreofExcellenceHotels andin the top 10%
of the company’s portfolio.
 Achieving a complaintratioof1 operationallydriven complaints inover 10,000rooms sold for every
hotel I have worked in and improved year on year
 Developed3 team members to a level where theywere accepted onthe company’s management
development program and been successful

3. Elbow Room Management
http://www.theelbowroom.c
o.uk
2000 - 2002 The Elbow Room Leeds
Deputy Manager
 The Elbow room is a 600 capacity nightclub / pool hall with 18 full size American Pool tables and
F&B served through from Midday till 2am
 Operational control and running of a very busy nighttine trade as well as supervision and
organising ofDJ’s and Bands
 Direct control of the stocktaking process and keeping the EPOS till systems up to date with the
latestproducts and promotions
 Within the companyI took responsibilityfor the installation ofthe EPOS till system and back office
software we installed in the Leeds venue into the other 4 operations in Bristol and London.
Rank Entertainment PLC
www.rank.com
1996 - 2000 Rank Entertainment PLC Various Locations
Assistant Manager
 As an assistantmanagermyrolewas to ensuresupportfor theRetailand Bars managers through invoice
processing and stock control throughthe dayandon an eveningensuring thesmooth running of the bars
as well as them being fully stocked and making sure the deployment of staff across the bars were
sufficient to maximise the income
 While working in WestYorkshire across manylocations Igained the skills thatgave me a good
grounding for business and awareness thatsetme up in good stead
Education/
Qualifications
1996 – 2000 Robert Gordon University Aberdeen
BSc Computer Science
1990 – 1995 Johnstone High School
Higher:English-C,Maths-A,ModernStudies-B, Computer Science-B, Physics-B, CSYS Maths-C,
CSYS Computer Science B
First aid at work.
Queens Badge – Boys Brigade
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award .
Clean Disclosure Scotland
BIIAB and Personal Licence Holder.
SIA Course Passed 29th March 2014
SIA BADGE VALID TILL AUGUST 2017
Interests I enjoy Golf as well as regular walks with the kids at local parks such as Beecraigs and
Muiravonside Parks
System Skills Fidelio,Opera, Boss, , Micros, Horizon Champs,Word,Excel, PowerPoint,Outlook.
References:
Ricky Sharp Kat Isherwood Drew Keenan
Controlled Events Solutions 32 Limefield Place 20 Dunbar Avenue
Glasgow Office Bathgate Coatbridge
Suite 1/1 West Lothian North Lanarkshire
34 St Enoch Square EH48 1RD ML5 5QJ
Glasgow 07753252390 07960798685
G1 4DF
0141 222 2300
07891872076