1. Linda Parsons BA (Hons)
lindajefford@aol.com + 44 (0)7791956816
PROFILE
An excellent team member and manager, good personal skills with the ability to
forge strong links with team members and clients. Works productively in a pressured
environment and has a strong work ethic. Has a proficient, broad knowledge of
global security issues, an understanding of geopolitical events, and the ability to
place them in a wider context and how they impact on businesses and travellers.
CAREER SUMMARY
October 2015 – Present Self Employed Security Risk Consultant
 Providing Crisis and Travel Security Risk Management security consulting
services to organisations, whilst seeking full time opportunities.
September 2009 – September 2015 Coordinating Security Manager, Control Risks /
International SOS
 As part of the newly formed Joint Venture between Control Risks and
International SOS, worked as a member of a global security assistance
network,
 Responsible for supporting 24/7/365 crisis management and operational
response in support of global, multinational clients in times of crisis from civil
war, terrorist action and natural disasters. Supported the International SOS
and Control Risks response to civil wars and coups in Syria, Yemen, Libya,
Burundi, Burkina Faso, the Paris Charlie Hebdo terrorist attacks and natural
disasters with the earthquakes in Nepal and Sabah.
 Supported the security evacuations of multiple clients over the period of the
“Arab Spring” from Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Bahrain.
 Advising members and corporate senior management on implementation of
Travel Risk Management best practice and Duty of Care for their business
travelers and international assignees pre-assignment, whilst on assignment
and in the event of a crisis.
July 2004 - September 2009 – July 2014 Security Consultant CR24 Control Risks
 Early recruit into Control Risks specialist CR24 team, created on the back of
the 9/11 terror attacks to support international business travellers
 Provided threat assessment mitigation and consulting services.
 Provided critical reasoning and analytical skills for written, oral and crisis
management advice to travellers, expatriates and corporate security
managers on a routine basis and in response to emergencies, which allowed
them to succeed in complex or hostile security environments.
 Completed pre-trip security reports and complex time-sensitive tasks in a
highly pressured environment.

2.  Operated complex case management systems and online tools including
travel tracking technology.
 Delivered immediate advice, and where appropriate managed the
organisation of additional resources to fully resolve the issue in times of crisis
such as evacuations, catastrophic natural disasters, and political instability.
June 1996 – July 2004 – Freelance Executive Protection and Security Consultant
Multiple high profile short, medium and long term assignments including:
 Close Protection for the Qatari Interior Minister
 Provided residential and personal security worldwide.
 Organised and co-ordinated the movements of the family’s personal
effects worldwide.
 Surveillance Operative, France and Switzerland – Saladin
 Long term Executive Protection Operative to German Businessman /
Government Advisor, Dusseldorf
 Provided residential and personal security in Germany.
 Executive Protection Operative to an internationally renowned businessman
and his family both in the United Kingdom and abroad.
 Provided residential and personal security
 Advised in matters of security, worked independently, organised
international travel, itineraries and accommodation for said
businessman and his family.
April 1984 – June 1996 – HM Forces – Royal Air Force Police and Special Forces
(Northern Ireland) leaving with the rank of Corporal.
 December 1990 – June 1996 - Special Duties, Northern Ireland - Surveillance
Operator/Team Leader
 April 1984 – December 1990 - RAF Police, Section/Counter Intelligence
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EDUCATION
 The Open University - History BA(Hons) 2:1
SERVICE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
 Special Duties Surveillance Operator Northern Ireland
 Emergency First Aid Trained (including trauma and RTA management.)
 Fire Safety Trained (including use of breathing apparatus).
 Military Police trained in aspects of crime.
 Counter Intelligence.
 Arrest and Restraint trained.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
 Queens Commendation for Bravery (Northern Ireland)