Scott Brant

Experience

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  Royal Marines

  Jan 1988 - Mar 2012

  Royal Marines Commando

  The Royal Marine Commandos are part of the United Kingdom elite military forces. Serving for over 24 years and attaining the rank of Warrant Officer, I travelled all around the world on training exercises, deployments and tours of duty in both peace and conflict theatres. Throughout my military career I conducted many roles, from international training teams to leading both men and women during operational tours of duty within hazardous, volatile and unpredictable environments as part of international stabilization and assistance forces. Qualified at instructor level in numerous skills and disciplines with a dynamic approach to both work and life and the desire to strive for perfection. Show less

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  TOR International

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

  Project Security and Risk Manager

  A highly qualified and experienced security professional with extensive knowledge of providing physical and protective security advice and services for a widely recognised, highly respected International company.A specialist security consultant and project manager in hostile, complex and demanding environments to multi national clients from diverse cultures and industries.

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  Edinburgh International

  Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

  Project Risk Manager

  Embedded Security and Risk Management professional with an International Non Governmental Organisation (INGO) within the civil society capacity building and development sector in hostile and post conflict environments. Responsible for the management of risk exposure to all international and national staff, organisation infrastructure and assets, ensuring the safe operation of program activities and deliverable's in complex, ever changing, dynamic situations.

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  National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI)

  Feb 2015 - Sept 2016

  Security & Operations Director

  Security and Operations Director for the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI). A Global, nonprofit, nonpartisan organisation working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government. Responsible for the day to day operations of the central Afghanistan office in Kabul and regional offices in the provinces of Bamyan, Balkh, Herat, Khost, Kandahar, Kunduz and Nangahar.Continual management of the organisations risk exposure, assets and infrastructure, maintaining a secure and reliable environment for all personnel, property, material and information coupled with planning and preparation for disasters and recoveries. Ensures management of RMC security services inclusive of risk assessment, defining and planning safety practices, implementation of security/safety procedures and the enforcement of security policies, providing effective functioning of all systems.Ensures strategic direction of NDI’s operations, efficient administration, ICT, procurement, logistical services, and event management. Full compliance of operations under USAID and DFATD rules, regulations and policies, implementation of corporate operational strategies, establishment of targets and monitoring of achievement results. Establishing business processes mapping and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in administration, procurement, logistics, security, and IT. Constant monitoring and analysis of the operating environment, timely readjustment of the operations and advice on legal considerations . Provides leadership and line management to the ‘operations team’ including regular performance appraisals in line with NDI’s HR policy. Show less

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  The American University of Afghanistan

  Jan 2017 - May 2019

  Director of Security

  The American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) is an Afghan university chartered under the Afghan Constitution and Ministry of Higher Education of the Afghan government. An American style university with an American teaching curriculum and Afghanistan's only private, not-for-profit, institution of higher education. Offering internationally-supported degree programs and education, the AUAF is dedicated to providing world class higher education that prepares leaders to meet the needs of Afghanistan and the region.The AUAF Director of Security provides a safe and secure environment for all staff, faculty, students and visitors. The safety and security of the AUAF community is paramount and the key focus. Democratic transition in Afghanistan coupled with education utilising western methodology is often challenged by a range of security-related issues including terrorism, crime, political violence and instability. Security and risk management remains an integral part of all AUAF programs and operations to maintain the safety of all involved with the AUAF. Overall objectives of AUAF’s safety and security strategy are to:• Provide a safe and secure environment for the AUAF community to live, operate and study with the minimum of disruption to enhance and maintain the learning experience.• Reduce exposure to threats and risks that could harm or injure the AUAF community • Minimise loss of Personnel, Property, Material and Information (PPMI)• Maintain reputation Show less

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  American University of Afghanistan (AUAF)

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2022

  Vice President for Operations & Administration

  An outstanding, top-performing and accomplished Operations & Administration Management Professional with 20+ years of comprehensive experience directing, managing and advising on institutional Operations, including financial management, security, facilities management, information technology, procurement, human resources, food services and fleet management in non-permissive environments. A Strategic thinker and determined leader with successful track records and a wealth of knowledge operating in post conflict, complex environments where determination, communication and leadership are vital to achieving success. Instrumental in devising strategies, writing policies for implementation, calmly responding to emergency situations and providing appropriate resolution to problems and conflicts. Adept at working effectively with intercultural teams and cultivating strong working relationships with all stakeholders. Thrives in challenging environments and adapts to the ever-changing demands in the Operations and Administration Management fields. Show less

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  Invictus Security Services - Afghanistan

  Jan 2024 - now

  Chief Operating Officer

  Chief Operating Officer for Invictus Security Services (ISS) , Afghanistan. ISS delivers security services at international standards and is one of the few authorized security companies in Afghanistan with the ability to provide security services for any type of security contract. Long established links both within Afghanistan and Internationally, ISS has a leadership and management team of security professionals with comprehensive experience in complex security environments, project management and administration, who have decades of experience working for PSC.1, ISO, and ICOCA certified projects. Our knowledge and experience, coupled with an extensive pool of qualified and experienced operators enables us to provide the most experienced, well-trained, professional security personnel capable of performing all facets of security operations and management. ISS’s depth of experience in risk management and worldwide security enables the very latest best practices and proven techniques to be delivered to clients by a team of international consultants, advisors and analysts, specifically tailored to individual requirements and demands. Show less