Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games Experience CV

Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games Experience CV:

NAME:Mr. Andrew Bradbury

JOB TITLE:CAD Manager and Venue Security Co-ordinator/ Manager (NCC).

YEAR: 2000 - 2002

In December 2000 I was recruited by Manchester 2002 Ltd to help plan and co-ordinate the Manchester Commonwealth Games the largest multi-sport event ever to be held in Britain.

Originally I was employed as the CAD Manager were I had to supervise a team of six CAD operators for 14 months producing the venue overlay plan drawings for all 37 sport and non-sport venues. The 'over-lay' planning and ‘fit-out’ process was critical to the overall success of the games and involved the modification of existing buildings and the reconfiguration of the existing use of space at every venue, whether external or internal and temporary or permanent. Every venue was surveyed and existing floor plans produced. Working with the fit-out managers, plans were drawn showing the position of all alterations and temporary structures; grandstands, marquees, crowd barriers and other facilities. Another set of plans was also created for the emergency service’s that showed emergency vehicle access routes and rendezvous points.

In May 2002 I was transferred across to the Security Division because of my previous stewarding and security experience and knowledge of various sports venues including the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. I became a member of the Sportcity Security Team involved in the Mag & Bag (magnetic archway and bag search) operation around the City of Manchester Stadium. I was part of the team which trained 600 dedicated volunteers in the use of hand held metal detectors and bag search techniques looking for prohibited items on visitors entering Sportcity. During the event I supervised teams of volunteer’s at various spectator entrance gates around Sportcity and had to integrate them with the ShowSec stewards, x-ray operators and Police Officers.

During the competition stages of the Games I also became the Venue Security Co-ordinator/ Manager at the 3,000 capacity National Cycling Centre (NCC). I worked closely with the Venue Safety Officer and the other Section Managers as it was my responsibility to manage the complete security operation at the venue. I had too brief and oversee the ShowSec stewards and integrate them with the Event Services volunteers. I also had to supervise the Event Control Room (VCC) staff and the security guards at all the vehicle and pedestrian access gates. I had to liaise and assist Greater Manchester Police (GMP) with their operations including; attendance by the specialist search teams (POLSA) and VIP close protection officers in preparation of the planned visit by the Deputy Prime Minister and The Earl and Countess of Wessex, and a surprise visit by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne.

It was also my responsibility along with the Transport Manager to supervise the athletics movements after both the Opening & Closing Ceremonies from the City of Manchester Stadium into a temporary bus station at the NCC. I had to calculate the bus station capacity, crowd flow rates, assess pinch-points and monitor the movement of approximately 5,000 athletics and officials onto one hundred coaches during a two-hour period. I also had to liaise with the Police before and during the operation and brief and supervise a team of ShowSec stewards.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

In addition to the above responsibilities I also attended several training sessions including;

Venue Management – the various roles and responsibilities, and incident management.
Mag and Bag (magnetic archway and bag search) Sportcity Security Team training.
Venue Control Centre (VCC) operations; radio use, code words and procedures.
National Cycling Centre (NCC) core management table top and venue training exercises.
First Aid at Work, HSE approved four day training course with Manchester City Council

EVENT CV: 2012.

NAME:Mr. Andrew Bradbury

Address: 91 Bryn Milwr, Hollybush, Cwmbran NP44 7UU

E-mail:

QUALIFICATIONS:

2009SIA (Level 2) Door Supervisors and Physical Intervention training course.

Primus Training and Consultancy Ltd, Cardiff.

2005 -2007Foundation degree(Level 5) in Crowd and Safety Management.

Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College (BCUC).

2002Ncfe (Level 2) certificate in Event Stewarding.

ShowSecInternational held at Maine Road, Manchester City Football Club.

2002NVQ(Level 2) in Spectator Control.

Swansea Business College in association with the Millennium Stadium plc.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING and Continued Professional Development (CPD):

2011 Event Safety Passport Scheme training day with StageSafe and Maindee Festival

2010Emergency First Aid one day training course organised by G4S Events

2010X-ray and bag search procedures one day training course organised by G4S Events

2010Introduction to Stewarding at Football Grounds workshop with FAW and Swansea College

2009 NEBOSH certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course with Connaught Ltd.

2008Emergency Planning and Bioterrorism two day workshop with Wales Centre for Health.

2008 Attend EVAC Warden (PROJECT GRIFFIN) training workshop by South Wales Police.

2008Attend PROJECT ARGUS counter terrorism workshop by NaCTSOwith Gwent Police.

2007Attend multi-agency CBRN training EXERCISE ‘TIGER STRIKE’, at KC Stadium, Hull

2006Stadia and Arenas Workshop organised by NaCTSO in association with Gwent Police.

2006 Care Centre awareness and EXERCISE ‘SIDETRACK’ briefing byMonmouthshire CC

2006Attend Fire Wardentraining course organised by Torfaen County Borough Council.

2005Stewards refresher training course held at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.

2005Event & Venue Security Conferenceheld at the QEII Conference Centre, London.

2004Volunteer stewards training day organised by the National Eisteddfod of Wales, Newport.

2003Health & Safety for Event Organisers one day training by The Event Services Association

2003Attend THE EVENT SHOWexhibition held in Olympia, London.

2002 Attend Venue Control Centre (VCC) and radio operation training with M2002 Ltd

2002 Attend Magnetic archway and bag search security training with M2002 Ltd

2002 Attend desk top and venue emergency response training exercises with M2002 Ltd

2002 First Aid at Work four day training course organised by Manchester City Council.

2002Volunteer ‘evacuee’ during Emergency Rest Centre Exercise, Pontypool Leisure Centre.

1998Attend Stadia 2000: Design, Construction and Operation of Stadia & Arenas, Cardiff.

1998Attend Fire Safety & Service Recovery in Sports Stadia conference, Reebok Stadium.

1997Attend Crowd Safety Related Issues at Major Public Events conference, Swansea.

INTERESTS:

I enjoy watching the Cardiff Devils ice hockey team. I also study the design and construction of sport stadiums and arenas. I am also interested in temporary structures, crowd dynamics, health & safety management, security and counter terrorism. In 2007 I completed a two year foundation degree (FdA) in Crowd & Safety Managementat Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College.

PREVIOUS EVENT EXPERIENCE:

Currently Security Officer at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport involved with CCTV monitoring, key holding, static and mobile patrols and incident response duties.

July 2010Event Control Room - Security Officer at the ‘Polo at the Manor’ held at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport involved with radio and event control operation duties.

1999 - 2011Involved with the stewardingoperation at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff and have attended over300 events including; RWC Finals, FA Cup and pop concerts.

2011Volunteer Safety Officer and member of the Maindee Festival sub-committee involved in health & safety for the 20110 street parade and festival, Newport.

July 2010Was a Site Supervisor for G4S involved with security during the load-in, the event and breakdown at the 2010 Ryder Cup, held at the Celtic Manor, Newport.

2009 - 2010Was the Safety Officer at Newport County AFC involved in preparing the safety documents and stewards operation in accordance with the GREEN GUIDE.

March - 2010G4S experience at the CheltenhamGold Cup Festival at the Best Mates Pavilion, Centaur Centre, the response teamand in the Silver Event Control Room.

2009 Full membership approved to join the Football Safety Officers Association (FSOA). I have regularly attended regional meetings and conferences since 2004.

October 2009I was a member of a three man safety audit team from IWI Associates Ltd to observe the stewarding operation at Blackburn Rovers FC v. Stoke City FC.

July 2009Deputy steward supervisor at the Media Gate during the load-in and 5 day TEST MATCH between England v. Australia held at the SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff.

October 2008Attend a two-day Emergency Planning and Bioterrorism Lead Officer Training Event held in Cardiff, organised by the Wales Centrefor Health.

October 2008Attend the Football Safety Officers Association (FSOA) Autumn Conference and Exhibitionheld at the Hinckley Island Hotelin partnership with G4S Events.

March 2007Attend EXERCISE ‘TIGER STRIKE’ at the KC Stadium, Hull, a multi-agency terrorist CBRN exercise organised by Humber Emergency Planning Service.

January 2007I was appointed as a Senior Safety Supervisor (SSS) at Wembley Stadium, unfortunately due to work commitments I could not continue and had to resign.

October 2006Attend the post-evaluation feedback session for the Crow Point Festival held at the Hilton Hotel, Newport organised by Newport Community Interest Company.

April 2006I was invited onto and attended the local authority Safety Advisory Group (SAG)meetings promoting public safety at local events organised by Torfaen Council.

June 2005Gate supervisor and patrol team member with Stuart Security around the 8 mile perimeter fence at the 2005 Glastonbury Festival, attended by 152,000 people.

August 2004Deputy Chief Steward supervising voluntary stewards at the National Eisteddfod of Wales, held in Newport with attendance in excess of 20,000 visitors per day.

2003 - 2004Volunteer member of the Technical Sub-Committee involved in planning for The National Eisteddfod of Wales, Newport held 31st July - 7th August 2004.

Continued..

2003 - 2004Chief Steward or supervisor at various local authority organised events including; street carnivals, concerts, half marathon and three day Jazz Festival.

2000 - 2003Was a steward then promoted to grandstand supervisor at Newport Rugby FC, Rodney Parade, involved in the implementation of new ground regulations.

August 2003Observer atthe Robbie William’s Live at Knebworth Concert, the largest music event to be held in the UK with 125,000 people attending each concert.

2001 - 2002Security Co-ordinator at the National Cycling Centre (NCC) and City of Manchester Stadium during the Manchester Commonwealth Games. M2002 Ltd.

2001 - 2002CAD Manager during the over-lay planning process at the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games supervising six CAD Technicians. M2002 Ltd.

2001 - 2002Additional stewarding experience with Special Projects Security Ltd (SPS) at Old Trafford, Manchester in the search teams, segregation area and ticket office.

2000 - 2002Additional stewarding experience obtained at Maine Road, Manchester, Ninan Park, Cardiff,Newport Stadium, Cwmbran Stadium and Elland Road, Leeds.

June 1999Attend a one-day familiarisation and stadium tour in order to become a steward at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff organised by the Millennium Stadium plc.

1998 - 1999Attend sixunderpinning training sessionsin order to become a steward at the Millennium Stadium, organised by Telford College and Millennium Stadium plc.

1998Volunteer team liaison officer at the Continental Cup, European ice hockey tournament, held at the National Ice Rink, Cardiff. Organised by Cardiff Devils.

March 1997Attend Crowd Safety Related Issues at Major Public Events conference. South Wales Emergency Services Liaison Committee. Guest speaker Mr. Mick Upton.

1996 - 1997CAD Technician & Office Administrator with Lobb Partnership (Architects) during the design and construction of the 72,500 capacity Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.

1995 - 1996.Worked at the concessions, selling drinks at the U2 Zooropatour and REM concerts held at the “old” National Stadium, Cardiff Arms Park.

1995 - 1996Wrote a 10,000 word dissertation: Temporary Demountable Grandstands and Public Safety. Reference: Temporary demountable structures. IStructE. 1995.

1995 - 1996 Wrote a 7,000 word project: Spectator safety review of a fictitious 8,000 capacity football grandstand. Reference: The Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds: 3rd Ed.

1994 - 1996Study the Bradford City Fire, Valley Parade, May 1985 as part of the Fire Studies module, part of the syllabus towards completing the BSc. (Hons) degree course.

1995.Was an observer at a three day music festival held at Cwmbran Stadium. Artists included; Status Quo, Suzy Quatro and East 17, organised by Torfaen Council.

1994 - 1995First event experience obtained at the Royal Welsh Show Ground in BuilthWells, Powys, attending two summer events assisting the event organisers.

CONSTRUCTION CV: 2012

NAME:Mr. Andrew Bradbury

Address: 91 Bryn Milwr, Hollybush, Cwmbran NP44 7UU

E-mail:

QUALIFICATIONS:

2005 IOSH (Level 2) certificate in Managing Safely

Organised by Pontypool College with Torfaen Borough Council.

1992 - 1996B.Sc. (Hons) Degree (Level 6) in the Built Environment

University of WalesCollege, Newport.

1988 - 1990H.N.C. (Level 4) in Building Studies

GwentCollege of Higher Education.

1988 - 1989Awarded best HNC Architectural Student, sponsored by the Burgess Partnership.

1985 - 1988O.N.C. (Level 3) in Building Studies

NewportCollege of Further Education.

1980 -1985‘O’ Level’s: English and Art & Design

Hartridge Comprehensive School, Newport.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING and Continued Professional Development (CPD):

2009 NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course with Connaught.

2008CDM 2007 update seminar for designers organised by HLN Architects.

2007 The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 seminar organised by HLN Architects.

2006Fire Warden Training course organised by Torfaen County Borough Council.

2006Working at Height Regulations 2005 workshop organised by Speedy Tool Hire

2005Two day Safe Sampling of Asbestos Containing Materials course by National Britannia.

2004Health & Safety at Work for Managers two day workshop presented by Synergy:Ts.

2004Complete the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) test for Managers.

2004CDM in Design course for Designers and Architects presented by CHSS.

2004 Complete IDeA: Serving Disabled Customers learning programme by City & Guilds.

2003Health & Safety for Event Organisers one day training by The Event Services Association

2003Asbestos Awareness one day training course presented by National Britannia.

2003One day seminar on Disability Access BS:8300 and Part M doc. by Monmouth Council.

2001H&S site induction course: City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester organised by Laing.

2001Attend From Concept to Reality: The City of Manchester Stadium by Ove Arup.

1999Attend The Millennium Stadium Story: The Design and Construction, Cardiff

1998Attend Stadia 2000: Design, Construction and Operation of Stadia & Arenas, Cardiff.

1998H&S site induction course: Celtic Manor Resort, Newport organised by ZW Group.

1997H&S site induction course: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff organised by John Laing.

1996 Housing Enforcement Procedures and Standards organised by Cardiff City Council.

1996 Fire Safety in Rented Accommodation organised by Cardiff City Council.

1996Staff Awareness and Conflict Management course organised by Cardiff City Council.

1996Health & Safety Management and Accident Prevention course with NEBSM.

INTERESTS:

PREVIOUS CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

2006 - 2008. Senior Architectural Technician, HLN Architects, Cardiff.

I prepared AutoCAD refurbishment drawings for ‘test-to-fit’ schemes for the HSBC. I also completed 34 measured surveys of various Principality Building Societybranches across Wales. I wrote a number of Design Access Statements (DAS) for various planning applications and a Fire Risk Assessment survey report for a vacant department store. I have also prepared Secured by Design planning statements and was appointed as the H&S Management Representative and I undertook a review of all the health & safety policies. I prepared a new CDM 2007 policy in order for the practice to successfully obtain the SAFEcontractor registration award. Unfortunately due to the current economic recession I was made redundant in 2008.

2004 - 2006. Housing Surveyor, TorfaenCounty Borough Council.

I supervised various planned and responsive maintenance repair schemes on Council housing including; PVC-u window replacement, external cladding and installation of new bathrooms & kitchens. I undertook the full range of CDM duties and also completed various building defect inspections and accident investigations in response to tenant insurance claims.

2002 - 2004. Principal Building Maintenance Surveyor, TorfaenCounty Borough Council.

I carried out site investigations into various building defects and subsequent preparation of tender documents including specifications and health & safety documents. I supervised; asbestos surveys and removal works, the refurbishment of school toilets, a children’s play area, spray applied water proofing to an existing car park basement, new DDA signage and a flat-to-pitch roof conversion. I liaised with statutory bodies and prepared health & safety documents, fire plans and risk assessments, and I also conducted regular construction site inspections.

2001 - 2002. CAD Manager & Venue Security Co-ordinator (NCC), Manchester 2002 Ltd.

See additional sheet for details during the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games

1998 – 2001. Architectural CAD Technician, Wigley Fox Partnership Plc

I prepared drawings for various Tesco supermarkets and hotel schemes on AutoCAD LT. and AutoCAD R.14. I also prepared various pre-tender health & safety plans and designer risk assessments. Liaised with building control, local authority fire officer and fire consultants on the fire safety strategy of the refurbishment of an existing CLASP system built University building.

1997 - 1998. Architectural CAD Technician, Chris Lodge Consultants.

Project: Celtic Manor Resort, Newport. I compiled hotel sections and work package detail drawings on Micro-Station 95. I also provided project administration and liaised between various project consultants for the co-ordination of project information and plan checking. I gained invaluable experience in the difficulties of working on site in temporary accommodation.

1996 - 1997. Administration Officer - Lobb Partnership (Millennium Stadium architects).

Project: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. I provided office administration and liaised between all project consultants regarding the drawing information exchange procedures. I also compiled 350 room data sheets and organised all the CPD seminars for the design team.

1995 - 1996. HMO Surveyor & Enforcement Officer, Cardiff City Council.

1994 - 1995. Architectural Technician, Neil Niblett and Associates.

1989 - 1994. Architectural Technician, Architects Department, Torfaen Borough Council.

1988 - 1989. AssistantBuilding Surveyor. MikeOttonBuilding Services.

1987 - 1988. Junior Architectural Technician. H.D. Watkins, Charted Architects Office.