Epeli Vukivuki

A highly innovative, resourceful, flexible Coordinator/AVSEC Officer who possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to implement and maintain stakeholder’s decisions and to develop positive business relationships, both internally and externally. Specializes in the leadership of a well-managed, efficient and successful team, including the development, managing, training and motivation of all team members. Thrives in highly pressurized and challenging working environments, including the supervision and management of diverse and multicultural workforces within demanding or military conflict locations, worldwide.

CONSTELLIS /TRIPLE CANOPY

COORDINATOR/ GCOC– ERBIL/BAGHDAD IRAQ                                                 JULY 2021 - PRESENT

 Responding and receiving all emergency crisis hotline calls coming through to the company’s Global Commercial Operations Centre.
 Gathering information and refer the vital information to the Senior Crisis Consultant Response Team.
 Regular submissions of daily/weekly/monthly returns and reports.
 Effectively maintain Operational oversight and situational awareness of all company assets operating within the Area of Operations (Iraq/Afghanistan) in coordination with Company contract locations Operations Room (Watch Keeper function).
 Assuring situational awareness.
 Taking initial lead during crisis and incidents.
 Responsible for the coordination of the KRI fleets movement and applicable data capture and submissions.
 Accountable for direct assistance to the Country Management Team, which includes assistance for incident control activities and direct assistance in any emergency. 
 Ensuring correct issues and return of KRI weapons and ammunitions.
 Monitoring and controlling CCTV surveillance cameras.
 Operational assistance for daily planning, including movement strategy, journey management & location reconnaissance for all clients & security teams, enabling them to maneuver within their widely appointed area of responsibility.  
 Health and Safety site inspections and reporting to the Quality Health & Safety Environment Manager Iraq.

CONSTELLIS / TRIPLE CANOPY/OLIVE GROUP                                                      APRIL 2018 – JUNE 2021

FLIGHT COORDINATOR/AVSEC   - ERBIL/BAGHDAD IRAQ
 Carry out pre-flight security checks in and around the aircraft with crew.
 Responsible for reporting to the Project Manager with all passenger/flight movements. 
 Ensuring all contracted work mandates are performed in line with the project’s contract requirements and the company’s commercial image. 
 Facilitating the movement of passengers within the airport facility, and working directly with the ground handling company employees.
 Liaise with and assist other sub-contractors.
 Identifying dangerous goods or hazardous materials in baggage or cargo or on travelling passengers.
 On Board Security Officers protecting passengers and crew in case of any emergency while in the air, or on the ground, in the event of an unplanned or emergency landing outside of the airport areas.
 Keep current with local instruction and policy and maintain a good knowledge of contingency plans, relevant law and practices.
  Supervise movement of passengers, and organization of employees and vehicles in aerodrome movement areas and to ensure safety is not compromised.
 Comply with all Aviation Health and Safety policies and procedures.

(Professional Experience continued)

CONSTELLIS/OLIVE GROUP                                                                                FEBRUARY 2014 – APRIL 2018

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR – BAGHDAD, IRAQ CENTRAL

 Direct liaison with regional operations management to monitor employee utilization and planning, incorporating host country movement authority as required. 
 Monitoring Operational compliance and supporting numerous projects within the Central region of Iraq. 
 Management of Local National personnel deployed across Central Iraq, including the responsibility for logistics, personnel welfare and organization of the daily operations activity. 
 Responsible for training & supervision of Security Detailed teams, which includes live monitoring, tracking & reporting.  
 Accountable for direct assistance to the Operations manager, which includes assistance for incident control activities and direct assistance in any emergency. 
 Operational assistance for daily planning, including movement strategy, journey management & location reconnaissance for all clients & security teams, enabling them to maneuver within their widely appointed area of responsibility.  
 Regular submissions of daily/weekly/monthly returns and reports.
 Effectively maintain Operational oversight and situational awareness of all company assets operating within the Area of Operations in coordination with Company contract locations Operations Room (Watch Keeper function).
 Responsible for the coordination of the Baghdad Fleet servicing and applicable data capture and submissions.
 Carry out Aviation Security duties for KBR Inc. personnel on charted flights within Iraq for its support of US troops.
 Health and Safety site inspections and reporting to the Quality Health & Safety Environment Manager Iraq.

HM FORCES – BRITISH ARMY                                                                             FEBRUARY 2000 – MAY 2013
13 AIR ASSAULT SP REGT

Initiated and coordinated a highly trained team of soldiers during Operational and Non Operational duties.
Anticipated the tactical decisions made by higher command and prepared the team for every eventuality.
Decision-making in high-pressure, challenging situations and planning based on situational analysis and set procedures.
Consignment tracking of military logistics during Operational and Non Operational Tours.
Providing logistics support to dependencies within the 16 Air Assault Brigade-Colchester, UK.
Liaising between Quarter masters and squadrons with the use of standard and administrative software.

Operational/Non Operational Deployments: 
 Republic of Macedonia– Operation Task Force Harvest 2002
 Republic of Iraq – Operation Telic 2003
 Afghanistan – Operation Herrick 2006/2008
 Cyprus - 2010
 Falkland Islands – 2011
 UK/Germany – 2000-2013

CERTIFICATIONS & COURSES

UK National Aviation Security Training Programme – General Security Awareness (GSAT) Cert Aviation Security – ALL MODULES Cert# UBA/T/05/20. Expire- 02/01/2022.

Flight Safety International (US) – Cooperate Aviation Security eLearning Course – IS-BAO

Flight Safety International (US) – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security eLearning Course

Airports Council International (US) – Safety Management System (SMS) eLearning Course – FAA/ICAO Cert # 62242841

1TRAINING International (UK) – L4 Diploma in Aviation Safety – Accredited Programmed Certificate # 33311-171231- 41738

CD Media Training (UK) Ltd- Dangerous Goods Air (ICAO/IATA Cat 11, 17). Cert# CDDG013614. Expire – 26 July 2022

Course Mix (UK)–L3 CPD Certificate Airport Operations eLearning Course – Cert # 161166164782903

JANETS (UK) - Security Management Diploma - CPD Certified Certificate #70981-207318-54150

UK Professional Development Academy – L5 Diploma in Operations Management – CPD Cert # UKPDA09318

Perpetuity Arc Training/Linx International Group (UK) - CPD Cert Essential Security Practice

Buckingham-shire New University (UK) - Certificate in Protective Security. Cert #1068002726

Murdoch University / Future Learn– Security, Terrorism and Counterterrorism

Anubis Training and Operations (UK) Ltd-L 3 Certificate in Close Protection

International Labor Organization – Fire Safety Management Course – Modules 1/ 2

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) - UN-CM Coord e Course: Working in Natural Disasters

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) - UN-CM Coord e Course: Working in Complex Emergencies

Disaster Ready – Certificate Humanitarian Logistics & Procurement

Humanitarian Leadership Academy / Save the Children – Cert of Completion – Child Protection in Conflict Settings

Pro   Training UK – Health & Safety in Workplace Training – Cert # 155344700630204. Expire date - March 2022

Disaster Ready – CPR/AED/First Aid Course

Team Health Institute (US) - Basic Life Support (BLS)

Apprenticeship - Skills for Logistics/ Cert. Apprenticeship (UK) - Warehousing & Storage Cert # 20052010

Defense Logistics School- British Army Cert. Defense Logistics 2010

College of Management & Technology - Royal Navy   Cert. Radiation Protection Supervisor

Defense School Transport – British Army NVQ BTEC L2 Cert.