About US

I am Sean McDermid CSMP, MSyl, M.ISRM, and the Senior Consultant at MAKARA ADVISORY

With over 27 years progressive experience covering law enforcement, local government, and international security & safety operations, I can help you protect what matters most
 

I hold a range of academic and sector recognised qualifications and certifications including:
 

* Post Graduate Diploma in Police Leadership & Management - Warwick Business School

* ISMI Certified Security Management Professional CSMP®
* Certificate in Protective Security (Executive / Close Protection) - Bucks. New University

* National Investigator / Detective (PIP level 2) - Essex Police

* PEACE Investigative Interviewing and Assessing - Essex Police
* Key Fundamentals of Strategic Emergency Management - UK Cabinet Office

* Post Incident Management - UK Metropolitan Police

* Advanced Public Order & Major Incident Command - UK Metropolitan Police
* APMG Prince2 Project and Change Management (Foundation & Practitioner)
* Prevention of Extremism and Terrorism - Police Crime Prevention Academy
* Crisis Management & Business Continuity - Perpetuity Arc 
* Safety for Executives & Directors - Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH)

* Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing - IOSH

* Level 3 Teaching (PTLLS) & Level 4 Assessing 
      

As well as drawing upon my own skills and experience for the benefit of my clients, I have a global and ever growing network of law enforcement, safety & security practitioners, and vendors to leverage. I am also a proud member of leading professional associations such as the Security Institute, the Institute of Strategic Risk Management, and the International Security Management Institute

I am available for short and long-term assignments, as an embedded resource, or on a retention basis according to your needs.