CV -Leon Swart-

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LEON SWART Objective To be an integral part of a dynamic institution where my enthusiasm and hard work will lead to success not only for me but also for the institution I represent. I need to be part of a progressive team where creative thinking and collaboration solves problems and contributes to the well being of the institution. CURRICULUM VITAE Personal details Name: Swart, Leon Address: Plot 36 Azalea Street Rynoue Pretoria South Africa Telephone: + 27 83 662 2559 + 27 84 510 4382 E-mail address: [email protected] Skype: hycke13 DOB: 23 November 1968 Age: 46 Nationality: South African Gender: Male Marital Status: Married Courses and Education Basic Demining and IMAS Level 1 EOD Course (Mechem, South Africa 2014) IMAS Level 2 and 3 EOD Course (Mechem, South Africa 2014)

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LEON SWART

ObjectiveTo be an integral part of a dynamic institution where my enthusiasm and hard work will lead to success not only for me but also for the institution I represent. I need to be part of a progressive team where creative thinking and collaboration solves problems and contributes to the well being of the institution.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal details

Name: Swart, Leon

Address: Plot 36

Azalea Street

Rynoue

Pretoria

South Africa

Telephone: + 27 83 662 2559

+ 27 84 510 4382

E-mail address: [email protected]

Skype: hycke13

DOB: 23 November 1968

Age: 46

Nationality: South African

Gender: Male

Marital Status: Married

Courses and Education

Basic Demining and IMAS Level 1 EOD Course (Mechem, South Africa 2014)

IMAS Level 2 and 3 EOD Course (Mechem, South Africa 2014) Diploma Operations Management ( Stonebridge College, UK, 2014) Patrol/ Explosives Detection K9 Course (Hill Country, USA, 2011) OSHA General Industry (OSHA Campus, USA, 2010) Ronco BESF Guard Force Security Course ( Pretoria, South Africa, 2006) Ronco BESF Weapons Training Course ( Pretoria, South Africa, 2006) Ronco BESF First Aid Course (Pretoria, South Africa, 2006) Level 1 EOD Course ( Minetech, South Africa, 1999) Basic Deminers Course ( Minetech, South Africa, 1999) Mine Detection Dog Course ( Mine Dog Center, South Africa, 1998) SWAT ( Special Weapons and Tactics) (SAPS, South Africa, 1996)

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Explosives Handling and Identification Course ( SAPS, South Africa, 1995) Explosives K9 Detection Course (SAPS, South Africa, 1995) Basic K9 Handlers Course (SAPS, South Africa, 1989) Explosives Handling and Identification Course ( SAPS, South Africa, 1989) Explosives K9 Detection Course (SAPS, South Africa, 1989) Ops Medic Course Level 1 (SAPS, South Africa, 1988) Counter Insurgency Course (SAPS, South Africa, 1988) Riot Control Course (SAPS, South Africa, 1987) Basic Training-South African Police ( 1987)

Summary

Twenty (20) years with progressive work experience in Law Enforcement, Force protection, Physical Security, Leadership, Problem Solving, Humanitarian Mine Action, EOD Operations, MDD Operations and Management, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Specialized Canine (K9) Training, Operations Management. Sixteen (16) years experience in international contracting and explosives and mine detection operations in various conflict and post conflict countries, such as Somaliland, Kosovo, Bosnia, Mozambique, Iraq, South Lebanon and Afghanistan.

Professional Expertise

Basic Demining and IMAS Level 1 EOD Course (Mechem, South Africa 2014)

IMAS Level 2 and 3 EOD Course (Mechem, South Africa 2014) Diploma Operations Management ( Stonebridge College, UK, 2014) Patrol/ Explosives Detection K9 Course (Hill Country, USA, 2011) Level 1 EOD Course ( Minetech, South Africa, 1999) Basic Deminers Course ( Minetech, South Africa, 1999) Mine Detection Dog Course ( Mine Dog Center, South Africa, 1998)

Explosives Handling and Identification Course ( SAPS, South Africa, 1995) Explosives K9 Detection Course (SAPS, South Africa, 1995) Explosives Handling and Identification Course ( SAPS, South Africa, 1989) Explosives K9 Detection Course (SAPS, South Africa, 1989)

Skills Excellent management and personnel skills with a calm and diplomatic disposition. Excellent communication skills. Able to understand the cultural and political environment and work well with local

authorities. Able to work independently and still be a good team player. Live and work well in austere environments. Good computer skills. Able to work under high stress situations. Able to work with local nationals.

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International Employment History

July-August 2014-Operational Consultant

Minetech InternationalExxon Mobil- West Qorna Oilfield, Basrah, Iraq

May-December 2013-Kennel MasterK9 Global SolutionsSallyport- Tikrit Air Force Base, Iraq

September 2011-January 2013-Operations ManagerAmerican K9 Detection ServicesUS State Department, Iraq

March 2007-July 2011-Explosives Detection Dog HandlerRonco ConsultingUS State Department, Iraq

February 2005-February 2007- Team Leader/EDD HandlerCanine Associates international/ American K9 Detection ServicesNATO and US Department of Defense, Afghanistan

August 1998-January 2005- MDD Handler/ Supervisor/ Trainer/QA/ Project ManagerMinetech/Mine Dog Center South AfricaHandicap InternationalWestern AtlasSaint Barbara Foundation Norwegian Peoples AidDanish Church AidUNDPUNOPSUNHCRContracts completed in Mozambique, Bosnia, Kosovo, Somaliland and Lebanon

Languages

Afrikaans and English (Fluent)

References

Chris RectorDirector OCONUS OperationsK2 Detection Services+1 407 409 [email protected]

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Blaine ButlerManager Ronco Consulting+27 84 276 [email protected]

Birgitta MaraisOwner Regal K9+ 27 83 263 [email protected]