Karl Brown
Hamilton,Matangi
Summary
Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Operations Centre Operator
Chorus
Hamilton
01.2024 - Current
- Responding to security incidents/monitoring the network
- 24/7 surveillance of Chorus sites and shared CO-Locations
- Advanced Gallagher and HPSM.
Security Concierge
Spark NZ
Wellington
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Compiled detailed activity logs during each shift, ensuring accurate record-keeping for future reference or incident review purposes.
- Assisted in emergency situations, following established protocols and providing support to first responders.
- Collaborated with property management team for efficient coordination of maintenance requests and incident reporting.
Media Intelligence Analyst
Meltwater Inc
Dunedin
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Reporting on the Australian media landscape
- Summarizing media exposure and events for clients
- Individual Client list included: Uber ANZ, COBA AU (Customer Owned Banking Association) and Fox Sports
Lead Bartender/Functions and Events Co-Coordinator
AND Management Co
Dunedin
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Head Bartender for Prohibition Smokehouse
- Co-coordinator of functions and events at Deja Vu Eats
- Worked across all venues: Vault21, Prohibition Smokehouse, Deja Vu Eats and Catacombs Nightclub
- Experience carrying out managerial roles and tasks such as stocktake, re-ordering and prep-work, cash-up
- Experience running production, lighting and sound for club nights and events.
Education
Master of International Security - Intelligence
Massey University
06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Psychology
University of Otago
01.2022
Certificate of Proficiency - Introduction to Market Commerce
Auckland University of Technology
06.2019
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Asset Protection
- Safety Compliance
- Surveillance monitoring
- Access Control
- CCTV Operation
- Policy Enforcement
- Incident Management
Accomplishments
- Distinction (Sociology), University of Otago, 2023, Distinction for work in Science Technology and Post Capitalistic Futures, Family Demography and Theories of Social Power
- Nevill Cup Winner, Knox College (Residence), University of Otago, 2020, Winner of the sports cup (Rugby)
- Auckland Rugby Representative, Auckland, 2015 and 2017, Played regionally representing Auckland
References
- Chorus, Johnny Ward (SOC Operations Lead), 021 058 9392, edwardward@firstsecurity.co.nz
- Spark NZ, Karen Hayward (Facilities Manager), 027 279 0633, Karen.Hayward@spark.co.nz
- Spark NZ, Jennifer Rai (Security Supervisor), 0272425536, Jennifer.Rai@spark.co.nz
- Meltwater, Kenzie Reeves (Media Analyst Manager), 027 845 6295, mackenzie.reeves@meltwater.com
- Meltwater, Georgia Lentjes (Senior Manager, Value Added Services), georgia.lentjes@meltwater.com
- AND Management, Max Gillies (Group Manager), 021 117 6275, functions@vault21.co.nz
- AND Management, Will Eager (Vault 21 Bar Manager), 022 382 5982, Willeager@hotmail.com
- AND Management, Lionell Tisdall (Prohibition Smokehouse Manager/Deja Vu Eats events-coordinator), (0)3 479 2018, prohibitionsmokehouse@gmail.com
- AND Management, Samantha Foggarty (Restaurant Manager Vault 21), 022 405 9286, restraunt@vault21.co.nz
Additionalreferences
Available on request.
Timeline
Security Operations Centre Operator
Chorus
01.2024 - Current
Security Concierge
Spark NZ
04.2023 - 12.2023
Media Intelligence Analyst
Meltwater Inc
12.2021 - 01.2023
Lead Bartender/Functions and Events Co-Coordinator
AND Management Co
01.2020 - 01.2022
Master of International Security - Intelligence
Massey University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Psychology
University of Otago
Certificate of Proficiency - Introduction to Market Commerce
Auckland University of Technology