1. NAME: FILIP VANGELOV
DATE OF BIRTH: 02/04/1979
NATIONALITY: Bulgarian
EMAIL: filip.vangelov1979@gmail.com
CONTACT NUMBER:
0044 7446981847
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English - Bulgarian - Russian - Portuguese
Personal profile
I am highly motivated and resourceful individual, determined to execute close protection services to
a very high standard. My wide and vast working experience includes:
 Providing excellent assertiveness at all time, and assuring a safety environment for clients
and others;
 Ensuring effective and safety respond in any emergency and unexpected situations;
 Excellent team working and communication skills;
 Planning and researching for identifying and preventing from any threats or disruption;
 Accompanying clients to any private, social or business events, ensuring their safety and
preventing them from any potential harm or risks;
My knowledge and training are to provide also close protection in a hostile environment. I am skilled
and experienced in executing threat assessments and providing risk management for clients and
premises.
My developed interpersonal and cognitive skills are excellent attribute to my profile, which could be
beneficial and valuable for any type of employment.
The training and qualifications, which I have acquired during the years include armed and unarmed
response methods.
WORK HISTORY
Close Protection Operative (CPO) and RST Tasks, London (Free Ways Securities)
For High Profile Family and Private Clients
2014 to Present
CPO Team Leader, (PRETORIAN LTD) Marbella (Spain)
SISU Boutique Puerto Banus
Providing Close Protection Services To High Profile Clients
2013 To 2014
CPO, London
The Savoy Hotel. Escorting VIP Guests
(Awarded Team Of The 1st Quarter 2012)
2011 To 2013
CPO, London
Short Term Tasks for Celebrities and High Profile Clients
2009 To 2011

2. CPO and Event Security Team Member, Dublin Ireland.
2007 To 2009
CPO and PPO, Algarve, Portugal
Short Term Tasks
2005 To 2007
CPO, Portugal
High Profile Client Located In Santa Cruz
(Armed)
2003 To 2005
CPO/Security Driver (short-term tasks),
Celebrities and High Profile Clients Located in Algarve, Portugal;
2001 To 2003
CPO, Sofia Bulgaria
Looking After VIP Clients
(Armed)
1999 To 2001
(References Available on Request)
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES
Hostile Environments. Close Protection Operations Course
And Contra Terrorism Course
Italy, Israeli Techniques
19/10/2013
Hostile Environments Close Protection Operations Course Level -1
Tactical Combat Casualty Care Level -1
Counter Terrorism Procedures Level -1
Israeli Tactical Combat Shooting For Close Protection In Hostile Environment
Threat Assessment
Military Krav Maga, Weapons Disarming (Pistols & Rifles)
Sas Training Academy Ltd
Edexcel Btec Level 3 Certificate
In Close Protection Course
08/06/2012
VIP / Close Protection Course In Israel
06/11/2011 To 25/11/2011
 Classic Close Protection Operation
 Concepts, Methods And Tactics
 Unarmed Response Methods - Krav Maga
 Armed Response Methods - Pistols
 Operational Fitness
Bulgarian Army: National Services
From 05/01/1998 To 05/01/1999
Awarded Three Times As A Good Shooter Using Ak47
SKILLS
Ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations
Ability to work as member of a team

3. Confidence to act on my own initiative
Decision-making and planning skills
Good communication skills
Vehicle movement tactics and operations
Searching techniques
MARTIAL ARTS
Kyokushin Karate
Combat Krav Maga