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Ben Major
High Risk Safety/Security Advisor
About Me
Presenter, High Risk Safety/Security advisor, Location/Scout Manager, International Fixer and Content Researcher for Factual, Reality & Documentary productions.I have led numerous expeditions and projects throughout the world in all environments - jungle, desert, arctic, mountain and ocean. Having travelled extensively in remote and often hosti...
Read MorePresenter, High Risk Safety/Security advisor, Location/Scout Manager, International Fixer and Content Researcher for Factual, Reality & Documentary productions.I have led numerous expeditions and projects throughout the world in all environments - jungle, desert, arctic, mountain and ocean. Having travelled extensively in remote and often hostile environments I consult on security and travel issues in between TV projects with diverse experience in proactive planning, logistics, safety, innovative problem solving, decision making and team work.Expertise includes survival, military, personal development, natural history and conservation.
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Media I Work In:
Broadcast Television
Feature Film
Live Events
Radio
Web Creation
Locations I can work in:
Africa
Asia
Australia
East Anglia
Eire
Europe
Midlands
North America
North East
North West
Northern Ireland
Scotland
South America
South West
Wales
Language:
Arabic (Conversational)
English (Fluent)
Spanish (Conversational)
Swahili (Conversational)
Skills/Permits:
Access Negotiation
CRB Check
DaySkipper/Yachtmaster
First Aid
Heath And Safety Training
Hostile Environment
ING Powerboat
PADI Diving Licence
PSV
Safeguarding Trust
Driving Licence
Sea Survival Training
Access Negotiation
DaySkipper/Yachtmaster
Driving Licence
First Aid
Heath And Safety Training
Hostile Environment
I Visa USA
PADI Diving Licence
Rope Access
Sea Survival Training
Secret Filming
Skiing
STCW Personal Survival Techniques
Underwater Helicopter Escape Training
Technical Skills:
Canon 5D
Sony HVR-A1
Canon XF105
Canon XF305
GoPro
Lipstick Camera
PADI
Remote Location Training
Underwater Helicopter Escape Training
Sony HVR-Z1
Canon 5D MKIII
DJI Osmo
Fixed Rig Experience
GoPro
Lighting
Underwater Filming
Awards:
4 BAFTA, 4 RTS, 1 Prix Jeunesse, 1 Bulldog, 1 Broadcast.
