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Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom

Elgin,Scotland

Fort George

Reconnaissance Platoon 2ic (Planning, Coordination Training & and running/maintaing the store)* Key Instruction and planning role and booking all recourses for the cadre* Tasked with identifying the long term training requirements for an organisation of 30 staff* Responsible for personal development* Administer and deliver training, over a wide range of topics* Implementing governance, managing resources and synchronizing solutions to deliver success* Delivered a Reconnaissance cadre (leadership development programs for front line supervisors) to 30 soldiers looking to be employed in the Reconnaissance Platoon on operations* Checking and maintain the Recce WarehouseManaged and accounted for extensive stores, accommodation and armoury, containing £5m+ of equipment; managed accommodation facilities for 80 soldiers, including unit offices; specialist in all SHEF (Safety, Health, Environment & Fire) related matters.• Led a team of 3 storemen and managed 7 accounts worth circa £5m• Controlled equipment table including armoury and its contents; moved equipment overseas by freight• Achieved green passes for Equipment Care & Health & Safety audits • Excelled in attention to detail and forward planning• Received award for contribution and work to improve Health & Safety• Streamlined processes, maximised efficiency improved customer service • Supervised HSE risk assessments, PPE distribution and COSHH• Optimised operational effectiveness; reviewed forecasts and monitored stock levels• Maintained stores registers, consolidated managerial returns and reports• Oversaw receipt, issue and planned repair of equipment• Maintained Inventory Management systems

Dumbarton

Psi working with the reserve force* Set out help maintain the soldiers goals* Trained and administered 20 soldiers* Booked all training areas and equipment for the training tasks* Collected all the soldiers data from training maintain a exel data base

United Kingdom

Platoon Sgt on the HM Queen Royal Guard Pony Platoon 2012-2013* Trained and administered 38 soldiers* Work closely with the Security personal on the estate* Provided a detail on daily treat assessmentsPlatoon Multiple Commander 3 SCOTS (Including a deployment to Afghanistan 2012) 2011 -2012* Led a team of 8 in demanding operational environment* Commanding a check point of 25 men in Afghanistan* Trained and administered 38 soldiers pre deployment in the United Kingdom and overseas* Responsible for all elements of team's well being whilst deployed, ensuring they were physically and mentally capable of achieving objectives* Worked and operated with different nationalities on numerous successful operations in demanding situations* Demonstrated significant defense diplomacy skills in Kenya, fostering crucial African relationships with limited resources* Strong understanding of risk management and mature, informal yet effective leadership style

United Kingdom

Reconnaissance Section Commander (Planning & Coordination Training) 2006 –2011* Key Instruction and planning role* Tasked with identifying the long term training requirements for an organisation of 30 staff* Responsible for personal development* Administer and deliver training, over a wide range of topics* Implementing governance, managing resources and synchronising solutions to deliver success* Delivered a Reconnaissance cadre (leadership development programme for front line supervisors) to 45 soldiers looking to be employed in the Reconnaissance Platoon on operations

Afghanistan

Section Commander and Specialist Role as a sharpshooter (Including a deployment to Afghanistan) 2009 - 2011* Specialist role (sharpshooter) to include target identification and intelligence gathering* Conducted and planned numerous foot patrols in heavily IED areas* Conducted mounted vehicle patrols and selected best routes to take in difficult and testing terrain, leading company of 33 Jackals vehicles* Planned, conducted and delivered live fire tactical training throughout the United Kingdom* Strong understanding of risk management and mature, informal yet effective leadership style* Developed excellent communication skills with the local and military personnel from other countries

United Kingdom

Infantry Platoon Team Member 2004 - 2005* Operational Deployments to Iraq (in 2004)* Warrior Armoured Fighting Vehicle Driver* Infantry Solider* This period formed the foundations of subsequent military career

Reconnaissance Platoon Section 2i/c (Operational 2i/c) Close Observation Platoon Section 2i/c 2004 - 2006* Provided a specialist operational capability in Northern Ireland with a team of 4 personnel* Worked independently on multiple tasks in a delivery focussed way* Environment required project planning and coordination to be flexible to ever evolving circumstances and consulting at all levels on strategy and direction* Renowned for getting results

Standard Grades

Activities and Societies: : Physical education, Computing studies, English, Science, French, Geography, Mathematics.

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