Jonathan Stone Email & Phone Number

England, United Kingdom

Duchy College

Exeter, United Kingdom

Responsible for recruiting, community engagement and public relations for The RIFLES in the SW of England. Working with the public, sports clubs, schools, colleges, cadets and industry. Planning, facilitating, managing and running recruiting events and public displays. Providing tailored personal development and team building packages within education and industry. In addition teaching, instructing and coaching military and outdoor principles, theories and skills to civilians, cadets, soldiers and students, often in support of specified curriculum/syllabus.Key Achievements:• Provided the template for the restructured recruiting model for the Rifles recruiting teams nationally• Changed the recruiting teams approach to Outreach activity• Produced, designed, distributed and delivered programmes to further education establishments in support of the curriculum• Established strong regular contact, through programmed activity, and instruction with further education establishments • Developed a new initiative providing team and personal development packages for business• Created a 2 day military skills experience for colleges in support of the Public Services curriculum• Providing tailored instruction for Public Services and Military Preparation courses

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Battalion vehicles and logistic supply system . Also running the deployments of the whole battalion and it’s equipment on exercise (overseas and in UK) and Operations. In addition responsible for driver training and education, investigation of road traffic incidents and improving equipment and driving standards within the unit.Key Achievements:• Developed road safety initiatives, education and practices throughout the unit• Improved driver training and education packages• Effectively planned, deployed and returned the Battalion on Exercise to Kenya and Operations to Afghanistan.• Improved standards and introduced more efficient systems throughout the complex military logistics environment

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Assistant Intelligence Officer including Operation Highbrow (Lebanon Evacuation Jul 2006) and Op Herrick 11 (Sangin Battlegroup Oct 09-Apr 10). Responsible for the development and education and training of the unit intelligence soldiers whilst providing timely intelligence to the chain of command and other units. Developing effective systems of intelligence gathering and dissemination to enable force protection, planning and conduct of effective operations, identification and targeting of locations and personnel.Key Achievements:• Developed intelligence practices and systems that became military best-practice• Effectively managed a diverse and complex intelligence collection network on high-tempo combat operations• Defined intelligence collection plan and information requirements.• Managed a diverse team to set up and operate a battlegroup intelligence cell.• Managed visual collation to portray information logically and aid interpretation and analysis.• Wrote and briefed threat assessments for security of a Main Operating Base• Provide daily intelligence briefings to senior levels. • Liaised with intelligence collection agencies.• Advised on cultural issues involving Afghan and other nations.• Commanded patrols and protection details for locations.• Worked in unpleasant and challenging conditions.

Basra - Iraq

Responsible for the running, maintainence and function of 2 military facilities. Also responsible for the logistics and transport and day to day running of a specialist intelligence unit in Iraq on operation Telic• Developed the facility from a complex for 20 x personnel to a facility for 100+ personnel and provided gym and welfare facilities• Improved vehicle maintenance and availability• Effectively managed civilian staff, military personnel and locally employed civilians• Improved standards and introduced more efficient systems throughout the complex environment • Established good liaison and links with other agencies and services throughout the theatre• Effectively managed complex and traumatic situations and improved security systems on the facility

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Responsible for the training and maintenance of Battlegroup communications in the complex military battlefield command and control environment. Working within the battlegroup headquarters to maintain communication and ensure the flow of correct and timely information to commanders, subordinates and peers both operations and within barracks. responsible for the effective planning of training and running qualifying courses for infantry signallers • Developed an efficient and wide ranging training programme to enable qualification• Improved unit cohesion and communication • Effectively planned, deployed and operated battlegroup communications on operations an exercise• Improved standards and introduced more efficient systems throughout the complex military communications environment

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Responsible for the nurturing, processing and recruitment of candidates into the Army, including interviewing and counselling. Directly responsible for all planning and execution of recruitment and selection activities carried out within the South of Devon and North Cornwall with a particular focus on the city of Plymouth.• Exceptional management skills working to deadlines and quotas, implementing policies to meet the ever changing recruitment environment of the Army • Effective communicator with a proven track record in customer care and skilled in dealing effectively with staff, potential recruits and their families • Skilled and confident presentation skills, able to plan, prepare and present to external organisations, schools and colleges and highlight the potential jobs opportunities, using PowerPoint, facilitation and workshop skills, briefings, face to face discussion • Proficient in Microsoft office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel and experienced in interviewing and report writing • Applies excellent judgement to select high quality candidates, coaching and mentoring individuals to achieve their full potential • Directly responsible for all planning and execution of Army recruitment and selection activities carried out within the South Devon and North Cornwall area • Carried out interviews for every candidate and wrote detailed reports identifying suitability of potential soldiers and re-joiners to proceed to the selection centres, reducing wastage rates. • Mentored and coached candidates through the journey by going the extra mile, nurturing through monthly fitness training sessions and team tasks to motivate and energise their efforts. • Regularly visited all schools and colleges delivering timely and informative presentations, and facilitated visits from recruiting teams to deliver curriculum support in Citizenship.