Troop Sergeant
Australian Defence Force
Brisbane, Australia
During the 10 year tenure within the Australian army, my responsibilities included: management of personnel up to 50 members, or providing training for up to 120. Managing administrative requirements for subordinates and supervisors including annual leave, pay issues, personal and professional development, product quality assurance and time management. I was also responsible for the creation and implementation of skill based training programs and retraining.Roles included:Recruit InstructorThe position included providing vocational training from both theory and practical aspects, performance appraisals, delivering specific training packages covering an extensive range of subjects, counseling, both emotional and professional, working around long hours and responsibility of sensitive equipment, information and personnel.Geospatial TechnicianCreating/organising, collating and interrogating geospatial data in order to produce a usable product tailored for a specific requirement or general need. Involved detailed analysis and end line production with ArcGIS systems, Terra Explorer and Builder, and ERDAS Imagine.