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Derby, Gb

Derby, United Kingdom

Established English Wine Project consultancy and production businesses after identifying an opportunity to champion English wine industry. Produce multiple award-winning wines, and establish and manage locations across UK, national and internationally market English wines

Derby, United Kingdom

Start-up bottling enterprise established to cater for rapid expansion of UK craft beer and cider markets. Generated £400k in first 12 months

Officer in charge of Troop Leaders/Crew Commanders tactics course. Trained over 200 junior commanders in the British Army.

Armoured Formation Reconnaissance instructor within the Recce Division.Provide the focus for all recce doctrine across the Army. Afghanistan - 130 soldiers - 40 vehicles - Combat roleIraq 03/05 - Troop Leader and ADC. Carried out full combat planning and risk assessments for Iraq/Australian PM.

Sqn 2IC in UK/Afghanistan - Sqn led in the absence of the Sqn Ldr

Responsible for the safety of the Task Force Commander. This involved the conduct of risk assessments for his activities.Developed risk assessments for the visit of the Iraq Prime Minister. This involved developing and rehearsing contingency plans in conjunction with the numerous agencies involved in his protection. Ensured diplomatic relations between the UK and AUS forces were maintained. Commanded a multi national team comprising UK and AUS forces.

World Class Officer Training Leadership ProgramSuccessfully completed the most physically and mentally rigorous Officer Training Program in the world.Training included, battle planning and strategy, people management and development, presentation and communication skills, global politics and diplomacy and survival.

Proven leadership whilst commanding 12 soldiers and 4 armoured vehicles in response to multiple crisis incidents.Planned and conducted successful multi-agency security operations in Iraq in both standard security operations and in highly fluid and dangerous situations, which constantly tested my ability to make quick decisions under physical and mental pressure.; World Class Officer Training Leadership ProgramSuccessfully completed the most physically and mentally rigorous Officer… Show more Proven leadership whilst commanding 12 soldiers and 4 armoured vehicles in response to multiple crisis incidents.Planned and conducted successful multi-agency security operations in Iraq in both standard security operations and in highly fluid and dangerous situations, which constantly tested my ability to make quick decisions under physical and mental pressure.; World Class Officer Training Leadership ProgramSuccessfully completed the most physically and mentally rigorous Officer Training Program in the world.Training included, battle planning and strategy, people management and development, presentation and communication skills, global politics, diplomacy and survival. Show less

Msc, International Security

Completed the Diploma in International Security en route to a MSc expected completion Summer 2012.

Fdsc; Management Studies Bsc; Hons, 2012

Pgdip, International Security

This course considers some of the most pressing issues of world politics such as the causes of war and peace, the pressures.

Bsc Hons, Management Studies

Activities and Societies: Rugby 1st XV, UL Sports officer