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My current role as Senior Instructor for is pivotal in shaping personnel into capable Operators. Being in a Project Manager position I am responsible for the design and implementation of training, change efficiencies leading to improved training effectiveness.I was the building manager for the training department. I oversee daily maintenance, coordinate repairs, manage budgets and ensure compliance with health and safety regulatory standards. Before, I was a Team Leader… Show more My current role as Senior Instructor for is pivotal in shaping personnel into capable Operators. Being in a Project Manager position I am responsible for the design and implementation of training, change efficiencies leading to improved training effectiveness.I was the building manager for the training department. I oversee daily maintenance, coordinate repairs, manage budgets and ensure compliance with health and safety regulatory standards. Before, I was a Team Leader responsible for a high-readiness unit, I managed and coordinated the deployment of up to 35 tri-service personnel across diverse environments, I managed the maintenance of an armoured fleet by overseeing and conducting regular mechanical checks and detailed inspections. I ensured all work adhered to strict technical and safety standards, signing off on legal documentation to certify completed repairs and maintenance. I also supported the mechanical workload when needed, perform performing tasks ranging from complex vehicle disassembly to routine maintenance such as changing filters, ensuring the fleet always remained mission ready. Additionally, I planned, and implemented the safe and effective delivery of training for global operations and coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective deployments.Key responsibilities:• Technical Equipment Maintenance – Coordinate the deployment of technicians to critical locations, ensuring the inspection and maintenance of equipment.• Risk Assessment and COSHH Management – Conduct comprehensive risk assessments andmanage Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) holdings, including fuels, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.• Fleet Management – Managed the mechanical engineering maintenance and global deployment readiness of an armoured fleet, ensuring strict adherence to technical documentation,maintenance protocols and operational standards in diverse and challenging environments. Show less

A dynamic and critical role, requiring an experienced broad thinking individual, responsible and managing a group of 20 individuals for extended periods of operational effectiveness. Liaising with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Ensuring all personnel are at a constant state of readiness and managing all first line stores and equipment.Team Leader for the execution of convoy vehicle positions on Standards of Procedures for any Inter Area, External and Internal… Show more A dynamic and critical role, requiring an experienced broad thinking individual, responsible and managing a group of 20 individuals for extended periods of operational effectiveness. Liaising with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Ensuring all personnel are at a constant state of readiness and managing all first line stores and equipment.Team Leader for the execution of convoy vehicle positions on Standards of Procedures for any Inter Area, External and Internal logistic moves, involving the road transportation and carriage of dangerous goods to ensure compliance with the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road. Gain and maintain situational awareness with tremendous focus and be at a readiness state within minutes of the alarm sounding. Providing the final denial option for, UKs nuclear deterrent. Show less

As a supervisor in the Royal Marines, I played a key role in leading and supporting a highly trained team in challenging and often hostile environments. My responsibility included overseeing daily operations, managing training exercises and ensuring team readiness and morale. Through effective leadership and strategic planning, I was able to improve operational efficiency and enhance the team’s overall performance, contributing to mission success and strengthening the units’ capabilities. By… Show more As a supervisor in the Royal Marines, I played a key role in leading and supporting a highly trained team in challenging and often hostile environments. My responsibility included overseeing daily operations, managing training exercises and ensuring team readiness and morale. Through effective leadership and strategic planning, I was able to improve operational efficiency and enhance the team’s overall performance, contributing to mission success and strengthening the units’ capabilities. By fostering teamwork and discipline, I helped develop a resilient, adaptable force capable of meeting high-stakes objectives and maintaining the standards of excellence expected in the Royal Marines. Show less

An accomplished, innovative and solutions focused professional. I have an adaptive skill set formed through years of experience in both the civilian and military sector. Being an experience manager, I work effectively under my own initiative but pride myself on my excellent people skills enabling me to be able to influence and motivate any team, whilst coordinating strategic planning and achieving mission success.Key Achievements include :• Runner-up for ‘Marine of The Year’ in… Show more An accomplished, innovative and solutions focused professional. I have an adaptive skill set formed through years of experience in both the civilian and military sector. Being an experience manager, I work effectively under my own initiative but pride myself on my excellent people skills enabling me to be able to influence and motivate any team, whilst coordinating strategic planning and achieving mission success.Key Achievements include :• Runner-up for ‘Marine of The Year’ in 2023 for HM Royal Marines.• ‘Unsung Hero of the Year’ Award in 2023 for HM Royal Marines.• Raised £1,400 for Help for Heroes in Liverpool Half Marathon.• Raised over £26,000 for a colleagues terminally ill family member. Key Skills required included:• Leadership – Proven ability to inspire and guide teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.• Asset and Workforce Management – Experienced in efficiently managing resources and personnel to meet operational goals.• Calibration and Inspection – Proficient in inspecting and maintaining calibrated equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.• Adaptability – Versatile and able to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, adjusting to changing priorities and challenges.• Planning and Time Management – Adept at developing effective strategies and timelines to meet deadlines and achieve objectives. Show less

I effectively bridged the technical and managerial aspects of projects, ensuring a seamless integration of design and execution. My role involved engaging closely with internal stakeholders such as engineering teams, designers, and project coordinators, as well as external stake holders including clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. I built strong communication relationships facilitating clear and timely exchanges of information to ensure all project milestones and design… Show more I effectively bridged the technical and managerial aspects of projects, ensuring a seamless integration of design and execution. My role involved engaging closely with internal stakeholders such as engineering teams, designers, and project coordinators, as well as external stake holders including clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. I built strong communication relationships facilitating clear and timely exchanges of information to ensure all project milestones and design criteria were met. This collaboration proved crucial for aligning expectations, clarifying requirements, and addressing issues proactively which both enhance team cohesion and client satisfaction. The ability to use CAD software was essential to my role. Creating accurate, detailed, and functional technical drawings which formed the foundation of our engineering designs for Merseytravel Park and Ride sites and bus corridors. With a strong grasp of the engineering design process, I facilitated concept development, detailed design, and validation phases, ensuring our solutions and designs met the regulations, standards, and performance goals. Show less

As an Administrative Clerk I played a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of an organisation by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. This position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients.Key Responsibilities included:General Office Support: Assist team members and management with various administrative tasks as needed.Communication: Answer phone calls… Show more As an Administrative Clerk I played a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of an organisation by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. This position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients.Key Responsibilities included:General Office Support: Assist team members and management with various administrative tasks as needed.Communication: Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and greet visitors in a professional manner.Document Management: Organize, sort, and file incoming mail and paperwork; maintain electronic and physical filing systems.Data Entry: Accurately enter information into databases and customer systems; proofread documents for accuracy.Scheduling: Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings or company events.Inventory Management: Monitor and update office supplies; assist in maintaining equipment inventory.Reporting: Prepare reports, correspondence, and other documentation as required by management.Customer Service: Address inquiries from clients and staff; provide assistance with basic problem resolution. Show less