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Chippenham, England, United Kingdom

Planned, resourced and managed complex engineering trials involving large, multidisciplinary teams. Managed commercial and governmental stakeholders including foreign embassies and militaries. Frequently managed the overseas shipment of 300+ tonnes of sensitive equipment over land and sea. Engaged with freight forwarders, carriers and customs agents to ensure smooth crossing of international borders

London Area, United Kingdom

• Managed the movement of millions of pounds of military equipment between continents via land, sea and air. Engaged with international customs and movements officials to ensure smooth transport and compliance with local regulations.Established and sustained agile supply chains, often at very short notice, providing mission critical supplies across austere environments. Managed multiple supply chain nodes and engaged upstream/downstream to reduce both waste and risk.

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

• Assembled a start-up Reserve Infantry Company of over one hundred soldiers in a new location. Built and managed a cross-functional permanent staff team to generate and support rapid growth. Promoted recruitment, coached junior and senior leaders, and shaped company culture to balance growth and stability. Achieved manning targets years before projections.• Analysed and transformed the operating environment from hostile to permissive through positive engagement with local actors… Show more • Assembled a start-up Reserve Infantry Company of over one hundred soldiers in a new location. Built and managed a cross-functional permanent staff team to generate and support rapid growth. Promoted recruitment, coached junior and senior leaders, and shaped company culture to balance growth and stability. Achieved manning targets years before projections.• Analysed and transformed the operating environment from hostile to permissive through positive engagement with local actors. Identified key stakeholders, negotiated with hostile actors, created new connections and communicated a vision of local co-operation to align project goals with the business community. This enabled the company to overcome significant resource shortfalls during its initial growth stages.• Negotiated with local external organisations to deliver novel training on non-military property, virtually eliminating transport costs and enabling activities previously considered impossible by other companies. Harnessed local and internal media to generate event publicity and drive recruitment. Recognised twice in major military publications.• Oversaw multiple large scale training events simultaneously, from inception to post-delivery. Managed complex stakeholder networks to maintain support from senior management and co-ordinate various external and internal agencies. Collaboratively designed events to balance efficiency with strategic alignment. Assembled, led and dissolved diverse project teams to successfully execute each event in line with objectives. Show less

• Subject Matter Expert on communication, negotiation, and behavioural detection. Instructed, coached and mentored staff deploying on high-threat operations. Designed and delivered training packages for individuals and teams of over two hundred soldiers, blending universal human behaviour and cultural sensitivity to produce tailored, effective approaches to partner nation personnel.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, Merit

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Leadership And Management, 79 - First

Level 5 Diploma, Management And Leadership

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