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A highly motivated and proactive graduate who is looking for a
new career challenge after a thoroughly testing and rewarding 7
years of experience as an Army Officer.
KEY STRENGTHS
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Experienced PRINCE 2 qualified project manager.
Projects include complete responsibility for the introduction of
a critical multi-million pound communications system against a
demanding deadline.
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Dynamic leader
of individuals and groups, proven on challenging military
operations in Iraq and Northern Ireland.
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Excellent communicator,
both orally and in the written word. An experienced and
confident public speaker having regularly presented on complex
issues to audiences up to 600.
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Dedicated personnel manager.
Complete responsibility for the operational effectiveness,
motivation, training, management, welfare and performance
reporting of staff.
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Strong analytical skills,
recognised by a number of senior managers when on operations and
training recruits.
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A continuous record of achievement. Strongly commended
for success in all operational and training roles.
CAREER OUTLINE
ARMY OFFICER (CAPTAIN) 1st BATTALION THE [snip]: 2001
– 2007
Senior Communications
Manager
Dec 2005 – Present
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Responsible for planning and implementing the latest
multi-million pound communications system into an operationally
busy battalion. 550 senior and junior managers and staff
trained to operate and service the equipment.
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Commanded a unit of 30 communications specialists.
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Reported directly to the Chief Executive.
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Selected to become the Adjutant, the senior Captain within the
organisation, prior to leaving the Armed Forces.
Senior Training Officer
Oct 2004 – Dec 2005
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Responsible for the planning and co-ordination of training 300
recruits.
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Validated the performance of 36 subordinate
instructors.
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Planned and
delivered ongoing instructor training and development.
Training
Leader
Apr 2004 – Oct 2004
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Specially selected to lead and train a group of 48 new recruits
aged 17 – 26. Achieved an 87% pass rate against an average
across the centre of 64%. Results gained by a flexible approach
to individual management and welfare, strong motivation and
building strong team spirit.
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Ensured compliance with Health and Safety policy particularly
with respect to arduous practical exercises often conducted in
remote areas.
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Maintenance of high standards of discipline and performance in
line with the organisation’s policies.
Platoon
Commander
Dec 2001 – Apr 2004
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Successfully commanded and trained a team of 30 junior managers
and staff for two separate operational deployments in Iraq and
Northern Ireland with the
Army’s front
line rapid response 16 (Air Assault) Brigade.
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Gave initial career advice for subordinate personnel. Day to
day motivation of personnel, including all aspects of
performance management.
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Continually monitored and evaluated individual’s progress and
recommended them for training, development and promotional
opportunities.
Royal
Military Academy, Sandhurst
Jan 2001 – Dec 2001
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Underwent a rigorous 12 month selection process to
earn the right of command.
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Operated within a pressured environment designed
to instill self-confidence, resilience and integrity.
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Constantly developed and tested leadership techniques and
methods of communication.
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Accomplished in problem solving skills and techniques.
EDUCATION
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BSc Town and Regional Planning; Dundee University; 1996 – 2000.
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Project Management, PRINCE 2: Bristol Management Centre; Aug
2007.
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‘A’ Levels in Mathematics, Economics and Geography; Coleraine
Academical Institution; 1989 – 1996.
INTERESTS
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Mountaineering.
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Fly fishing.
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Golf.
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