Portfolio Manager

• Mar 2022 - Present

Project and Program Manger

• Jan 2014 - Mar 2022

Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of multiple small to large sized ICT projects across the complete project lifecycle, from start up to completion, often across multiple government departments as part of transformational programmes. Proven experience in managing a project team, defining and agreeing the scope of work, resource management, tracking progress, managing risks and issues and managing stakeholders. Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of multiple small to large sized ICT projects across the complete project lifecycle, from start up to completion, often across multiple government departments as part of transformational programmes. Proven experience in managing a project team, defining and agreeing the scope of work, resource management, tracking progress, managing risks and issues and managing stakeholders.

Squadron Second in Command, 101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)

• Aug 2010 - Dec 2013

Management of up to 12 cross functional supervisors and staff, agreeing performance objectives, monitoring progress and empowering individuals to deliver to the highest standards. • Planned and executed a variety of ongoing operations; deputising for the commander in his absence.• The senior manager overseeing all aspects of the preparation and the deployment of 240 personnel to Afghanistan from bases across the UK. Co-ordinated all administrative, welfare, medical and dental preparation ensuring all training requirements were met prior to deployment. • Operated with limited facilities to ensure all personnel were constantly ready for operational deployment. This involved utilising motivational and interpersonal skills to deal with both the personal and professional issues of team members in a compassionate and discreet way.• Performed annual appraisals, disciplinary issue resolution and development of junior team members through coaching and mentoring.• The senior manager in the planning and delivery of all personal developmental training for up to 150 personnel. Ensured personnel were suitably qualified and prepared for promotion.• Repeatedly provides both written and verbal direction to middle management for the delivery and execution of organisational tasks. • The lead in the provision of specialist training to the workforce beyond that normally required.

Squadron Commander, 101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)

• Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

Selected to Command a 100 strong Squadron through a period of significant change.• Analysed the existing situation within the Squadron identifying the key areas of change required.• Planned and achieved buy in from key personalities prior to implementation of change.• Communicated and implemented planned changes across the Squadron to bring it in line with strategic plans.

Officers’ Mess Manager, 101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)

• Sep 2010 - Oct 2011

Responsible for the day to day management of the Officers’ Mess and the planning and resourcing of events.• Planned, resourced, and executed the delivery of a number of military – civilian liaison events for up to 150 VIPs and guests ensuring they were delivered within tight budgetary restraints ranging from £5,000 to £14,000. • Oversaw the allocation of the annual budget. Accounted for all assets. • Prepared for and hosted a number of VIPs and media personalities during military – civilian engagements.

Operations and Training Officer, 23 Amphibious Engineer Squadron

• Apr 2009 - Aug 2010

The senior engineer advisor and manager of day to day engineer operations in Afghanistan. Planned and managed the day to day operations and training of up to 150 personnel in Germany. • The lead in planning, resourcing and executing the UK Engineer support to a multinational Brigade operation (1100 personnel). • Oversaw the construction of 24 new security base locations across central Helmand Province ensuring they supported both the strategic and tactical plans, were constructed within strict timelines and ensuring the quality of construction. This involved providing clear direction to sub managers, supporting their personal and professional needs in a highly kinetic and dangerous environment and ensuring the teams remained focussed and motivated throughout.• The senior manager in co-ordinating all professional training of up to 150 personnel. Responsible for the planning and resourcing of this training up to 3 years in advance ensuring all personnel meet their yearly training objectives.• Trained in dealing with the media and experienced in doing so on the local, national and international spheres to the written press, radio and television. Ensures clear messages are relayed through these means that support the strategic media plan.

UK Engineer Planning and Operations Officer, Danish Army

• Jun 2008 - Mar 2009

The most senior UK Engineer working within the Danish Army. A key member of senior management responsible for up to 50 UK and Danish Engineers; reporting directly to the Danish Battlegroup Commander.• The only UK Engineer Officer within a Danish Military headquarters responsible for influencing the Danish planning to incorporate UK resources and UK plans for all operations across central Helmand Province. • Responsible for the liaison with external contractors to ensure the supply and support of the multinational Engineer construction as well as working with external departments such as DfID to support the strategic plan.• Awarded Commandants Certificate for outstanding service.

Troop Commander, 23 Amphibious Engineer Squadron

• Nov 2006 - May 2008

Managed and led a Troop of 30 soldiers ensuring personal and professional development, welfare and performance.• Led a team of 30 individuals during a series of 5 simultaneous construction tasks over disparate locations in the harshest of conditions. Project managed the delivery concurrently over the different sites, completing all tasks to the standard required by the client and delivering the objectives within the stated time constraints.

Troop Commander

• Apr 2006 - Nov 2006

Completed intensive 7 month engineering course focussing on the theory and principles of engineering as well as field engineering.

Officer Cadet

• Jan 2005 - Apr 2006

Conducting command, leadership and management training at the renowned Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

Forensic Assistant

• 2002 - 2004

Responsibilities: Accountable for classified documents and evidence. Ensure the security of classified documents and evidence. Move and track classified documents and evidence. Ensure classified documents and evidence do not get compromised. Responsibilities: Accountable for classified documents and evidence. Ensure the security of classified documents and evidence. Move and track classified documents and evidence. Ensure classified documents and evidence do not get compromised.