Senior Consultant Trials Support

• Jan 2022 - Present

Trials Support Trials Support

Warrant Officer Class Two (Dynamic Trials Officer) Test & Evaluation

• Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

Proof Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield

Sergeant (Dynamic Trials Officer) Test & Evaluation

• Jan 2019 - May 2021

Sergeant (Battery Commanders Assistant)

• Dec 2016 - Dec 2018

Joint Fires Supervisor

Joint Fires Team Supervisor

• Feb 2015 - Dec 2018

Team Member

• Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

Aircraft Handler

• Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

Armoured Vehicle Platform Subject Matter Expert (Warrant Officer Class One (Master Gunner)

• Jun 2014 - Oct 2014

Senior ManagementSenior Trials Conducting OfficerDirectly responsible for:1. Delivering Expert Subject Matter advice to the Industry (Contractor & Sub Contractors) in support of the MOD Project Team.2. Providing Objective, Sound advice to industry during developmental phases through report writing and live feedback during delivery of capability.3. Ensured rigorous adherence to MOD policy.4. Creation of Test Scripts, Technical Publications and Training Solutions in support of the upgrade program.

Department Head (Master Gunner)

• Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

Responsible for testing and evaluating all in service and future MOD indirect fire platforms and associated ammunition systems, utilising national and international testing facilities. • Directly responsible for leading, mentoring & guiding a team of middle management personnel throughout Main Gate and Urgent Operational Requirement trials work.• Conduct testing of all in service large and small calibre ammunition and propellant systems.• Deliver Subject Matter Expertise (SME) into specific Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) systems alongside ground based ranging and geo location systems. • Provide objective and sound advice to industry during developmental phases through report writing and live feedback during delivery of capability.

Operations Manager (Battery Sergeant Major)

• Aug 2009 - Jun 2012

Balanced Manager responsible for personnel management training and welfare of 140 personnel whilst upholding the values and standards of the British Army in barracks and operations.• Responsibility for the management, administration, discipline and welfare of the unit.• Assessed individual performance and conducted interviews as well as write annual and bi-annual performance reports.• Ensured rigorous adherence to MOD policy and Health and Safety at Work regulations.• Improved retention in the unit by focusing on training, team building and promotion programmes.• Produced detailed orders containing activities, tasks and responsibilities for unit personnel.

Defence Instructor (Sergeant Major Instructor Gunnery)

• Aug 2007 - Aug 2009

Defence Instructor Germany 2007 – 2009 Responsible for individual and group training for several military disciplines across the defence community, whilst assisting with planning and executing training simulated and live in barracks and on exercise. • Planning, teaching and running bespoke MOD capability courses for 40+ students as a direct response to operational uplift requirement. • Provided Subject Matter Expertise within Joint MOD, Air Land Integration simulations.• Produced and delivered upto date training through visits to operational areas, conductinginterviews of operationally deployed personnel and fusing data with serial event scheduling.

Line Manager (Battery Commanders Assistant)

• Aug 2003 - Aug 2007

Effectively managed a department of 30+ personnel and associated heavy armoured fighting vehicles and equipment whilst advising senior management on its use and implementation in barracks and on training exercises / operations around the globe.• Oversaw the maintenance and servicing plans for 5 armoured vehicles worth £10,000,000.• Directed the activity of up to 30 men and women under varying working conditions and in differing environments.• Ensured the maintenance and serviceability of all technical and tactical Geo-location equipment.• Prepared lectures taught lessons and conducted demonstrations in accordance with objective training criteria.

Junior Soldier Instructor

• Apr 2000 - Apr 2003

Responsible for teaching the Army ethos to a generation of Army soldier future leaders through superior leadership and motivation whilst teaching the Common Military Syllabus (Recruits) to Junior Soldiers over a 12 month period. • Actively produced soldiers into the field army of the required standard, delivered within budget and meeting retention in training targets.• Appointed as Team Leader for 12 months alongside normal daily duties in order to fill a manning gap.• Awarded the only “Outstanding” (O) Grade on performances report out of over 114 personnel.• Ensuring all administration, discipline and training is delivered to meet targets on time and in accordance with Army policy.

Soldier

• Jun 1991 - Apr 2000

Soldier - JNCO