Experience

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Company Sergeant Major

  • Aug 2021 - Present



1st Battalion Welsh Guards

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Company Sergeant Major

  • Apr 2019 - Aug 2021



Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Colour Sergeant Instructor

  • Jul 2017 - Mar 2019



1st Battalion Welsh Guards

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Company Quartermaster Sergeant

  • May 2016 - Nov 2016

  Company Quartermaster Sergeant. Responsible for managing and running some of the G4 accounts for an Infantry light Mechanised Battalion including accommodation, armoury, Company Properties, as well as ensuring I provide effective G4 support to my soldiers both in camp and operational/exercise. Mentoring a 3 man G4 team ensuring all demands, returns, weekly and monthly checks are in on time as well as working closely and supporting my Officer Commanding, Company Commander along with providing efficient support to my CSM and QM'S department. The job also requires a lot of risk assessment and health and safety aspects in which we are inspected on annually.



Household Division and Parachute Regiment Centralised Courses

• Sergeant Instructor

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Squad Instructor for future Junior Non-Commissioned Officers within the Household Division and Parachute Regiment. Teach, coach, mentor and develop senior privates and guardsmen in becoming potential leaders for the future armed forces. * Planned and delivered training packages. * Effective administration of departmental records and career development files. * Help develop instructional aides with the use of PowerPoint Squad Instructor for future Junior Non-Commissioned Officers within the Household Division and Parachute Regiment. Teach, coach, mentor and develop senior privates and guardsmen in becoming potential leaders for the future armed forces. * Planned and delivered training packages. * Effective administration of departmental records and career development files. * Help develop instructional aides with the use of PowerPoint



1st Battalion Welsh Guards

• Platoon Sergeant and Commander

  • May 2014 - Dec 2015

  Platoon Sergeant and Commander in an Infantry Unit where I manage and train up to 48 soldiers. The Battalion is currently in a ceremonial role and my responsibilities are to ensure the soldiers remain pro-active and fit for the role needed. * Command and Leadership in barracks, on training and on operations. • Maintaining values and standards of the British army. • Administration, including personnel, weapons, equipment and ammunition, in barracks, on training and on operations. • Responsible for the welfare, health and safety of the Platoon • In some cases responsible for planning and conducting training of remedial section • Plan Exercises and ranges at Platoon and Company Currently in the role of a Platoon Commander.



Afghan National Army Officer Academy (ANAOA)

• Qargha, Kabul.

• Sergeant Mentor Instructor

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  A key member of the training team responsible for delivering overseas training to potential Officers within the Afghan National Army. Responsible for the Afghan soldiers' management, welfare, discipline and security. Additionally, responsible for collective training, managing resources, mentoring and directing (both individuals and at times other departments) to achieve training and administrative goals. Played an integral part in training and informing future mentors prior to them conducting the same role. • Creation of concurrent training programs, including delivering and instruction. • Planned and delivered training packages and test exercises at operational level. • Effective administration of departmental records and career development files.



British Army

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Section Commander

  • Mar 2010 - Jan 2013

  March 2010 – January 2013 (2 year 9 months) Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire The lead provider of intense training, testing and evaluation of a Trainee Guardsmen in phase 1 and 2 training (28 weeks) then finishing training as a trained soldier in military tactics, first aid, CBRN and weapon handling. Throughout the training ensuring the highest of standards were maintained, taking pride in their appearance for ceremonial duties, in front of the royal family and the general public. Over 250 recruits trained over 2 years. • Weekly administration of individual’s records including weekly reports and recording of annual testing. • Conducted lesson planning, risk assessments and quality training, including tactical live firing. • Responsible education and career development as a qualified NVQ assessor. * When needed performing the duties of the next rank up.



Brigade Reconnaissance Force

• Afghanistan

• Section Commander

  • Aug 2008 - Oct 2009

  * Specialist role to include target identification and intelligence gathering * Conducted and planned numerous foot patrols in heavily IED areas * Planned, conducted and delivered live fire tactical training throughout the United Kingdom * Strong understanding of risk management and mature, informal yet effective leadership style * Developed excellent communication skills with the local and military personnel from other countries * Specialist role to include target identification and intelligence gathering * Conducted and planned numerous foot patrols in heavily IED areas * Planned, conducted and delivered live fire tactical training throughout the United Kingdom * Strong understanding of risk management and mature, informal yet effective leadership style * Developed excellent communication skills with the local and military personnel from other countries