Experience

HMForces.co.uk

• United Kingdom
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Logistic Operations & Project Manager

  • May 2021 - Present

  Leading the strategic management of logistics to support and sustain international operations and training, in locations with complex or non-existent infrastructure. • Managing two remotely-held logistic accounts worth £36M+.• Established and assured the effectiveness of supply chains and equipment status.• Analysed data, reported on performance and advised on capability gaps.• Passed the logistics audits and reduced losses from over £380,000 to zero.• Played an integral role in supporting all aspects of logistics for a $4M contract with a key industry partner.• Implemented systems across all inventory accounts that quickly identified shortfalls, improving supply times and reducing losses by £8K a quarter to just £100. • Reviewed and re-wrote procedures and re-trained the team, speeding up equipment account handover. Show less

• Divisional Training Manager

  • Feb 2020 - May 2021

  Based at the Specialist Weapons School; managed the design, delivery and assessment of tactical, technical and instructor training courses, whilst also acting as principal advisor to the Senior Team and Divisional Lead for the tactical deployment of specialist weapons systems across Defence. • Recognised by senior leaders for the development of contextual training that has expanded the horizons of students and experienced staff alike.• Drove continuous improvement, engaged with industry leaders in the simulation and defence sectors and shared lessons learnt from recent operations.• Boosted pass rates by implementing pre-courses to ensure all students met minimum standards.• Produced a technical handbook for instructors, eradicating any inconsistencies in interpretation of content.• Developed working groups from across Defence, in order to pool knowledge and expertise for use during training. Show less

• Operations & Project Manager

  • Aug 2019 - Feb 2020

  Led a multi-agency 120-strong Task Force, ranging from extremely high-readiness forces and doctors to locally employed contractors, during an international project focused on enhancing and developing an airfield and logistics hub that supported operations in a high threat, politically volatile environment.• Fortified a tented camp into a secure operational base with accommodation and real-life support services for 200 personnel, as well as a basic medical centre.• Oversaw intelligence gathering and analysis, using biometric systems that collected and recorded critical information on a database to inform decision making.• Led the team that trained, coached and mentored the local Partner Force.• Managed costs within a multi-million pound budget, forecasted future budgetary needs and negotiated local contracts.• Designed plans to grow and develop the base to accommodate larger numbers of personnel in future.• Facilitated the successful extraction of thousands of troops and their equipment. Show less

• Program Manager

  • May 2018 - Aug 2019

  Managed multiple projects in demanding environments to support high-readiness operations. Supported and enhanced a 64-strong team of highly motivated and skilled operators, refining practices and maintaining a high operational tempo.• Pivotal in establishing a training pathway with a key overseas partner, enhancing the unit’s defence engagement profile and best practices.

• Training Instructor

  • 2016 - 2018

Parachute Regiment
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Deputy Operations Manager

  • 2014 - 2016
• Private Soldier to Team Leader

  • 1998 - 2010