Experience

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  Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

  • United States
  • Civic and Social Organizations
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Vice President of Programs

    • Jun 2022 - Present
    • London Area, United Kingdom

    Lead the design and management of experiential learning programs for Lambda Chi Alpha - a leading US fraternity in over 180 Chapters. Chapters, akin to small businesses, exist to inspire and equip members with the necessary skills, to lead teams and manage philanthropic projects, which ultimately drive positive difference in the community. Through leading and serving others, and practical development programs, Lambda Chi is forging the way in bridging the gap between college and the world of work.

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  Kaplan Performance Academy

  • 179 - 191 Borough High Street London

  • Senior Learning Consultant

    • Apr 2016 - Jun 2022
    • 179 - 191 Borough High Street London

    Design and deliver experiential leadership programmes which focus on the behavioural concepts surrounding resilience, motivation, personal impact, team building, negotiation and decision making. Primary interest is analysing, why individuals and groups, under extreme pressure make erroneous and at times deeply unethical decisions.

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  The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (British Army)

  • Sandhurst

  • Senior Lecturer

    • Jan 2010 - Apr 2016
    • Sandhurst

    Designed and delivered leadership development programmes to British Army officers and Officer Cadets. Combined military scenarios with academic theory, in order to ensure a relevant and challenging learning environment. Led Army HQ study of Srebrenica which was focussed on understanding leadership and decision making within UN forces in Bosnia. Developed and led training on Psychology of Leadership, Media in Warfare and Counter Terrorism Decision Making in 14 countries as part of UK Defence Diplomacy.

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  UK Ministry of Defence

  • United Kingdom
  • Defense and Space Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Information Officer - Defence Communication Planning (Iraq)

    • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

    Selected for secondment to small specialist team tasked with delivering the MOD’s media plan for the withdrawal from Iraq. Responsible for liaising with Army HQ and army units in UK and Germany. From this my primary task was to ensure full facilitation of major UK based media organisations. As a consequence I directed a series of press facilities throughout this challenging period.

  • Senior Information Officer - Defence Public Relations Army

    • Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

    Senior advisor and planner to high ranking Army officers on media and public relations campaigns. Responsible for anticipating emerging news agenda and identifying positive new stories. In response to negative UK publicity I led a series of successful multi-media campaigns concerning operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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  Uk Ministry Of Defence

  • United Kingdom
  • Defense and Space Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Northern Ireland News Team Leader

    • Apr 2003 - Sep 2005
    • Army Headquarters Northern Ireland

    Responsible for delivering the army public relations campaign for British forces in Northern Ireland. This included the design and delivery of a media training programme. In total I directed 114 media facilities and PR assignments which included two Royal Family visits. Initiated and led national and regional media trips to army regiments training in Kenya.

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  British Army

  • United Kingdom
  • Armed Forces
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Royal Irish Regiment Officer (Part Time)

    • Jan 2000 - Apr 2005
    • Northern Ireland

    Plan and mount military operations in support of the police in Northern Ireland. Lead 26 soldiers: responsible for their operational deployment, training, management and welfare.