Client Service Associate

• May 2022 - Present

HGV Driver

• Mar 2018 - Feb 2022

Worked for Pearce Seeds in the Agri-Supply Industry. Responsible for own driving hours (digital tachograph) and route planning using a combination of hardcopy maps, sat-nav and ‘Maxunits’ app over mobile phone for orders. Worked for Pearce Seeds in the Agri-Supply Industry. Responsible for own driving hours (digital tachograph) and route planning using a combination of hardcopy maps, sat-nav and ‘Maxunits’ app over mobile phone for orders.

Estate Worker

• Nov 2008 - Mar 2018

Looked after the grounds of a Manor House near Sherborne answering directly to the owners (titled). Previously having worked as Lead Gardener/Groundsman at a private house in Yeovil. Also, worked as a Climber for a small Tree Surgery Company and as a Team Leader in a Countryside Management Company. Looked after the grounds of a Manor House near Sherborne answering directly to the owners (titled). Previously having worked as Lead Gardener/Groundsman at a private house in Yeovil. Also, worked as a Climber for a small Tree Surgery Company and as a Team Leader in a Countryside Management Company.

Training Analyst - Directorate of Training (Army)

• Dec 2006 - Nov 2008

Part of a 5 man Training Development Team (TDT) ensuring Army training for soldiers and officers was fit-for-purpose. Sole responsibility looking after the Common Military Syllabus Recruit (CMS(R)) course. In particular the revision, promulgation and monitoring of the Generic Soldier, Operational Performance Statement (OPS) for both TA and Regular trainees. Assessing Units so they complied with the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) policy. Formulating reports to senior officers and briefing on a diverse range of topics with relation to training.Achievements:• Produced the final report for the validation of the Military Annual Training Tests and workplace Induction Programme (MATTs/WIP).• Completed a mapping exercise of initial officer training between the three services and produced a report that revealed major disparities.• Carried out the external validation (ExVal) of the TA Commissioning Course. Show less

Training Wing Warrant Officer (WO) – 2 Para

• Jun 2006 - Dec 2006

Responsible for the planning, coordination and running of all Battalion level training courses and competitions. Receiving and conducting Induction Courses for intakes of newly qualified soldiers to the Battalion. Controlling all Battalion bookings of ranges/areas and then representing 2 Para at range conferences.Achievements:• Deployed on a successful Exercise Winged Star (USA) co-ordinating two Company Group training packages along with the planning and the running of both Company's live firing packages.• Effectively changed the way 2 Para carried out range/area bookings and map bidding from manual to Army intranet bids.• Successfully back-loaded all obsolete equipment and doctrine (pamphlets etc) and then introduced a new inventory system along with a new accounting/weekly check procedure Show less

Rifle (B) Company Sergeant Major (CSM)

• Mar 2005 - Jun 2006

• Administrated and controlled the Pre Deployment Training for the Company Group (120 men) prior to Iraq (Op Telic 7).• Attended the Joint Army/Police Search Centre and qualified as a Unit Search Advisor (USA). Thereafter advising 2 Para’s Commanding Officer on all matters ‘search’ and subsequently planned, co-ordinated and ran a number of successful search operations during Op Telic 7.• Qualified as the Battalion Prisoner Handler and Tactical Questioner (PH&TQ).• Took the Company Group on an arduous tour of Iraq (Op Telic 7). Controlled the deployment and recovery of the Companies vehicle fleet and weaponry including the documentation and movement of all the Companies Air Freight and supervising the Sea Freight. Administered the Company including being concerned for the welfare and morale of the Company. Commanded the Officer Commanding (OC) Rover Group (two teams of four men) carrying out route selection for two vehicles and the body-guarding of the OC whilst on the move and at meetings. Show less

Headquarter (HQ) Company Sergeant Major (CSM)

• Jul 2004 - Mar 2005

• Administered a multi-disciplinary mixed workforce (approx 100 strong).• Supervised the Companies training so all members passed their annual military tests.• Deployed on a series of UK-based Brigade and Battalion parachute exercises. Carried out the manifesting (tactical loading of Hercules aircraft) of the Coy Group and subsequently delivered the security for A2 echelon (grouping and holding area where all logistics for re-supply pass through) once on the ground.• Successful through training in raising the standards of the echelons when deployed as directed by the OC. Show less

Officer Commanding (OC) Patrols Platoon

• Mar 2002 - Jul 2004

• Selected and trained 2 Para’s Reconnaissance Platoon. In addition, planned and executed a continuation training package to further progress concepts of employment creating and establishing a highly credible Patrols Platoon.• Co-ordinated the Platoon (30 strong) on operations in South Armagh (Op Banner) at a key stage during the peace process.• Commanded the platoon on a highly demanding overseas exercise in Kenya operating from a remote and limited expeditionary camp.• Managed the deployment of the platoon in Iraq (Op Telic 3) pulling together an important surveillance capability in support of another battle group. Show less

Colour Sergeant (CSgt) Instructor at the Infantry Reconnaissance Wing

• Mar 2000 - Mar 2002

• Delivered instruction on all Regular and Territorial Army (TA) Reconnaissance Commander Courses to both Non Commissioned Officers (NCO) and Commissioned Officers.• Instructed on both Balkan Surveillance Platoon courses (Bosnia and Kosovo). This role involved the planning and preparation of a number of lessons/exercises which included a number of operational reconnaissance trips to both theatres of operations, as well as a series of briefings and demonstrations to a variety of audiences.