Thomas Abdilla

Experience

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  Next Retail Ltd

  Dec 2006 - Apr 2008

  Merit sales
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  Lucozade Powerleague

  Feb 2007 - Aug 2008

  Head Football Coach
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  British Army

  Nov 2010 - Nov 2016

  Infantry Section Commander.Responsible for commanding and administrating a British Army rifle section of 8 soldiers. To support and deliver training under the guidance of the platoon commander. Required to acknowledge and execute orders whether on operations or on exercise under extreme pressure with little time.•Managed, trained and administered an Infantry multiple both in training and on Op Herrick 19 in Afghanistan (October 2013 - June 2014) •Worked alongside Afghan Special Forces on over 55 high profile operations with the Brigade Reconnaissance Force•Helped to plan and execute Company level training on fitness, marksmanship and navigation in camp and on exercise before deploying on Op Herrick 19 in Afghanistan (October 2013 - June 2014)•Assumed responsibility of the Platoon when the the Platoon Sergeant/ Commander were absent, to deal with discipline and welfare issues•Coached and mentored junior team members for them to progress and reach their full potential, also give advice and guidance on their career goals. Show less Infantry Section Second in CommandManaging the administration and daily running of junior soldiers within the company, as well as supporting the section commander in all matters.Overseeing kit preparation, duties, security, fitness, welfare and morale. Prime link to Senior Management.•Participated in the Cambrian Patrol Competition (2011) as a section second in command •Duty Lance Corporal, day to day running of guard duty in the Barracks. To report to the Regimental Sergeant Major.•Public duties for Buckingham Palace, St James Palace, Tower of London and Windsor Castle•Royal wedding 2012 (Prince William and Kate)•Planned and executed all Company and Battalion level Physical training, de-conflicted with the Commanding Officer. Show less

  • Lance Sergeant, Team Leader

    Sept 2008 - Nov 2016

  • Lance Corporal, Team Second in Command

    Nov 2010 - Oct 2012
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  Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

  Apr 2016 - now

  Mayors Officer

  Responsible for protecting and escorting the Mayor and Mayoress on all engagements within the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. To look after the Mayoral chains, mace and silver. Maintain high standards through dress and maintenance of the Mayoral car. To remain flexible to cover shifts, recce routes in advance for key engagements with members of the Royal Family.

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  Self Employed

  Oct 2017 - now

  Close Protection Officer

  Extremely professional Close Protection Officer achieving an instructors recommend on my G4S Phoenix Level 3 course. In date license and FPOS-I held, with a very thorough knowledge of London and the Central Home Counties. Since working in the industry i have gained the experience in RST, Chauffeuring, AGM and looking after HNWI and Saudi Royal Family. One of the main companies i have worked with is the Capstar group based in Syon Park London.