Toni H.

Experience

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  Holden's Catering

  Nov 2012 - Sept 2014

  Front of House Manager

  My roles included leading a team of up to 12 people for any one event and managing events catering for up to 200 people, mainly wedding receptions.This position gave me a huge amount of experience in the management of a small group of staff, many of whom had never worked together previously. Each event was extremely different to the next and required a large amount of planning. This was my first real experience of the true importance of both time and project management, even if it was on a very small and rapid scale.Working in the hospitality industry, even if only for a short period, enabled me to become familiar with both the requirement for excellent customer service and also the importance of good social skills when working with people from different backgrounds and cultures. Show less

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  Royal Navy

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2017

  Bursar

  I am currently sponsored by the Royal Navy on the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme as a Midshipman whilst studying towards a Bachelors degree in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering at The University of Southampton. After graduating from Southampton I will then pursue my career as an Air Engineer Officer in the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.Whilst studying towards the BEng in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, I am also a Royal Navy Reservist and have made the most of every opportunity that the Armed Forces has presented to me so far. I not only represent the Royal Navy in sport, I have also gained training qualifications in areas such as sailing and rock climbing.During my time in Southampton, I have spent 4 weeks with the Fleet Air Arm in two separate Air Stations learning more about the management and engineering aspects of my future role as an Air Engineer Officer. This has allowed me to get to grips with what will soon be expected of me as a young Officer and also to learn more about the maintenance of both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft within a military environment. Show less

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  University of Southampton

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  Student Ambassador

  As a Student Ambassador at the University of Southampton I have been involved with sharing my experiences as an Undergraduate with prospective students who attend Open Days hosted by the Faculty of Engineering and the Environment. This has been a great opportunity to share the passion and enthusiasm that I have for my degree in the hope that more young people will become interested in studying engineering at both an Undergraduate and Postgraduate level!

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  Royal Navy

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2019

  Join RNAS Yeovilton and in particular Commando Helicopter Force to complete my Certificate of Competence prior to fully qualifying as an Air Engineer officer in Her Majesty's Royal Navy. Excited is an understatement.. Completed this course in July 2019 prior to joining my first assignment at RNAS Yeovilton. Successfully completed Phase 1 ( Initial Officer Training) at Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth prior to beginning Phase Two Training working towards becoming an Air Engineer Officer within the Royal Navy.

  • Certificate of Competence Training

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Systems Engineering and Management Course

    Apr 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Initial Officer Training

    Sept 2017 - Apr 2018
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  Royal Navy

  Mar 2020 - Feb 2021

  An extremely rewarding role which focussed on co-ordinating the maintenance effort across 845 Naval Air Squadron in anticipation of major global deployments, airframe life upgrades and at home commitments.This role gifted me the opportunity to learn new ways of people management and improve maintenance efficiencies whilst maintaining support to global operations. Working within the Engineering Management Team at 845 NAS to support Front Line Operations of the Merlin Mk4 aircraft. I acted as the TAG Air Engineer Officer for 845 NAS & Commando Helicopter Force during the initial response to British Overseas Territories during the COVID-19 pandemic, deploying with 3 Merlin Mk4 Aircraft overseas and a team of 45 people.

  • Deputy Air Engineer Officer

    Jul 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Assistant Air Engineer Officer

    Dec 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Tailored Air Group Air Engineer Officer

    Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
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  Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)

  Feb 2021 - Oct 2022

  RTM 322 Engineering Authority

  Providing in-service support to a significant fleet of Rotary Wing assets through:- Maintaining oversight of a small but experienced team of Engineers to deliver technical support.- The assurance and delivery of modification approvals in line with UK MAA certification requirements.- Effective and collaborative contract management.- The delivery of innovative projects with the aim of improving aircraft availability.- Developing enhanced relationships between industry and the end user to improve feedback and subsequently future customer satisfaction. Show less

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  Royal Navy

  Oct 2022 - now

  - Officer in charge of the Royal Navy Embassy, leading a team of over 20 catering and hospitality staff to contribute to how the RN executed key defence engagement opportunities.- Working a dynamic schedule to help assist the current Second in Command of the Royal Navy to execute their role successfully.- Organising and executing visits for senior personnel both domestically and internationally.

  • Air Engineer Officer

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Flag Lieutenant to the Second Sea Lord

    Oct 2022 - May 2024
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  UK Armed Forces Rugby Union

  Jul 2023 - now

  Responsible for the delivery of all media functions across UK Armed Forces Rugby, the delivery of an inaugural Communications and Marketing Strategy.

  • Director of Media and Marketing

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Media & Communications Lead

    Jul 2023 - Jun 2024