Experience

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  Royal navy

  Oct 1985 - Jul 2011

  As the Warrant Officer COXN, I ensured the manpower resource element of the refit process grew and developed in time with the project. After initial analysis, I initiated revised working routines to suit programme and liaised closely with prime contractor/FOST to ensure the Ships company were suitably qualified to receive systems as they came online. With close to 200 personnel, mostly displaced from home, I worked with Depcos to de-conflict support, current and future mandated training in order to maintaining support to contractor and deliver crew harmony. Show less As the Warrant Officer COXN, I maintained the post within the RNSMS and developed the role to deliver and manage the new Phase 2 Corporate Squadron.I lead a project to amalgamate 3 disparate phase 2 communities into a single squadron and transfer all assets to new build accommodation. The initial brief allowed for a small budget, restricted manpower and strict timelines. Free reign was granted by the CO, HMS Raleigh but adherence to regulations and recommendations from OfSted etc were mandated. The solution continues to provide an integrated accommodation & support model for up to 240 phase 2 trainees within HMS Raleigh delivered by 10 Senior Rates and 2 Leading Hands. For my part in the project I received a Commanding Officers Commendation. Show less I branch Transferred to Submarine Coxswain and spent the first 3 years as the Manpower Co-ordinator onboard HMS Vengeance. During this time I was responsible to Command for the crewing of suitably qualified personnel to support the platform operations. I also managed all onboard discipline, travel and transport budgets.As the Coxswain for Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST), I was responsible for training Ship Control, Ship System Operations and Planesmanship in a full fidelity simulator. I also conducted Sea Training and Inspections as part of the FOST command team. Show less I spent the early part of my Naval Career as a Weapons Engineering Mechanic, working my way up to Chief Petty Officer.As the Chief Petty Officer, Officer of the Quarters I proposed, costed, project managed and delivered a combined weapon handling, towed array and engineering solution to support weapon loading TLAM trials in North America and Southern Europe with simultaneous delivery of specialist support to UK based units. Mixtures of cross training, new initiatives and flexible planning allowed the team to deliver support over a prolonged period in multiple arenas with no loss to units programme.Safety legislation, procedures and equipment availability was maintained or exceeded throughout and significant savings were made against initial estimates. The model is now applied as standard practice. Show less

  • Warrant Officer

    Jan 2010 - Jul 2011

  • Warrant Officer

    Sept 2009 - Dec 2010

  • Chief Petty Officer Coxswain

    Jan 2003 - Sept 2009

  • Weapons Engineering Mechanic

    Oct 1985 - Jan 2003
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  Babcock international group

  May 2013 - Oct 2015

  Contracted to deliver a long term forecast of Submarine Crewing requirement to Fleet based on the requirement to sustain operational output and maintain personal harmony for the Royal Navy Submarine Fleet.Data prediction models have been created to allow Fleet HQ to seethe basic manning requirements out to 2040 and beyond. A software model is being developed based on my data to allow Fleet HQ to conduct stress testing at various milestones.Recruiting, Training and Promotion targets generated to allow Fleet HQ to ensure realistic targets are set and Hard resources adapted to cope with possible future surges. Show less

  • Ship Control Instructor

    Jul 2011 - Oct 2015

  • Manpower Resource Project Consultant

    May 2013 - Nov 2013
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  Self employed

  Oct 2015 - Nov 2015

  Consultant

  Contracted to conduct data analysis for a large banking group. Adhering to strict FSA guidelines, I receive Customer case files and research financial history using up to 24 separate database systems going back over 30 years. The resulting pack is then forwarded for investigation/redress. I maintain strict attention to detail in order to meet quality control markers as well as delivering to an increasing delivery target. To enable this I can have around 30 case file open at any one time, requiring excellent time management and forward planning. Show less

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  Naval families federation (nff)

  Nov 2015 - Mar 2019

  Families engagement officer - scotland & northern ireland

  To inform, support and advocate on behalf of serving Royal Navy & Royal Marine regulars and reservists and their families. My role enables Naval Service families to have their voice heard by those in positions of power, feel valued and treated with fairness and respect and enables them to thrive in the communities of their choice. I have developed active links within Naval Command, the Scottish Government and various Local Authorities. An established and growing network of support agencies and other 3rd sector organisations. Close links with serving population and their families throughout the UK.I have challenged policies that are seen to disadvantage serving families such as Scottish Rate of Income Tax, Student Funding, transfer of qualifications etc. Show less

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  Royal navy

  Apr 2019 - now

  Manage delivery of SMQ Dry courses for Astute and Vanguard Class Submarines.Manage and support a staff of up to 20 instructors and administer with a throughput of over 400 students per year. I am currently building a network and managing relationships to identify mutually beneficial opportunities for STEM Engagement within my region. This includes a fantastic new project pilot called SUBS in Schools.I manage the resource and logistics of the STEM outreach activities on behalf of the Royal Navy in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England.I recruit, encourage and support internal STEM ambassadors and deliver STEM activities for children and young people.

  • SMQ Submarine Basic Training - Training Officer

    Mar 2022 - now

  • STEM Engagement Coordinator - Scotland & Northern Ireland

    Apr 2019 - Mar 2022