Nick Travers

Experience

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  The Lensbury

  Jul 2008 - Sept 2012

  Senior Watersports Instructor
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  Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

  Sept 2012 - Jan 2013

  Officer Cadet
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  British Army

  Sept 2012 - Jul 2017

  In this role I hold responsibility for facilitating the output of five groups of 35. I am accountable for ensuring the training of approximately 1,100 people takes place on an annual basis. I also have responsibility for mentoring approximately 40 instructors in leadership and management techniques. I have to support them in the achievement of their objectives and aspirations, whilst reporting on them regularly. I am also the Regimental lead for Diversity and Inclusion, championing these issues on behalf of over 700 people. Mostrar menos In this role I was responsible for the training and development of 30 Gurkha Recruits at the School of Infantry. I held overall responsibility for their performance throughout the Combat Infantryman's Course, ensuring that their training objectives were achieved, to the highest standard possible. I also held responsibility for leading my staff of 6 Non-Commissioned Officer Instructors, guiding them in their instruction of the recruits. I was responsible for their career management, helping them to achieve their aspirations and objectives, supporting them in achieving the best results possible for both themselves and their subordinates. Mostrar menos In this role I worked directly to the Commanding Officer, with responsibility for administration and discipline. I also held responsibility for Regimental media activity, and Intelligence updates, ensuring that the Regiment's reputation was upheld and enhanced through positive interaction with the public. I produced reports and plans on behalf of the Commanding Officer on a daily basis, preparing presentations for senior military officials. During my tenure in this role, I was selected to receive the 'Carmen's Sword of Honour' from the Worshipful Company of Carmen, for the 'Most Outstanding Junior Officer in the Royal Logistic Corps that year'. Mostrar menos I held command of a Troop of 48 Gurkha soldiers. Running the day to day working life of the soldiers, managing their careers and training, as well as taking on extra responsibilities in the Squadron and Regiment in my role as an Officer. On Exercise and Operations, I was responsible for managing the storage and distribution of materiel, as well as managing the reverse supply chain. It is also a command responsibility to see to the coordination of Protected Logistic Manoeuvres in the Battle Space. Towards the end of my tenure, I often had to work in the role of a Squadron Operations Officer, coordinating activity for a Squadron of over 150 soldiers, whilst having overall responsibility for a vehicle fleet of over 70 vehicle platforms. Mostrar menos

  • Instructor & Squadron Operations Officer

    Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Platoon Commander Instructor

    Jul 2016 - Oct 2016

  • Assistant Adjutant

    Feb 2016 - Jul 2016

  • Squadron Operations Officer

    Jan 2015 - Feb 2016

  • Troop Commander

    Sept 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Officer Cadet

    Sept 2012 - Jan 2013
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  Op GRITROCK

  Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

  Chief of Staff District Ebola Response Centre

  I deployed on Op GRITROCK, the British Army's response to the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Sierra Leone. In my original role as watch keeper, I was responsible for supporting the coordination of the Ebola Training Academy in Freetown, enabling the training of key local national workers.Following the completion of this role, I was moved to the Tonkolili District Ebola Response Centre (DERC) as the Operations Officer and then Chief of Staff (COS). In my role as COS I was working two ranks up for a sustained two month period, coordinating and commanding the operational response to EVD at the district level. This involved working with civilian contractors, NGOs, Government Agencies and local national civilians. I was also the Officer in Command of a group of Royal Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) Junior Officers, each with their own sphere of responsibility in the operation. Under my command, the district saw positive EVD cases drop dramatically from over 100 to just 1 case per week. The experience provided a unique insight into working in a multi agency environment with a host of unique problems which needed solving every day, alongside commanding an effective and highly successful humanitarian operation. Mostrar menos

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  Gilham Innes Farlow Trust (GIFT)

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2021

  Trustee

  I am one of the founding Trustees of the Gilham Innes Farlow Trust (GIFT), a UK registered Charity with the purpose of providing relief, either generally or individually Gurkhas and their Dependants and other persons in Gurkha or Nepalese Community Areas. Focussing on those who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress both in UK, Nepal and India.

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  BP

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2019

  Building and leading a team of high performing product professionals, following BP’s modernisation and transformation programme. Overseeing the management of multiple products at different stages of their lifcycle. Managed the delivery of two Digital Products, including a revenue generating strategic product. Supporting the work of multi-disciplined product teams and dependencies, in multiple time zones. Gained a place on BP's Military Placement Programme. Oversaw the activity of 18 Developers, Business Analysts and Testers, across three high profile projects, and one BAU work stream, delivering significant benefit across multiple business functions.

  • Service Owner

    Mar 2019 - Jan 2019

  • Agile Delivery Manager - Digital Hub

    Jul 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Delivery Manager

    Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
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  Clarendon School

  Jan 2019 - Nov 2021

  Governor
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  WorldRemit

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

  Head of Product Operations

  Building and heading up the new Product Operations department in the Product Function. Designing and implementing a framework for supporting Product Managers in delivering value and customer-focused product, at pace. The glue between Product and our partners, between strategy and delivery.• Designing and implementing a delivery framework, for all stages of the Product lifecycle, for use by all Product Managers.• Defining a cross-functional approach to 'go-to-market'• Mentoring the Product Managers through all stages of the Product Delivery lifecycle, acting as a leader in the area.• Managing the cross-functional delivery of multiple high-profile initiatives, including managing the cross-functional creation of a strategic partnership with Alipay - creating c.900 million new opportunities for recipients in China.• Leading on cross-functional engagement and delivery, becoming the point of expertise in the firm for inter-departmental collaboration and communication.• A senior member of Product Leadership team. Mostrar menos

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  Gelato

  Mar 2021 - now

  Gelato’s mission is to empower the rapidly growing “creator economy” with local production and delivery of customized items to every consumer on the planet.Gelato’s curated marketplace lowers the barriers for entrepreneurs around the world to share their creativity with a global audience. We are solving the last mile for anyone that would like to sell their customized products online.Local production means lower costs, faster delivery, reduced carbon emissions, and no upfront investments. Creators can focus all their time and energy on creating, selling, and growing. Mostrar menos

  • VP Partner Expansion

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Head of Partner Engagement & Expansion - Europe

    Mar 2021 - Jan 2022