Paul Collinson

Experience

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  Royal Marines

  Jan 1989 - Sept 2012

  Various

  Unit Imprest and records OfficerQuarter MasterCompany CommanderCompany 2I/CMaritime safety equipment maintainer.CQMS Y TroopCQMS Comd Coy 40 Cdo RMLogistic office managerSection CplTroop SgtTrim practitioner

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  40 Cdo Royal Marines

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2003

  CQMS - Command Coy

  Provided Logistic support to a highly capable Royal Marine Commando operational unit deployed on Op Telic and acted as SME to Command chain.

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  45 Commando Royal Marines

  Aug 2003 - Aug 2005

  Quarter Master

  Logistic manager for front line Commando unit on Operations and during predeployment training.Equipment care manager.Achieved operational logistic support and Equipment care inspection pass, in both years of my appointment.Provide infrastucture support to deployed personnel.

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  Commando Training Centre Royal Marines

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2008

  Logistic Officer

  Managed the logistic supply chain to ensure the operational training out put of the Royal Marines for new recruits, specialist and Command training was supported.Managed 12 military and 20 civil service workforce in the delivery of 1st and 2nd line logistic support for unit.SME to unit on all logistic matters.

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  CommandoTraining Centre Royal Marines

  Sept 2008 - Mar 2010

  Unit Pay and Records Officer

  The adminstration of a mixed Military and Civil service dept that deliver J1 support in relation to Pay etc for 2000 ranks under initial training and trained ranks.Unit information and registry OfficerSubject Matter Expert [SME] to Senior Officers and departmental managers on all HR issues for military and civilian personnel.Project lead in the development and implementation of a new administrative department, encompassing 3 specialist HR cells.Responsible for the personal pay accounts of 850 personnel.Provided financial advice and guidance to all service personnel.Maintenance all ledgers, sales, purchase, bank and petty cash, including reconciling the balance sheet for monthly returns.Control and maintenance of the Unit bank account including Signatory of Unit cheques.All banking functions including payments receipts and reconciliation and production of cash flow forecasts.Production of month end management accounts, reports and variance analysis VAT Returns and other statutory returns and National Statistics Human Resources and Movements Manager Responsible for the day to day running of a registry ensuring all service documentation was recorded and collated correctly.Provided travel advice and responsibility for all movement bookings for 850 personnel Departmental manager of 10 administrative staff.Responsible for the administration of all civilians including advertising positions, sifting applicants, interviewing and employment to the subsequent annual reports. Show less

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  Infantry Battle School

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  OC IBOTC

  Co-ordinate initial and continuation training for the Afghan Officer Corps Infanteer specialist

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  Ministry of Defence

  Mar 2010 - Sept 2010

  OC G Coy, UKLTT [A] Op Heric

  Military Mentor for ANA - OCS [Officer Cadet School] at Camp Alamo,Kabul.To ensure Doctrine, Tactics and Adninstration is correctly impleted and taught during Phase 1/2 training.

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  Hasler Company

  Oct 2010 - Nov 2011

  2 IC

  Provided management for the Individual Recovey Pathways of injured Royal Marines

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  Commando Training Centre Royal Marines

  Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

  Imprest Officer

  Managing and running the personnel and finance for a busy and complex Training Centre.Controlling the daily running budget of 9.7 million a year.Ensuring compliance with regards to payment process and current value for money policy. Carrying out managment checks and controls.Responsibility for the movment of over personel from a 1000> strong organisation.Ensuring compliance for all staff with regards to allowances and implementing a robust audit trail.Instructional responsibility for the HR and Finance Manager Training. Show less

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  New Century

  May 2012 - Sept 2013

  Responsible for Supply Chain and Inventory Management, design and oversight of internal management processes, producing reports, guidelines, policy and standardised procedures, ensuring legislative and contractual compliance, selection and management of sub-contractors, internal audit, fleet management, transport, procurement, storage, distribution, replacement, repair and write off. Directing Logistic Management Teams to ensure the administrative and logistical frameworks deliver an optimal level of support and are flexible enough to adapt to program changes and client requirements. Show less

  • Training Support Consultant

    Feb 2013 - Sept 2013

  • Deputy National Logistics Manager

    May 2012 - Feb 2013
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  FootGolf on the Exe

  Jul 2016 - now

  Company Director

  A highly entertaining outdoor experience enjoyed by all ages, crazy golf with a football.