Experience

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  Hm forces

  Sept 1993 - Nov 2001

  Telecommunications engineer & team leader

  A two year apprenticeship at the Army Apprentices College Harrogate was sound preparation for 6 years of service in the Royal Signals. Serving in various locations, I experienced a broad range of equipment, the most recent being state-of-the-art digital radios which were subsequently introduced to the British Army. Throughout my career, I developed good communication skills at all levels, acting as first call in respect of communication difficulties and emergencies. Held DV clearance through most of this time. Show less

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  Maritime security company

  Nov 2001 - Jan 2005

  Project engineer

  As an engineer working within a small business aimed at marine security in the private yachting industry, I was responsible for managing projects, including preparation of quotations based on the clients’ requirements, drawing up plans and specifying equipment necessary for a tailor made integrated security system. Not only did I carry out this management, but due to the size of the company I would also carry out the installation and subsequent maintenance. Effective communications skills were paramount when dealing with clients and suppliers to determine equipment specifications and system design. Show less

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  Local nsi gold company

  Jan 2005 - Mar 2006

  Senior engineer

  As the Senior Service Engineer I was responsible for ensuring that all preventative and corrective maintenance is carried out in accordance with the companies Codes of Practice. This includes routine servicing and when necessary responding to corrective calls on all types of systems including Intruder, Access Control & Door Entry, CCTV and Fire. My time management and customer communication skills are vital as are my technical skills.

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  National nsi gold company

  Mar 2006 - Aug 2008

  Senior engineer

  Working from home, I was responsible for ensuring that my team and I carry out preventative maintenance and respond to corrective calls throughout the region, in accordance with NSI & Company Codes of Practice. Working mainly in the Retail sector for high street names such as Arcadia Group, Dixons Group and Starbucks, I am used to dealing with demanding customers. As well as managing my own daytime area, I am also responsible for ensuring the rest of my team carry out their work to the required standard. This will usually include technical support both on the phone and by site visit, training on unfamiliar products and dealing with low level human resource or pay issues. Show less

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  Rfs technology

  Aug 2008 - now

  Director

  Suppliers of high quality electronic fire, security systems and home technology to private, commercial & maritime clients in the UK and across Europe. Members of the SSAIB, CEDIA and Authorised Control4 Dealers.