Objective
· Areas of specialisation in Engineering, Seamanship, Communications and Security
Experience
Areas of specialisation in Engineering, Seamanship, Communications and Security Achievements
· In 2009 I received a commendations for bravery for services rendered to my country which were deemed to be above and beyond the call of duty· In 2009 I received the Captain’s Award for saving the life of a fellow seaman· 2007 received first good conduct badge for 4 years exemplary service · I have spent over 1,000 days at sea· I have participated in support and operations in Afghanistan and Iraq· I have served in a number of conflict zones including Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, and the Democratic Republic of Congo· 2006 helped to dig a well, build a school and paint a church in Sierra Leone· I have participated in boarding operations, anti-piracy, anti-drugs and people smuggling operations in West Africa and the Mediterranean· 2005 served for a period of time as driver and bodyguard to the commander of the amphibious task group· In 2000 I received the bronze level Duke of Edinburgh’s Award· Charity work for Help for Hero’s, Strathcarron Hospice and Dame Hannah Rogers School for children with severe physical disabilities
7 years in the British royal navy
Education
2005 City & Guilds Basic Engineering CompetenciesHMS Collingwood, Fareham, England
2004 City & Guilds Level 1 Award in CommunicationsCity & Guilds Level 2 Award in Working with OthersCity & Guilds Level 1 Award in Application of NumberCity & Guilds Level 1 Award in Information TechnologyCity & Guilds Level 2 Improving Own Learning and PerformanceCity & Guilds Engineering Competencies General EngineeringHMS Collingwood, Fareham, England
2003 – 2006 Engineering Foundation Modern ApprenticeshipNVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering OperationsHMS Collingwood, Fareham, England
2001 – 2003 Bachelor of Science majoring in Marine & Freshwater BiologyNapier University, Edinburgh, Scotland
1996 – 2001 4 Scottish Higher Grades1 Scottish Intermediate 1 Grade8 Scottish Standard GradesCore mathematics 3Applied electronicsSocial psychology Graeme High School, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Certification
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
2009 First Aid Level 2 (CBRNDC 23) – (4 days)First Aid at Work (HSE) – (4 days)Medical First Aid (MCA) – (4 days)Administration of Morphine auto-injector course – (4 days)Administration of Entonx analgesic gas course – (4 days) Defence Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Extraction Training Level A and B (SERE) – (2 days)Marine Evacuation System (RFD) Operator/ Controller/ Liferaftsman Course (MGN 273) – (1 day)Ships Boarding Team Individual Skills Course (OG570QVN) – (2 weeks)
2008 Intermediate Sea Safety Course (I.S.S.C) – (1 week)Sea Survival and Equipment Maintainers Course – (4 days)
2007 Helmsman Proficiency Course – (2 days)AB (SEA) First Class Transition Course (AB TX32) – (4 weeks)Tactical Communications UHF VHF, Flags and Morse Code by Flashing Light – (10 weeks)Pacific 22 MK 2 (Jet) Coxswain – (1 week)Pacific 22 MK 1 (Prop) Coxswain – (1 week)National Powerboat Certificate Level 2 (RYA) – (1 week)
2006 20mm Gambo-1 Aimer / Loader – (1 week)Ped Sight Operators Course – (3 days)9mm Browning pistol handling course – (1 day)Effective deck hand certificate (MCA) – (2 years)Ships board and search team course – (2 weeks)Fast roping from helicopters on to ships decks training course (2 weeks)
2005 Navigators Yeoman Employment Module Course – (3 weeks)Locally trained crane/davit driver – (2 weeks)Industrial studies course – (1 week)Basic engineering processes course – (1 week)Material removal course – (1 week)Assembly and dismantling course – (1 week)
2004 Operator Mechanic (Warfare) Second Class Shore Course – (24 weeks)Basic Sea Safety Course (B.S.S.C) – (1 week)Professional Training Course Ships Protection Member (OG547PJA) – (1 week)Recognition of basic improvised explosive devices (IEDs) – (1 week) Handling and safety procedures to operate CASCO 21 baton – (1 day)Operating procedures and legal requirements when conducting personnel searches and hand held search equipment (Hoodlum) – (1 day) Duties and responsibilities of armed sentries – (1 week)Personal Safety and Social Responsibility Course – (3 weeks)Professional Radar Course (ADAWS) – (8 weeks)Radar plotting techniques and keyboard skills – (4 weeks)Health and Safety Course covering Electrical, Hydraulic and Laser Safety – Handling of Toxic Substances and Explosives – Noise and Radioactive Hazards – (1 week)Level 2 Seamanship – (1 week)Security of classified materials – (1 day) Acoustics principles – (1 day)Sonar system operations – (1 day)Mine laying, recovery and disposal techniques – (1 week)Working safely in an engineering environment, developing yourself and working with others on engineering activities, using and communicating technical information, applying quality control in engineering, maintaining electrical equipment and systems, maintaining electronic equipment and systems module courses – (8 weeks)
2003 Initial Royal Navy Training Course progressing to further Specialist Training – (4 weeks)Military training handling and using the SA80 rifle – (1 week)Achieved Marksmanship Grade (SA80 rifle) – (1 day)First Aid Level 1 (CBRNDC22) – (2 days)Level 1 Seamanship – (1 week)NSV security and background check (NATO) to handle classified materials
Skils
KEY SKILLS
· Areas of specialisation in Engineering, Seamanship, Communications and Security · Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to a diverse audience including colleagues, peers, and senior Military personnel· Strong leadership skills· Ability to work in a stressful environment under hard conditions for long periods of time· Self-discipline and good time management · Reliability · Presentation skills · Courage and physical ability· Good judgement · Teamwork and cooperation