AUTOMATION
Total des années d'expérience :24 years, 1 Mois
AUTOMATION &
COST CONTROL:
Managed and automated the Resource Department on a 14, 000-person installation responsible for materials, and resources. Improved the effective resource utilisation rate from 46% to 97.6% in less than 12 months, saving over £101 million in cost with no change in personnel. A highly skilled technical individual, computer literate.
British Army, 1984 - 2007
Completed 23-year career with the British Army. Gained upper-level manager status. Participated in the complete revitalisation and overhaul of the British Military in general - and the British Army specifically - from the low status perceived in the 1970's to the most powerful and effective military in history.
An active participant in the swift/forceful turnaround of the armed forces that led to the U.K. victory in Operation Granby and Operation Telic ( Iraq) . A successful record for managing complex situations, supervising people through line-management personnel, responsible for millions of pounds in assets. Specific duties and achievements include;
MANAGEMENT: Led a Troop of the Army's Challenger 2 main battle tank consisting of 4 tanks, 4 APCs, an Engineer Squad and Maintenance Platoon. Participated in developing and testing, 14 high-tech, multimillion pound products including Challenger 2 during the reliability growth trials that in less than 5 years went from conception to production. These systems were highly instrumental in the success of the Operation Granby and Operation Telic. Upgraded training curriculum and methods, cross-trained personnel in job duties resulting in lower supervision requirements and a significant cost savings in overtime.
Experience (Continued)
OPERATIONS &
LOGISTICS:
Was a logistical advisor to the Commander for 750 men, responsible for £25 million of equipment. Managed a £719, 000 budget. Responsible for controlling the procurement of durable and expendable items under the budget. A recognised expert in planning and executing complex operations with 100% accuracy and success including the scheduling and movement of thousands of personnel and the timely transfer of millions of pounds worth of equipment to support and maintain operations.
1979 to 1983 Salendine Nook Secondary School CSEs in Math's English Art Religious education Woodwork Technical Drawing