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CV: SATCOM Manager
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Over the last 20 years I have served within Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, a job in which I have deployed to many parts of the world. For the first 3 years I worked as rifleman at 40 Cdo RM, but for the last 17 years I have been employed as a Signaller and have reached the rank of Sergeant. A career that I have done to the best of my ability, in a confident and robust manner. I have done my duties with willingness and courage, and using my knowledge and judgement to provide diligent and robust service to my superiors.
Achievements & Awards
- Development of SATCOM within 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines (3 Cdo Bde RM).
- Operational deployments with VSC 501(E) to Iraq on Op TELIC, were we were the first SATCOM detachment to cross the border into Iraq from Kuwait, to provide strategic communications for 3 Cdo Bde RM fly forward headquarters.
- Afghanistan on Op JACANNA, were we support the collation forces with strategic re-link SATCOM.
- In recent years my achievements have been with the development of REACHER within 3 Cdo Bde RM.
- Developed Vetting Security Clearance (Expires Jan 2017).
- GSM, including two bars Northern Iraq & Southern Turkey and Air Operations.
- Northern Iraq.
- Queens Jubilee Medal.
- LSGB (Long Service Good Conduct Medal).
- Campaign Medal Op Jacanna and rosette.
- Campaign Medal Op Telic and rosette.
- NATO Medal Bosnia.
Current Employment
My current job at 30 Cdo IX Gp RM, Comms Squadron is as the SATCOM Manager (Sgt RM) for both of the REACHER (RT 43/44) detachments. I manage the development of SATCOM within 3 Cdo Bde RM, to help move the REACHER detachment forward and develop the services that we provide to 3 Cdo Bde RM and the wider Defence community. While also liaising with Paradigm to provide a more robust and resilient service for both Paradigm and 3 Cdo Bde RM in the delivery of REACHER and all SATCOM services to Bde.
Employment History
- UKLFCSG (later re-named 30 Cdo IX Gp RM) November 09 – Current
- Armoured Support Group RM April 08 – November 09
- CTCRM April 06 – April 08
- Commander Amphibious Task Group March 05 – April 06
- UKLFCSG, Comms Sqn, September 04 – March 05
- CTCRM, June 04 – September 04
- UKLF CSG, Communications Squadron January 03 – June 04
- RM Poole, Pre Embarkation Training for HMS Ocean November 02 – January 03
- Headquarters & Signals Squadron RM March 99 – November 02
- Commando Logistics Regiment, Signals Troop April 98 – March 99
- Headquarters & Signal Squadron RM, Y Troop October 97 – April 98
- 29 Cdo RA, 79 Kirkee Commando Bty
- Headquarters & Signals Squadron, Y Troop September 94 – April 97
- Headquarter & Signals Squadron RM, Comms Sqn September93– 94
- CTCRM, Signal Class Three Course April 93 – September 93
- 40 Commando Royal Marines 27 April 91 – April 93
- CTCRM, Kings Squad Pass Out 26 April 91
- CTCRM, Joined Royal Marines 4 August 1990
Education
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‘O’ Level, Physics, C - ‘O’ Level, Physical Education, B
- ‘O’ Level, Geography, B
- CSE, English Literature, 1
- CSE, Technical Drawing, 1
- CSE, Humanities, 2
- ‘AO’ American Studies, C
- GCSE, Business Studies, B
- NVQ, Providing A Telecommunication Service, Level 3
- GCSE, English, C
- GCSE, Maths, C
- Certificate In First Line Management
- BTEC – Copper Installation
- BTEC – Internal & External Fibre Optics
- BTEC – LAN Implementation & Wireless Networks
- City & Guilds in Communications
- European Computer Driving Licence
Military Courses
- REACHER (Medium) Operator/maintainer 12 March 2010
- REACHER Management Overview 31 March 2010
- PS 1046 CCT120 Terminal Operator (SWEDISH) 25 March 2010
- BCIP Asset Configuration Management System Course (BOWMAN), 30October 2009
- Senior Command Course 1/06 23 June 2006
- Ships Protection Organisation team Member 25 November 2002
- Joint Service BOWMAN System Manager 22 September 2005
- BOWMAN CIP Manager 3 March 2005
- BOWMAN Advanced Signaller Systems 24 February 2005
- UK/VSC 501 Engineer, 4 February 2005
- Joint Service Tactical SATCOM ManagerCourse 10 October 2003
- COMPUCAT Message System (CMS) Administrator 24 July 2004
- Joint Operation Command Systems User Course 31 January 2002
- UK/VSC 501 Operator 25 November 1999
- Signaller Class Two 2/98 19 March 1999
- Junior Command Course 2/98 10 September 1998
Interests & Hobbies
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Horse riding - Falconry
- Kayaking (Instructor)
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Socialising with friends & family
Personal Details
- Marital Status: Married to Ann (16 years)
- Nationality: English
- Date of Birth: 15thSeptember 1970
- Children: Luke (14) & Lauren (13)
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