Philip James CrossTel: 028 70829760

Mobile: 07791 120693E Mail: filjimx2@btinternet.com

Profile

Possess excellent breadth of knowledge and depth of expertise in organisation matters with proven leadership and managerial qualities. Numerous training jobs have ensured the development of a confident and capable instructor who is at ease when instructing large groups. Well versed in management and supervision of subordinates and capable of working on own initiative. Reliable, trustworthy and tenacious with well established interpersonal skills and both excellent oral and written communication skills. Practical experience in co-ordinating crisis management/disaster recovery. Core values regarded as a priority.

Key Career Achievements

Three years’ experience in Maritime Security as Team Leader of Armed Security Team operating in Piracy High Risk Area and culminating in employment as Ships Security Officer on Super Yacht M/Y LUNA. Responsible for training and supervision of security team and implementing enhanced security procedures to meet current threats. Employment involved enhancing physical security and recommending upgrades to CCTV/Door Access Control/security lighting on yacht for owner.

Organised and implemented training requirements for up to 400 company employees. Culminating in the organisation and execution of an overseas validation exercise designed to test basic employee skills. Overall planning, execution and final production of validation report.

Planned and co-ordinated the establishment of an Op PENINSULA (Foot and Mouth) Operations Cell which co-ordinated Tri-service response within SW Region. Liaised and organised outside civilian agencies. Resulting procedures were adopted by MAFF/DEFRA.

Tactical planning and co-ordination of operations for 800 employees (Battalion) in Northern Ireland. Involving close liaison with outside agencies (Police and specialist agencies).

Responsible as a Resource Manager for £0.5 million of equipment and stores, achieving a 100% correct handover.

Selected for Junior Staff College, achieved a comfortable pass ensuring high personal written communication and problem solving skills.

High profile senior instructor responsible for regional pre-deployment training. Personally responsible for improving instructional lectures and visual effects.

Production and implementation of a training course for junior and senior commanders resulting in 95% pass rate of students at previous organisation’s key promotion course.

Organised overseas expeditions (sub aqua) to Belize and Egypt for 16 untrained employees. Involving planned training of students and organisation of expedition.

3yrs as the President of an Officers Mess Committee. Managing assets of £30,000 and responsible for organising 2-3 major social functions a year and major CR events.

Career History

Nov 14 – May 15 Ships Security Officer Super Yacht

May 12 – Nov 14 Team Leader Maritime Security Consultant

Apr 2007 – May 12 PADI Diving Instructor

Army 1990 – 2007

A progressive and varied military career, predominantly on active service (4 theatres), working at senior management having achieved the rank of Major.

Nov 04- to date – Senior Training Manager

Responsible for provision of training new employees. Responsible for provision of training for both junior and senior management. Instruction to senior management.

Jan 04 – Sep 04 – Outer Office Co-ordinator to Senior United Nations Official

Co-ord of routine and visits for senior UN advisor (second-in-comd). Responsible for all secretariat/welfare/career management of British contingent. Organisation of meetings/production of minutes and presentations. Liaison Officer/facilitator.

Nov 01 – Dec 03 – Senior Manager

Command/management of 100 staff on operations/disaster recovery. Career management of all company personnel. Ensure all training requirements of staff are met. On Call 24/7.

Oct 99 – Nov 01 – Resource Planner/Control Manager

Initiated Operations Cell and cull/disposal procedures to cope with Foot & Mouth outbreak within SW Region.

Initiated training and contingency planning for Fireman’s strike (Op FRESCO) and tanker drivers strike.

Career Summary

Ships Security Officer/MRO on M/Y Luna - Nov 14 – Mar 15Maritime Security Team Leader - May 12–Nov 14 PADI/DSAT Tec Trimix Dive Instructor - Aug 06 to May 2012Senior Training & Development Manager, Northern Ireland - Nov 04 – to date Outer office co-coordinator/overseas liaison officer, UN Mission Sierra Leone - Jan 04-Sep 04HR and General Manager - Northern Ireland - Nov 01 – Dec 03

Resource Planner - SW England - Oct 99 – Nov 01Middle Management Staff Course - Apr 99 – Oct 99Operations Manager – Northern Ireland - May 97- Apr 99Specialist Junior Manager - Jul 95 – May 97Instructor at Regional Training Centre – SE England - Jan 94 – Jul 95Junior Manager- Kuwait/Saudi/Germany - 1990-1994

Qualifications

GCSE O Level (1983) - 9 Pass Grades (incl Maths/Eng/Physics/Lang)A level (1985) - History – Grade B

- English Lit – Grade D- Geography – Grade E

IT - ECDL (Nov 2005), CLAIT Plus.PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer/Tec Rec Trimix InstructorRYA Advanced Powerboat Commercial EndorsementVHF Short Range Certification (GDMSS)STW 95 CertificationShips Security Officer CourseCertificate of Proficiency in Medical First AidCertificate Automated External DefibrillationCertificate Proficiency in Medical Care on Board

Leisure Interests/Recent Employment

Sub aqua diving (organised overseas adventure training expeditions). PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer/Tec Rec Trimix Instructor

Additional Information

Date of Birth: 6 Jan 1967Driving licence: UK Full/Access to own vehicle.Seamans Discharge Book and Seamans Card held.Vetting CRB and DBSVisa US B1/B2 Visa