Examples of Ex Military Candidates for General Management

I am an Infantry Section Commander who has a vast range of experiences and skills from 7 years in the Army, 4 years in McDonald's and 3 years of an LLB Law Degree. I am a leader, manager and coach and can adapt to any situation. Most recently I have proven my leadership on Operation Newcombe 2 in Mali, where my skills as a Search Team Commander and Foxhound Commander were tested. I am reliable, adaptable and fit, completely ready for a new challenge out of the Army. I love cars and the outdoors and most of all being with my family.

A professional, driven and dynamic Manager with 23 years exemplary service within the British Army specialising in resource, transport and career management. An approachable, supportive and pragmatic leader who remains calm under pressure and has strengths in communicating at all levels and optimising resources through leadership, coaching and mentoring. Has a proven track record of drawing out the best in people by championing a positive and high performing working environment to ensure the delivery of service excellence.

A wireless backhaul planning and engineering career in the military and commercial communication industries spanning over 30 years has shaped an established and adaptable professional, both in the field and in office-based environments Worldwide. Experienced at all levels of a project life cycle including pre-sales technical support, bid process, project start up, project management and delivery, site access and field surveying, technical support, planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance. Certified as a CAA approved SUSA (Small Unmanned Surveillance Aircraft) Remote Pilot since Jan 2017. Able to utilise extensive radio and transmission planning expertise for carrying on-site surveys for optimum site selection and backhaul solutions.

An experienced ICT, Operations and Programme director with excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills. Capable of meeting the most challenging goals and objectives and fully accustomed to working under pressure. Demonstrates strong problem-solving capabilities to mitigate risks and issues, enabling tasks to meet deadlines, budgets and objectives. Possesses a talent for communicating complex scenarios to C-Suite with clarity and brevity. Diverse career including over 20 years with the British Army including two high profile roles as Chief of Staff.

A high performing; accomplished customer-orientated multifaceted senior operations and business transformation leader with a 34-year history of sustained achievement, possessing a proactive a can-do working ethic. I have 8 years commercial expertise having retired from the Army in 2011 in the rank of major, after a 27-year distinguished career, the last 10 years holding senior operations, procurement and change appointments at unit, corporate headquarter and MoD main building level. Since leaving the Army, I have worked in the public and private sector across operations, engineering, technological and administrative arenas within; financial services, start-ups, construction, national critical infrastructure [nuclear], government [security and intelligence communities] and defence sectors as a self-employed consultant and full-time-employee, further honing my sales, business development and transformation management comprehension.

I am an experienced WO2 (Company Sergeant Major) with a traceable REME engineering background, most notably on Challenger 2 and Warrior platforms. Skilled in Operation & Strategic Management, Operational Planning, Tactics, and Management of Personnel at all levels. Security Cleared, reliable, hard working and above all, punctual with strong communication skills. I am an advocate for the highest of standards at all levels.

A highly capable, ambitious and award-winning operations manager and human resources professional with a track record of delivering repeated success in the most challenging circumstances, developed during a 32-year career as a senior manager within the British Army. • Proven leadership and motivational ability in high intensity strategic environments. • Outstanding organisation and communication skillset. • Adaptable and flexible; able to rapidly assimilate new equipment, concepts, technologies, cultures and environments. • Impeccable structural analysis, implementing strategy and formulating and delivering policy; managing structural change and optimising organisational performance and efficiency. • Expert in command and staff procedures and decision-making processes. • Selecting, developing and inspiring teams of managers and operators towards common goals. • Risk management. • Personnel and Establishment Professional.

Former military intelligence officer. Anti-poaching consultant. High risk and security advisor to international TV/Film productions. Conducts complex multi-factor risk analysis, identifies creative solutions, and communicates effectively to stakeholders. 10 years of experience managing multidisciplinary, often multinational, intelligence teams, delivering analysis to government level decision makers. Extensive experience of globally deployed operations. Qualified field and trails guide, and tracker, with experience across Africa managing risk for scientific research on foot in dangerous game areas. Volunteer with charities supporting veterans, mental health, and conservation. Passionate about the natural world and member of the Royal Geographical Society and Natural History Museum.

A professional and skilled leader with experience as a senior logistical manager in the British Army. He values family and has a strong focus on work-life balance. He believes that taking care of his team's needs leads to achieving desired metrics. He is trustworthy, reliable, and takes the time to understand each individual's needs to drive optimal performance. An adaptable leader who can navigate complex situations and find workable solutions when targets are not met. He brings advanced communication skills, experience in liaising with international bodies, and a proactive approach to managing processes. His strengths lie in interpersonal skills, building rapport with teams, and motivating and empowering individuals for their career development. He also values discipline, integrity, and doing the right thing in difficult situations.

I am on the verge of completing 5 years with my current Employer (Africa) where the commercial and entrepreneurial world gave me an eye-opening addition to my operations and project management experience. Not to mention the amazing opportunity I was given to develop, design and deliver the Group’s in-house Training Systems across all disciplines. I am also immensely proud to have been actively involved with the development and standardization of the Group processes and procedures contributing to exponential business expansion across sub-Saharan Africa. Added to 28 years as a British Army Artificer & Engineering Officer (REME), I am truly excited at the opportunity for exciting and new employment opportunities.