TEFL: Aston School Lianyungang China Sept 2013 – Present
Designed, Developed, Prepared and delivered TEFL Lessons for Kinder Garden, Children and Adults
Used computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, and HTML to aid in systematic and creative lesson planning.
Developed and maintained reusable teacher files to save time and money, and reduce environmental waste.
Met and exceeded daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines for newsletters, test writing, and student records in various teaching positions.
Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills
Proficient in organized and environmentally friendly administration
Ability to develop rapport with people of all cultures and ages
Training Specialist: General Dynamics, UK Sep 2009 – Jul 2012
A leading Prime contractor in the Defence Industry
Responsible for the Designing of Training Programs for the British and International Defence market
Conducting Training Needs Analysis (TNA) on projects for the British and International Defence market
Managed staff in the setting up of training sites in Britain and Abroad
Management of all Logistic and Materials used for training on various sites throughout the world including all Instructional, equipment and Facilities.
Responsible for the Development, Design and then Delivering complete Bespoke Software Applications to conduct Installation, Management, Maintenance and Operation of Defence Systems in Britain and Internationally.
Designing, Developing and Delivering Radio Operator training packages to the British and International Defence
Designing examinations and validation material to Evaluate and Assess participants performance during and after training
Interfaced with Internal and External customers to significantly strengthen professional working relationships
Training Consultant: SELEX Elsag Aug 2007 - Sep 2009
A major Defence Electronics company specializing in surveillance, protection, tracking, targeting, navigation and control, and imaging systems
Responsible for the Design, Development and Delivery of training programs for the International and British market
Carried out ‘Training Needs Analysis’ for projects for the International and British market mainly “Augusta” and Talon/Dagger (SATCOM)
Designing examinations and validation material to Evaluate and Assess participants performance during and after training
Responsible for the Development, Design and then Delivering complete “Bespoke” Software Applications to conduct Installation, Configuration, Management, Maintenance and Operation of Defence Systems in Britain and Internationally mainly SATCOM and Surveillance systems.
Conducted research and increased self knowledge on the latest training materials and techniques
Utilised the latest technology to produce innovative, interesting and effective training materials and manuals.
Identified and analysed organisation’s training requirement and strategically designed customised training modules to fulfill all training needs
Responsible for amending and revising programs as necessary, in order to adapt to work environment changes
Mentored and guided Trainers in delivering high quality training presentations
Course Designer/Trainer: GPT Marconi Saudi Arabia Feb 2005 - Nov 2006
A world global Electronic Systems company
Designed, Developed and then Delivered Software Training Packages to the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) to enable them to use Microsoft Software mainly Microsoft Office
Designed Training Programs for the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) Technical Engineers
Monitored all training programmes to meet the operational requirements of the SANG
Responsible for producing and then implementing both the Program of Instruction (POI) and Course Training Plans (CTP)
Served as Training Development Manager in the absence of the Training Development Manager
Conducted Training Needs Analysis (TNA), Course Design and Validation tasks
Interfaced with Internal and External customers to significantly strengthen professional working relationships
Mentored and guided Regional Training Coordinators on various regional training issues
Trials Officer: British Army (Infantry Trials & Development Unit) May 1995 –Dec 2004
Successfully developed and managed trials from initial concept to the final execution of the User Trials: MNVG, BOWMAN radios, DCCT and FIST
Responsible for developing competitive trials for all equipment for the British Infantry
Extended user advice to MOD, HQs Infantry, DPA, DLO and QinetiQ.
Responsible for the Design, Development and Delivery of training programs for all NEW Equipment’s being Trialed
Delivered Software Training Packages to soldiers so they could use “Bespoke” software applications to use New Equipment. This included at times training on Microsoft applications such as “Word”, PowerPoint etc.
Extended major contribution towards the formation of Doctrine, Management of Soldier Systems, Integration and Interoperability for the Future Infantry Soldier Technology (FIST) project.
Assisted in the development of Synthetic Environment (Simulators) within the Dismounted Close Combat Trainer (DCCT and FIST trials
Prepared and delivered presentations and demonstrations to Major Governments across the globe included the USA, Germany, France and the UK
Managed All Logistic and Security during trials both in Britain and throughout the World.