Curriculum Vitae

James Ewing25 Bucklands AvenueAshton-on-RibblePrestonLancashirePR2 2BP

07979143977james_ewing@hotmail.comhttps://uk.linkedin.com/pub/james-ewing/100/704/a95

Profile

As an experienced communications specialist I have gained the skills necessary to work as part of team, large or small, in order to safely and efficiently complete technical tasks. In high pressure and arduous situations I am able to take a leading role and assist my team by using my problem solving, communication and organisational skills. I regularly work independently and have shown an outstanding level of self-discipline, motivation and initiative though this. I am able to adapt so that I can perform my role in any circumstance and in any setting.

During my time as a communications specialist I have gained experience of electrical equipment and have recently attended a course and completed CITB Full Scope in Electronics in addition to C&G Building Regulations and 17th edition.

Key Skills

Through employment and education I have gained the following skills: acute attention to detail effective organisational skills leadership and team motivator experience experience in professional public interaction anticipate issues and provide solutions work well under pressure when in new and testing environments a skilled communicator with a clear and calm telephone manner fully proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Selected Achievements

Leadership Management and IntegrityAs a Lance Corporal to a communicator’s detachment, I was directly accountable for the organisation of communications for multiple training projects; this included equipment care and maintaining communications. As the leader I was required to collect and secure secret equipment during these projects to prevent a compromise. In the event of a communications failure, I was expected to manage and control problematic solving in order to find a solution to rectify and re-establish communications.

Selected Achievements

Multi-Tasking, Flexibility and Adaptability A major requirement of a Royal Marines Commando is to carry out various tasks and take on different roles in constantly changing environments around the globe. I was deployed in Afghanistan to conduct both a radio specialist role, where I maintained and operated communications equipment, and to perform an infantry role, where it was vita that I remained vigilant, professional and focused at all times, especially during patrols. Alongside this, I carried out an intelligence collection role whilst on patrol where I learnt how to use various tools, including operations cameras and finger print detectors, in order to build a picture of the communities residing in the areas surrounding military checkpoints.

Fault FindingAs part of my communications specialist role, I regularly used complex data systems and radios to achieve communications, using both voice and data. However these systems are temperamental at times and prone to various faults such as, simple power faults, radio frequency problems and antenna propagation issues. With good subject knowledge and a lot of common sense, I often found and rectified these faults.

Career History

FLEET PROTECTION GROUP ROYAL MARINES

Security Operative - 2008 – 2010

Part of multiple deployable teams as a nuclear deterrent, to prevent unauthorised access to nuclear facilities.

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Communicator - 2010 – 2012

To provide Communication within the establishment to all relevant areas needed both in the UK training environments and on Operations abroad, This included 7 months in Afghanistan as a Patrolling Communicator operationally.

COMMANDO TRAINING CENTRE ROYAL MARINES

Communication Trainer - 2012 – 2014

To support training course given to marines attending there communicators course, Assisting with training both visually and verbally.

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Communication Leader - 2015 – Feb 2016

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Career History

RMR MERSEYSIDERoyal Marine Reservist – Feb 2016 - Present

To complete and maintain training to ensure I am able to deploy around the globe.

Teaching other marines within the detachment about radios used in the military.

Assist with recruiting for the royal marine reserves.

ADI.TV LIMITED PRESTON

Project Co-Ordinator – Mar 2016 – Oct 2016

Warehouse Management - Stock lists, replenishment, equipment care and equipment issue/return.

Manage Spares and assist with repairs for our 42 Modular LED Screens.

Assist Project Managers with various tasks.

Qualifications

National Vocational QualificationCommando Training Centre - Royal Marines July 2008Edexcel NVQ level 2 in Public Services

Key Skills CertificateCommando Training Centre - Royal Marines July 2008Key Skills Communication level1 Improving own learning and performance level 2 working with other level 2

National Vocational QualificationCommando Training Centre - Royal Marines March 2010NVQ level 2 Information Communication Technology Practitioner

National Vocational QualificationStephensons College July 2005NVQ level 1 Performing Engineering Operations

National Vocational QualificationStephensons College December 2005NVQ level 2 Performing Engineering Operations

General Certificate of Secondary EducationKing Edward VII Community College June 2005Maths (C), Humanities, Expressive Arts, Religious Studies

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Qualifications

General Certificate of Secondary EducationKing Edward VII Community College June 2005Art and Design: 3D (C), Science Double award (C, C)

General Certificate of Secondary EducationKing Edward VII Community College June 2005English (D), English Literature (D)

BCSBicton College October 2008BCS level 1 IT Users (ECDL Part 1)

City and Guilds Aldershot Career Transition Partnership Centre December 2015C&G 2393 Building Regulations level 3

City and Guilds Aldershot Career Transition Partnership Centre December 2015C&G 2382 17th Edition Wiring Regulations level 3

Construction Industry Training BoardAldershot Career Transition Partnership Centre December 2015CITB Full Scope

1st4sportAldershot Sports Centre Sept 2013Level 1 Coaching Hockey

Training and Continuous Professional Development

Manual handling awareness training Noise awareness training Team medic training

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Additional Information

A,B,B+E,C and C+E Driving Licence

Hockey Coach Level 1

I have achieved a Level 1 Hockey Coach qualification and have coached various age groups for a number of hockey clubs across the country.

I am currently assisting in the coaching of the Preston Hockey Club juniors section. also I am the coach and assistant manager of the Combined Services under 25 squad who play at a Premiership level.

Leisure Interests

I play hockey at the highest regional standard up to four times a week, including training and match days. I am able to coach and manage teams and have captained numerous military teams though very successful and lucrative tournaments. I also enjoy umpiring at low level and wish to gain a qualification in order to umpire league games. In my remaining free time I like to keep fit by running and weight training. I also enjoy building my own computers from parts and other similar technical challenges. I socialise with my friends and family as much as I am able.

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