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Mr Colin Kenneth Thomas BEd(Hons) FCMI FInstLM MAPM VR Mancroft Cottage, Long Street, Galhampton, Somerset BA22 7AY Mobile: 07971 795874 - Home: 01963 441656 – Work: 01264 381407 Email: [email protected] or ArmyReserveDev-Execute- [email protected] Employment Current: HM Armed Forces (Army) Project Manager Army Reserve Development Programme (ARDP) Army Headquarters, Monxton Road, Andover, Hants SP11 8HT September 2015 – Present Buckler’s Mead Academy Director 1 St John’s Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4NH September 2005 – Present Previous: HM Armed Forces (Army) Commanding Officer 165 Port and Maritime Regiment RLC Derriford Army Reserve Centre, Brest Road, Plymouth, Devon PL5 6EW July 2014 – September 2015 Buckler’s Mead Academy Head of Design & Technology 1 St John’s Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4NH September 1991 – June 2014 Key Skills Technical Personal Programme & Project Management (change/developmental) within the military, educational and public sectors. Commissioned Army Reserve Officer (Lieutenant Colonel) with a wealth of experience in Command, Management and Operations. Secondary school teacher of Design Technology and Information Technology. Experienced team leader in Work to a high standard both independently and as part of a team. A confident person with the ability to communicate, consult and discuss effectively. Motivate through example, encouragement and praise. Work on a “person to person” basis with the ability to recognise personal weakness Proactive and reactive; tackling problems “head on” to find Page 1 of 4

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Mr Colin Kenneth Thomas BEd(Hons) FCMI FInstLM MAPM VRMancroft Cottage, Long Street, Galhampton, Somerset BA22 7AY

Mobile: 07971 795874 - Home: 01963 441656 – Work: 01264 381407 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Employment

Current: HM Armed Forces (Army)Project ManagerArmy Reserve Development Programme (ARDP)Army Headquarters, Monxton Road, Andover, Hants SP11 8HTSeptember 2015 – Present

Buckler’s Mead AcademyDirector1 St John’s Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4NHSeptember 2005 – Present

Previous: HM Armed Forces (Army)Commanding Officer165 Port and Maritime Regiment RLCDerriford Army Reserve Centre, Brest Road, Plymouth, Devon PL5 6EW July 2014 – September 2015

Buckler’s Mead AcademyHead of Design & Technology1 St John’s Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4NHSeptember 1991 – June 2014

Key Skills

Technical Personal

Programme & Project Management (change/developmental) within the military, educational and public sectors.

Commissioned Army Reserve Officer (Lieutenant Colonel) with a wealth of experience in Command, Management and Operations.

Secondary school teacher of Design Technology and Information Technology.

Experienced team leader in various situations responsible for developing team vision, individual development, budget planning, HR and team administration.

Sound understanding in the use and application of many professional IT packages such as MS Office and MS Project.

Work to a high standard both independently and as part of a team.

A confident person with the ability to communicate, consult and discuss effectively.

Motivate through example, encouragement and praise.

Work on a “person to person” basis with the ability to recognise personal weakness

Proactive and reactive; tackling problems “head on” to find solutions and work to completion.

Proven strength in scheduling and stakeholder engagement.

Able to prioritise, be well informed and make decisions.

All the above underpinned with a well-developed sense of humour………

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Education & Qualifications

Chartered Management Institute-May 2016 – July 2016

Diploma in Strategic Management & LeadershipCMI Level 7

King Alfred’s College -Winchester, HampshireOctober 1987 - June 1991

B.Ed (Hons.) Design & Technology 11-162nd Class 2nd Division

Graig Comprehensive School -Llanelli, DyfedSeptember 1979 – 1987

A Level: Engineering Drawing & Craft Design TechnologyO Level: Maths, English, Biology, Engineering Drawing, Art & Woodwork

Fellow: Chartered Management Institute (FCMI) Fellow: Institute of Leadership and Management (FInstLM) Member: Association for Project Management (MAPM)

APMP: The APM Project Management Qualification – 2016 Certified Project Management Associate (IPMA Level D) - 2016 Projects IN Controlled Environments (PRINCE2): Foundation & Practitioner – 2016 Managing Successful Programmes (MSP): Foundation & Practitioner - 2015 Health & Safety: Roles & Functions – 2012 Health & Safety: Design & Technology Workshop Safety - 2011 Alpine (Ski) Leader – 2011 First Aid at Work (St John Ambulance) - 2011 Off-Road (Mountain Bike) Leader - 2005 Full driving licence, no convictions - 1986

Interests

Sporting: Cycling (on and off road), dog walking, squash and skiing. Hobbies: Shooting, fishing and military history. Relaxing: Gardening, entertaining and listening to music.

Awards & Decorations

Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal – 2002 Volunteer Reserves Service Medal – 2005 Operational Service Medal (Afghanistan) – 2009 Queens’ Diamond Jubilee Medal – 2012

Personal Details

Age: 49 Nationality: British

Marital Status: Married Health: Good

References

Professional - Colonel IT Mereweather TD (Tom): Assistant Head, Army Reserve Development Programme, Army Headquarters, Monxton Road, ANDOVER, Hants SP11 8HJ01264 381536 – [email protected]

Character - Mr R Hunt (Richard): Chair of Directors, Buckler’s Mead Academy, 1 St John’s Road, YEOVIL, Somerset BA21 4NH01935424454 – [email protected]

Mr Colin Kenneth Thomas BEd(Hons) FCMI FInstLM MAPM VR

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