About Me.

Personal Story


I worked in an off-licence chain in West London (Oddbins) and as an intern with numerous small production houses around Golden Square off Wardour Street. Many of these businesses have since gone bust. I rejoined the Maritime Reserve, learnt Arabic and went out with the effort to liberate Iraq, which saw me unexpectedly stuck in a job for a number of years. I carried on deploying with the force protection teams in the Gulf and Horn of Africa, on anti-piracy and force protection duties and as a junior weapons instructor and training supervisor. Previously, I rebuilt a classic schooner which my wife lived in whilst I was away and which we moored near Canary Wharf, and afterwards my first automobile, a 1972 Rolls Royce which we kept in a derelict shipyard on the South Coast. During this time I undertook numerous photographic and film lighting projects.

Starting a Company

I decided I should start a new business myself. However, it would take many more years before I could finally get onto a business footing with the enterprise.

After a couple of years trading we signed the papers on our first headquarters, at Arcade Road Littlehampton, which is in the banner of this website.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Instinctually collaborative NICEIC registered ECS card holding electrician with experiences working with commercial sites from the Post Office, Ivy Asia and Gatwick Airport using care and precision learning from career electricians installing DALI lighting from complex schematics, to servicing light industrial and domestic clients with simple multi-trade skills using my own layouts encompassing EICRs to new installations. WORK HISTORY INSTALLER 01/2014 to CURRENT
  • • Handled the day-to-day running • Carried out all aspects of electrical design and installation in commercial, industrial as well as domestic premises, replacing distribution boards working in tray, conduit, trunking chasing and burial • Consistently managed client needs through advice and detailed breakdowns resulting in positive customer relationships. • Attended public events, networking and keeping ahead with product knowledge. • Engaged in training to update knowledge and grow expertise. • Achieved turnover objectives. • Oversaw periodic safety inspections, immediate response to safetycritical situations. • Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local authorities, distribution network operators, NICEIC. • Protected final finishes by applying appropriate protective measures. • Removed old finishes and degraded parts to complete skilled repairs and restore ideal appearances. • Maintained optimal safety practices on job sites by implementing up to date Health & Safety policy. • Resolved customers' complaints efficiently and professionally while maintaining positive customer environment. • Operated heavy equipment such as trenchers and diggers.
UK Maritime 01/2013 to 01/2014
  • Checked credentials and identified paperwork for incoming personnel and visitors.
  • Patrolled and monitored ships force protection team members on overwatch.
  • Handled the day-to-day running of ships force protection, ensuring high levels of reactive readiness.
  • Implemented team onboarding programme.
  • Aided development of training program through a meticulous approach to BR8988 Force Protection (Royal Navy).
  • Engaged in Tactical Aide Memoire development programmes to update knowledge and grow training expertise.
  • Carried out day-day-day Team Leader's duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Closely monitored point defence boundaries for behavioural and safety issues, initiating prompt response to avoid lethal situations.
  • Inventoried ammunition and weapons, documenting shortfalls and defects to ensure safety.
  • Supported Command Team with daily operational functions.
  • Oversaw and enforced regulations controlling use of firearms.
  • Designed individualised reports on team members for their professional development, working closely with Team Commander and Officer Commanding back in 42 Commando (Scotland).
  • Collaborated with nurses to train triage and prioritise casualties in high-pressure situations, making rapid and effective decisions.
  • Maintained optimal safety practices on issuing weapons and ammunition to teams.
  • Taught Machine Gun, Assault Rifle, Glock 17 and Browning 9mm weapon systems.
Aruncraft 01/2009 to 01/2013 • Finished wooden and machined metal components with high-quality finishes. • Created unique finishes using carbon, glass and kevlar. • Cleaned and organised stations, in compliance with manufacturers guidlines. • Produced smooth finishes by removing imperfections before and after applying coats. • Oversaw periodic electrical safety inspections. • Supported business owner with clerical functions. • Evaluated damage and determined optimal repair approach based on unique piece requirements on classic vintage and modern craft of all types. • Prepared wire rigging items such as talurit eye splices, swaging to length, spars and various cordage methods of splicing. Combined Operations 01/2005 to 01/2009 • Patrolled areas of Iraq & Iranian border. • Provided field human intelligence using linguistic skills in Arabic. • Used in counter-insurgency security operations as a divisional combat linguist. • Reported and translated news stories backed up with photography for GOC (General Officer Commanding) briefs. GMR / Omnicine (machining division) 01/2004 to 01/2005
  • Carried out day-to-day Customer Relationship Management duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in retention of customer base.
  • Grew client base through renewing contact with old customers whom the company had duped and angered under previous bad practice.
  • Locked off documentary and short film in various production roles.

Chichester Digital Productions LLP Worked in family camera business whilst also working as camera assistant at South Today. 01/2002 to 01/2004 UK Maritime 01/2000 to 01/2002 Various production houses, Wardour Street etc. 01/1996 to 01/2000 Mega Kayaks UK Ltd – British Olympic Team 01/1995 to 01/1996 SKILLS
  • First Aid
  • Leadership Chartered Institute of Management qualification
  • Marketing Chartered Institute of Marketing qualification
  • Supervisory experience
  • Qualified Defence Instructor (DIT)
  • 18th Edition IET Wiring Regs
  • Classic Yacht & Automobile rebuilds and maintenance
EDUCATION City & Guilds 2365-03 Level 3 Certificate in Electrical Installations (Building & Structures) o City & Guilds 2365-02 Level 2 Certificate in Electrical Installations (Building & Structures) o City & Guild2393-10 Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings o City & Guilds 2382-12 level 3 Award in Reqts for Electrical Installations BS7671:, o, Part-P registered, ECS card, DBS check o First Aid At Work (FAAW) Chartered Management Inst (CMI) o Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership - Chartered Management Inst (CMI) o Certificate in Team Leading - CMI equivalent level 2 CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) Level 3 Diploma Bsc, MA (Cantab) AFFILIATIONS National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting CERTIFICATIONS ECS card number C1137199