Thomas Stevens

To whom it may concern,

With a robust 12-year tenure in the Royal Marines, specialising in operational logistics and working withing the Commando Liaison Team for forging new relationships, I bring a unique blend of leadership, operational management, and adaptability to excel in dynamic and demanding environments.

Throughout my career, I have honed an array of skills that resonate with the requirements outlined for the role. My adeptness in controlling projects, managing budgets, mitigating risks, and overseeing diverse teams aligns well with the core responsibilities detailed in your job description. Notably, my experience orchestrating complex logistics operations, such as transporting personnel, equipment, and vehicles globally, resulted in substantial savings for the MOD, underscoring my commitment to achieving tangible outcomes within defined parameters.

In addition to my hands-on project management expertise, I possess a proven track record of cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, adeptly steering multifaceted projects, and instigating process improvements to enhance operational efficiency without compromising quality or team welfare. My tenure as a liaison senior for international partnering forces underscores my proficiency in negotiating and developing training programs, further underscoring my ability to navigate diverse environments and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

I am furthering my education into a life outside the military and a culmination of hard work will result in the qualifications below.

• SIX SIGMA level 5 in service improvement (Lean) – end date April 24

• CILT level 5 Diploma in Supply chain and operations management – end date July 24

Career Summary

2022 – UK Commando Forces Liaison Senior for International Partnering forces.

Maritime liaison Team worked globally to meet with new partners with the aim to forge new relationships to improve the training objectives of UK Commando Forces or the partnering force then maintaining this relationship for 3 Commando brigade while also strengthening existing relationship.

Negotiate and develop training programs for partnering forces.

2019 – Movements Logistic Senior for 30 Commando

Plan and execute travel to personnel and equipment, abiding by strict Naval Procedure, legislation and Regulations.

Maintain accurate audit trails and spreadsheets for all projects made for 30 Commando, ensuring the correct budgets are charged.

Produced appropriate timely financial reports and disseminate them to the relevant department / personnel.

Supervised subordinates ensuring clear leadership as well as maintaining office routines.

2015 – Transport Manager for UK Commando Forces

Responsible for the maintenance of 100s of vehicles  

Planning the Units logistical moves in the UK and Overseas.

Managed troop of Marines.

Force protection commander and deploying on international deployments.

Profiling subordinate development.

Ensuring the military is Complying with DVSA

2011 – Joined UK Commando Forces Royal Marines

Cold weather warfare instructor

Vehicle instructor able to teach a wide variety of military and civilian vehicles

Deployed on operations and Exercises Globally

Section Commander

Troop Senior

• SC security clearance in date until 2033

• Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management

• Level 4 Diploma for Management of Unit Transport Operations

• 3 A-Level Qualifications – English Literature (Pass), Media (Pass), Geography (Pass)

• 8 GCSE Qualifications – Grades A-C including Maths and English