Professional Summary

Skills

Work History

GEOFFREY TURNER37 Orana Crescent, PEAKHURST HEIGHTS, NSW 2210 | (H) 02 9533 3263 | (C) 0422 312 392 |

geoffreyturner69@gmail.com

Determined Soldier trained in risk management, project management and computers. Expertise in strategic and tacticalplanning. Analytical problem solver and critical thinker.Self-motivated, innovative and goal-oriented management professional committed to achieving results. Dedicated team playerskilled at mediation and conflict resolution.Flexible Trainer driven to design and develop new training programs and modify existing curricula to meet the needs ofparticipants.Charismatic and energetic Trainer highly creative in developing training strategies that build strong teams and cultivate positiveenvironments.Outgoing and dynamically positive Presenter with 25 years of experience. Skilled in delivering key points of information to adiverse group of people.

Project planning and developmentProject ManagementLogistics managementProcedure developmentWorkplace Training and Assessment (TAE10)Strategic planningTeam buildingAdvanced problem solvingHuman resources managementWeapons trainingTrained in cross-cultural communicationComplex data managementProficient in creating and maintaining schedulesPresentations expertTour GuideSki Instructor (Level 3)Secret Security ClearanceFirst Aid certified

AnalyticalDependableEmployee relationsPerformance evaluationsFlexibleDedicated team playerAttention to detailCourteous and helpfulCharismatic public speakerOrganizedTrained in securityTeam leaderQuick learnerPersonable and trustworthy

10/1986 to CurrentRoyal Australian Infantry Corps: Operations Warrant Officer, Company Sergeant Major, Course Manager, Instructor.Australian Army – Sydney Area

Aided superiors in the planning, resourcing and execution of Unit operations.Planned and briefed personnel on missions.Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to Unit personnel.Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders.Tracked personnel and supplies within the company.Wrote office job descriptions and directives.Wrote office job descriptions and directives.Reviewed disciplinary and other adverse actions and made recommendations.Served as custodian of classified documents.Documented and processed classified materials.Prepared documents for destruction.

Education

Drafted military and nonmilitary correspondence.Drafted military and nonmilitary correspondence.Sorted and routed incoming correspondence and messages.Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat.Served as Course Manager for a variety of military courses.Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.Assumed ownership of all training program initiatives.Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout the training process.Selected and assigned instructors to conduct training activities and courses.Used role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures to instruct participants in a varietyof ways.Assessed training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups and consultation with managers.Performed as a fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.Supervised teams in support of security and installation law and order operations.Maintained security of the local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.Operated and maintained field communications equipment.Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.Expert in tactical and technical guidance.Trained in the use of tear gas and explosives.

06/2002 to 10/2006Snow Sports InstructorThredbo Kosciuszko Pty Ltd – Thredbo, NSW.

Conducted practical lessons and training in Alpine Skiing for clients, using explanation, demonstration, imitation andpractice techniques.Class sizes vary from 1:1 private lessons up to 10 pers or more group lessons.Used role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures to instruct participants in a varietyof ways.Assessed training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups and consultation with managers.Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for new employees.Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout the training process.Clearly communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to all participants.Addressed all questions from training program participants.Worked with an average of 10 participants per class.

2012Certificate IV in Public Safety (Defence Safety Coordination): Workplace Health and SafetyHealth Services International Pty Ltd -

2009Certificate IV in Training and Assessment:Australian Army -

2006Diploma of Government (Management):Australian Army -

2001Certificate IV in Tourism (Guiding):TAFE NSW - Southern Sydney Institute

1985School Certificate:Peakhurst High School - Peakhurst. NSW

2004Statement of Attainment towards Diploma of Business (Frontline Management):Australian Army -

2004Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Road Transport):Australian Army -