To whom it may concern,

Reference for Ray Oaklands

I confirm that I have known Ray Oaklands since early 2008, when he joined the Multi Role Tanker Transport Australian Conversion Centre in the Planning Department and his subsequent advancement to Payroll Coordinator.

I was employed by the Department of Defence as the project Quality and Compliance Assurance Officer and interacted with Rayon a daily basis.

On a working level, I always found Ray to be very professional, honest and articulate in his dealings with the customer as well as my observations of his interaction with his subordinates, peers and managers alike. I also found Ray to be reliable and responsive to any requests made of him .

Ray worked in an environment that could often prove to be challenging for a number of reasons. I have witnessed his calm methodical analysis of a risky situation and ensure that those responsible were aware of the steps needed to bring this project back to an acceptable way forward. Ray was always calm and courteous, even when placed under considerable pressure.

In summary, I am very pleased that Ray asked me to provide a reference for him, as I have no hesitation to recommending him to any position he feels qualified to fill. I would happily work with Ray again if the opportunity arose.

Please contact me at the below position if you need any further information.

Sincerely,

Kel HODDY Compliance Assurance Officer (Airlift) Directorate of Aviation Compliance (DAVCOMP-DGTA) Victoria Barracks Brisbane (C3) Enoggera MC QLD 4051 Ph: 07 - 32334327 Mbl: 0407 149554 email: kel.hoddy@defence.gov.au