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David Berry

Market Bosworth,Warwickshire

Summary

Army Warrant Officer with extensive experience in course material preparation and operational training delivery. Expertise in enhancing employee engagement through effective learning facilitation and stakeholder feedback sessions. Proven ability to develop training programs that align with organisational goals, leveraging over 22 years of military experience in the Royal Engineers, including 10 years in training management.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

Training Manager

MoD
Saffron Walden, Essex
01.2024 - Current
  • Delivered specialised training in collaboration with external service providers.
  • Analysed training requirements at individual, team, and organisational levels.
  • Refined training materials based on insights from Subject Matter Experts.
  • Modified training syllabus to reflect current industry developments.
  • Maintained accurate records of training activities and participant progress for compliance and reporting purposes.

Training Coordinator

MoD
Bicester, Oxfordshire
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Assessed training effectiveness through participant feedback and evaluations.
  • Organised training records to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Planned training schedules, prepared materials, and secured venues.
  • Streamlined administration by maintaining attendance records and sending invitations.
  • Single handedly digitally migrated over 400 assessment scenario documents to enhance organisational effeciency.

Training specialist

MoD
Bicester, Oxfordshire
07.2015 - 07.2021
  • Developed and delivered comprehensive training programmes for diverse teams, achieving high engagement.
  • Mentored junior staff to uphold best practices in training delivery.
  • Implemented innovative techniques that enhanced learner retention.
  • Coordinated logistics for training events, ensuring seamless execution.
  • Utilised digital learning platforms to increase accessibility for staff members.
  • Conducted pre and post-training surveys to inform future improvements.
  • Managed eight explosive ordnance disposal training events annually, attaining 100% trainee success.

Search Team specialist

MoD
Saffron Walden, Essex
10.2010 - 06.2015
  • Managed high-risk projects, ensuring strict adherence to safety compliance standards.
  • Optimised resource allocation to achieve maximum operational efficiency.
  • Provided national security support for London Olympics 2012 through integration with UKSF.
  • Assisted in training new team members on search protocols and operational procedures.
  • Conducted multiple operational tours under challenging conditions, delivering training outcomes to host nation security forces.

Team Member

MoD
Hohne, Germany
03.2003 - 09.2010
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and orderliness across all operational areas.
  • Optimised inventory control processes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure availability of essential supplies.
  • Executed engineering tasks in high-risk regions while adhering to safety protocols.

Education

Level 7 - Leadership & Management

Institute of Leadership & Management
UK Defence
Aug 2023 -

NVQ Level 5 - Risk Management

Security Risk Management Consultant
York
Mar 2025 -

Practitioner - Project Management

PRINCE2 7 Edt
People Cert
Sept 2025 -

Training Needs Analysis - Training

UK Defence Academy
Shrivenham
Mar 2024 -

Environmental Management - Health & Safety

NEBOSH
United Kingdom
Aug 2025 -

sUAS Operator - Aviation

UK Defence
Saffron Walden, Essex
11.2024 -

Level 3 Dipolma - Explosive Ordnance Disposal

City & Guilds
UK Defence

Skills

  • Course material preparation
  • Learning facilitation
  • Operational training delivery
  • MS Office proficiency
  • Stakeholder feedback
  • Employee engagement
  • Team planning and resource management
  • Team development strategies

Languages

Polish
Elementary

Affiliations

Mountaineering.

Geopolitics.

Fishing.

Watching sports (mostly football).

Novice triathlete.


Timeline

sUAS Operator - Aviation

UK Defence
11.2024 -

Training Manager

MoD
01.2024 - Current

Training Coordinator

MoD
08.2021 - 12.2023

Training specialist

MoD
07.2015 - 07.2021

Search Team specialist

MoD
10.2010 - 06.2015

Team Member

MoD
03.2003 - 09.2010

Level 7 - Leadership & Management

Institute of Leadership & Management
Aug 2023 -

NVQ Level 5 - Risk Management

Security Risk Management Consultant
Mar 2025 -

Practitioner - Project Management

PRINCE2 7 Edt
Sept 2025 -

Training Needs Analysis - Training

UK Defence Academy
Mar 2024 -

Environmental Management - Health & Safety

NEBOSH
Aug 2025 -

Level 3 Dipolma - Explosive Ordnance Disposal

City & Guilds

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