Dominic Pascoe
Cardiff,Cardiff
Summary
Alert officer with over 20 years experience working in armed forces. Proven success communicating in fast-paced situations, collaborating with large teams to carry out operations and processing complex information in dangerous circumstances. Emotionally resilient, determined individual demonstrates perseverance, commitment and drive.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Army officer (Reservist)
Ministry of Defence
Cardiff, Cardiff
2014.02 - Current
- Planned and delivered training to large groups of international soldiers in various overseas theatres
- Commanded 120 UK reservists during support to the government during the COVID 19 epidemic and throughout 4 years’ of their military development.
- Deployed on numerous overseas training exercises as a planner, operations and liaison officer in response to the Ukraine invasion.
- Created positive relationships with international defence organisations in order to assist in their development during UK training exercises.
- Coordinated emergency response situations for swift resolution.
Group fitness instructor
British Military Fitness
Cardiff, Cardiff
2007.02 - 2024.09
- Managed class schedules efficiently whilst accommodating all participants' needs.
- Organised special fitness events to increase engagement and rapport among members.
- Cultivated an inclusive environment using motivational techniques during classes.
- Ensured safety of participants with proper demonstration and instruction of exercises.
- Created a positive atmosphere for members through cheerful communication and interaction.
- Provided assistance to members outside regular class timings upon request.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations during classes, maintaining a smooth flow.
- Encouraged participants to reach their personal fitness goals through positive reinforcement.
Army Officer (Regular)
Ministry of Defence
Numerous, Numerous
1996.09 - 2007.02
- Coordinated emergency response situations for swift resolution.
- Prepared detailed reports on completed missions for senior officers' review.
- Coached subordinates on leadership skills preparing them for higher responsibilities.
- Implemented security protocols for enhanced base protection.
- Conducted risk assessments, reducing potential threats during operations.
- Fostered a healthy work environment promoting mutual respect among soldiers.
- Trained new recruits, instilling discipline and military ethos in them.
- Enhanced morale by implementing welfare measures and recreational activities.
- Organised field training exercises to improve team readiness and competence.
- Performed threat analysis before deployment minimising risks in field operations.
- Liaised with other units for joint operations enhancing inter-unit cooperation.
- Led team in high-pressure situations, ensuring safety and mission success.
- Oversaw logistics planning, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Executed intelligence gathering missions with utmost discretion and precision.
- Coordinated team training exercises to comply with organisational standards.
- Identified security threats, taking or recommending preventative action.
- Improved and maintained welfare of officers and soldiers.
- Directed aid and patrolling missions for impactful peace-keeping.
- Devised robust tactics for successful military operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology
University College London
London07.1995
Skills
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Decision-Making authority
- Sensitivity awareness
- Integrity upholding
- Military tactics knowledge
- Security protocols implementation
- Field tactics
- Fitness maintenance
- Firearms proficiency
- Resilience under stress
- Combat lifesaver training
- Field exercise execution
- Ethical judgement
- Emergency medical procedures
- Communication briefing
- Peacekeeping training
- Leadership excellence
- Diplomacy handling
- Ammunition handling
- Technology use
- Logistics coordination
- Weapons training
- Cross cultural communication
- Operational risk management
- Tactical planning
- Intelligence gathering
- Intelligence analysis
- Personnel development
- Contingency planning
- Strategic leadership
- Crisis handling
- Security awareness
- Moral courage
- Initiative taking
- Communication proficiency
- Cyber defence principles
- Public speaking
- Leadership
- Emotional intelligence
- Budget management
Languages
French
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Army officer (Reservist)
Ministry of Defence
2014.02 - Current
Group fitness instructor
British Military Fitness
2007.02 - 2024.09
Army Officer (Regular)
Ministry of Defence
1996.09 - 2007.02
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology
University College London