James Robson
Crapstone,DEVON
Summary
Career Naval Logistician and Training Manager with a reputation as an individual capable of delivering success against the organisation's Key Performance Indicators, often in challenging conditions. This has included Disaster Relief Operations, Maritime Security Operations and training the personnel of Partner Nations whilst ensuring adherence to the UK's Safe System of Work. This has been underpinned by a people-centric approach to leadership in which the individual growth and professional development of subordinates has been made a priority, thus fostering cohesion and trust across the Chain of Command to deliver consistent results.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Naval Officer
Royal Navy
2012.05 - Current
- Conducted detailed mission planning, resulting in successful mission execution in challenging environments.
- Devised effective contingency plans for dealing with unexpected incidents on operations.
- Developed and delivered training solutions that improved operational readiness and effectiveness.
- Supervised training management for shore-based and deployed units, ensuring compliance with both Defence Systems Approach to Training and ISO 9001.
- Cultivated diplomatic relations through participation in multinational exercises and operations with partner and allied nations.
- Managed financial, catering and stores accounts for shore-based and deployed units, ensuring accountability and compliance.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resources and Training Management
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth 2021.09 - 2026.07
Master of Arts - Naval History
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth 2019.09 - 2021.08
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Exeter
Exeter, Devon 2008.09 - 2011.08
Skills
- Operational management
- Resource allocation efficiency
- Strategic planning
- Risk mitigation
- Critical decision making
- Performance evaluation
- Geopolitical awareness
- Efficient delegation
- Personnel leadership
Affiliations
- Taekwondo
- Cricket
- Running
- Creative writing
Publish Academia
Frequent contributor to The Naval Review, contributing to debates in the professional field on the subjects of Mission Command and the value of Reflective Practice in the improvement of Naval Training.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resources and Training Management
University of Portsmouth
2021.09 - 2026.07
Master of Arts - Naval History
University of Portsmouth
2019.09 - 2021.08
Naval Officer
Royal Navy
2012.05 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Exeter
2008.09 - 2011.08