Leo Bridger
British Army
POOLE,DOR
Summary
In Summary I truly believe I'm suited to the role of a civil engineer for Openreach. This is due to my experience within the construction trade and my time in the British Army. The life I have led has made me a Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position as a civil engineer gang member. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Reliable employee offering excellent communication and good judgment. Enthusiastic and motivated to learn, grow and excel in Openreach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
MPGS Soldier
British Army
Blandford Forum, DOR
06.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Ensuring the duty vehicle is operational by carrying out first parades.
Infantryman
British Army
Tidworth, WIL
04.2016 - 11.2019
- Sent on deployment to Canada which included a 36 day training exercise.
- Pre deployment training in Germany.
- Sent on operations to Estonia OP CABRIT. This included Training exercises in Latvia, Lithuania and Poland
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Researched targets developed by various modes of intelligence to determine relevance to mission objectives and usefulness in field operations.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Kept up-to-date on mission objectives by researching intelligence targets to understand significance in geopolitical context.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- BCD (Battle Casualty Drills) Trained)
- BRU (Basic Radio Use) Trained
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Led fire teams during battle drills and training exercises.
Plasterer
K.B Plastering
Oswestry, SHR
01.2010 - 04.2015
- Applied coats of plaster to interior walls, ceilings and partitions to produce finished surfaces according to blueprints.
- Prepared and mixed paste, cement and mortar for projects.
- Attained consistent positive feedback from clients for both quality of work and level of customer service.
- Maintained knowledge of industry materials, tools and equipment.
- Executed or delegated tasks such as mixing mortar and plaster to required consistency.
- Reviewed work orders, plans and blueprints and prepared materials and tools accordingly.
- Maintained equipment by consistently cleaning no matter how late it gets.
- Implemented forward planning before starting any job to enhance efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Fostered client loyalty by providing thorough and competitive estimates for desired work.
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices through training and development of new team members.
- Protected surfaces surrounding work areas such as windows, doors or sidewalks.
- Trained and mentored team members over course of employment.
- Effectively and independently estimated quantity of materials needed to perform work.
- Roughened undercoats with scratchers to provide bond for succeeding coats of plaster.
Education
Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Plastering - Plastering
Telford construction college
Telford, TFW 03.2012 - 11.2013
Cskills Award Level 2 Diploma in Plastering - Plastering
Telford Construction College
Telford 03.2012 - 11.2013
Edexcel Functional skills in English Level 1 - English
Telford Construction Centre
Telford 03.2012 - 11.2013
Edexcel Fuctional Skills in Mathematics Level 1 - Mathematics
Telford Construction Centre
Telford 03.2012 - 11.2013
Warrior Driver - Armoured Vechile
British Army
Tidworth 06.2016 - 07.2016
Level 2 Mathematics - Mathematics
Brithish Army
Tidworth 04.2017 - 05.2017
Level 2 English - English
British Army
Tidworth 06.2017 - 07.2017
Level 2 Mechanical and Engineering - Mechanical and Engineering
British Army
Bovington 01.2021 - 05.2021
Skills
Active Listening
undefinedLeo's 52 Mountain/Coastal Walk Challenge
Basically a year long challenge that involves climbing Mountains and doing Coastal walks in order to raise money for charity, in particular Dementia UK. 52 in total by the end of the year. Currently I'm over the halfway mark.
Timeline
MPGS Soldier
British Army
06.2021 - Current
Level 2 Mechanical and Engineering - Mechanical and Engineering
British Army
01.2021 - 05.2021
Level 2 English - English
British Army
06.2017 - 07.2017
Level 2 Mathematics - Mathematics
Brithish Army
04.2017 - 05.2017
Warrior Driver - Armoured Vechile
British Army
06.2016 - 07.2016
Infantryman
British Army
04.2016 - 11.2019
Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Plastering - Plastering
Telford construction college
03.2012 - 11.2013
Cskills Award Level 2 Diploma in Plastering - Plastering
Telford Construction College
03.2012 - 11.2013
Edexcel Functional skills in English Level 1 - English
Telford Construction Centre
03.2012 - 11.2013
Edexcel Fuctional Skills in Mathematics Level 1 - Mathematics
Telford Construction Centre
03.2012 - 11.2013
Plasterer
K.B Plastering
01.2010 - 04.2015
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