Thomas Valentine

UNITED KINGDOM

Summary

UK Defence Operations professional with over 8 years of experience, leading high-stakes Submarine Patrols and Land Operations globally with calm, precision and unwavering commitment. Experienced in operations, coordination, leadership, risk management, stakeholder communication and crisis response across UK and overseas deployments. Proven ability to perform under pressure while maintaining compliance, discretion and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Multimillion Pound Asset Management
Stakeholder Engagement & Team Leadership
Process Improvement & Audit Compliance
Risk Management & Crisis Response

Project & Resource Management
Secure Communications & Classified Data Handling
Operational Planning & Coordination
Technical Operations & Maintenance Coordination

Work history

SPECIAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT

MAB

2023.09 - Current

Maintained Operational Readiness within United Kingdom along with being deployed overseas on sensitive operations for 1 year.
Trusted in maintaining safety and security for ground troops during high stake operations by senior military officials.
Coordinated multi-team operational activity in high pressure environments, ensuring secure communication, accurate reporting and operational continuity.
Collaborated with multinational stakeholders across complex operational environments, requiring diplomacy, discretion and effective cross-functional communication.
Demonstrated exceptional adaptability by reporting on emerging threats and operational developments which was read and advised to senior Government officials.
Managed Multi-million pound operational budgets in support of multi-agency operations across UK and overseas locations.

TASKFORCE OPERATIONS

MOD

LONDON

2022.09 - 2023.09

Supported senior MOD civilians and operational teams, in maintaining and keeping track of UK and NATO countries procurement of Military kit.
Provided mentorship and leadership support to junior personnel and frequently stepped into higher responsibility positions.
Conducted quality assurance activities ensuring operational tasks and reporting met strict compliance standards.
Collaborated across multiple departments to improve operational efficiency, reducing workload pressures on other teams.
Maintained compliance and documentation accuracy under strict Ministry of Defence standards.

SUBMARINER

Royal Navy

Plymouth

2018.02 - 2022.09

Served onboard Royal Navy Submarines operating multimillion-pound military assets in demanding operational environments.
Managed personnel's pay, administration and controlled quarterly operational budget of approximately £100,000.
Coordinated scheduling, maintenance support, operational tasking, resource allocation and analysed complex datasets across engineering and operational departments weekly.
Operated complex submarine systems and navigation equipment whilst maintaining strict security and safety protocols.
Successfully completed record-breaking five month submarine deployment during COVID-19 pandemic.
Delivered operational support during high-tempo deployments with zero safety breaches.

Certification

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
Level 3 First Response Emergency Care
Current Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance
Health and Safety at Work Training
Royal Navy Leadership Course
Submarine Planesman Qualification
Combat Marksman
Full UK Driving License
APMQ (Agile Project Management) - * Course in September

Accomplishments

Honoured with Global Operations Service Medal, Kings Coronation Medal and Submarine Warfare Insignia.
Served onboard HMS Talent (2019-2022) when the Commanding Officer was awarded an MBE , recognising the boats exceptional performance. The award dedicated to the crew, acknowledging commitment, professionalism, and teamwork of all personnel onboard.
Successfully deployed on continuous Land Operations attached to UK Special Forces within a conflict zone for 12 months.
Completed a 100km Ultra-Marathon in support of the Papyrus charity.

Education

GCSEs -

Weaverham High School

2001.04 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Engineering (Nuclear Systems)

Royal Navy

Glasgow