Yorick O'Nyons

Facilitated removal of barriers to enhance well-being and improve employment prospects for armed forces veterans.

• Coached clients towards financial stability with strategic planning and budgeting advice.Identified potential employment opportunities for clients.
• Provided emotional support, fostering a positive mindset.Addressed barriers to employment, such as lack of confidence or experience.
• Prepared clients for job interviews by conducting mock sessions.
• Facilitated workshops on CV writing, interview skills, and job search strategies.

• Created training programmes guaranteed to achieve key organisational objectives.
• Facilitated high-quality workshops, meetings and demonstrations online and offline.
• Organised delivery of specialised training in liaison with external service providers.
• Formulated training and development programmes to capture measurable improvements.
• Developed interactive e-learning modules to enhance employee skills.

Employed as a Supply Teacher in a wide variety of educational settings, including Primary, Secondary and SEN.

• Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
• Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in regular classrooms.
• Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.

Operations Coordinator for a fast growing Humanitarian NGO, specialising in Emergency Shelter after disaster.

Coordinated a wide variety of responses to disasters such as flooding, hurricanes and conflict.

• Collaborated with various departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Assisted in budget preparation, managing costs effectively.
• Personally deployed as Team member/leader to disasters in Malawi and Bangladesh

Practice Manager for a fast growing GP Surgery, with 45 staff and 10,000 patients.

• Recruited high-quality medical and support staff to enhance service delivery.
• Managed staffing schedules, ensuring optimal coverage during peak times.
• Improved overall efficiency of the practice by introducing modern technology solutions.
• Mitigated risks by enforcing strict health and safety protocols within the practice.
• Increased patient engagement with implementation of educational materials around the practice.
• Developed comprehensive operational policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Handled complaints professionally, resulting in increased patient satisfaction levels.
• Launched a patient feedback program to improve service quality.
• Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Participated in interviewing, hiring and orientation of new staff, securing top talent to meet practice needs.
• Managed procurement of practice equipment, supplies and services, consistently meeting budget targets.
• Performed payroll duties and made appropriate returms to HMRC and Health Services Superannuation Scheme.

Full career Royal Navy Commander with 9 promotions and multiple citations and medals. Served in a wide variety of Operational theatres.

Postings include Commanding Officer of a Nuclear Submarine, Head of Training, Head of Submarine Staffing and Executive Officer of the largest Air Station in Europe.

• Led teams in complex naval operations, enhancing overall efficiency.
• Established strong relationships with international colleagues, fostering better cooperation during joint operations.
• Enhanced morale aboard ship through effective leadership techniques.
• Managed logistics for overseas deployments, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Achieved mission success through meticulous planning and coordination.
• Supervised combat operations, managing risk for successful outcome.
• Gave detailed battle commands based on latest intelligence to optimise troop activities.
• Directed aid and patrolling missions for impactful peace-keeping.