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Ryan Thomason

Ryan Thomason

Birmingham

Summary

With a strong commitment to excellence and a focus on teamwork, I bring over 23 years of experience from my service as a Rating in the Royal Navy. I have consistently strived to achieve outstanding results in all of my operations and now believe it is time to pursue new opportunities outside of the Royal Navy, leveraging the skills and experience I have acquired in the commercial sector. Currently, I am employed at COMSUBNATO within HQ MARCOM where I support in the coordination and implementation of NATO's two major ASW exercises. Prior to this role, I served as Chief Petty Officer Technical Support Manager aboard HMS AMBUSH, where I led a team responsible for overseeing all above-water sensors and their operations during an extended sea deployment. Upon returning to port, I managed the department during a challenging period amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. In previous training roles at FOST, I provided guidance and mentorship on the effective utilisation of above-water sensors to ensure the workforce met and exceeded operational and training requirements.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Assistant (ASW Exercise and Support)

COMSUBNATO MARCOM, Northwood Headquarters
03.2021 - Current
  • Assist in the strategic planning and execution of NATO's premier anti-submarine warfare exercises, emphasising submarine safety protocol.
  • Deliver up to advanced training modules to enhance the operational proficiency of submarines under COMSUBNATO's command.
  • Collaborate closely with fellow NATO members, overcoming language barriers, to achieve optimal outcomes for COMSUBNATO.
  • Coordinate and oversee prestigious NATO conferences involving both NATO member nations and non-NATO countries such as Australia and Ukraine.
  • Ensuring that all security procedures are being followed within COMSUBNATO and that the team is up-to-date and in sync.

CPO TSM Warfare Specialist

Royal Navy HMS Ambush
07.2018 - 03.2021
  • Responsible for managing a department of 15 personnel, overseeing critical operations during extended periods at sea, and daily workloads alongside.
  • Supervising the administration and functionality of all above-water sensors, including the Combat system, Radar, and Radar Electronic Support Measures (RESM).
  • Responsible for overseeing the collection, accurate annotation, and timely dispatch of all above water sensor records in accordance with RN documentation.
  • As a subject matter expert in surface navigation, I utilise digital charts on the navigation system and report directly to the Officer of the Watch.
  • As the Chief Petty Officer of the day while in port, I am tasked with overseeing the safety of the entire submarine and reporting directly to the executive officer.


PO/CPO TSM Warfare Specialist Training Instructor

Royal Navy FOST
04.2016 - 07.2018
  • Deliver guidance and oversight during training sessions on above water sensors for command teams of Trafalgar and Astute class submarines, as well as upcoming submarine warfare officers during the Principal Warfare Officer (PWO) course.
  • Conduct challenging training scenarios to assess, observe, and provide feedback to enhance the tactical knowledge of participants and optimise the use of above water sensors to their fullest potential.


PO TSM Warfare Specialist

HMS Torbay
05.2013 - 04.2016
  • Supervising the administration and functionality of all above-water sensors, including the Combat system, Radar, and Radar Electronic Support Measures (RESM).
  • Assist in the collection and dispatch of all above water sensor records.

Skills

  • Leadership and management - Demonstrated leadership abilities by effectively managing a team of 15 individuals during difficult circumstances and extended periods of time away from home Prioritised the well-being and professional growth of employees through empathetic support and guidance
  • Adaptability and change - Capable of quickly understanding and communicating sudden changes in requirements to employees in order to facilitate swift business enhancements
  • Communication - Proficient in verbal and written communication, adept at delivering clear and concise instructions to senior leadership as well as detailed plans to team members and external contractors
  • Teamwork - Understanding when to provide direction and when to empower employees to drive motivation and productivity in the workplace
  • Problem solving and decision making - Experience in effectively conducting research to identify key issues Demonstrates proactive approach in assessing risks, prioritising time, resources, and objectives
  • Training and development - Proficient in quality assurance and governance within the Defence Systems Approach to Training, supported by hands-on instructional experience and tactical thinking

Military Qualifications

  • Astute Class Officer of the Day Qualified - 2019
  • Defense Trainer Practitioner 11/01/18
  • Defense Trainer Awareness 03/03/17
  • Divisional Officer 28/09/17
  • Security DITSO course 30/10/13
  • Level 3 Diploma in Nuclear Submarine Engineering Systems 09/07/15
  • CMI Level 3 Diploma in first line Management (QCF) 24/06/13
  • CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership (QCF) 24/06/13
  • Developed Vetting 19/01/24 - 19/01/31

Personal Information

Hobbies: 


Playing 5 aside football

Aston Villa FC Season Ticket Holder

Birmingham Half Marathon 2023

Sutton Coldfield Fun Run 2024

Timeline

Staff Assistant (ASW Exercise and Support)

COMSUBNATO MARCOM, Northwood Headquarters
03.2021 - Current

CPO TSM Warfare Specialist

Royal Navy HMS Ambush
07.2018 - 03.2021

PO/CPO TSM Warfare Specialist Training Instructor

Royal Navy FOST
04.2016 - 07.2018

PO TSM Warfare Specialist

HMS Torbay
05.2013 - 04.2016

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