Darren Godfrey is currently employed as an Information Manager in the Royal Marines. He has a proven ability to remain calm and focused under pressure while adapting quickly to changing circumstances. Godfrey has strong interpersonal and communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team or independently. His career in the Royal Marines has provided experience in time management, administration, confidentiality, and adapting to new technology. Godfrey holds qualifications in administration, woodworking, public services, and sports, and has licenses to drive commercial vehicles.

1. Darren Godfrey
5 Hillcrest Close, Plymouth, PL72ES
Mobile: 07585 334795
Email: Godfreyd365@Outlook.com
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Current Employment
I am currently employed within the Royal Marines as an Information Manager.
Personal Statement
I am a physically fit and mentally robust character, who is quick to learn new skills
with an exceptional work ethic and uncompromising personal standards. I have a
proven ability of remaining calm and focused whilst subjected to risk and pressure,
along with being able to quickly adapt to ever changing circumstances and new
developments.
I have very strong interpersonal skills with great communication skills. Able to work
as a team or as an individual. I am a proactive, self motivated individual who is
always willing to take on new challenges in order to enhance both my professional
and personal development.
Key Skills
• Management: Daily administrative management of over 120 Royal Marines,
Senior Non Commissioned Officers and Officers.
• Confidentiality: Security Checked and Vetted (Exp 11-Mar-2018). Collation and
maintenance of personal and sensitive documents.
• IT Skills: Site administrator for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server along with
consistent daily use of all Microsoft Office functionality.
• Time Management: Eight years experience in the Royal Marines where
punctuality and time keeping are essential. Managing and completing jobs and
work within strict time limits throughout my professional career.
• Adapting To New Technology: Constant use and mastery of different and new
technology. Ranging from new computer software to hardware such as
communications equipment, weapon systems and vehicles.
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2. Career History 2008 to present
Since joining the Royal Marines in August 2008, I have completed 32 weeks training
which culminated with the four Commando tests. I have also completed a 12 week
Information Management level 3 Course finishing as the top student.
I have had a diverse and challenging military career. Ranging from a General Duties
Marine at 40 Commando Royal Marines on a front line tour of Afghanistan, to a
Driver and then Information Manager at 30 Commando Information Exploitation
Group Royal Marines.
During my time with the Royal Marines I have deployed on operations and exercises
around the world.
Qualifications and Training
GCSE – 11 at C grade and above (Including Maths and English)
IAM level 3 Administrative Management
Level 1 NVQ Wood Construction
Level 2 NVQ Public Services
BTEC in Sport
Sports Leader UK Level 1
Key Skills in Communication and Application Of Number
Team Medic
Interests
Rugby, Computer Technology, Japanese Culture, Adventure Training.
Personal Details
Excellent Health
Licences: Full UK clean Driving Licence including C+E – Held since 2009
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