1. Curriculum Vitae
Gareth Fulton
Project Manager
Tel: 00447392859830
Email: fultong849@gmail.com
A reliable and highly motivated Project Manager with over thirteen years worldwide experience, including an exemplary
career with the Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and more recently with the Multinational Force and
Observers. Extensive experience of transport planning within the Armed Forces, leading to the ability to plan and succeed in
harsh and fast paced environments. Versatile, able to work as part of a team but also self-motivated with the ability to work
on own initiative conforming to relevant ISO and certified European Quality Standards. Whilst serving on the front line of
wars in Iraq and Afghanistan developed an ability to perform and deliver excellent results under immense pressure.
• Project Management - Significant experience in planning, executing and delivering projects through their full
lifecycle, often in challenging environments including managing multi-national individuals in various trade skills.
• Decision making - Proven ability to make sound decisions whilst under pressure, tailored to the current work
environment. Clear understanding of the impact of those decisions on the wider project.
• Leadership - A successful leadership style that has been proven in both benign and high pressure workplaces,
enabling colleagues and team members to achieve full potential.
• Communication/liaison - Able to achieve a successful dialogue and interact with people from all walks of life and
cultures, which have in the past actively encouraged further business with clients.
• IT – An experienced IT user and able to develop bespoke spreadsheets Using Visual Basics for Applications (VBA). A
developed user of all other Microsoft Office® applications including Project and Visio. Previous experience includes
SAP and SAGE software.
• Delegation - An experienced manager, who has developed an understanding of when and how it is appropriate to
delegate, and when tasks should be completed at a higher level.
Barclays, Manchester June 2016 – Present
Project Manager | PCB COO | IIT
• Management and coordination of various virtual teams across Barclays organisation worldwide.
• Planning, coordination and execution of various high value projects across the Barclay technology and personnel
banking operation.
• Budget planning and coordination of funds to fulfil customer requirements and assets.
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Career Summary
Key Skills
2. Curriculum Vitae
• Planning and coordination of personnel to fulfil the banking industry requirements and any further contracts in the
pipeline.
• Design and execution of project Scope of Works along with calculation of assets, pricing of labour and governance.
• Designing of new technical solutions in order to compensate for fast changing operational requirements and
regulatory requirements.
• Manage various members of staff, including hiring, assigning and evaluating work, counselling, promoting or
disciplining as appropriate.
• Created teaching resources to provide ongoing training and support for people employed under my supervision.
FDM Academy, London May 2016 – June 1016
Ex-Forces Advanced Project Management Course
This program consisted of the following modules:
• Professional Skills – MS Excel, MS Project, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint
• Project Management Skills – Stakeholder, Risk and Conflict Management, Financial Industry Awareness.
• PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate
• ITIL Foundation Certificate
• Scrum & Agile training – Scrum Master Certificate
• Project Management Case Study
Multinational Force and Observers
Facilities Engineering Manager 2014 to 2016
• Management and coordination of 12 expat department heads along with 132 Egyptian employees in various trade
skills.
• Planning, coordination and execution of various multimillion dollar projects across the MFO bases of operation.
• Budget planning and coordination of funds to fulfil customer requirements and assets.
• Planning and coordination of personnel to fulfil the current contract requirements and any further contracts in the
pipeline.
• Design and execution of project Scope of Works along with calculation of parts, assets and pricing of labour.
• Designing of new mechanical solutions in order to compensate for fast changing operational requirements.
• Manage various members of staff, including hiring, assigning and evaluating work, counselling, promoting or
disciplining as appropriate.
• Created teaching resources to provide ongoing training and support for people employed under my supervision.
Project Manager 2014 to 2015
• Head of project to resolve the issue of power loss at remote sites, sourcing out new main transfer switches,
generators and various other aspects of power generation.
• Overseen the maintenance and repair of vital equipment.
• Stripping and rebuilding power plant operations, resulting in 100% effectiveness in all aspects of the running of
power generation.
• Direct a new project facility construction, repairs, installations and remodelling maintenance projects.
• Coordinate with other departments to complete new projects; review remodelling plans for energy efficiency and
proper construction methods.
• Supervise emergency repair jobs, inspected field work performed, planned and estimated maintenance and repair
work.
• Maintain records such as materials used and work order requests and completion.
3. Curriculum Vitae
• Analyse and maximise power generation performance, preparing written reports to the Facilities Manager and
Force Engineer with solutions and recommendations. This ensures full effectiveness whilst keeping within budget
requirements.
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Vehicle Mechanic 2013 to 2014
• Serviced and maintained a fleet of buses.
• Worked to tight deadlines to ensure the availability of vehicles were available for peak times.
HM Forces, British Army, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers 2003 to 2012
Workshop Training Officer / Transport Planner 2010 to 2012
A training role involving the planning and execution of a pre deployment training package.
• Updated and maintained all the training links on the workshop team site.
• Maintained personnel’s training and career courses.
• Conducted training when required, e.g. new equipment and standards.
• Planned and maintained training and personnel development for up to 108 staff members. This involved finding a
balance between the needs of the organisation and the training requirements of the individuals so that the overall
goal could be achieved.
• Planned Transportation of supplies, troop movement and equipment manoeuvres with the Royal Logistics Corps.
Ensuring overall success in strict timetables and restraints of operations.
• Organised all aspects of transportation requirements from the need of forces to the handing over of goods and
planning the next live operation.
Production Manager 2007 to 2010
• Responsible for maintaining 100% equipment availability to allow for essential operations and organisational needs.
• Projected maintenance and servicing of the equipment.
• Planned and supervised routine maintenance, inspections and all levels of repair of fleets reaching up to 752
different types of equipment, ensuring forward thinking of commitments were incorporated into the repair
programme.
Recruiting Representative 2006 to 2007
• Overall command of the organisation of relevant recruitment needs, this included liaising direct with schools,
leisure centres and job centres.
• Advised potential candidates of the opportunities that would be available to them on successful entry into the
British Army.
• Advised and demonstrated what the organisation could for the individuals, both as a way of life and career
opportunities available to them, increasing recruitment rates.
Vehicle Mechanic 2003 to 2006
• Maintained and serviced all types of service vehicles and plant.
• Fitted safety modifications and repaired complex problems within the vehicles.
• Referred to and updated publications when necessary.
4. Curriculum Vitae
• Selected to represent the MOD as a Team Leader on a new piece of equipment valued at £2m which was being
brought into the service. Used skills and knowledge to rectify any potential safety implications or mechanical
problems before the MOD purchased the equipment.
• PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate - 2016
• Scrum & Agile training – Scrum Master Certificate - 2016
• Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers
• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering - 2010-2011 (Distinction)
• Advanced Apprentice - SEMTA 2010 (Advanced Apprenticeship)
• City and Guilds part 2&3 - On-going through MOD 2010 (Engineering installation, Commissioning and maintenance)
• Foundation apprentice - SEMTA 2005 (Foundation apprenticeship)
• NVQ Level 2 Mechanical Engineering - 2003-2004 (Distinction)
A keen interest in IT and the ongoing changes within technology as a whole. Spends free time walking, reading and when
time permits enjoys building kit cars. An active supporter and participant of the Ski With Heroes charity, and completed the
2016 SWH Ski week in Klosters.
Qualifications & Professional Bodies
Leisure Interests