1. Luckman Takwana Gobvu
49 Shenley Green
Selly Oak
Birmingham
B29 4HH
Tel: 07538319210
Email: ltgobvu1987@outlook.com
PROFILE
A hardworking young man with the ability to work independently, and at own initiative within an
effective team and a willingness to work unsociable hours in order to achieve strict deadlines
having previously been employed by the British Army for 7 years. I am flexible and adaptable with a
practical 'hands on' approach to all tasks, able to communicate confidently with others. Physically
fit, happy to work outdoors and willing to work any shift pattern including weekends and nights,
together with the willingness to learn and develop new skills. I’m also confident and conscientious
with a professional outlook currently seeking a position with an organisation in a modern business
environment where I feel certain I will be able to make a positive and meaningful contribution to its
success.
KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERTISE
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of First Aid
• Strong leadership qualities
• Hard working, punctual and able to work well under pressure
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements and Legal
Regulations
• Target driven
• Presentation skills
• IT literate
• Punctuality
• Working with others
• Tolerance
• Selfless commitment
• Discipline
• Integrity
• Good at tasks that require hard laboring
• Can also be a good team leader and carrying out supervisory tasks having learnt this
during my experience in the army
EXPERIENCE
British Army March 2007- Oct 2014
9TH
/12TH
Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales)

2. • As a Lance Corporal in the army I was in charge of my subordinates’ wellbeing, time
keeping and ensuring they carry out the correct tasks passed down to them by the
senior members.
• Took part in command tasks focused on leadership, organizational skills and
problem solving.
• Serviced and maintained sophisticated equipment including weaponry and
communication systems
• Regularly completed arduous exercises including firearms training
• Excelled in physical fitness and training
• Played prominent role activities designed to improve team work, discipline and
communication skills.
• Regularly completed demanding exercises in adverse weather conditions and in
different countries.
• Completed a Team Medic course which allowed me to treat a high amount of
injuries.
• Vast driving experiences on different road surfaces and in varying weather
conditions.
• Managing health and safety when working with vehicles, weapon systems and when
using dangerous goods and equipment.
Overseas deployment and Operational Tours
Iraq
• Mentored the Iraqi National Army and Police teaching them teamwork, Military skills
to improve their effectiveness.
• Worked with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helping to win 'hearts and
minds' of Iraqi villagers.
Afghanistan
• Working as part of a 30 man unit providing precision fire, over watch, conducting
foot patrols and providing security for the forward operating base.
Canada
• Deployed to Canada on a large scale training exercise designed to improve
effective communication and team work between diverse military units.
• Took part in adventurous training exercises.
• Tasked to drive over varying terrains whilst remaining professional and maintaining
a convoy, this required great concentration and team work.
• Involved in many charitable events including coast to coast raising funds for help for
heroes and my Regiment
• Undertook numerous command task activities such as Section Commanding, Fire
Team Commander and Range Safety.
Cyprus
• Completed a six week team building exercise in Cyprus where I was given a
position above my normal rank.
• Performed team leader duties with the responsibility for the welfare of small close
knit teams
Kuwait
• Worked as part of the Range safety team for the exercising troops during ranges
• Worked as part of the demo troop, demonstrating the skills required for the
exercising troops to deploy on operations

3. QUALIFICATIONS
Apprenticeship in Engineering
NVQ Engineering
Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety in Workplace
A LEVEL Biology
GCSE`s Maths, English, Science, Business Studies, Leisure and Tourism, Physical Education,
Religious Studies
Level 2 Equality and Diversity
Level 2 Information Communication Technology
Level 2 Working With Others
Level 2 Communication
Level 2 Application and Numbers
EDUCATION
Milton Keynes College SEP 06- JAN 2007
The princes trust programme
Key skills in Working with others, Tolerance, Communication, Team building and Team work
Leon School and Sports College ` SEP 04- JUL 2006
A’ Levels
• Biology
The Radcliffe School 2001- JUL 2004
• GCSEs:- Maths, English, Science, Business Studies, Leisure and Tourism, Physical
Education, Religious Studies
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Permit to work in the United Kingdom
Hold a full UK driving licence
Own Vehicle
References available on request