1. James Stephen Cooke MC
jcooke2686@gmail.com
Mobile: 07824 425708 Home: 01206 383395
5a, Oakwood Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8DP
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I have served in the armed forces as an infantryman for eleven years. Throughout my career I
have advanced through the ranks to Senior Non Commissioned Officer, during which time I have
been placed in many situations above my experience and have risen to the occasion on each
account.
I am accustomed to accepting responsibility and having delegated authority, I am a totally
reliable and trustworthy individual, able to work to on my own initiative or as a valuable team
member or leader, my place of work has always required a very open sense of humor and a
personal dedication to managing many different personalities within multi cultural environments.
I am able to communicate fluently with management, peers and subordinates regardless of the
circumstances; I am calm under pressure and have a demonstrable track record in managing and
leading a team by example and driving new challenges through to successful completion within
budget and timescale.
EDUCATION & COURSES
NEBOSH Fire & Risk Management
NEBOSH National General Certificate (Occupational Health and Safety)
Diploma in Operational Team Management
Diploma Command Leadership Management
Secret Documents Handling
Battlefield 1st Aide
Platoon Sergeant course, (DISTINCTION/INSTRUCTOR RECOMMEND)
Professional skills
Technical
High end communications systems both secure and satellite
Qualified driver of a range of military and civilian vehicles
Fully computer literate, PowerPoint and all other Microsoft Office suite
Personal Skills
Ability to make decisions under extreme pressure
Proactive attitude
Organisational and planning skills
Man Management and leadership
Teaching, coaching and mentoring
OPERATIONAL TOURS & AWARDS
Oct – April 2011 Afghanistan
March – September 2008 Afghanistan
October 2003 – March 2004 Northern Ireland
February – May 2003 Iraq
Military Cross (Bravery)
Commendation (Exemplary & Dedicated Service)

2. EMPLOYMENT
3rd Battalion Parachute Regiment
July 2007 – present
Deployment date October 2010 - April 2011, Successfully conducted the role of platoon
sergeant at a check point in Nad Ali District, Afghanistan. The checkpoint was manned by
30+ personnel to which I was responsible for. Other responsibilities I had was the running of
all stores and equipment within the check point including ammunition. One of the main tasks
I first had to complete was to have a robust and well rehearsed casualty plan and to then
establish what defence works needed to be achieved and implement them, both were
successfully completed throughout the tour
Key Achievements:
Successfully commanded a section on op’s & exercises (Kenya & Belize)
Managed and motivated a section of seven men
Prepared and delivered successful presentations & lessons
Awarded a Military Cross
1st Battalion Irish Guards
July 2006 – July 2007
Key Achievements:
Chosen to teach the tactics of juniors privates career courses
Evaluated the performances of course students
Developed my own teaching and training skills
Royal Guardrooms Admin Office
Jan 2004 – July 2006
As a Lance Corporal I was asked to manage 5 royal guardrooms including 4 stores which
were on the brink of closure, immediately I established the jobs in priority which included,
policy making, records management, cost & budget analysis, account management, from
here I was then able to implement Improvements to the soldiers workplace, here I
organized and supervised the placement of new flooring, beds, gym gear, food services and
internet terminals
Key Achievements:
Awarded a commendation
Successfully negotiated with much higher authorities on a variety of matters
Established successful work place procedures to maintain the guardrooms
1st Battalion Irish Guards
Jan 2001 – July 2006
Key Achievements:
Handling of secret documents
Developed presentation skills
Vehicle Maintenance (Warrior armored vehicle)
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Golf and Travel
REFERENCES
References are available on request.