RUSSELL GORDON MCKAY
TELE: **** 516*-******
EMAIL: acdynq@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
A highly proactive, dedicated and diverse Telecommunications Team manager
with exemplary telecommunication and IT skills. Background encompassing
management, operation and accounting for IT and telecommunication systems
in a multinational environment. Exemplary communication skills and
constructive problem solver committed to the principles of customer care.
Excellent team player, who prides himself on building, maintaining and high
standards of management in command establishments.
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
. Certified Network Cable Installer advanced
. BOSIET/MIST Universal
. European Computer Driving License/ITQ Level 2
. Clait Level 1 Web Page creation
. NVQ Level 3 Operating and Maintaining Telecommunication Equipment.
. Information Technology Security Officer Course, Unit Security Officer
Course,
. City & Guilds Leadership Management
. Career learning Management Pass
. CBM(L) Application specialist Course (Network Management)
. 2 x CSE English and Mathematics
KEY SKILLS
Unit IT Security Officer Trained
Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism at all
times.
Team motivator and mentor, proficient in staff personnel and development.
Proven customer care skills, dealing effectively with problem solving,
maintaining an all informed command structure of user on complex radio
networks.
Skilled understanding of how to cooperate and communicate with pears.
Maintain structured and sustainable working practices, using good
organisation and priority of work.
Comprehensive IT literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel Access and
Databases.
Security Cleared to SC.
CAREER HISTORY
HM Forces, Army, Royal Regiment of Scotland 1988 --
Present
Assistant Unit Welfare Officer/Manager 2010 -
Present
Leader of a 10 man team. Forging strong team ethos by advocating shared
understanding resulting in increased moral and the delivery of a more
efficient and coherent output.
Responsible for management of digital radio and IT facilities for up to 200
personnel.
Supervise and operate a wide nature of IT and telecommunication facilities.
Liaised and coordinated with outside agencies ensuring cohesiveness during
communication planning.
Evaluation of powerpoint designs and processes.
Safeguarded, disbursed and accounted for all IT radio equipment in
allocated stations.
Generated audit reports in accordance with MOD Guidelines.
Prepared and submitted regular reports including budget management for
monthly Management and control meetings.
Responsible for the timely reporting and repair of IT equipment under
control, organisation of new replacement complex equipment if required.
Provided support advice, including representation and participation in
committees, conferences and working group meetings for high level of
equipment care.
Constant supervision of new projects and general administration of property
and material
Team Leader, 2008 - 2010
. Responsible for all daily administration functions and delegation of a
work force 30 personnel.
. Managed and conducted all routine administration tasks to a high
command structure of 200 personnel.
. Attended high level structure and management meetings to resolve any
staffing issues
Communicated within the department and worldwide through use of email and
the internet.
Written and led on structured, complex telecommunication system courses for
750 men
Team Manager 2004 - 2008
. Operated maintained and accounted for IT and digital telecommunication
equipment worth in excess of ?1 million
. Conducted training and managed the smooth running of high level
technical courses
. Collated data and carried out all aspects of routine administration
for 30 junior and senior colleagues
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Running, Antiquities, Amateur dramatics and canoeing
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Clean Driving Licence
English (1st Language) German (Basic knowledge) Danish (Learning)