Operating within established responses (Darfur, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC], Afghanistan and Liberia) taught me about maintaining reliable logistics. As Technical Set-up Officer for Tearfund’s Emergency Response Team in Haiti I learnt how crucial it is to be briefed, trained, resourced and connected to make an effective impact in the early stages of a disaster. My desire is to support the preparedness of staff with technical skills ready for deployment into relief operations. I may also be deployable for on the ground short term technical support depending on availability.

Summary of Technical Preparedness Training Offered:

• Communications:
  • VHF & HF Radio
  • Radio Mast Erection
  • SatPhones
  • SatModems

• Driving:
  • 4wd Vehicles
  • Vehicle Safety
  • Local Driver Recruitment

• Electrical:
  • Generator
  • Battery / Inverter Back-up
  • Portable Auxiliary Power
  • Local Wiring / Safety

• Fieldcraft:
  • Tented Accommodation
  • Cooking
  • Hygiene
  • Safe Water