Darryl Cook

A professional self-starter with a great deal of enthusiasm. An approachable team player with the ability to maintain consistent quality under pressure. Proactive with numerous examples of working on own initiative with exceptional organisational skills.

Apprenticeship - Parker Fireplaces

(1981-01 - 1983-12)

British Army, Royal Artillery

(1983-01 - 1987-12)

HGV Class 1 Driver - Elton Line (Kent) - UK & Italy

(1988-01 - 1999-12)

Special Constable - Hampshire Constabulary

(1999-01 - 2001-12)

Emergency Medical Technician EMT-1 - East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

(2001-01 - 2008-12)

• Assessing and prioritising with clinical heath and critical health needs
• Administration of drugs
• Airway management
• Manual defibrillation
• Liaising with other Emergency Services (Fire, Police, RAF Rescue)
• Transport of patients to the nearest hospital, Inter-hospital Transfers sometimes under emergency conditions
• Autonomous clinical care on a Rapid Response Vehicle
• Maintain confidentiality at all times in relation to work and staff personal matters
• Display integrity, discretion, confidentiality and excellent organisational skills at all times
• Effectively handle and prioritise a variety of tasks simultaneously, of varying degrees of urgency

HGV 1 (Wagon & Drag) - Hanson's Delivery Agency

(2008-01 - 2009-12)

• Maintenance, cleanliness and daily checks on vehicle
• Delivering bricks and blocks to sites and merchants throughout the UK
• Loading/unloading by Hiab Crane (bricks and blocks)
• Liaising with site managers and planning staff

Close Protection of VIPs & HNWI

(2009-01 - 2011-12)

• Close protection of high net worth individual and family
• Protection of property
• Close protection driving
• Planning of routes and reconnaissance of destinations
• Close protection of Royal Middle East Delegation
• Close protection of VIP of Nigeria
• Close protection of VVIP in UK
• Close protection of VIP's Royal Ascot
• Tier 2 medic for oil executives in Iraq

HGV 1 Driver - Culina Fresh

(2011-01 - 2013-12)

• Delivery of fresh, frozen and ambient goods
• Time management
• Vehicle and trailer checks
• Completion of paperwork
• Communication with office staff and customers

Chauffeur to a High Net Worth Individual

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

• Driving to meetings and restaurants etc.
• Route planning
• Excellent time management
• Protection of property and family
• Maintenance of vehicles (Aston Martin, Jaguar, Bentley)

Private Ambulance Service

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

• Assessing and prioritising clinical health and critical health needs
• Administration of drugs
• Airway management
• Manual defibrillation
• Liaising with other Emergency Services (Fire, Police, RAF Rescue)
• Transport of patients to the nearest hospital, Inter-hospital Transfers sometimes under emergency conditions
• Autonomous clinical care on a Rapid Response Vehicle
• Maintain confidentiality at all times in relation to work and staff personal matters
• Display integrity, discretion, confidentiality and excellent organisational skills at all times
• Effectively handle and prioritise a variety of tasks simultaneously, of varying degrees of urgency
• Instructing and mentoring of new staff
• Planning and assisting in patient transfers and patient repatriation from overseas

PSD Medic (TL/2ic), Shell contract - Olive Group - Iraq

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

• Protection of personnel (Shell employees)
• Daily check of vehicles
• Daily checks and issuing of weapons
• Planning of routes
• Assessment/treatment of injured personnel
• Provide advanced medical aid
• Instruction of staff and clients in basic and tactical medical aid
• Planning and executing routes to client locations

Trainer - Affinity Training

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

Provide training to various care homes and companies throughout the UK

• First Aid at Work
• Manual Handling
• Health & Safety at Work
• Fire Awareness
• All aspects of the care certificate

HGV Class 1 Driver - Freshlinc - Alconbury

(2018-01 - 2021-12)

• Drive and operate Class 1 vehicles for the transportation of containers
• Follow all safety regulations and traffic laws while driving
• Ensure that all cargo is loaded and secured properly before transport
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance checks to ensure safe operation
• Complete necessary paperwork and logbooks accurately and in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other team members to coordinate transport logistics
• Provide excellent customer service when delivering and picking up containers
• Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times

Instructor - Pegasus Medical Solutions Limited

(2018-05 - 2023-06)

• FREC 3
• HSE First aid at work
• AED instruction
• Paediatric first aid 6 & 12 hour courses
• Moving and handling of people and inanimate objects
• Tactical first aid in hostile environments
• Emergency first aid and sports first aid

HGV Class 1 Driver - CPT

(2021-01 - 2025-12)

• Drive and operate Class 1 vehicles for the transportation of containers
• Follow all safety regulations and traffic laws while driving
• Ensure that all cargo is loaded and secured properly before transport
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance checks to ensure safe operation
• Complete necessary paperwork and logbooks accurately and in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other team members to coordinate transport logistics
• Provide excellent customer service when delivering and picking up containers
• Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times

GCSE - George Farmer Secondary College - Holbeach (1977-01 - 1981-12)

ICHD - Emergency Medical Technician - Ambulance College, Chippenham (2001-01 - 2001-12)

PTLLS Teaching qualification (2015-01 - 2015-12)