Experience

Mike Ronan joined MPCT as the Regional Operations Manager (South) in October 2015. He joined the Army in 1986 and retired in April 2015 as a Late Entry Major.
Mike specialised as an Instructor and advisor on Infantry Weapons with the Small Arms School Corps in 1994 having transferred from the Royal Irish Rangers. Selected to be a commissioned officer from the ranks, he filled a series of increasingly demanding senior and middle management roles, including; Chief of Staff on operations in Afghanistan, SO2 training at a BMATT in the Czech Republic, Corps Adjutant for the SASC, Officer Commanding at the Infantry Battle School, Training Officer at an Army recruit training college and Exchange Officer with the Australian Defence Force.

Date started at MPCT 2017 Experience

During his service, David was a Section Machine Gunner and was deployed to Afghanistan in January 2010, in which he was injured. After numerous weeks in hospital and bouts of Rehabilitation at DMRC Headley Court, David was Medically discharged from the RAF Regiment in December 2011. David is currently undergoing his Private Pilots License and enjoys taking part in extreme challenges for his chosen Charity Help for Heroes. This has seen David Trek across the Sahara Desert and also to Everest Basecamp.

Experience

I am the skills champion for Croydon and Battersea colleges in London and my main focus is to support learners with their Maths and English development. My role offers me the opportunity to see students develop and grow as an individual and support them achieve essential qualifications.
I have worked with the Army Cadet Force as a CFAV since 2008 having previously been a cadet myself. During my time I have completed numerous course including SAA instructor, Obstacle Course Supervisor and numerous Range Qualifications. My current role is as a Company Commander for South West London in the rank of Major.
Throughout my time as CFAV, I've had plenty of teaching experience and I thoroughly enjoy working with teenagers and helping them to build self-confidence and various others traits which prepare them for the working world.

Date started at MPCT 2019 Experience

In my early years I trained as a dancer and in performing arts industry. In my 20s, I moved into the fitness industry gaining my personal trainer and sport massage therapy qualification.

At 21, I joined the British Army specialising as an army medic and competitive sportswoman. I have represented both the Army and Combined Services in Athletics and Cross Country Skiing competing on an International level. I received two Army Colour Awards within the first two years of my army service.

After leaving the services, I started working for British Military Fitness (BMF) managing and instructing its flagship park Clapham Common in London.
During my time withe BMF I sought work within film and tv. I have been extremely fortunate to work within the industry specialising in different sports and disciplines.

I've recently joined the MPCT Team and will be starting at the Battersea Branch as Training Instructor. I hope my background and experience in sport will contribute greatly to the development of MPCT Battersea.

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