Dennis Francis Flao MWALE
MZUZU,MZIMBA
Summary
Confident leader dedicated to process and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities. Dynamic leader with success spearheading tactical planning and leading teams through diverse operational requirements. Skilled trainer and mentor to subordinate personnel to improve productivity and technical understanding while maximizing team performance. . Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Military Officer
Malawi Defence Force
Mzuzu, Northern Region
06.2008 - Current
- Reviewed casualty reports from subordinates, making recommendations for awards based on bravery displayed by individual soldiers.
- Ensured that all soldiers had appropriate supplies and equipment necessary for successful mission execution.
- Participated in after-action reviews following missions to assess performance levels achieved by team members.
- Evaluated progress made by platoon members during field exercises or actual deployments in order to identify areas needing improvement.
- Established safety protocols for personnel operating in hazardous environments or conditions.
- Provided tactical and technical guidance to subordinates in the completion of their assigned tasks.
- Monitored platoon morale, providing counseling when needed to maintain cohesion among team members.
- Supervised the selection and positioning of troops during field maneuvers and engagements.
- Disciplined personnel who violated regulations or failed to comply with orders issued by command staff.
- Organized and conducted training exercises for platoon personnel in order to improve their combat readiness.
- Controlled platoon in mounted and dismounted operations.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant Defence Force Act by-laws, regulations and ethical standards.
- Monitored performance of sub sub unit members to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Provided direction on tactical decisions during combat operations to platoons under my command.
- Coordinated with other sub units to facilitate mission accomplishment as tasked by the unit HQ
- Reviewed reports from subordinate officers concerning various aspects of company operations.
- Assigned missions and tasks according to each individual's skillset.
- Analyzed enemy tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Assessed team dynamics among subordinates in order to maximize efficiency.
- Ensured that all personnel met established physical fitness requirements.
- Supervised staff members in their duties and provided feedback on performance.
- Evaluated individual and collective training exercises for effectiveness ensuring they were in line with training directives from higher HQ
- Maintained contact with higher headquarters on matters related to personnel, logistics, and operations.
- Organized field exercises to test operational capabilities of assigned personnel.
- Managed daily operations of the company including administrative functions.
- Identified areas needing improvement within the command structure.
- Created a climate conducive to effective communication within the organization.
- Conducted training for subordinate leaders in order to enhance mission readiness.
- Inspected troops under my command regularly for uniformity, discipline, morale, health, welfare.
- Coordinated planning and execution of operational fires to accomplish sub unit's mission.
- Trained, coached and mentored military platoons to improve readiness and training.
- Using my knowledge and skills in intelligence collection and analysis, assisted in gathering intelligence and combat information to support troops on ground.
- Prepared detailed written reports and formulated policy and guidance for the use of subordinate officers and troops.
- Trained and managed new recruits/officers in tactical and combat warfare upon their joining the unit.
- Requisitioned, received and properly stored sub unit equipment and supplies.
- Supervised patrolling perimeters of forward operating bases in conflict environment to guard against suicide bombers, raids and other attacks.
- Stored and safeguarded classified information to maintain utmost confidentiality.
- Facilitated route clearance for visits from high-ranking officials.
- Prepared, planned for and coordinated execution of support missions to aid deployed forces and individuals.
- Facilitated patrol operations and led security forces team to support battlefield operations.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Science Teacher Education
University of Malawi
Chancellor College - ZOMBA07-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Security Studies
Mzuzu University
Mzuzu - Malawi Some College (No Degree) - Infantry Command
Shijiazhuang Military Academy
Republic Of CHINASome College (No Degree) - International Intelligence
South Africa Defence Intelligence College
Pretoria - Republic of South AfricaSome College (No Degree) - Infantry Company Commanders Course
Malawi Armed Forces College
Salima - MALAWISome College (No Degree) - Junior Command and Staff Course
Malawi Defence Force Command And Staff College
Some College (No Degree) - United Nations Military Observers Course
Peace Support Training Centre
MAFCO - SALIMA - MALAWISome College (No Degree) - United Nations Staff Officers Course
Peace Support Training Centre
Mafco - Salima - MALAWISkills
- Weapons Handling
- Physical Fitness
- Information Security
- Personnel Management
- Security management
- Logistics Management
- Tactical Operations
- Operational planning
- Intelligence Analysis
- Cultural Awareness
- Base Construction
- Discipline and Focus
- Field Training
- Camouflage Techniques
- Special Assignments
- Land Navigation
- Troop Training
- Verbal Reports
- Security operations
- Ground Tactics
- Weapon Concealment
- First Aid and Buddy Care
- Communications Equipment Operation
- Heavy Anti-armor Weapons
- Automatic Weapons Operation
- Classroom Instruction
- Stress Management
- Troop Field Deployment
- Small Arms Proficiency
- Maintenance Supervision
- Excellent Communication
- Combat planning
- Adaptability
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Analytical Thinking
- Computer operations
- Task Prioritization
- Continuous Improvement
- Self Motivation
- Analytical Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Intelligence Gathering
- Attention to Detail
- Mapping skills
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Vehicle Inspection
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Operations Monitoring
- Effective Communication
- Written Communication
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Mission Planning
- Interpersonal Communication
- Active Listening
- Team building
- Reliability
- Training Management
- Time management abilities
Affiliations
- Football administrator
- Founding member of MIKANGO INVESTMENT BANK and Chairperson
- Founder and Managing Director of DEFLA INVESTMENTS
- Events Planner/Organiser
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chichewa
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Limited
Tumbuka
Elementary
Accomplishments
- United Nations Medals of Peace from Western Sahara (x 2), Democratic Republic of Congo (x 6) and Ivory Coast
Certification
- Driving Licences for Malawi, Sadc Region, United Nations in 3 countries
- Gender awareness certificate
- Ethics and Integrity Certificate
- Besafe Certificate
- Information Security Certificate
- Preventing Fraud and Corruption Certificate
- United Nations Human Rights Certificate
- Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Military Officer
Malawi Defence Force
06.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Education - Science Teacher Education
University of Malawi
Some College (No Degree) - Security Studies
Mzuzu University
Some College (No Degree) - Infantry Command
Shijiazhuang Military Academy
Some College (No Degree) - International Intelligence
South Africa Defence Intelligence College
Some College (No Degree) - Infantry Company Commanders Course
Malawi Armed Forces College
Some College (No Degree) - Junior Command and Staff Course
Malawi Defence Force Command And Staff College
Some College (No Degree) - United Nations Military Observers Course
Peace Support Training Centre
Some College (No Degree) - United Nations Staff Officers Course
Peace Support Training Centre
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