Arnett Barrett
Birmingham,United Kingdom
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Public Speaker
Ministry of National Security
Mandeville, Jamaica
11.2003 - 05.2023
- Communicated clearly and professionally, demonstrating responsibility and commitment to help drive positive reviews.
- Created and used PowerPoint presentations to provide summaries and additional information.
- Used voice control techniques to prioritise clarity and give dynamic speeches to hold interest of listeners.
- Wrote scripts to meet project brief, using appropriate content and tone for different audiences.
- Travelled to locations to arrive with plenty of time to prepare for presentations.
- Generated interest using interactive techniques and engaging storytelling.
- Responded to individual feedback and audience responses to improve presentation material and delivery.
- Prepared and delivered bespoke presentations to diverse range of groups.
- Gained confidence sharing vulnerabilities to build trust with listeners.
- Conveyed personality on stage to offer relatable performance, driving audience connection and engagement.
Police Sergeant
Ministry of National Security
Mandeville, Jamaica
03.1986 - 05.2022
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, leading calm and effective negotiations with suspects to diffuse highly charged situations.
- Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
- Aided investigations through strategic interviewing and statement taking of victims, suspects, witnesses and informants.
- Supported rescue efforts in emergency situations by directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid and removing people from dangerous areas.
- Engaged in community outreach programmes to discourage youth from drug and crime-related offences.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to enable effective front-line policing service.
- Directed staff on assigned shifts and reviewed completed shift activities and incidents with employees.
- Devised and implemented strategies for identifying and resolving personnel issues.
- Coordinated physical searches to remove contraband and weapons from suspects.
- Applied policies and procedures to maintain high standards of security and safety.
- Inspected staff uniforms and equipment and initiated disciplinary action for breaches or non-compliance.
- Attended criminal and civil cases to testify and provide evidence to support judgements.
- Assigned police officers to beats and tracked poor performance for discipline purposes.
- Controlled front-line responses and investigations through resource allocation, supervision and risk management.
- Established partnerships to meet community policing objectives.
- Maintained calm under pressure in emergency response and handling, aiding desired outcomes.
- Treated detainees with respect and dignity and addressed well-being issues during detention.
- Screened officers for mental health issues and intervened to address potential medical concerns or obligations.
- Assisted staff with maintaining manual and computerised records.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Human Resources Management
09.2001 - 07.2002
Computer Technology
11.1996 - 10.1997
Certificate of Higher Education - Public Speaking for Management
11.2002 - 05.2022
Sergeant Management
10.2004 - 10.2004
Skills
- Strategic corporate guidance
- Information gathering and analysis
- Public speaking
- Cultural Awareness
- Written Communication
- Planning and Coordination
Timeline
Jamaica Constabulary Force - , Sergeant Management
10.2004 - 10.2004
Public Speaker - Ministry of National Security
11.2003 - 05.2023
Management Institute for National Development - Certificate of Higher Education, Public Speaking for Management
11.2002 - 05.2022
Management Institute for National Development - Diploma of Higher Education, Human Resources Management
09.2001 - 07.2002
Infoserv - , Computer Technology
11.1996 - 10.1997
Police Sergeant - Ministry of National Security
03.1986 - 05.2022
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