'The willingness to make decisions in conditions of uncertainty (ie, take risks) is a core requirement of professional practice'
Solution-focused individual with project coordination experience seeks Risk Manager position. Aligns investigation and analysis to objectives for improved outcomes. Persuasive presenter, able to engage diverse audiences with initiatives. Matrix team leadership capabilities and proven experience in crisis management including testing and execution of national civil contingency planning. Tactical advisor in evidence based practice.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Prevention First Lead
Hertfordshire Constabulary
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
05.2008 - Current
Responsible for leading the prevention strategy to protect the public and organisation from operational and organisational risks using a philosophy of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention.
Identify and respond to emerging risks facing the organisation, working with internal and external partners to take early action to prevent and mitigate risk.
Provide bespoke response plans with experience in crisis management by leading matrix teams using the principles of interoperability in high pressured situations with collapsing timeframes.
Report to Chief Officer team on prevention work including monitoring and evaluating ongoing prevention and sharing evidence based best practice to improve service delivery.
Driving cultural change by embedding prevention into every aspect of the organisation through delivery of training, facilitation of problem solving workshops, provision of tactical advice and public presentations.
Ensure prevention activities provide value for money by co-ordinating activities between internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach with effective and efficient resources management.
Experience in managing the investigation of serious and complex crime including financial fraud.
Volantary Work
Various
Hertfordshire
01.2006 - 02.2008
Voluntary work within educational, medical and criminal justice setting undertaking a range of roles including administrative support, governance, fundraising and customer service.
Personal Assistant to Financial Director
Boxer Superstores
Pinetown, South Africa
01.1995 - 10.2000
Roles and Responsibilities included, managing a complex insurance portfolio for the company, working with internal auditor to investigate financial anomalies including incidents of fraud and preparing monthly financial statements for the board of directors and external auditors.
Education
BA - Business Management
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
09.2021 - 05.2025
NVQ Level 5 - Police Management
City & Guilds
01.2019 - 09.2021
Chartered Institute of Secretaries & Administrator - CIS
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
01.1996 - 06.2000
Matriculation -
Highveld Park High School
10.1993 -
Skills
Risk Management
Critical and Major Incident Management
Change Management
Project Management
Investigation including financial investigation
Data analysis
Digital skills including use of AI
Academic evaluation skills
Safeguarding
Public speaking
Report writing
Entrepreneurial skills
Timeline
BA - Business Management
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
09.2021 - 05.2025
NVQ Level 5 - Police Management
City & Guilds
01.2019 - 09.2021
Prevention First Lead
Hertfordshire Constabulary
05.2008 - Current
Volantary Work
Various
01.2006 - 02.2008
Chartered Institute of Secretaries & Administrator - CIS