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Cory Williams

Borehamwood,Hertfordshire

Summary

Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in security operations, customer service, and administrative support. Proficient in problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management, with a strong focus on proactive prevention strategies and incident resolution. Adept at handling data entry, report generation, and utilising tools such as Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and Salesforce to ensure operational efficiency. Holds an SIA licence and UK Driving Licence, with proven capabilities in emergency response coordination, hazard identification, and non-violent intervention. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a customer-focused approach while maintaining accuracy in incident logging and adherence to security protocols. Committed to delivering excellence in safety management and operational effectiveness.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Retail security officer (Weekends Only)

Nike
Taplow, Buckinghamshire
2025.05 - Current
  • Identifying potential threats by closely monitoring crowd behaviours and carrying out thorough inspections of bags and packages for loss prevention.
  • Always maintaining a professional demeanour while interacting with uncooperative customers or suspected shoplifters to de-escalate situations.
  • Identifying potential threats by closely monitoring crowd behaviours and carrying out thorough inspections of bags and packages for loss prevention.
  • Collaborating with management and local neighbouring business establishments for implementing effective security measures to combat potential perpetrators in the area.
  • Delivering timely reports about incidents or breaches to management to ensure full awareness of situations.
  • Keeping updated with the latest security protocols to enhance performance.
  • Used initiative and independent judgement within established guidelines to respond appropriately to security situations.
  • Prepared regular written logs and incident reports at close of each shift for management team.

Security Door Supervisor (Zero-Contracted Hours)

Premium Security Service
City of London
2025.03 - Current

Security door supervisor

Premium Security Service
City of London
2025.03 - Current

Working in multiple venues, pubs and other high end business establishments across Central London, my job included the following:

  • Resolving disputes calmly and professionally with difficult individuals or groups, whilst maintaining order and reporting any suspicious behaviour to the management immediately.
  • Responding immediately to emergency situations, using approved techniques to prevent escalations and remove disruptive guests enforcing venue policies for a safe environment.
  • Conducting ID checks for age verification using company systems and checking bags at entrance for contraband items in line with company policies.
  • Controlling access points to prevent unauthorised entry and managing queues efficiently during peak hours.
  • Remaining flexible in a rapidly moving environment by maximising site security, maintaining effective communication with other door supervisors to coordinate conflict resolution actions.
  • Maintained site security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring all fire exits, entry and exit points

Executive officer

Department For Work & Pensions
Hendon, Barnet
2024.06 - Current
  • Achieving personal and team performance targets through regular meetings amongst management and fellow team members, whilst managing and maintaining varied caseloads.
  • Addressing issues related to health, unemployment and self employment by offering practical solutions.
  • Actively listening to clients' needs and concerns through various different methods such as telephone systems, intranet portals and face-to-face appointments.
  • Remaining knowledgeable in current support provisions and training programmes, then referring individuals to external learning and support providers for helpful customer advice and growth.
  • Assessing clients regularly to recognise progress and adapt plans according to personalised goals.
  • Explaining complex information clearly and concisely to identify barriers by suggesting strategies for overcoming them, thus increasing the chances of securing jobs.
  • Handling difficult situations calmly and professionally, whilst advising clients on the following steps to achieve employment goals within targeted time frames.
  • Attending regular weekly meetings to keep up-to-date with policies and processes, key business objectives and HR legislation for continued regulatory compliance.

Customer Service Team Leader

Paddy Power
Golders Green, LND
2023.09 - 2024.02
  • Monitoring CCTV and gaming machines, following safer gambling regulations by producing reports for damaged equipment, safer gambling reports and potential suspicious activities.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties such as Setting up or managing new/existing online customer accounts, Regular tills and safe checks with occasional bank visits, cross selling retail and online products, services and latest promotion offers.
  • Assisting customers with bets on the shop floor or behind the counter, whilst ensuring a tidy environment.
  • Taking and processing bets.
  • Face to face complaint handling.

Fibre Specialist

G Network
City of London, LND
2021.07 - 2023.08
  • Maintained compliance with PPE requirements and regulatory constraints.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties such as risk assessments, safety audits reporting incidents, H&S issues, and near-misses.
  • Building temporary work sites with displayed signs and diversions.
  • Regular stock level checks and audits to match expected demands.
  • Appling critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions individually or in groups of 2 more.
  • Installing 12 core and 96 core fibre cables connecting foot ways and/or carriageway chambers together.
  • Liaising with project teams, 3rd party contractors and businesses regarding damaged chambers or blocked carriageways.
  • Troubleshooting and tracing root causes of damaged cables and nodes, Handling regular repairs and maintenance for telecommunications equipment.
  • Testing active streets/Flats ensuring peak performance from internet cabinets to properties and sending detailed daily progress reports.
  • Responding to emergency repair needs to restore service.
  • Spliced using fusion and mechanical techniques according to job requirements.
  • Documented work performed on company logs and in tracking systems.

Sales and Retention Specialist

Utility Warehouse
Colindale, BEN
2015.05 - 2021.05
  • Handling high-volume telephone and email enquires promptly and professionally using proven telesales skills to minimize backlogs.
  • Recording customer outcomes in CRM systems for monitoring and reference, managing workflow and booking appointments.
  • Delivering exceptional customer services by proactively listening to concerns, answering questions, resolving energy and telecommunication technical faults, recommending energy efficiency improvement methods to residential and small businesses.
  • Assisting Self-Employed Distributors with queries ranging from personal account queries to coaching and assisting their personal clientele.
  • Handling 1st & 2nd line complaints, objection handling and raising company disputes whilst keeping business in compliance with industry regulations and health and safety requirements.
  • Monitoring competitor activities, responding creatively to maintain competitive edge, negotiating buying conditions and sales contracts to secure lucrative deals, maximise customer retention through upselling and cross-selling.
  • Maintaining strong working knowledge of products and systems within Energy and telecommunications industry for tailored solutions to offer efficient and reliable customer guidance.
  • Exceeding sales and retention KPIs through personal and team accountability, attaining 2 certificates of recognition awards for most sales in one day and Employee of the month award.

Telesales Consultant

MVF Global
Kentish Town, CMD
2020.02 - 2020.11
  • Achieved daily performance targets, aiding department progression towards sales goals.
  • Making 100+ outbound calls per day to businesses to increase revenue by upselling and recommending products.
  • Establish follow-up call systems and targeted questioning techniques to effectively resolve complaints and maintain customer loyalty, maximising customer experience by tailoring responses to individual needs.
  • Maintained accurate knowledge of current services to provide informative customer advice.
  • Emailed customers comprehensive service information, after-care support packages and contracts to secure potential deals.

Order Management/Customer Advisor

Just Eat
Borehamwood, HRT
2012.10 - 2015.05
  • Managed over 300 calls per day.
  • Tracked orders and diplomatically resolved complaints by providing effective solutions.
  • Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking.
  • Managed phones, emails, live chats, and social media enquiries, delivering consistent customer service across multiple channels.
  • Thoroughly monitored compliance with customer service standards to maintain stellar industry reputation.
  • Consistently achieved service rating targets, managing customer enquiries with personalised care and attention.
  • Thoroughly monitored compliance with customer service standards to maintain a stellar industry reputation.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Outside Plant Technician (COPT)

Barking And Dagenham College
Romford, HAV
2021.07 - 2021.08

Certificate of Higher Education - Cable Testing Technician (CCTT)

Barking And Dagenham College
Romford, HAV
2021.07 - 2021.07

Certificate of Higher Education - Network Cable Installer (CNCI)

Barking And Dagenham College
Romford, HAV
2021.07 - 2021.08

A-Levels - AAT Level 3

Barnet College
North London
2011.09 - 2012.07

A-Levels - AAT Level 2

Barnet College
North London
2010.09 - 2011.06

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Customer-focused
  • Identification checks
  • Data entry & Data handling
  • Report generation
  • Time management
  • Google Workspace
  • Knowledge of Sales Force
  • First Aid Qualified
  • Emergency response coordination
  • Hazard identification
  • Non-violent intervention
  • SIA licence holder
  • UK Driving Licence
  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Complaints and resolutions
  • Radio communication proficiency
  • Security equipment handling
  • Knowledge of security protocols
  • Incident logging accuracy
  • Alarm response protocols
  • Proactive prevention strategies

REFERENCES

References available upon request.

Certification

SIA Door Supervisor

Full UK Driving Licence

Traffic Management CSCS License

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Retail security officer (Weekends Only)

Nike
2025.05 - Current

Security Door Supervisor (Zero-Contracted Hours)

Premium Security Service
2025.03 - Current

Security door supervisor

Premium Security Service
2025.03 - Current

Executive officer

Department For Work & Pensions
2024.06 - Current

Customer Service Team Leader

Paddy Power
2023.09 - 2024.02

Certificate of Higher Education - Outside Plant Technician (COPT)

Barking And Dagenham College
2021.07 - 2021.08

Certificate of Higher Education - Cable Testing Technician (CCTT)

Barking And Dagenham College
2021.07 - 2021.07

Certificate of Higher Education - Network Cable Installer (CNCI)

Barking And Dagenham College
2021.07 - 2021.08

Fibre Specialist

G Network
2021.07 - 2023.08

Telesales Consultant

MVF Global
2020.02 - 2020.11

Sales and Retention Specialist

Utility Warehouse
2015.05 - 2021.05

Order Management/Customer Advisor

Just Eat
2012.10 - 2015.05

A-Levels - AAT Level 3

Barnet College
2011.09 - 2012.07

A-Levels - AAT Level 2

Barnet College
2010.09 - 2011.06
Cory Williams