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Certification
Hobbies & Interests
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Craig Jenkins

Craig Jenkins

Banwell,North Somerset

Summary

A highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in Microsoft Office applications, graphics programmes, and website-building software. Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, complemented by strong report writing skills. Proficient in recruitment and selection interviewing, supervision, and staff development within call-handling environments. Known for calmness under stress, cultural awareness, and respect. Offers patient transportation expertise with a focus on infection control practices and casualty lifting techniques. Experienced in automated external defibrillator operation, oxygen therapy administration, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Adaptive to changing situations with tactful assertiveness and effective decision-making capabilities. Committed to compassionate care through first aid training, CPR proficiency, and dynamic risk assessment.

Compassionate individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills, coupled with experience in customer service and healthcare support. Adept in empathetic patient care and collaborative teamwork, ensuring smooth and safe transport. Committed to improving patient experience and well-being during transit.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Ambulance Care Assistant

EMED Group
Wellington, Somerset
07.2023 - 12.2025
  • Safely transported patients, including elderly and disabled individuals, to healthcare facilities.
  • Ensured patient comfort and safety during transit by assisting with vehicle entry and exit.
  • Maintained cleanliness and functionality of transport vehicles through regular inspections.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to foster trust.

Telephone Sales Executive

Fowlers Motorcycles
Bristol, Bristol
04.2017 - 07.2025
  • Respond to customer queries relating to motorcycle parts and accessories.
  • Collaborate with departments to enhance customer experience.
  • Build customer relationships through consultative sales.
  • Resolve issues with proactive problem-solving.
  • Provide friendly, effective customer service.

Licensee

The Punch Bowl
Bristol, Bristol
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Managed daily operations and licencing compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve targets.
  • Handled customer concerns with professionalism.
  • Maintained a safe and clean working environment.

Central Ticket Office Manager

Avon & Somerset Constabulary
Bristol, Bristol
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Led a team of 12, ensuring compliance with government deadlines.
  • Introduced Traffic Offence Reports to streamline processes.
  • Managed correspondence, scheduling, and administrative duties.
  • Handled sensitive information with strict confidentiality.

Communications Supervisor

Avon & Somerset Constabulary
Portishead, Bristol
01.2002 - 01.2013
  • Supervised teams of up to 60 personnel in high-pressure environments.
  • Oversaw staff welfare, training, and discipline.
  • Aligned communication operations with organisational goals.
  • Promoted effective internal communication and engagement.

Communications Operator

Avon & Somerset Constabulary
Portishead, Bristol
01.1993 - 01.2002
  • Handled emergency and non-emergency calls following strict protocols.
  • Prioritised incidents effectively and passed information to officers.
  • Trained new staff on switchboard and communication procedures.

Radio Operator

Royal Navy
Plymouth, Devon
01.1986 - 01.1993
  • Managed global signal and message transmission.
  • Worked across international locations and naval bases.
  • Handled encrypted communications and equipment maintenance.
  • Maintained cryptographic inventory and signal quality.

Education

Monks Park Comprehensive School
Bristol

Skills

  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Graphics software
  • Website development tools
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Report writing
  • Interviewing skills
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Staff supervision and development
  • Call handling expertise
  • Calmness under pressure
  • Cultural awareness
  • Patient transportation skills
  • Oxygen therapy administration
  • Patient confidentiality knowledge
  • Dynamic risk assessment
  • Manual patient handling
  • First aid and CPR certification
  • Compassionate care practices
  • Vehicle cleaning and disinfection

Certification

Full, clean UK driving licence including motorcycles.

Hobbies & Interests

Driving and motorcycling, Xbox and PC gaming, Airsoft (National Airsoft Weekend team winner), Archery (recurve bow)

Accomplishments

  • Played a lead role in restructuring processes to improve 999 call-handling performance.
  • Assisted with the implementation of a new IT system to enhance service quality.

Additional information

  • Former Special Constable at Southmead Police Station (5 years).
  • Seconded to the Princes Trust for 16 weeks, supporting 12 individuals into employment.

Affiliations

  • Motorcycling
  • Computing and Gaming

Timeline

Ambulance Care Assistant

EMED Group
07.2023 - 12.2025

Telephone Sales Executive

Fowlers Motorcycles
04.2017 - 07.2025

Licensee

The Punch Bowl
06.2016 - 01.2017

Central Ticket Office Manager

Avon & Somerset Constabulary
01.2013 - 01.2016

Communications Supervisor

Avon & Somerset Constabulary
01.2002 - 01.2013

Communications Operator

Avon & Somerset Constabulary
01.1993 - 01.2002

Radio Operator

Royal Navy
01.1986 - 01.1993

Monks Park Comprehensive School
Craig Jenkins