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Damien Brett

Norwich,Norfolk

Summary

Driven and ambitious professional with a strong foundation in problem solving, analytical thinking, and time management. Demonstrates resilience and self-reliance in challenging environments while excelling in effective communication and fostering curiosity to achieve results. Committed to leveraging these skills to contribute meaningfully to organisational success and pursue continuous growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Prison officer

HMPPS
Thetford, Norfolk
05.2023 - 06.2024

I supervised, trained, and reformed prisoners while enforcing
rules and maintaining order in correctional facilities. My
responsibilities included inspecting facilities for security and
safety, searching inmates for contraband, and reporting on
inmate conduct. I also escorted and transported inmates,
collaborated closely with colleagues to ensure safety, and helped
prisoners plan for the future through rehabilitation programs.

Young Carer

Mother
06.2010 - 10.2022

Whilst caring for my mother, I completed the household duties, looked after my siblings, and looked after the finances, planned meetings, and appointments.

Team Member

KFC
Norwich, Norfolk
04.2021 - 07.2022

Provided hospitality, working upfront greeting and providing friendly customer service. Maintained high standards of customer services during high-volume, fast-paced operations. Ran several stations at once during peak times in order to ensure business went smoothly. Greeted customers and always gave great customer service.

Plastic Engineer

Panel Graphics
Loddon, Norfolk
12.2019 - 04.2020

Manufacturing plastic components, using CNC machinery, measuring the components to check tolerances, and quality checks to ensure the highest qualities of the components. From this job, I gained the ability to confidently be able to check the quality of components and understand the importance of quality. As well as being able to design and successfully manufacture given components.

Customer Assistant

Tesco Superstore
Dereham, Norfolk
12.2019 - 01.2020

Serving customers on the checkouts, stacking and organising shelves. I had to ensure that the customers had an easy and a stress-free shopping experience that I could give them.

Crew Member

McDonald's
Dereham, Norfolk
07.2019 - 11.2019

I worked as a crew member, meaning that I cooked in the kitchen, as well as bagging the food and delivering it quickly and efficiently. From this I became more time efficient as well as more aware of busier surroundings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of East Anglia
Norwich, England
09.2021 - 04.2022

Level 3 Extended Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

City College Norwich
Norwich, England
09.2019 - 03.2021

GCSEs -

Dereham Neatherd High School
Dereham, Norfolk

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical
  • Resilient
  • Time Management
  • Strong Communication
  • Ambition
  • Self-reliance
  • Curiosity

Affiliations

  • Piano, Guitar, Video Games

Timeline

Prison officer

HMPPS
05.2023 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of East Anglia
09.2021 - 04.2022

Team Member

KFC
04.2021 - 07.2022

Plastic Engineer

Panel Graphics
12.2019 - 04.2020

Customer Assistant

Tesco Superstore
12.2019 - 01.2020

Level 3 Extended Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

City College Norwich
09.2019 - 03.2021

Crew Member

McDonald's
07.2019 - 11.2019

Young Carer

Mother
06.2010 - 10.2022

GCSEs -

Dereham Neatherd High School
Damien Brett