Dean Stant
Swadlincote,Derbyshire
Summary
Engaging leader with proven success applying project management techniques to execute plans. Talented at resource management, budget governance and staff development. Evaluates processes critically to identify areas of improvement and implement detailed action plans for positive results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Custodial manager
Prison Service
Lichfield, Staffordshire
01.2022 - Current
- Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
- Managed a prison and its regime consisting of over 600 prisoners in custody and a staffing group of over 40 personnel.
- Orchestrated timely response to incidents and managed pressurised environments often with tight deadlines.
- Reported on accidents and investigated incidents to protect staff safety.
- Analysed performance data against team objectives to inform planning, budgets and team targets.
- Built and maintained relationships with colleagues, communities and external partners.
- Managed competing demands and priorities to make informed deployment decisions.
- Recruited, hired and trained new employees to optimise profitability.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement Key Performance Indicators, improving productivity and growth in line with key business objectives.
Custodial manager
Prison Service
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
- Managed a prison and its regime consisting of over 600 prisoners in custody and a staffing group of over 40 personnel.
- Orchestrated timely response to incidents and managed pressurised environments often with tight deadlines.
- Reported on accidents and investigated incidents to protect staff safety.
- Analysed performance data against team objectives to inform planning, budgets and team targets.
- Built and maintained relationships with colleagues, communities and external partners.
- Managed competing demands and priorities to make informed deployment decisions.
- Recruited, hired and trained new employees to optimise profitability.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement Key Performance Indicators, improving productivity and growth in line with key business objectives.
Prison officer
Prison service
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Resolved incidents calmly, maintaining best-possible safety and security of prison staff and offenders.
- Kept accurate and timely data in prisoner records and carried out other administrative duties.
- Anticipated misconduct and misbehaviour of prisoners to maintain control, discipline and security within correctional centres.
- Identified vulnerable people in custody and handled instances of self-harming accordance with SPS Talk To Me protocols.
- Expertly communicated with people from diverse backgrounds to provide best-possible safe, secure prison care.
- Established meaningful working relationships to encourage positive approach to rehabilitation and personal development.
- Diligently supervised prisoners throughout shifts including during meal times, recreation periods, sport and work assignments.
- Performed spot checks to assess compliance to regulations and provide deterrence.
Foreman
Harlow group
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Supervised specialist sub-contractors by providing thorough induction and delegating tasks.
- Coordinated site workflow to properly allocate labour and material resources within stringent deadlines.
- Formulated and submitted project reports to Manager.
- Managed delivery and shipment of supplies required for projects.
- Monitored progress to determine timely completion aligned to detailed design specifications.
- Purchased materials required for projects to maintain inventory.
- Upheld highest quality standards in various tasks to achieve exceptional finished-project results.
- Managed issues and delays effectively and efficiently for swift resolution and continued project progress.
Infantry soldier
British Army
Catterick, North Yorkshire
09.2009 - 12.2015
- Developed and led training programmes in preparation for combat, maximising efficiency and safety.
- Supervised all logistical functions supporting battalion of Army Soldiers.
- Directed logistical training procedures in line with military regulations.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises, providing maximum safety.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Engineering
Burton and South Derbyshire College
Burton 09.2016 - 06.2017
NVQ Level 2 - Mechanical engineering
Army foundation college
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 08.2009 - 08.2010
NVQ Level 3 - Leadership and initiative training
Army foundation college
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 08.2009 - 09.2010
GCSEs - English
Paulet High School
Burton-on-Trent 08.2008 - 08.2009
GCSEs - Mathematics
Paulet High School
Burton-on-Trent 08.2008 - 08.2009
GCSEs - Physical education
Paulet High School
Burton-on-Trent 08.2008 - 08.2009
GCSEs - design technology
Paulet High School
Burton-on-Trent 08.2008 - 08.2009
GCSEs - geography
Paulet High School
Burton-on-Trent 08.2008 - 08.2009
Skills
- Budgeting and fiscal reporting
- Facility maintenance programmes
- Workflow planning
- Complex resource management
- Contract management
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Calm under pressure
- Influential leader
- Effective decision maker
- Strategic planning
- Dynamic leadership
- Assessing risks
Timeline
Custodial manager
Prison Service
01.2022 - Current
Custodial manager
Prison Service
01.2020 - 12.2021
Prison officer
Prison service
01.2018 - 12.2021
NVQ Level 3 - Engineering
Burton and South Derbyshire College
09.2016 - 06.2017
Foreman
Harlow group
01.2016 - 01.2018
Infantry soldier
British Army
09.2009 - 12.2015
NVQ Level 2 - Mechanical engineering
Army foundation college
08.2009 - 08.2010
NVQ Level 3 - Leadership and initiative training
Army foundation college
08.2009 - 09.2010
GCSEs - English
Paulet High School
08.2008 - 08.2009
GCSEs - Mathematics
Paulet High School
08.2008 - 08.2009
GCSEs - Physical education
Paulet High School
08.2008 - 08.2009
GCSEs - design technology
Paulet High School
08.2008 - 08.2009
GCSEs - geography
Paulet High School
08.2008 - 08.2009
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