George Adu-Mensah
London,Surrey
Summary
Experienced Corporate Security Officer with a proven track record at SOAS University of London, adept in incident response and security audits. Skilled in access control, emergency detection, and risk assessment, ensuring the safety and security of personnel and assets. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills while maintaining honesty and integrity. Adaptable professional demonstrating strengths in safety and communication. Collaborates effectively with teams to manage high-pressure situations and ensure smooth operations. Committed to upholding integrity and responsibility in all roles, supporting a secure environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Security Officer
SOAS University of London
London, Grater London
08.2016 - Current
- Verified identification for authorised personnel and visitors to property.
- Managed incident response operations, swiftly addressing security breaches and minimising impact on corporate assets.
- Detected emergencies using electronic access control systems, video surveillance and security lighting.
- Enforced site rules, notified violators of infractions and removed individuals from property.
- Monitored and authorised entrance and departure of employees, visitors and other persons by verifying identification and controlling entry and exit points.
- Triaged problems quickly, providing clear and precise information while working under minimal supervision.
- Conducted regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend necessary improvements.
- Patrolled grounds after hours on foot to maintain visible presence and detect violations.
Sorting
Angard Staffing-Royal Mail
London-Croydon, Surrey
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Optimised warehouse operations by directing team members in picking, packing, and processing tasks.
- Sorted and diverted packages to designated warehouse departments for optimal access and precise tracking.
- Assessed postage class when processing to determine priority mail for efficient transportation.
- Sorted mail into correct county, city, street and house order, ready for carrier pickup.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, organising parcels for next-day distribution.
- Sorted incoming mail by postal codes and categories to facilitate efficient delivery.
- Collaborated with team members to manage large volumes of mail during peak periods.
- Scanned letters and parcels with handheld devices to automatically update system with locations and movements.
- Sorted mail by delivery location and service type and consistently met targets for different delivery tiers.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Information Technology
South Chelsea College
01-2004
Skills
- Incident response
- Security audits
- Access control
- Emergency detection
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Risk assessment
- Communication skills
- Safety and security
- Positive attitude
- Honesty and integrity
- Terrorism awareness
- Site patrolling
- Punctuality
- Responsibility
- Incident reports
- Verbal communication
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
- Door Supervisor Licence
- Level Fronline [Area of certification]
Interests
- Music
- Sports
- Gym
- Reading
Accomplishments
- Recognised by management for exceptional contribution to the community.
Timeline
Sorting
Angard Staffing-Royal Mail
09.2021 - 03.2023
Corporate Security Officer
SOAS University of London
08.2016 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Information Technology
South Chelsea College