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Hazel Wood

London

Summary

A highly skilled professional with a strong foundation in people skills, problem-solving, and communication. Demonstrates strong leadership abilities and remains calm under pressure, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in all tasks. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive organisational success and foster a collaborative work environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work history

Communication Support Worker

Freelance
London
08.2022 - Current

• Provide support using sign language (BSL, SSE).

• Use additional strategies such as lip speaking; taking notes;

drawing pictures and using gestures.

• Work to provide support face to face and/or online.

• Provide support using clear speech.

• Modification of written materials (where necessary).

• Provide support in a flexible way (including use of

appropriate communication tactics)

  • Supporting clients with additional needs adjusting language/styles to give clear understanding
  • Delivered clear interpretation by accurately translating spoken language into British Sign Language.

Aviation Security Officer

Heathrow Airport
London
02.2016 - Current
  • Boosted passenger confidence for safe travel with diligent surveillance of airport premises.
  • Hold CTC and DBS clearance.
  • Part of a team processing over 50K passengers daily.
  • Managed access control points effectively to maintain secure environment in the airport.
  • Conducted random screenings on passengers and crew members, maintaining high level of vigilance at all times.
  • Prevented illegal items from entering aircrafts by carrying out detailed luggage inspections.
  • Prevented potential threats by identifying and reporting suspicious activities promptly.
  • Improved airport safety standards by consistently adhering to aviation security regulations.
  • Adhered to standards set by DfT.

Manager

Sainsburys
London
09.2011 - 10.2015
  • Streamlined communication channels, enhanced internal information flow.
  • Fostered a positive work environment with regular team-building activities.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
  • Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.
  • Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
  • Optimised resource allocation for increased profits.
  • Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
  • Ensured high standards were adhered to ensure compliance with local authority licensing rules
  • Managed over 20 direct reports.

Further Work History Available On Request

Education

Signature - British Sign Language

City Lit
London
10/2022 - 03/2023

Signature - British Sign Language

City Lit
London
10/2021 - 03/2022

Signature - British Sign Language

City Lit
London
01/2021 - 03/2021

Signature - British Sign Language

City Lit
London
09/2020 - 12/2020

Some College (No Degree) - Information, Advice & Guidance

Learning Curve (Online)
London
05/2022 - 07/2022

Some College (No Degree) - Functional Skills English Level 2

City Lit
London
09/2021 - 03/2022

Higher National Diploma - Health & Social Care Level 3

Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
London
09/2010 - 06/2012

Some College (No Degree) - Health & Social Care Level 2

College of North West London
London
09/2009 - 06/2010

Skills

  • People skills
  • Empathy for clients
  • Professional boundaries understanding
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Designated safeguarding lead
  • MS Package proficient
  • Initiative taking nature

Affiliations

  • Creative Cooking
  • Reading
  • Learning new languages and cultures
  • Animals
  • Web Design

Languages

British Sign Language
Advanced
English
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Communication Support Worker

Freelance
08.2022 - Current

Aviation Security Officer

Heathrow Airport
02.2016 - Current

Manager

Sainsburys
09.2011 - 10.2015

Further Work History Available On Request

Signature - British Sign Language

City Lit
10/2022 - 03/2023

Signature - British Sign Language

City Lit
10/2021 - 03/2022

Signature - British Sign Language

City Lit
01/2021 - 03/2021

Signature - British Sign Language

City Lit
09/2020 - 12/2020

Some College (No Degree) - Information, Advice & Guidance

Learning Curve (Online)
05/2022 - 07/2022

Some College (No Degree) - Functional Skills English Level 2

City Lit
09/2021 - 03/2022

Higher National Diploma - Health & Social Care Level 3

Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
09/2010 - 06/2012

Some College (No Degree) - Health & Social Care Level 2

College of North West London
09/2009 - 06/2010
Hazel Wood