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Laura Walsingham

Bishops Storford,Hertfordshire

Summary

I am very proud of the fact that I'm currently working for the Bank of England as a contracted security officer/controller, employed by Mitie security LTD. My training in the Bank of England has installed in me with a strong knowledge of all aspect of my duties as a security officer,I am a well organised, reliable, hardworking and trustworthy individual with the ability to prioritise my own workload. I am also able to communicate with people at all levels within the bank, I enjoy working as part of a team but I am equally capable of working on my own. I have the ability to use my initiative and make quick decisions to deal with unexpected situations when needed, I am keen to learn and develop new skills to further my career and to make a valuable contribution to the workplace.

I am seeking to secure a challenging and rewarding position to enhance my career, where I can utilise the skills I already possess and learn further skills that will enable to contribute to the success of your organisation.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Security officer/controller

Bank of England
Debden
2019.01 - Current
  • Receive regular Simulation training from Bank of England managers in different scenario terrorist attack, to recognise any suspect vehicle, to deal with bomb treats, Hostile recognisance and the Stay safe- Bank procedures.My respond for a terrorist attack can save lives, for that I continually prepare by training to be able to respond effectively.
  • I am proficient to use C-Cure ,Avigilon, Concept ,Fire system and all Communication system.
  • Operating a wide range of technical security system , CCTV, Access control. My Knowledge of building also enables me to identify where alarm and groups are, Intrusion Detection system and safety alarm activation ,observe central alarm system for fire to promptly investigate and respond to emergency.
  • Vigilant to Health and safety risk carrying regular checks
  • Responding to first aid and security emergency
  • Control all aspect of access and egress to the building including trucking routs.
  • X-ray machine, Vehicle search, personal body search
  • Checked bags and identification with keen eye for detail.
  • Complete internal and external patrols specifically reporting any criminal activity ,any health and safety issue or any bridge of security
  • Observe suspicious activity or suspicious behaviour.
  • I been trusted to provide training for both Mitie and Bank staff.
  • I developed and promote a very good relationship with the client(Bank of England).
  • Applied outstanding communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and visitors.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.

Customer services assistant

Selfridges Food Hall- Deli and Cheese counter
2016.11 - 2019.08

Provided warm, positive customer care from arrival to departure, encouraging return visits and repeat spending,Till cashier service.

  • Multi-tasked to keep customer service levels at optimal capacity at peak times.
  • Slicing meat, salami, prosciutto
  • Handle heavy food items, such as slabs of meat, and operate slicing and cutting equipment
  • Careful handling, cutting and displaying cheese
  • Resolved customer complaints following guidelines and referred complex inquiries to team leaders.
  • Processed and issued refunds, exchanges and credit notes, providing tailored solutions to customer issues.
  • Helped to raise customer satisfaction scores by delivering comprehensive post-sale services and escalating feedback reports.
  • Due diligence, Stock counting, new team member training
  • Cleaning working area daily.
  • Complete Selfridges Food academy- I was chosen for exceptional service

Customer Services assistant

Selfridges Food Hall - Masala Zone
2013.04 - 2016.11
  • Providing excellent customer service at all times in Selfridges food hall last 3 year managing the Indian food counter without management supervisor
  • Taking orders over the counter for food
  • Food temperature checking, due diligence ,stock counting
  • New team members training
  • Maintained spotlessly clean sales floors, organising merchandise for visually-appealing displays.
  • Followed escalation procedures to efficiently resolve complex queries.
  • Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking.
  • Operated machinery to achieve targets while following regulations.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications, control sale and waste.

Customer Assistant

Marks and Spencer -Cardinal Place Victoria
2012.01 - 2013.04
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Maintained sales floor stock levels through consistent monitoring and regular replenishments.
  • Carried out regular quality checks to ensure displayed products were in good, saleable condition.
  • Conducted intensive safety audits and investigated reported issues, accidents and near-misses.
  • Handled cash and card payments with accuracy.
  • Preparing variety of coffees
  • Preparing and serving hot food e.g
  • Sandwich
  • Stock counting
  • Due diligence
  • Covering jobs in all store area where the business need arises
  • Maintained spotlessly clean sales floors, organising merchandise for visually-appealing displays in accordance with health and safety standards.
  • Recently I received 100% score from M&S mystery shopper in customer services.

Supervisor

Mark and Spencer - Compass Group UK & Ireland Limited
2008.11 - 2012.09
  • Supervise a team of catering assistants on a daily basis
  • Maximised efficiencies and performance of the team working towards a weekly sales target given by the management ( M&S)
  • Monitoring systems and procedures in order to be compliant with Food and Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations, achieving 100% in audits in the last twelve months
  • Managing direct client (Hospitality manager at M&S Mable Arch) relationship, by addressing various process requirements and customers' feedback
  • Monitoring sales and implementing initiatives to increase revenue
  • Top shop in UK FOTM M&S for the last three consecutive months
  • Assisting Compass hospitality manager in FOTM training for new starters in other locations
  • Controlling sales and stock costs
  • Control of labour cost and rosters
  • Compute the daily cost percentage and compare detailed sales information
  • Selected Compass Group Accelerate programme 2011
  • Oversaw day-to-day activities of team, ensuring tasks were completed to high standard.
  • Daily production of Fresh Baguettes and Sandwiches.

Breakfast host

Athena Hotel, Paddington London
2008.04 - 2008.11
  • Breakfast setting and breakfast service delivery to the company standards
  • Working closely with the rest of team to ensure customer needs were met at all times
  • Received and processed stock using inventory management system.
  • Delivery and quality controls.

Seamstress & Tailor

Silvercloud LTD London
2007.09 - 2008.04
  • Manufacturing man and women suits from patterns
  • Undertook customer fittings, altering garments to exact requirements.
  • Managing the adjustments and alterations
  • Managing the measurement and fittings of produced garments
  • Inspected garments to verify condition before delivery to customers.
  • Used hand sewing and finishing techniques to complete bespoke pieces.
  • Harnessed stitching knowledge and expertise to work on multiple fabrics.
  • Fit, altered and repaired tailored clothing based on customer measurements.
  • Dealing with customers' requests.

Education

CCTV Licence -

SIA
UK
/2023 - /2026

SIA-Licence -

SIA
/2023 - /2026

First Aid level 3 -

Highfield
/2023 - /2025

Seaching of Persons -

Train2Protect
/2023 -

First Responder-Fire -

Bank of England
/2022 -

ESOL International Spokken and Listening English -

Trinity College London
/2018 -

GCSEs-math -

Liceu Industrial nr2
Romania
/1987 - /1990

Skills

  • I stay calm in difficult situations with capability to think and react quickly, very confident in system and procedures we have[ C-Cure, Avigilon]
  • Reliable ,diligent and totally trustworthy high level of integrity ,pay attention to details
  • Excellent communication, relationship building and interpersonal skills
  • My ability to work across the teams is a straight motivate others, committed
  • Proven ability to co-ordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously with strong quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Positive thinker with a can do will do attitude
  • Customer service,
  • Good IT skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook)
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Full Trained SIA
  • Time management
  • Multilingual -English,Hungarian,Romanian

Custom

References available on request

Affiliations

  • Swimming ,cooking and gardening

Languages

English
Fluent
Hungarian
Native
Romanian
Native
Spanish
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Accomplishments

    Selfridges food academy program.

    Mitie Star for hard work and commitment,,We go extra mile"-2023

    Promoted to supervisor from customer assistant position-M&S-Kichen

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Security officer/controller

Bank of England
2019.01 - Current

Customer services assistant

Selfridges Food Hall- Deli and Cheese counter
2016.11 - 2019.08

Customer Services assistant

Selfridges Food Hall - Masala Zone
2013.04 - 2016.11

Customer Assistant

Marks and Spencer -Cardinal Place Victoria
2012.01 - 2013.04

Supervisor

Mark and Spencer - Compass Group UK & Ireland Limited
2008.11 - 2012.09

Breakfast host

Athena Hotel, Paddington London
2008.04 - 2008.11

Seamstress & Tailor

Silvercloud LTD London
2007.09 - 2008.04

CCTV Licence -

SIA
/2023 - /2026

SIA-Licence -

SIA
/2023 - /2026

First Aid level 3 -

Highfield
/2023 - /2025

Seaching of Persons -

Train2Protect
/2023 -

First Responder-Fire -

Bank of England
/2022 -

ESOL International Spokken and Listening English -

Trinity College London
/2018 -

GCSEs-math -

Liceu Industrial nr2
/1987 - /1990
Laura Walsingham