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Education
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Lee Franks

Lee Franks

Paignton,Devon

Summary

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work history

Support coordinator

Employee
Exeter, Devon
2024.05 - Current
  • Handled complex situations, resulting in improved client relationships.
  • Alleviated work pressure with effective task delegation among team members.
  • Monitored performance metrics, ensuring consistent quality of service delivery.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing their complaints and queries.
  • Documented all case data with strict adherence to data security and privacy protocols.
  • Offered compassionate and empathetic support, assisting clients in navigating complex life challenges.
  • Conducted regular feedback sessions, leading to continuous improvement in services offered.
  • Documented and followed individualised support plans to meet changing client needs.
  • Helped clients gain access to healthcare and housing resources, liaising with non-profits to secure programme data and placements.
  • Conducted intake interviews and provided orientation to new shelter residents.
  • Assessed traumatised individuals to develop service plans based on emotional, physical and psychological status.
  • Recorded assessment results for providing tailored responses to each victim's needs.

Concierge

Home Group
Exeter, Devon
2024.05 - Current
  • Maintained professional demeanour whilst dealing with difficult situations.
  • Handled complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly.
  • Ensured smooth operations for daily concierge activities.
  • Planned schedules to support consistent service delivery and reception coverage.
  • Reconciled floats and administered petty cash systems.
  • Kept reservations systems up-to-date for clear availability management.
  • Coordinated housekeeping staff to prepare rooms for guest arrivals.
  • Instructed maintenance staff to service rooms with known issues.

Dog handler and Sitter

Rover
Cambridge/Paignton, Cambridgeshire/Devon
2012.10 - 2024.05
  • Gave daily exercise routines to maintain canine agility and fitness levels high.
  • Identified individual needs of different breeds for optimal care provision.
  • Conducted behavioural assessments on incoming dogs, determining suitable training tactics.
  • Guided owners on proper caretaking methods, enhancing pet-owner relationships.
  • Administered medication as directed by veterinary professionals, ensuring timely recovery from illness.
  • Maintained a clean and healthy environment for the dogs, reducing risks of disease transmission.
  • Prepared food and water to preserve health and growth of animals.
  • Planned exercises to support wellbeing of animals.
  • Purchased equipment and materials to meet designated schedule of work.
  • Monitored standards of animal welfare and care to identify health and growth of animals.
  • Checked animal coats for fleas and ticks, offering treatment advice.
  • Assessed animal behaviours and conditions, tailoring treatments to suit.

Courtesy Bus Driver

APCOA Security, Addenbrookes Hospital
CAMBRIDGE, Cambridgeshire
2009.05 - 2012.04
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.

Security and parking management

APCOA Addenbrookes Hospital
CAMBRIDGE, Cambridgeshire
2006.09 - 2009.09
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

Nursing and Health Care assistant

Leicester Royal infirmary
Leicester, Leicestershire
2004.04 - 2006.09
  • Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
  • Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
  • Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
  • Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
  • Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
  • Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
  • Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
  • Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
  • Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
  • Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
  • Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
  • Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
  • Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
  • Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
  • Delivered high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
  • Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
  • Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical and mobility equipment.
  • Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.

Stairs are Window fabricator

Jeld -Wen
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
2003.09 - 2004.04
  • Conducted thorough inspections of finished products, ensuring adherence to standards.
  • Assembled window frames for improved product robustness.
  • Followed detailed blueprints, ensuring exact measurements and superior product quality.
  • Worked diligently under pressure, meeting tight deadlines consistently.
  • Achieved high quality finishes with meticulous sanding and polishing tasks.
  • Utilised appropriate protective gear when handling dangerous materials or machinery,.
  • Used various hand tools proficiently, improving task efficiency.
  • Focused on minute details whilst assembling parts, resulting in flawless finished products.
  • Operated fabrication machinery to enhance productivity.
  • Adhered strictly to health and safety protocols whilst operating heavy machinery, minimising risks of accidents.
  • Maintained clean workstation, promoting safer working environment.
  • Used power tools to cut, shape and connect frames.

Security officer

Cambridge University
CAMBRIDGE, Cambridgeshire
2001.01 - 2003.09
  • Upheld strict access controls for ensuring building security.
  • Assisted HR during termination processes, ensuring employee departures were conducted peacefully.
  • Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies for enhancing site security measures.
  • Patrolled premises regularly, contributing to a safe work environment.
  • Coordinated with other officers on shift changes smoothly and effectively.
  • Checked identification of visitors thoroughly to prevent unauthorised entries onto the premises.
  • Ensured smooth traffic flow in the car park by directing vehicles efficiently.
  • Wrote detailed incident reports, facilitating ongoing improvements in security protocols.
  • Assisted in emergency evacuation drills, ensuring all staff understood procedures.
  • Responded quickly to any disturbances or incidents on site whilst maintaining professional calmness.
  • Managed lost property system effectively, returning items to rightful owners promptly.
  • Maintained order by monitoring CCTV screens and reporting suspicious activities.
  • Carried out health and safety risk assessments accurately for reducing potential hazards.
  • Trained new members of the security team, raising overall team performance levels.
  • Responded to alarms with swiftness, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Checked ID cards and documented details in security log.
  • Patrolled property during open hours, observing activities and deterring vandalism or criminal activity.
  • Worked in security control room to continuously monitor CCTV feeds.
  • Applied outstanding communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and visitors.
  • Completed regular patrols after business hours, preventing intrusions and detecting problems.
  • Completed thorough incident reports, recording exact observations, occurrences and witness statements.
  • Collaborated with security teams and emergency services to resolve urgent situations.
  • Prevented security breaches through continuous monitoring, enhancing staff and visitor safety.
  • Maintained consistent site security, enforcing rules, issuing notifications and removing violators.
  • Identified safety risks by analysing reports and camera footage.
  • Investigated alarms and incidents with rigorous evidence collection.
  • Used initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines to respond appropriately to security situations.
  • Eliminated unauthorised access through effective employee and visitor screening.
  • Remained flexible in rapidly moving environment and adapted to developing situations.
  • Inspected access points for signs of tampering and secured against misuse.
  • Created hazard-free environment by reporting on building damage and irregularities.
  • Employed covert surveillance to monitor individuals and gather evidence of violations.

HM Forces Army Reserves

H M Forces
2000.01 - 2000.11
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.

Education

NVQ Level 1 -

Butchery , Derby

NVQ Level 4 -

H M Forces Supply Specialist Class 5,4,3,2&1

NVQ Level 1 - Musculoskeletal

Leicester Royal Infirmary , Leicester
2006

NVQ Level 1 -

H M Forces Wine and Spirits City & Guild’s
1994

NVQ Level 1 -

H M Forces Food and Beverage city & Guild’s
1994

NVQ Level 1 - Mess Stewards course

H M Forces Army , United Kingdom
1994

GCSEs - Mixed science

Singing Moor Community School , Derby
1985

GCSEs - English

Singing Moor Community School , Derby
1985

GCSEs - Maths

Singing Moor Community School , Derby
1985

Skills

  • Time management expertise
  • Personable approach
  • Informed decision making
  • Precision in directions giving
  • Transportation arrangements
  • Discretion handling
  • Time management efficiency
  • Basic first aid certification
  • Security procedures adherence
  • Interpersonal effectiveness
  • Executing special requests efficiently
  • Patience and positivity
  • Calm under pressure
  • Tact and diplomacy
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Professional appearance
  • Resilient attitude
  • Excellent communication
  • Multitasking efficiency
  • Feedback collection and analysis
  • Confidentiality adherence
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Email correspondence
  • Stress resilience
  • Safety consciousness
  • Verbal articulation
  • Time efficiency
  • Personal grooming standards
  • Conflict resolution aptitude
  • Professional discretion
  • Communication excellence
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Team Leadership
  • Multitasking
  • Public speaking
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Resourcefulness
  • Conflict management
  • Regulatory compliance

Timeline

Support coordinator - Employee
2024.05 - Current
Concierge - Home Group
2024.05 - Current
Dog handler and Sitter - Rover
2012.10 - 2024.05
Courtesy Bus Driver - APCOA Security, Addenbrookes Hospital
2009.05 - 2012.04
Security and parking management - APCOA Addenbrookes Hospital
2006.09 - 2009.09
Nursing and Health Care assistant - Leicester Royal infirmary
2004.04 - 2006.09
Stairs are Window fabricator - Jeld -Wen
2003.09 - 2004.04
Security officer - Cambridge University
2001.01 - 2003.09
HM Forces Army Reserves - H M Forces
2000.01 - 2000.11
Butchery - NVQ Level 1,
H M Forces Supply Specialist Class 5,4,3,2&1 - NVQ Level 4,
Leicester Royal Infirmary - NVQ Level 1, Musculoskeletal
H M Forces Wine and Spirits City & Guild’s - NVQ Level 1,
H M Forces Food and Beverage city & Guild’s - NVQ Level 1,
H M Forces Army - NVQ Level 1, Mess Stewards course
Singing Moor Community School - GCSEs, Mixed science
Singing Moor Community School - GCSEs, English
Singing Moor Community School - GCSEs, Maths
Lee Franks