mark connelly

I am a Motivated Manager with excellent business acumen knowledge within the Fire service meeting targets identified within Service delivery and broad experience of finance requirements and operations roles. I am a highly adaptable and self-motivated leader with proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders both operationally and within support functions. I utilise strong analysis and innovation to identify solutions to challenging problems. I have worked as Collaborative team player notably when working with surrounding services delivering National Operational Guidance, i offered solutions to an Eastern Regional working group helping us to deliver training packages that were affordable and possible for all services involved. I have excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills. I am an industrious and enthusiastic manager proven to consistently meet productivity, business and customer service objectives. I Skillfully work with staff to enhance performance and improve processes for example by planning and delivering training to meet the needs of the organisation . I am diplomatic in resolving internal and customer issues to maximize results. There have been occasions where i have had to encourage change where there had been resistance initially from staff

I am a Watch Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organisational skills. I equip employees to independently handle issues and meet needs. I am a diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach's am also an edexel certificated A1 assessor. I utilise this skill to accurately measure performance and training requirements.

I am an encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer/public relations aptitude and relationship-building skills.i have organised and ran station open days involving the local community and other services.I am proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact success. I am dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

I am an insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. I am proficient in best practices, and regulatory requirements of specific industry operations. I would describe myself as a talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.

I have lead watch Fire Safety visits in the capacity of Regulatory Reform Order 2005 compliance. I have also lead and carried out high profile during performance checks at a premier League football Club in the shape of Luton Town,and insured sport stadia regulations are in place from a Fire Safety point of view. I am now more knowledgeable within this particular field following the completion of a Level 3 SFJ Fire Safety (Fire Auditors) qualification. This backs a Institute of Fire Engineers Level 3 Fire Safety Certificate. I back my risk assessments in all aspects of my job with experience and qualifications gained including IOSH managing health and well being- management of health and safety. I have a variety of engineering qualifications including those issued by IFE, City and Guilds and Approved codes of practice in Industrial Gas.

I have various Management qualifications that i have worked hard for and applied to my day to day workload. These include a Level 3 Award (specialist 4-7) in Management-Management issued by EDEXEL BTEC following a residential course split over several months. I believe as a result of both experience and learning I confidently manage utilising emotional intelligence.

I am a talented Watch Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful 20+ year career. I equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet needs. I am a diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. I help train with confidence and have successfully completed a Level 3 award in Education and Training.

I am a Public / customer -focused professional with successful 20-year career in Fire Service . I have been successful applying management skill and devotion in busy environment and response, I have several service commendations for work achieved in saving life and professional standards.