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Martin Elener

Thetford,Norfolk

Summary

Highly skilled security professional with extensive expertise in leadership effectiveness, threat mitigation, and knowledge of security equipment. Demonstrates exceptional vigilance and alertness in entry point supervision and incident reporting procedures. Adept at training staff members, displaying professionalism, and adapting to change. Certified in First Aid, Mental Heath First Aid and TTT legal Training. Leads team with a strong command of supervisory techniques. Committed to maintaining a secure environment while continuously enhancing security protocols.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Security officer

Center Parcs
Thetford, Norfolk
09.2021 - Current
  • Supervising visitor sign-in process meticulously; ensured accurate record keeping.
  • Upholding strict access controls for ensuring building security.
  • Checking identification of visitors thoroughly to prevent unauthorised entries onto the premises.
  • Managing lost property system effectively, returning items to rightful owners promptly.
  • Patrolling premises regularly, contributing to a safe work environment.
  • Responding to alarms with swiftness, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Responding quickly to any disturbances or incidents on site whilst maintaining professional calmness.
  • Ensuring smooth traffic flow in the car park by directing vehicles efficiently.
  • Coordinating with other officers on shift changes smoothly and effectively.
  • Applying outstanding communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and visitors.
  • Completing regular patrols after business hours, preventing intrusions and detecting problems.
  • Keep entrances secure with consistent visitor, personnel and package screening.
  • Assisting in emergency situations, ensuring all staff understood procedures.
  • Completed thorough incident reports, recording exact observations, occurrences and witness statements.
  • Collaborated with security teams and emergency services to resolve urgent situations.
  • Maintained consistent site security, enforcing rules, issuing notifications and removing violators.
  • Writing detailed incident reports, facilitating ongoing improvements in security protocols.

Chef de partie

Center Parcs
Thetford, Norfolk
07.2018 - 09.2021
  • Managed portion control effectively, reducing waste significantly.
  • Ensured cleanliness in the kitchen to maintain health and safety standards.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations, leading to smoother service during busy periods.
  • Trained apprentice chefs, improving their culinary skills substantially.
  • Adhered strictly to food hygiene regulations, ensuring safe preparation at all times.
  • Adapted quickly under high-pressure situations to deliver consistent results.
  • Supervised junior staff, ensuring efficient teamwork during service hours.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationship with staff across business.
  • Supervised and trained junior chefs cook assigned dishes.
  • Handled special customer requests to meet dietary needs and mitigate allergen risks.

Chef de partie

SSP Food Travel Experts
Thetford, Norfolk
10.2017 - 07.2018
  • Assisted head chef in delivering quality dishes within tight deadlines.
  • Incorporated seasonal produce into menus for freshness and variety.
  • Managed portion control effectively, reducing waste significantly.
  • Ensured cleanliness in the kitchen to maintain health and safety standards.
  • Supervised junior staff, ensuring efficient teamwork during service hours.
  • Adapted quickly under high-pressure situations to deliver consistent results.
  • Maintained inventory control without compromising on food quality or taste.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations, leading to smoother service during busy periods.
  • Adhered strictly to food hygiene regulations, ensuring safe preparation at all times.

Assistant kitchen manager

Tudors Care Home
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
06.2015 - 10.2017
  • Assisted in menu planning to deliver innovative and appealing dishes.
  • Reinforced adherence to safety guidelines minimising risk of accidents.
  • Fostered positive relations with suppliers for timely delivery of fresh ingredients.
  • Monitored portion sizes, reducing waste significantly.
  • Supervised food production, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
  • Developed team skills through regular training sessions leading to improved performance.
  • Recommended changes in supplies procurement leading to cost savings.
  • Encouraged team spirit amongst staff enhancing overall productivity.
  • Improved food quality by implementing new cooking techniques and recipes.
  • Masterminded inventory control to avoid stock shortages or overages.
  • Coordinated seamlessly with front-of-house staff to ensure prompt service.

Assistant kitchen manager

European Healthcare
Heacham, Norfolk
04.2014 - 03.2015
  • Monitored portion sizes, reducing waste significantly.
  • Resolved customer complaints with tact and professionalism for enhanced customer satisfaction.
  • Masterminded inventory control to avoid stock shortages or overages.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness for a safe working environment.
  • Improved food quality by implementing new cooking techniques and recipes.
  • Fostered positive relations with suppliers for timely delivery of fresh ingredients.
  • Communicated effectively with all levels of staff fostering a harmonious work environment.
  • Reinforced adherence to safety guidelines minimising risk of accidents.
  • Assisted in menu planning to deliver innovative and appealing dishes.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Hospitality Supervision

Qube Learning
Milton, Oxfordshire
08.2017 - 02.2020

NVQ Level 2 - Diploma in Kitchen Services

Qube Learning
Milton, Oxfordshire
09.2011 - 11.2012

GCSEs - French, German, Maths, Biology/Chemistry, Physics, Geography

Neale-Wade Community College
March, Cambridgeshire
09.1989 - 07.1994

Skills

  • Leadership effectiveness
  • Threat mitigation
  • Knowledge of security equipment
  • Entry point supervision
  • Incident reporting procedures
  • Adaptive to change
  • Professionalism display
  • Supervisory techniques
  • Certified in first aid
  • Training staff members
  • Vigilance and alertness
  • Emergency protocol understanding
  • Emergency response coordination
  • Emergency callout assistance
  • Mental health first aid
  • Child first aid and CPR
  • Legal training delivery

Affiliations

  • Music Production
  • Gaming
  • Airsoft

Certification

Highfield Level 2 Award for Door Supervision in the Private Security Industry

Emergency First Aid at Work

ACT Counter Terrorism Awareness Certificate

ACT Counter Terrorism Security Certificate

NCFE Level 2 Certificate Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care

City and Guilds level 1 Key Skills in Application of Numbers

City and Guilds level 1 Key Skills in Communication






References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Security officer

Center Parcs
09.2021 - Current

Chef de partie

Center Parcs
07.2018 - 09.2021

Chef de partie

SSP Food Travel Experts
10.2017 - 07.2018

NVQ Level 3 - Hospitality Supervision

Qube Learning
08.2017 - 02.2020

Assistant kitchen manager

Tudors Care Home
06.2015 - 10.2017

Assistant kitchen manager

European Healthcare
04.2014 - 03.2015

NVQ Level 2 - Diploma in Kitchen Services

Qube Learning
09.2011 - 11.2012

GCSEs - French, German, Maths, Biology/Chemistry, Physics, Geography

Neale-Wade Community College
09.1989 - 07.1994
Martin Elener