Mitko Mitev
Greater Coventry Area,West Midlands
Summary
Expert in law enforcement and public safety management with a strong background in criminal investigations. Proven skills in tactical response, crisis negotiation, and intelligence analysis, alongside expertise in evidence collection and fraud investigation. Recognized for building community trust through proactive engagement and maintaining integrity in high-pressure situations. Certified in CPR/First Aid and defensive driving, with a solid grasp of psychological assessments and public safety protocols.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Police Officer
West Midlands Police
Coventry, West Midlands
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated closely with colleagues in multi-agency task forces to resolve cases.
- Maintained public order by patrolling designated areas.
- Improved team efficiency by providing hands-on training sessions.
- Applied analytical skills to interpret complex information for crime solving.
- Performed risk assessments prior to executing search warrants, ensured safety.
- Responded to emergency calls for immediate intervention and support.
- Ensured victim care and support throughout investigation processes, fostered goodwill.
- Fostered trust and cooperation with the local community through outreach programmes.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported crimes, resulting in successful resolution.
- Prepared detailed case reports for use in court proceedings.
- Exercised discretion and judgment when applying laws, resulting in fair outcomes.
- Adhered strictly to legal regulations whilst conducting duties, ensuring professionalism.
- Utilised negotiation skills to defuse volatile situations peacefully.
- Coordinated with social services agencies to assist vulnerable individuals.
- Upheld high ethical standards when dealing with sensitive information.
- Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
- Gathered evidence carefully at crime scenes, enforcing forensic procedure adherence for accuracy.
- Kept sensitive intelligence safe and secure from unauthorised access.
- Protected life and property by enforcing UK laws and regulations.
- Acquired and served warrants for arrests, searches or other purposes.
- Aided investigations through strategic interviewing and statement taking of victims, suspects, witnesses and informants.
- Arrested and transported suspects to police stations or holding cells.
- Used proven interview techniques to garner reliable evidence and statements from victims, witnesses and suspects.
- Assessed and verified information given in victim and witness statements to improve investigation workflow.
- Conducted official investigations by interviewing key personnel, gathering evidence, and taking official statements.
- Prepared crime reports and case files, delivering documentation to Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Manufacturing Team Lead
Collins Aerospace
Banbury, Oxfordshire
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Fully responsible for a team of employees, including attendance, training, performance, development, RTW, H&S etc.
- Responsible for a daily target and team performance.
- Reporting to production manager, daily meetings, constant communication with maintenance, quality department, HR.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Zone Leader
Lear Corporation
Coventry
04.2016 - 06.2023
- My responsibility as a Zone Leader includes but not limited to:
- Maintaining and improving the work cell, supporting, and demonstrating the company's core values.
- Developed training programmes to enhance team competencies and performance levels.
- Managed conflict resolution within the team for a harmonious work environment.
- Streamlined operational procedures for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
- Improved zone performance by implementing innovative management techniques.
- Oversaw recruitment processes to build a high-performing team of professionals.
- Mentored staff members, enhancing their skills set for better task execution.
- Led disciplinary proceedings against non-compliant employees; resulted in fewer instances of rules violation.
- Facilitated cross-functional communication for effective problem-solving and decision-making.
- Organised routine inspections of the premises to ensure quality control measures are met.
- Conducted regular meetings for effective communication of organisational goals and strategies.
- Fostered a positive work environment through regular motivation and feedback sessions.
- Ensuring and implementing process discipline.
- Ensuring team member are following SWI and H&S.
- Creating a culture of continuous improvement; and guiding staff members in the right direction.
- I have been part of Kaizen and project activities.
- Recently my TIC team (Team Improvement Circle) won the local TIC presentation in September 2022 at Stratford Upon Avon.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Finance, General
Burgas Free University
09.2008 - 09.2012
Skills
- Automotive
- Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Kaizen
- 5S
- Continuous Improvement
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Problem Solving
- Team
- Self-Defence techniques
- Public safety management
- Use of police software
- Tactical communication
- Public trust building
- Professional composure
- Crisis negotiation talent
- Proactive community engagement
- Integrity maintenance
- Tactical response training
- Communication proficiency
- Patience and tolerance
- Attention to Detail
- Community engagement
- Conflict Resolution
- Defensive driving training
- Psychological assessments understanding
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Tactical and combat experience
- Interviewing techniques
- Intelligence analysis
- Crime investigation
- Criminal investigations
- Fraud investigation
- Investigative interviewing
- Criminal investigation
- Response policing
- Intelligence reports
- Arrest techniques
- Evidence collection
- Audit procedures
- Victim support
- Full UK driving licence
- Law enforcement procedures
- De-escalation strategies
- Use of investigative equipment
Certification
- Managing safely-risk assessment, IOSH, 860037
- Manual Handling trainers' level 3, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), 601/8648/3
- Finance, bachelor's degree, Burgas Free University, 08221112
- Business Improvement techniques, ETCAL Level 2 reward, 600/2259/0
- Team leader/supervisor level 3, Kendal College, 610/0341/4
Custom
TIC Local Winner, Lear Corporation, 09/01/22, TIC team won the local TIC project presentation in September 2022 at Stratford Upon Avon.
Timeline
Police Officer
West Midlands Police
03.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Team Lead
Collins Aerospace
06.2023 - 02.2024
Zone Leader
Lear Corporation
04.2016 - 06.2023
Bachelor's degree - Finance, General
Burgas Free University
09.2008 - 09.2012
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