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Nigel Okpeku

London,ENG

Summary

Volunteer worker, security officer, and event steward with three years of experience focused on honing customer assistance skills.


Strong customer assistance skills developed through extensive teaching at Mountain of Fire Church and volunteering in charity work. Roles involved interacting with diverse individuals, handling inquiries, and providing support, fostering empathy, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Experience working with children of various ages enhanced interpersonal skills, forming a solid foundation for excelling in customer service.


Responsibilities as a security officer included conducting patrols, welcoming clients, protecting premises against intruders, recording incident reports, monitoring security cameras, responding to calls for assistance, and conducting regular safety inspections. Duties also involved delivering exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries, performing searches, and assisting with evacuation procedures.


Current role as an event steward involves monitoring crowd behaviour to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment. Tasks include providing clear directions and assistance to attendees, managing entry and exit points, and swiftly addressing arising issues. Collaboration with other security personnel ensures coordinated emergency responses when necessary.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4044
4044
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Event Steward

Amity Group
Wimbledon, Merton
08.2024 - Current
  • Maintained balanced attendee flow, identifying and promptly addressing signs of overcrowding.
  • Minimized security risks by monitoring crowd behaviour and promptly resolving issues, managing up to 2,000 fans depending on assigned stadium section.
  • Maintained safe working environment by reporting unsafe conditions, accidents and injuries to supervisor.
  • De-escalated conflict by maintaining calm and firm tone in partnership with security personnel.

Security Officer

Corps Security
Farringdon, City of London
11.2022 - 07.2024
  • Assuring safety of premises and personnel, conducting building inspections, monitoring entry points, welcoming staff members and visitors.
  • Provided visible presence in inner-city areas, deterring crime through on-foot and mobile patrol duties up to 5 times daily.
  • Diffused potentially volatile situations using proven de-escalation and conflict management techniques.
  • Maintained impeccable uniform and equipment, representing department professionally in all interactions.
  • Defined and implemented organisational policies, rules, and regulations.

Voluntary Worker

Mountain of Fire Church
Woolwich, City of London
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays, effective resources.
  • Distributed learning materials, textbooks, stationery, enabling full student cooperation in Bible Study activities.
  • Organised, distributed learning materials, ensuring 50 youth students gained knowledge from teachings given by myself, colleagues.
  • Assisted 10 Church owners in distributing necessities, including food, groceries, for church members.

Education

A-Levels - English Literature, Law and Sociology

Christ The King St Mary's Sixth Form
09/2020 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business and Management BABM

London South Bank University
09/2022 -

GCSEs - English Literature & Language, Mathematics, Combined Science, Design & Technology, French, History,

Harris Academy Orpington
09/2015 - 06.2020

Skills

  • Use tact and diplomacy to communicate with different levels of people
  • Resolve conflict in complex, potentially violent situations
  • Ensure all tasks are completed meticulously with attention to detail
  • Ensure complaints are handled professionally
  • Stay on top of pressure and adapt to last-minute changes
  • Prepare detailed reports in accordance with orders and instructions
  • Ability to manage time, organise, and adapt
  • Demonstrate critical teamwork and individual performance skills individually or in team settings


Qualifications & Training for Security:

  • Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
  • ICQ Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
  • ICQ Level 1 Certificate in Retail Knowledge
  • ICQ Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service
  • ICQ Level 1 Certificate in Personal Development and Employability Skills
  • Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in private security industry

Languages

English

Timeline

Event Steward

Amity Group
08.2024 - Current

Security Officer

Corps Security
11.2022 - 07.2024

Voluntary Worker

Mountain of Fire Church
03.2021 - 06.2022

A-Levels - English Literature, Law and Sociology

Christ The King St Mary's Sixth Form
09/2020 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business and Management BABM

London South Bank University
09/2022 -

GCSEs - English Literature & Language, Mathematics, Combined Science, Design & Technology, French, History,

Harris Academy Orpington
09/2015 - 06.2020
Nigel Okpeku