PATRICIA GOODWIN
Frome,Somerset
Summary
A friendly, approachable and dedicated professional known for exceptional integrity, reliability and a positive attitude. Comfortable working independently and as an effective team member, with a strong enthusiasm for learning new skills and applying them efficiently.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Civilian Investigator
Metropolitan Police Service
London
2021.03 - Current
- Working within a specialist team to investigate historic murder and associated complex criminal offences.
- Working closely with colleagues and following set protocols to achieve positive progression and outcome of enquiries.
- Entrusted to work independently to produce detailed and timely reports.
- Problem solving and decision making
- Motivated and reliable in delivering consistently high standards both in familiar tasks and when asked to address something new.
- Flexible in changing my work pattern, to support colleagues as the the work demands, often requiring long and unsociable hours.
Wine Bar Assistant
Cellar Magnifique
Woking, Surrey
2022.06 - 2023.05
- Part time position working weekend evenings; in addition to my full-time Civilian Investigator job.
- Serving customers, ensuring their experience was enjoyable and with a desire to return.
- Stock rotations and cash handling.
- High standards of food preparation and timely service.
- Compliance in food hygiene regulations.
- Ensuring high standards of cleanliness in workspaces and utensils.
- Supported the team to cover additional shifts during private events or staff absence.
Civilian Investigator
Surrey Police
2019.12 - 2021.03
- Investigating volume crime, utilising a variety of police skills and experiences.
- Mentoring Divisional police officers and staff to enhance their understanding and investigation of complex crime and associated court proceedings.
Barista
BEM Coffee
Woking, Surrey
2019.03 - 2019.12
- Part-time Barista - new skills learnt efficiently.
- High standards of food & drink preparation and timely service.
- Stock rotation and cash handling.
- Compliance with food hygiene regulations.
- Ensuring high standards of cleanliness in workspaces and utensils.
Police Officer
Surrey Police
Guildford, Surrey
1989.01 - 2018.08
- Accredited Detective Constable (DC) with extensive background investigating serious and complex crimes, requiring meticulous attention to detail, comprehensive reports and legal compliance in associated court proceedings.
- Effectively worked within multiple teams and entrusted to work independently.
- Vast experience engaging and serving a diverse public, to the highest standards of professionalism.
- Ensured the integrity of personal & sensitive data in accordance with protocols.
- Problem solving and decision making.
- Flexibility and willingness to work long and unsociable hours.
- Enthusiastic, adaptable and quick to learn new tasks.
- Conflict resolution & managing expectations of others.
Education
A Levels - English Literature, Theatre Studies and Sociology
Wythenshawe College of FE
Manchester 1981.01 - 1983.01
O Levels - English Literature, English Language, History, Human Biology, Maths, Sociology, Domestic Science, Art
Park Barn Secondary School
Guildford, Surrey 1976.01 - 1981.01
Skills
Friendly & approachable
Good communicator
Positive attitude
Professional integrity and accountability
Diligent & reliable
Excellent time management & ability to prioritise tasks
Methodical with attention to detail
Comfortable working independently & within a team
Enthusiastic to learn new skills and to use them efficiently
Confident dealing with people from diverse backgrounds
LANGUAGES
English - Proficient
Affiliations
- Music, Films & Theatre, Walking, Badminton, History, Renovation projects
Timeline
Wine Bar Assistant
Cellar Magnifique
2022.06 - 2023.05
Civilian Investigator
Metropolitan Police Service
2021.03 - Current
Civilian Investigator
Surrey Police
2019.12 - 2021.03
Barista
BEM Coffee
2019.03 - 2019.12
Police Officer
Surrey Police
1989.01 - 2018.08
A Levels - English Literature, Theatre Studies and Sociology
Wythenshawe College of FE
1981.01 - 1983.01
O Levels - English Literature, English Language, History, Human Biology, Maths, Sociology, Domestic Science, Art
Park Barn Secondary School
1976.01 - 1981.01