Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Timeline
Intern

Rachel Hooper-Hinks

Summary

Dedicated and professional person with 20+ years of dealing with people from all backgrounds, in highly charged and emotional situations, providing necessary support and care.

Resourceful individual focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property and promoting positive community relations.

Friendly Receptionist with background in various office settings. Knowledgeable about security, service and clerical requirements. Takes on multiple simultaneous tasks with excellent time management abilities and resourceful approach.

Availability to work a variety of days or hours, providing flexibility.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work history

Hospice Carer

St Raphaels
Cheam, Sutton
01.2023 - Current

Volunteer role as a ward companion, providing face to face care and hospitality to the inpatients and their visitors.

Veterinary Receptionist

North Downs Specialist Referrals
Bletchingley, Surrey
04.2018 - 04.2021
  • Used clinic software system to generate invoices and process client payments.
  • Liaised between clients and clinic personnel to facilitate smooth clinic operations,
  • Explained charges and fees and assisted clients in understanding invoice line items.
  • Strengthened rapport with clients and pets to foster continuous trust and satisfaction.
  • Created safe, welcoming clinic environment and waiting area for clients and pets.
  • Supported clinical team with supply replenishment and treatment room preparation.
  • Answered busy multi-line telephone and directed calls and messages to appropriate personnel.

Police Inspector

Metropolitan Police Service
London, Surrey
06.1997 - 01.2016
  • Guided initial response to critical incidents, adhering to relevant frameworks and guidance.
  • Confirmed appropriate resource allocation to critical incidents.
  • Managed risk with care and precision to enable efficient service delivery.
  • Planned, managed and monitored front-line teams policing activity for their team.
  • Led and motivated team of sergeants, constables and police staff.
  • Promoted best practice problem-solving approaches and evidence-based policing within teams.
  • Built and maintained relationships with colleagues, communities and external partners.
  • Assessed team and individual key performance indicators, taking corrective action as necessary.
  • Managed competing demands and priorities to make informed deployment decisions.

Education

A-Levels - A Levels

Wallington High School for Girls
Wallington, Sutton
09/1988 - 07/1995

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Community integration

Timeline

Hospice Carer

St Raphaels
01.2023 - Current

Veterinary Receptionist

North Downs Specialist Referrals
04.2018 - 04.2021

Police Inspector

Metropolitan Police Service
06.1997 - 01.2016

A-Levels - A Levels

Wallington High School for Girls
09/1988 - 07/1995
Rachel Hooper-Hinks