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Ricky Strong

Kings Hill,Kent

Summary

Highly skilled professional with a strong background in analytical problem-solving, communication, and decision-making. Exceptional leadership and teamwork abilities, having led investigations and coordinated multi-disciplinary teams. Adept at managing multiple complex projects with meticulous attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. Thrives in high-pressure environments, showcasing adaptability and resilience while maintaining focus and professionalism. Proficient in various software programmes, with a keen ability to analyse data and extract insights for informed decision-making.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Detective constable

Kent Police
Tonbridge, Kent
03.2022 - Current
  • Managed independent, high-risk workloads of up to 20 investigations and 20 case files simultaneously, observing and adhering to legal protocols and procedures throughout investigative processes.
  • Used in depth analysis of competing data to uncover truths and inconsistencies, before developing action plans and strategies.
  • Worked both independently and across multiple collaborative organisations to achieve common goals.
  • Created effective solutions to complex situations.
  • Prepared detailed reports and case files, including key summaries of complex information, identifying strengths and inconsistencies within strict deadlines.
  • Performed regular analysis of new information to inform decision-making.

Assistant project manager

Discidium
London
01.2016 - 01.2022

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

  • Assisted the project assurance and financial turnaround team with data research, analytics, statistical analysis, drafting and designing of board reports.
  • Set up project management software Aspyre helping to craft/design the financial Project Initiation Document for the recovery programme which aimed to save up to £3 million in savings.
  • Key member of effective project management team that successfully took London Ambulance Service out of special measures into a rating of Good while operating within tight timeframes using Agile techniques.

Volunteer Charity Work

Sherabling Foundation
India
01.2009 - 01.2014

Worked in Northern India assisting with building of refugee school’s programme, while supporting refugees who had fled Tibet. Helped with the building and maintenance of.a buddhist monastery which sheltered and fed refugees. In the UK helped to build a new buddhist centre in Wales, converting a former derelict church.


Education

Diploma in Professional Policing Practice - Policing

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
03.2022 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - International Relations with Politics

Plymouth University
Plymouth
09.2006 - 06.2009

Prince2 Project Management - Project Management

QA
London

Skills

  • Analytical Problem-Solving: Skilled at assessing complex information, identifying trends, and implementing effective solutions
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Experienced in interviewing, professional communicator, both verbally and in writing Able to build rapport and trust quickly with diverse individuals
  • Decision-Making and Judgement: Decisive under pressure, able to make sound judgements Skilled at weighing risk and prioritising tasks
  • Leadership & Teamwork: Experienced in leading investigations, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams Able to work collaboratively, to motivate and achieve common goals
  • Organisation: Highly organised, with excellent time and workload management Able to manage multiple complex projects and deliver within deadlines
  • Attention to Detail: Skilled in identifying key facts, inconsistencies and hidden detail Meticulous in reviewing documents and data
  • Adaptability & Resilience: Thrives in high-pressure environments, maintaining focus and professionalism Able to adapt to new situations, technologies and challenges
  • Technical & Data Skills: Proficient in multiple software programmes, and able to quickly adapt to learn new platforms Comfortable in analysing data and extracting insights for decision-making

Timeline

Detective constable

Kent Police
03.2022 - Current

Diploma in Professional Policing Practice - Policing

Anglia Ruskin University
03.2022 - 03.2023

Assistant project manager

Discidium
01.2016 - 01.2022

Volunteer Charity Work

Sherabling Foundation
01.2009 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - International Relations with Politics

Plymouth University
09.2006 - 06.2009

Prince2 Project Management - Project Management

QA
Ricky Strong