Sarah Gallagher
Maidstone,Kent
Summary
I am a capable individual, currently working in Learning and Development with team leadership and activity coordination experience. As a high potential candidate, I am successfully delivering above my role and therefore am entrusted with projects and responsibilities of an inspector and above.
I plan and prioritise strategically for adaptive response in pressured conditions. I can communicate confidently with senior leadership teams, community, key partners and colleagues to engage and build productive working relationships.
I have delivered on numerous projects for the force and nationally which have been successful and have changed the way our force delivers service to our community and victims of crime.
I have invested time in Coaching, Teaching and Neurolinguistics' Programming courses and qualifications so that I can lead, coach and develop those around me to the best of my ability, creating a nurturing working environment
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
A/Police Sergeant
City of London Police
London, City of London
01.2008 - Current
- Currently manage over 40 students progressing through their probationary period, including welfare, support and development.
- Force Lead for new entry pathway for police officers. Mapped, planned and led the delivery of the project from its infancy to delivery.
- Throughout my career I have been a Front Line Response officer, Coroner's officer, Force Standards Manager within Economic Crime, Vulnerability Coordinator. I can respond quickly to emergency situations, leading calm and effective negotiations with suspects to diffuse highly charged situations, lead teams into challenging situations and support those around me.
- Create and maintain force strategies, write policies in line with Force priorities, College guidelines and government legislation to support .
- Coordinated and manage key stakeholder relationships in a number of different capacities.
- I am currently on the national high potential fast track scheme. As such I have been called in to support the Commissioner and her team and additional duties to develop myself as a future senior leader.
- Created numerous innovations for the force and national policing, including a National Economic Crime hub for all officers in the UK. Created a Fraud Package for children, supported by PHSE and NCSC.
Branch Manager, Manager
Halifax
London, London
03.1999 - 12.2007
- Managed four branches in Central London, leading them from low performing to outstanding and league topping.
- Uncovered and resolved strategic and tactical issues impacting sales management and business operations.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving overall talent and skills set for organisation.
- Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
- Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
Management Development Consultant
Halifax
London, London
03.1999 - 12.2007
- Worked in collaboration with HR colleagues to support Area Manager, delivering strong and talented workforce to meet company priorities.
- Coached, supported and developed new and fast track branch managers in to their role, assisting in performance management issues as well as team and colleague development to meet KPI's.
- Recruited and talent managed colleagues, delivered mandatory training courses as well as bespoke development courses.
Education
Foundation Degree in Arts - Professional Policing
City University
London 01.2008 - 01.2010
A-Levels - English, Language & Literature
Mid Kent College
Maidstone 09.1996 - 05.1998
GCSEs - English, Science, Double Science, French, Technology
Vinter's School for Girls
Maidstone, Kent 09.1994 - 05.1996
Foundation Degree in Arts - Managment
Halifax
Halifax 09.2003 - 06.2005
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Outstanding communicator
- Expert leadership
- Proficient problem solver
- Innovative and adaptable to deliver and inspire change
- Assess and deliver strategic and tactical approach
- Strong stakeholder management
- Able to dynamically risk assess
- Influence and encourage others to follow my lead
- Comfortable challenging behaviour, culture and mindsets
Languages
French
Intermediate
Timeline
A/Police Sergeant
City of London Police
01.2008 - Current
Foundation Degree in Arts - Professional Policing
City University
01.2008 - 01.2010
Foundation Degree in Arts - Managment
Halifax
09.2003 - 06.2005
Branch Manager, Manager
Halifax
03.1999 - 12.2007
Management Development Consultant
Halifax
03.1999 - 12.2007
A-Levels - English, Language & Literature
Mid Kent College
09.1996 - 05.1998
GCSEs - English, Science, Double Science, French, Technology
Vinter's School for Girls
09.1994 - 05.1996
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