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Sarah GURNEY

Northampton,Northamptonshire

Summary

I am an excellent team player but equally work efficiently independently. I have strong leadership/ motivational skills. I am a hardworking, enthusiastic and eager to learn new skills. Detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and a commitment to safety. Excels in crisis management and risk assessment, ensuring the well-being of teams and infrastructure. Utilises strategic planning and effective communication to support operational goals and enhance team collaboration. Proactive Logistics Operator focused on optimising asset loads and maintaining gas field integrity. Drives incident management and fault diagnosis, leveraging technical troubleshooting skills for improved operational longevity. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance safety protocols and compliance with environmental standards. With foundation in teamwork and problem-solving, I excel in managing logistics processes efficiently. My strengths lie in effective communication, organisation, and adaptability. I bring proactive approach to coordinating schedules, ensuring smooth operations, and resolving issues promptly. My commitment to continuous improvement and learning makes me valuable addition to any logistics team.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Operator

Infinis
Northamptonshire, Northampton
09.2022 - Current

Prioritised and dispatched engineers to unscheduled events, ensuring timely response and resolution.

  • Monitored SCADA system and executed response procedures upon receiving alarms or warning notifications.
  • Control emergency incidents and delegate or hand over as required.
  • Ensure the health and safety of myself, Logistics centre team and field base staff utilising the lone worker system.
  • Support the process of first line fault diagnosis for the field operations team.
  • Log all incidents for engines, gas plants and gas fields. Raise work orders where required.
  • Adjust or start up engines or equipment using remote control software.
  • Load optimisation of assets across the country to ensure gas field integrity is maintained and engine loads are matching engine/ gas field forecasts.
  • Evaluated the performance of energy systems to ensure optimal operation and longevity.
  • Implemented energy management software tools for real-time monitoring and analysis of energy data.
  • Oversaw regulatory compliance for environmental and energy standards, mitigating risks of non-compliance penalties.
  • Handled calls and disseminated information to relevant team members.
  • Planned preventative measures to limit damage to utility infrastructure.

Security Control Centre Advisor

Mitie Security for BT
Northampton, Northamptonshire
07.2021 - 05.2026
  • Maintained safety by quickly responding to alarms and investigating disturbances.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras, and fire and alarm systems.
  • Maintained secure access control, monitoring visitors and completing scans to locate contraband items.
  • Verified identification for authorised personnel and visitors to property.
  • Promptly alerted staff and police when crimes happened within the establishment.
  • Reported security incidents, accidents and medical emergencies to law enforcement.
  • Investigated alarm triggers and incidents with thorough evidence collection.
  • Conducted surveillance to gather evidence of wrongdoing, aiding in the identification and resolution of security breaches.
  • Reported daily activity, incidents, audits, safety repairs and irregularities, ensuring timely communication of property damage, theft and unauthorised presence.
  • Helped establish clear, relevant and successful security policies protecting assets and individuals.
  • Partnered with local law enforcement to identify individuals wanted for previous criminal acts and disturbances.
  • Analysed and produced course-of-action reports and escalated issues to management in typical and crisis situations.
  • Staying current on applicable policies and legal standards applicable to Mitie security.
  • Continuously conducted establishment patrols and security checks using CCTV equipment.
  • Monitored closed-circuit feeds to track visitors and identify problematic behaviour.
  • Gave clear and correct descriptions of people, vehicles and incidents calmly and professionally when providing evidence to police.
  • Knowledgeably operated and controlled 8900 BT Site cameras and CCTV equipment across the establishment.
  • Stayed vigilant and aware when monitoring CCTV cameras.
  • Performed maintenance across security and surveillance systems, ensuring prompt repairs to uphold operational integrity.
  • Documented unusual conditions observed during security operations.
  • Verified failures and arranged required repairs and maintenance.
  • Verified failures and arranged required repairs and maintenance.

Prison Custody Officer

G4S Rye Hill
Rugby, Warwickshire
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Promoted rehabilitation of offenders and maintained safety of staff and residents.
  • Effectively managed risks through safe and secure supervision, ensuring all needs and entitlements were consistently met.
  • Prevented and constructively managed challenging behaviours, demonstrating fairness and consistency to build positive relationships.
  • Promoted positive behaviour in individuals involved in rehabilitation and reintegration, fostering an inclusive environment through supportive interactions.
  • Managed conflict and incidents using established and approved techniques, including control and restraint techniques, maintaining health and safety of patrons.
  • Employed de-escalation techniques and verbal commands to address unruly inmates, ensuring safety and compliance while minimising the need for physical restraint.
  • Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
  • Enforced resident behaviour management protocols and wrote incident reports for infractions.
  • Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behaviour, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
  • Maintained high-level of awareness in order to detect potential threats from and to residents and quickly diffuse conflicts.
  • Managed individuals' casework, applying professional judgment to address specific needs and challenges effectively.
  • Produced high-quality documentation within the timeframe.
  • Monitored system functioning closely, troubleshooting and resolving issues.

Store Manager

Hala Ltd (Dominos)
Northampton, Northamptonshire
06.2015 - 11.2020
  • Led team of 43 employees, coordinating hiring, training, and professional development to enhance team capabilities.
  • Achieved performance targets by fostering team motivation and providing ongoing support.
  • Managed the coordination of a team to ensure consistent smooth running of food production and timely delivery.
  • Ensured consistent adherence to Food Safety regulations and legislation to maintain Health & Safety compliance.
  • Obtained positive customer service feedback by engaging with customers energetically and enthusiastically.
  • Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.

Accounts Assistant

Galleries Fashions Ltd
Northampton, Northamptonshire
11.2007 - 06.2015
  • Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
  • Reconciled accounts payable with purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards.
  • Maintained accuracy when reviewing and reconciling general ledger.
  • Maintained account books and accounting systems by entering data accurately and proofreading entries for correctness.
  • Documented financial department processes, contributing to operational consistency and clarity.
  • Recorded employee attendance data for accurate payroll processing.

Education

Ten week initial training - Prison custody officer

HMP
Rugby
01-2020

first aid - Prison custody officer

First aid
Rugby
01-2020

NVQ Level 2 - Advance learning application of number

Edexcel
Northampton
01-2009

NVQ Level 2 - Beauty Therapy

Northampton College
Northampton
01-2007

NVQ Level 1 - Beauty Therapy

Northampton College
Northampton
01-2006

GCSE - Science: Double Award

Northampton School for Girls
Northampton
01-2005

GCSE - Geography

Northampton School for Girls
Northampton
01-2005

GCSE - Food Technology

Northampton School for Girls
Northampton
01-2005

GCSE - English

Northampton School for Girls
Northampton
01-2005

GCSE - Information and Communication Technology

Northampton School for Girls
Northampton
01-2004

Skills

  • CCTV monitoring
  • Multi-camera operation
  • Multi-screen monitoring
  • Incident reporting
  • Record management
  • Strategic planning
  • Document control
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Customer service expertise
  • Risk assessment
  • Fault diagnosis
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • SCADA system monitoring
  • Energy management
  • Observation
  • Effective decision-making
  • Legal knowledge
  • Conflict management
  • Crisis management
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • Non-violent intervention
  • Trained in defensive tactics
  • Crisis intervention
  • Ethical standards of conduct
  • Evidence management
  • Occupational hazards and safety precautions
  • State and federal laws knowledge
  • Inmate rights
  • Communication systems
  • Evidence preservation
  • Team management
  • Team leadership
  • Training and mentoring
  • Extensive Customer service knowledge
  • Customer service
  • Performance assessment
  • Negotiation techniques
  • Time-management
  • Performance evaluation
  • Technical documentation
  • Strategic planning and organisation
  • Decision making
  • Technical writing
  • Armoury and key control
  • Negotiation skills
  • Time-management
  • Decision making
  • Technical troubleshooting

Timeline

Logistics Operator

Infinis
09.2022 - Current

Security Control Centre Advisor

Mitie Security for BT
07.2021 - 05.2026

Prison Custody Officer

G4S Rye Hill
11.2020 - 07.2021

Store Manager

Hala Ltd (Dominos)
06.2015 - 11.2020

Accounts Assistant

Galleries Fashions Ltd
11.2007 - 06.2015

Ten week initial training - Prison custody officer

HMP

first aid - Prison custody officer

First aid

NVQ Level 2 - Advance learning application of number

Edexcel

NVQ Level 2 - Beauty Therapy

Northampton College

NVQ Level 1 - Beauty Therapy

Northampton College

GCSE - Science: Double Award

Northampton School for Girls

GCSE - Geography

Northampton School for Girls

GCSE - Food Technology

Northampton School for Girls

GCSE - English

Northampton School for Girls

GCSE - Information and Communication Technology

Northampton School for Girls
Sarah GURNEY