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Simon Henwood

St Columb Major

Summary

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking and leading group discussions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Weighbridge Operator/Security Guard

Guarantor Security
Davidstow, Cornwall
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Fielded inquires from customers, answered questions and promoted available services.
  • Organised freight to not exceed industry safety standards or carrier limits.
  • Maintained clean and accurate records of transport activities.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
  • Acted as first point of contact for visitors
  • Issued security passes to visitors
  • Conducted Security patrols

Security Guard

Self Employed/Various Agencies
Cornwall
08.2019 - 10.2021
  • Writing detailed statements and reports, Liaising with emergency services
  • Created hazard-free environment by reporting on building damage and irregularities.
  • Worked in security control room to continuously monitor CCTV feeds.
  • Provided friendly, courteous and efficient front-desk assistance, earning consistently positive customer feedback.
  • Applied outstanding communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and visitors.
  • Triaged problems quickly, providing precise and clear information to enable prompt security support.
  • Responded immediately to emergency situations, remaining professional, calm and effective under pressure.
  • Collaborated with security teams and emergency services to resolve urgent situations.
  • Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property and monitoring CCTV cameras.
  • Prevented security breaches through continuous monitoring, enhancing staff and visitor safety.
  • Investigated alarms and incidents with rigorous evidence collection.
  • Remained flexible in rapidly moving environment and adapted to developing situations.

Night Warden

Parkdean Resorts
Newquay, Cornwall
05.2017 - 08.2019

Patrolled assigned areas to maintain safe customer environments.

  • Minimised accidents through diligent monitoring.
  • Escalated complex issues to senior staff for swift resolution.
  • Worked outside in adverse weather conditions.
  • Built professional relationships with customers for feelings of safety and trust.
  • Acted as point of contact for confused, distressed, or lost members of public.
  • Carried out patrols, providing authoritative presence and reassurance.
  • Informed visitors of responsibilities and unacceptable behaviour.
  • Maintained a calm, professional approach to appropriately handle difficult situations.
  • Remained calm under pressure to professionally handle evolving emergency scenarios.
  • Responded to safety concerns from members of public.
  • Clearly communicated establishment rules and regulations for continued compliance.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.

Education

BIT Training

St Austell College

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Customer-focused
  • Negotiating
  • Dispute resolution
  • Analytical Skills
  • Policies And Procedures
  • Problem-Solving
  • Operating Systems
  • Monitoring

Certification

  • Comptia A+ (Currently Studying)
  • ITIL V4 Foundation (Currently Studying)
  • ArcX Cyber Threat Intelligence 101
  • XM Cyber Exposure Management Certification
  • CertNexus CyberSAFE

Timeline

Weighbridge Operator/Security Guard

Guarantor Security
10.2021 - 11.2022

Security Guard

Self Employed/Various Agencies
08.2019 - 10.2021

Night Warden

Parkdean Resorts
05.2017 - 08.2019

BIT Training

St Austell College
Simon Henwood