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Susan Townsend

Henlow

Summary

Conscientious Police Officer with 20 years of experience in policing. Dedicated to improving crime rates through targeted prevention techniques. Uses outstanding communication abilities with astute problem-solving skills to garner reliable, effective evidence and improve community life.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Police Officer

Metropolitan Police-Hendon
2006.01 - Current
  • I am retiring from the Metropolitan Police after 20 years service. I worked initially as a Traffic Police Community Officer in Central London issuing red route penalty tickets and day to day patrolling in Central London. I then became Station Officer at Hornsey Police Station dealing with crime reports and answering the phone. Booking people who needed to sign the bail book. Reporting lost property and any other queries that arose. In January 2012, I became a Police Officer and worked initially on a Safer Neighbourhood Team and then on a response team and then finishing off in the Crime Reporting Department where I am retiring.

Assistant Manager

Mothercare
Barnet, Hertfordshire
2004.04 - 2006.01

Worked alongside the Manger and in her absence I would manage the store.

I would sort out the stock taking each week and completing spreadsheets on the takings from the store on a weekly basis.

Experience on the till selling products and displaying products on the shop floor.

Training new members of staff and sending their work returns and shifts to head office.

Beautician

Pamela Stevens
Barnet, Hertfordshire
2000.01 - 2004.04
  • Used safe work practices to prevent accidents or injuries in the salon.
  • Advised customers on home care routines for sustained results post-treatments.
  • Completed training in holistic therapy massage and NVQ 2 in Beauty Therapy.
  • Services I covered in the shop was Massage, waxing, manicure and pedicures, facials and eye lash and brow tinting

Secretary

Various companies temping in London
London
1991.04 - 1998.01
  • Scheduled appointments for executive management team.
  • Handled customer inquiries effectively; increased customer satisfaction rates.
  • Facilitated efficient communication by managing correspondence via post and email.
  • Organised business travel arrangements, ensuring smooth operations for all staff involved.
  • Prioritised workload to meet tight deadlines.
  • Liaised with other departments to ensure smooth inter-departmental communications.
  • Utilised Microsoft Office Suite skills to create crisp presentations and detailed spreadsheets.
  • Followed written and verbal procedures, completing tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

Secretary

British Aerospace
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
1987.09 - 1991.04
  • Performed data entry tasks; ensured accurate record keeping within the company database.
  • Scheduled appointments for meetings for my two managers in the Missile Department.
  • Types reports, letters and documents.
  • Typed reports and letters from audio tapes.
  • Answered the phone for my two managers.

Education

Foundation degree - Business Law

Metropolitan police-Hendon
Greater London
2006.01 - 2026.04

Beauty Therapy -

NVQ Beauty Diploma
Stevenage
04.1998

O’Level -

Stevenage College
06.1987

B-Tec - Business Studies

Business Studies Diploma
Stevenage
09.1985

CSE -

Heathcote School
04.1985

Skills

  • Organisational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Audio typing
  • Driving
  • Security
  • Administrative experience
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sales administration

Timeline

Police Officer

Metropolitan Police-Hendon
2006.01 - Current

Foundation degree - Business Law

Metropolitan police-Hendon
2006.01 - 2026.04

Assistant Manager

Mothercare
2004.04 - 2006.01

Beautician

Pamela Stevens
2000.01 - 2004.04

Secretary

Various companies temping in London
1991.04 - 1998.01

Secretary

British Aerospace
1987.09 - 1991.04

Beauty Therapy -

NVQ Beauty Diploma

O’Level -

Stevenage College

B-Tec - Business Studies

Business Studies Diploma

CSE -

Heathcote School
Susan Townsend