Williams Abankwah
London,Uk
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong focus on safety advocacy and proactive risk prevention. Demonstrates effective leadership and decision-making aptitude, ensuring comprehensive emergency preparedness and staff training. Skilled in conducting fire safety inspections and workplace assessments, with a commitment to implementing preventative measures. Possesses excellent communication proficiency, facilitating clear guidance on fire and safety protocols. Career goal includes advancing expertise in safety management to enhance organizational resilience.
Reliable and proactive individual with keen eye for detail and strong sense of responsibility, eager to contribute to secure and safe environment. Demonstrates exceptional observational abilities and effective communication skills, ensuring swift and appropriate responses to potential security threats. Ready to deliver positive impact by maintaining safety and preventing losses in safety officer role.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Loss prevention officer
TJX Europe
London, United Kingdom
03.2025 - Current
- Deescalated volatile situations whilst ensuring personal and public safety.
- Detected fraudulent transactions at point-of-sale systems; deterred financial losses.
- Liaised with store management, ensured implementation of security protocols.
- Ensured safe environment with regular patrol of premises.
- Worked closely with retail teams, contributed towards loss prevention goals.
- Developed strong rapport with team members; facilitated better communication during crisis situations.
- Trained staff on safety procedures to minimise losses.
Fire safety officer
Ministry of Defence
Accra, Ghana
01.2004 - 03.2025
- Advised on placement and maintenance of firefighting equipment optimising organisation's preparedness against fires.
- Collaborated with management to develop effective fire safety measures in the workplace.
- Reduced accident rates through rigorous enforcement of safety guidelines across the office complex.
- Facilitated training sessions to educate staff on emergency procedures and safe work practices.
- Coordinated with local fire brigades for routine inspections, maintaining positive relations.
- Liaised effectively with external agencies supporting our commitment towards adhering established norms around fire safety.
- Ensured workplace safety by implementing fire prevention policies and procedures.
- Minimized risk of injury through diligent monitoring of equipment condition and performance.
- Maintained detailed records of all safety-related incidents, enabling efficient follow-up actions.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, minimizing potential damage and injuries.
helicopter pad manager
UN
Naqoura, Lebanon
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Conduct daily inspections of the helipad, approach/departure paths, lighting, markings, and safety equipment; correct hazards or report for repair.
- Ensure all helipad operations comply with applicable aviation regulations, local laws, and organizational policies.
- Coordinate helicopter arrivals, departures, and ground movements with air traffic control, flight crews, and operations/control center.
- Oversee fueling and refueling procedures; enforce fuel handling, spill-prevention, and hazardous materials protocols.
- Enforce security and access control for the helipad perimeter and adjacent facilities.
- Prepare and submit reports on operations, safety metrics, incidents, and compliance audits to senior management.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Fire and safety
Ghana Air Force School of Trade Training
Ghana 09.2004 - 08.2007
Certificate of Higher Education - Basic, Intermediate, and Advance marine fire and safety
Regional Maritime University
Ghana 01.2013 - 01.2013
Higher National Diploma - Project Leadership and Management
Cambridge International College
United Kingdom 09.2019 - 09.2020
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Decision-Making aptitude
- Safety advocacy
- Communication proficiency
- emergency preparedness
- Proactive risk prevention
- Staff training
- First Aid trained
- Fire and safety guidance
- Preventative measures
- Fire safety inspections
- Strong communication
- Workplace inspection
Affiliations
- Reading, playing and watching football, fishing and having quality time with my family.
Accomplishments
I received the best Airman award at Tamale Air Force base in 2012.
Languages
English
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Loss prevention officer
TJX Europe
03.2025 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Project Leadership and Management
Cambridge International College
09.2019 - 09.2020
helicopter pad manager
UN
09.2015 - 08.2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Basic, Intermediate, and Advance marine fire and safety
Regional Maritime University
01.2013 - 01.2013
Certificate of Higher Education - Fire and safety
Ghana Air Force School of Trade Training
09.2004 - 08.2007
Fire safety officer
Ministry of Defence
01.2004 - 03.2025