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Joseph Pierce 65 St Pauls Close Aveley South Ockendon Essex RM15 4SH
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Personal Statement
I am a very highly motivated and driven individual, and personal believe I can turn my hand to whatever is needed. Be it from learning plumbing and electrics for domestic purposes or servicing my motorcycle, each I had no knowledge of but have self-taught. I am also currently undertaking a distance learning course in computer programming c++ and compTIA 220-801/802.
I have worked in the security industry for nearly seven years now. In high profile government buildings. Though this is not the career line I wished to pursue the time there has taught me many transferable skills. The main ones are customer service and security services and operations. Being in the security industry in high profile locations is very challenging and needs you to be aware of everything that is happening around you, whilst also delivering I high standard of service and professionalism to the people you are dealing with. Be it a high profile individual or members of the public, because at that moment you are the face of the company.
With my previous experience I have worked both within a team and on my own, and I am more than comfortable working in either situation.
I have worked as a supervisor and manager. I know the importance of good communication skills and professionalism.
Skills
I have strong people and communication skills. Thinking on my feet, problem solving. Working to set goals. Working with people have disabilities. Strong computer skill. Team management. Time management. Always willing to learn something new.
Work Experience
Metropolitan Police, The Houses of ParliamentApril 2011 - present daySecurity OfficerI am currently a security officer at the 'Palace of Westminster', there are many roles here and I hold various internal qualifications. My roles include looking after high value individuals and the general public. Working in a team or on my own to insure the security of Parliament by undertaking people and vehicle searches, whilst keeping a high level of professionalism as I am the face of the company to the people I encounter. No day is the same and every day various situations arise that need you to be able to think on your feet. You have to have a high level of curiosity as part of my role is internal and external patrols, so if something is out of place or does not look normal I have to investigate it. I am a first aide trained and there has been many occasions where I have had to administer first aid. I have worked closely with my manager with view to promotion.
The Ministry of Defence, Main Building WhitehallJune 2009 - April 2011Security GuardI worked here for just under three years, I left because originally it was a three year contract, and they didn't tell anyone about renewing it until a week before the three years was up, and could not risk being out of work. Whilst working here I worked as a supervisor for a period of time. My roles included advanced people and vehicle searches and I.E.D. detection.
The Albion, Hampton CourtJune 2008 - June 2009ChefI was originally employed here as bar staff, but after about a week a vacancy arose in kitchen and I went for it, I was trained up to be a chef, after a couple of months the opportunity of head chef came up, I worked as the head chef for nine months and managed the kitchen and staff.
Waitrose, EsherSeptember 2007 - June 2008Sales advisorI worked here full time, as a sales advisor.
Education
Salesians, ChertseySeptember 2011 - July 2006Math CEnglish literature CEnglish language CScience CHistory CDrama CR.E CDesign technology CP.E. B
Hobbies and Interests
I have many hobbies and interests, I was captain for London Irish, and played from the age of seven to sixteen, and only stopped due to work. But still enjoy going to watch occasionally.
I am a motorcycle rider, and enjoy going on long ride outs. I have had many different styles of motorcycle and currently trying to teach myself the mechanical side of it.
References
References are available on request.
