Senior Fire Safety Consultant

• May 2022 - Present

As a senior fire safety consultant, I carry out site inspections supporting the EWS1 investigations on residential high-rise buildings, conduct fire risk assessments including type 1 & 3, conduct external wall surveys, compile reports or technical notes on all aspects of fire safety and provide guidance to external organisations on risk mitigation. I am currently supporting two major hospitals with improvement works and carrying out fire surveying as part of a team including architects and M&E engineers with the aim of compartmentalising and fire proofing all areas of the hospitals. Show less

Business Risk Manager

• Jan 2020 - Present

Founded part-time business, providing clients with risk assessments, including fire, environmental, COSHH, DSE, Asbestos and general health and safety. • The business offers risk management consultancy and provides clients with health and safety compliance and risk management. Founded part-time business, providing clients with risk assessments, including fire, environmental, COSHH, DSE, Asbestos and general health and safety. • The business offers risk management consultancy and provides clients with health and safety compliance and risk management.

Health And Safety Officer

• Mar 2021 - May 2022

As a health and safety officer, I supported all schools and education facilities around Swansea including comprehensive, primary, infants, flying starts, special teaching facilities and pupil referral unit. My role involved providing guidance, support and information to head teachers, caretakers, senior leadership teams, teachers and governors. During my time In the role, a large part of support I provided to schools was COVID-19 mitigation and management through the pandemic. This was provided with regular updates to schools / education risk assessments, safety alerts, schools audits, disseminating Government updates and reacting to incidents. As part of the role, I was also involved in the following: * Investigating accidents or near misses * Providing safety training to the council workforce * Auditing schools radiation stock as a radiation protection officer * Involved in school new building projects including YGR Tanylan & YGR Tirdeunaw * Preventive safety initiatives including traffic management audits, fire safety pre-inspections and COSHH safety. Show less

Fire Safety Site Manager

• Jun 2016 - May 2022

I am currently engaged as a Site Manager and report to the Group Manager / Directors, managing a team of 6 fire wardens / firefighters, based across 2 high-rise residential sites affected by combustible cladding around London. • Conducting fire safety / site inspections / risk assessments and reporting findings to management. • Mentoring, training and inducting fire wardens, firefighters and project contractors to ensure all personnel comply to HSE and fire safety regulations at all high-rise residential sites. • Coordinating HSE, Safety & Fire activities and inputting data / information into QHSE Management System. Key Achievements: • Acted as Fire Safety Manager and implemented a 24/7, 6-person patrol during post fire emergency response at Grenfell Tower in Kensington, London. • Provided fire cover at events, including Red Bull Air Race at Ascot, Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, Reading Music Festival, Wanderlust Festival, MOD Training facilities, COMAH sites, including Suez and Veolia recycling and energy plants. Show less

Fire Safety Associate

• Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

Retained Firefighter/Crew Manager

• Jan 2004 - Oct 2018

• Responsible for managing 24 part-time firefighters

Crew Manager / Service Review

• Mar 2016 - May 2018

I was employed as a Crew Manager and reported to the Project Lead, carrying out communication and engagement work as part of the Fire & Rescue Service Improvement Programme.• Led data gathering / data interpretation activities from a wide range of sources, including crew interviews.• Engaged, travelled and communicated with crews across Wales, facilitating collection of professional judgment / constructive feedback to help inform project outcomes. • Attended project meetings with senior management, HR and internal / external stakeholders at fire brigade and command headquarters, providing status updates and written business reports. Key Achievements:• Created private social media pages to implement current communication channels and gather feedback.• Assisted in creation of operational response strategies / roadmaps to ready organisation for change.• Implemented modern procedures and influenced culture change with more experienced personnel. • Seconded as Station Support Coordinator at Neath Fire Station and supported operational crews with coordination and administration to ensure effective and efficient running of 7 stations within the command. Show less

Firefighter / Community Safety Advisor

• Jun 2014 - Mar 2016

I was employed as a Firefighter / Community Safety Advisor and reported to the Crew Manager / Watch Manager, working within a crew of 7 firefighters, attending emergency call-outs, informal and formal domestic and commercial safety checks and support local events.• Selected as part of the Community Safety Department and provided training and lectures on fire safety for the British Red Cross, Age Concern and Care & Repair Organisation.• Operated and maintained firefighting and rescue equipment, including Cobra Firefighting Lance, Working at Height Equipment, Road Traffic Collision (RTC) Equipment and Water Rescue Equipment.• Delivered first aid and supported ambulance service, helicopter crews and NHS specialists, including doctors.• Promoted fire safety through talks, advice and training sessions at academic institutions and businesses.Key Achievements:• Part of the response team to free trapped miners at the Cilybebwll Coal / Drift Mine in Pontardawe.• Upskilled and completed training in water safety and wading. Show less

Whole-Time Crew Manager

• Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

I was employed as a Whole-Time Crew Manager and reported to the Watch Manager / Station Manager, leading a team of 24 whole-time and on call firefighters, delivering daily needs of the crew and fire station.• Liaised with organisations and individuals to arrange home safety checks, station visits, attendance at events or to assist with the smooth running of an operational station• Maintained the service equipment usage, information and maintenance in support of operational delivery.• Managed crew training / development and motivated teams during hazardous and stressful situations. Key Achievements:• Managed crews and coordinated firefighting activities throughout 2-week tyre fire in Fforestfach, Swansea, including analytical risk assessment and decision log. • Delivered operation risk assessments of 2 x COMAH sites at Tata Steel and BOC Gas. Show less

AO

• Jan 2014 - Feb 2014

Manufacturing Production Key Operator

• Jun 2000 - Dec 2013

Operating and maintaining production line machinery with responsibility for liaising with site engineers and department managers to ensure smooth operational efficiency and transition during line changes • Selected to become involved in ISO 22716 accreditation • Played key role in 5s training and project work • Achieved certification as First Aider and Automated External Defibrillator operator • Played important role supporting colleagues when introducing IT (SAP) system • Forklift truck operator Show less

Various Positions

• 2000 - 2013

• 2009 to 2013: Unilever, Swansea (Nutrition, Hygiene & Personal Care Products): Key Line Operator • 2008 to 2009: Backpacking in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii & USA: Career Break • 2004 to 2008: Alberto Culver UK, Swansea (Cosmetic Industry): Warehouse Operative • 2000 to 2004: Alberto Culver UK, Swansea (Cosmetic Industry): Manufacturing Line Operator • 2009 to 2013: Unilever, Swansea (Nutrition, Hygiene & Personal Care Products): Key Line Operator • 2008 to 2009: Backpacking in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii & USA: Career Break • 2004 to 2008: Alberto Culver UK, Swansea (Cosmetic Industry): Warehouse Operative • 2000 to 2004: Alberto Culver UK, Swansea (Cosmetic Industry): Manufacturing Line Operator