Jenny Goddard
Heathmont,VIC
Summary
Hardworking and dependable candidate with a diverse background as a Photographer at Seeds Photography and a Police Officer at Victoria Police. I excel in client communication, consistently delivering high-quality work to achieve significant client satisfaction and repeat business. My 17 year tenure at Victoria Police honed my ability to make sound decisions under pressure, ensuring safety and fostering community trust.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Seeds Photography - Owner/Sole Trader
06.2009 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout entire process from initial consultation to delivery of final products.
- Delivered high-quality images for clients, ensuring final products exceeded their expectations.
- Ensured safe handling practices when working with delicate newborn subjects throughout entire duration of each photo session.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritising deadlines and maintaining excellent organisation.
- Enhanced client satisfaction through exceptional editing skills, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Established a recognisable personal brand within the photography market through consistent style and quality workmanship.
Police Officer
Victoria Police
09.1994 - 09.2011
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Completed detailed reports on all incidents encountered during patrol shifts, ensuring accuracy and proper follow-up procedures were followed.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Utilised excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and community members they serve.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behaviour, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Testified effectively in court, providing accurate accounts of incidents backed up by thorough documentation, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
Education
Diploma of Policing - Law Enforcement
Victoria Police Academy
Glen Waverley, VIC12.1994
Skills
- Client communication
- Organisation & time management
- Verbal & written communication
- Phone & email etiquette
- Computer literacy
- Attention to detail
- Client relations & customer service
- Report writing
- Integrity & honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Patience & empathy
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
Timeline
Photographer
Seeds Photography - Owner/Sole Trader
06.2009 - Current
Police Officer
Victoria Police
09.1994 - 09.2011
Diploma of Policing - Law Enforcement
Victoria Police Academy
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