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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Matthew Wells

Rockhampton,QLD

Summary

Security professional with solid background in protecting assets and ensuring safety. Proven ability to assess risks, manage security protocols, and respond effectively to incidents. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and adapting to evolving security needs. Reliable and skilled in surveillance, access control, and emergency response.

Talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance.

Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth with dedication and enthusiasm

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Officer

Patlaw Security
11.2022 - 11.2024
  • Security patrol officer checking all premises doors and windows are locked secure at multiple premises including schools, Car yards, council buildings
  • Supermarket security greeting customers, helping staff in store and also escorting safely to their cars.
  • Decreased instances of theft and unruly behaviour by diligent observation and conversing with staff and customers
  • Hospital escorts ensuring nurses get to their cars safely




Security Supervisor/Operations Manager

CQ Security
01.2004 - 04.2022

CQ Security was proudly a family owned and operated business that my mother and father started. over the many years i have had multiple titles from guard to supervisor to operations manager to owner.

CQ Security

Confidential document destruction.

  • Picked up and destroyed clients confidential documents with shredder.
  • talking to clients arranging change over and pick up

Traffic Control

  • Organising with clients jobs
  • arranging staff for jobs

CQ Security

  • Static work guarding property
  • live events/pubs and clubs/ checking ids and securing premises and patrols, removing offenders.
  • Answering phone and organise rostering of staff
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, loyalty.
  • Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
  • Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.

Head of Island Security/ Bartender

Mercure AccorHotels
08.2005 - 09.2006
  • Secure the safety of staff and guests
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, turning potentially negative experiences into positive ones.
  • Improved team morale and efficiency, leading by example and offering support during peak hours.
  • Increased repeat customer numbers, creating welcoming atmosphere and remembering regulars' favourite drinks.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
  • Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
  • Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Bouncer

Strutters Nightclub
05.2000 - 02.2004
  • Conducted thorough ID checks for age verification, preventing underage entry to the establishment.
  • Checked IDs and closely examined patrons' faces to verify age.
  • Reduced conflicts and maintained a positive atmosphere through effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • Managed emergency situations calmly and efficiently by following established protocols, minimizing risk exposure for patrons and staff.
  • Ejected unruly patrons from premises.
  • Ensured patron safety by effectively monitoring and controlling crowds in a timely manner.
  • Prevented potential altercations by quickly identifying intoxicated individuals and diplomatically removing them from the premises.
  • Established rapport with regular customers, creating a welcoming environment that encouraged repeat business.
  • Provided first aid assistance when necessary, ensuring guest welfare while on the premises.
  • Enforced dress codes and refused objectionable attire.
  • Patrolled exterior and interior of premises.
  • Monitored, guarded and patrolled premises to prevent infractions of rules, theft and violence.
  • Liaised with local police officers, fire services and emergency services to maintain security and service and resolve issues.
  • Furnished patrons with ticket stubs, wrist bands and hand stamps to denote rightful admission.
  • Enhanced team performance by sharing best practices and lessons learned from previous experiences in similar roles.
  • Facilitated emergency evacuations smoothly during unexpected events, ensuring guest safety.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Provided VIP guests with personalized security services, ensuring their privacy and safety during events.
  • Maintained safe environment, diffusing potential conflicts with effective communication and intervention techniques.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Rockhampton High School
Rockhampton, QLD

Skills

  • Security guard/ Crowd Control licence
  • Asset protection
  • Premises interior and exterior patrols
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Work ethic
  • Workplace safety
  • Keen observer
  • Reliability
  • High level of integrity

Certification

  • Cert 2 in security
  • Qld Driver's License
  • Provide Advanced First Aid Certification
  • Bluecard number 2260391/1


Interests

  • Music
  • Reading
  • Animal Care
  • Fishing and Boating
  • Dogs
  • Cooking
  • Tattoos


Timeline

Security Officer

Patlaw Security
11.2022 - 11.2024

Head of Island Security/ Bartender

Mercure AccorHotels
08.2005 - 09.2006

Security Supervisor/Operations Manager

CQ Security
01.2004 - 04.2022

Bouncer

Strutters Nightclub
05.2000 - 02.2004

High School Diploma -

North Rockhampton High School
Matthew Wells