Andrew Sewell

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About Andrew Sewell

Professional Summary Experienced and enthusiastic Manager and Team Leader that achieves results. Professional and organised Manager with excellent work ethic. Possesses natural leadership skills, Strong communication and listening skills. Demonstrated record of accomplishment in team management, budget administration, building long lasting partnerships with internal and external partners, Introducing policies and procedures, and effecting change. Work History Community Safety Team Manager, 05/2020 – Current Calderdale Council - Halifax • Introduced working partnership with external agencies to identify and effectively deal with vulnerable persons within the Calderdale area. Chair of partnership meetings. Increased timely intervention and reduced demand on single agency approach. Persons vulnerable as a result of Domestic Violence, Mental Health and/or Anti-Social Behaviour. ASB/Licensing/Environmental Crime Management. • Implemented Key Performance indicators for new multi facet team within the Calderdale Council. Influenced staff to surpass Organisational targets. • Lead on HR investigations. Submitted recommendation reports. Police Sergeant, 01/2002 – 05/2020 Queensland Police Service – Queensland, Australia • Hand picked to lead a 20 strong team with the aim of reducing incidents of Domestic Violence (DV), and the number of unsolved DV breaches in the Gold Coast District. Created 2 positions, working alongside external partners providing advice and empowerment to victims of DV. Achieved 68% reduction in unsolved DV breaches. Produced report utilising thorough analysis of data to assist reform in DV Legislation. • Produced Operational Plans for large events on the Gold Coast. • Acting Senior Sergeant, Officer in Charge of 123 strong Police Station. Implemented new 10-hour rota. Managed budget for the station. • Lead role – Commander during flood incident. Organised and communicated plan to internal staff and external agencies. • Held regular performance reviews with staff. Identified issues early. Sought training and promotion opportunities for staff. •. Senior Counter Terrorism Officer. Advising possible target infrastructure management on preventative measures and response to terrorist incident. Managing Director, 04/98 – 01/2002 Gold Coast Indoor Soccer – Gold Coast, Australia • Managed hiring, recruitment, motivation and training of staff. • Identifying locations to hire for events. • Organised marketing of events. • Managed payroll, purchased equipment and hired new venues to gain profit. • Increased customer base and profit by 60%.