Mechanical Engineering

Nathan Cantelo

* ***** ****, *** *****, Cwmbran,

Torfaen, NP44 7HT

Tel: 077**-******

*************@*****.***

Personal Summary

• A highly disciplined, diligent, persuasive and pro-active former Police Officer with

23 years’ experience gained within a demanding, constantly changing and highly

regulated environment

• A skilled negotiator with excellent inter-personal, communication and presentation

skills developed from dealing with the public and judicial bodies, with the ability to

resolve conflict and diffuse hostile situations

• Outstanding team-player, able to lead by example and motivate others to achieve

their objectives

• A high degree of problem solving capability, with the creativity to propose and

implement detailed and complex solutions

• Flexible and adaptable, having worked unsociable hours and weekends,

demonstrating commitment and a willingness to meet the requirements of a

challenging job

• Now seeking a role to enable full and effective use of the skills and experience

gained to date within an autonomous position where rewards are commensurate with

merit and achievement

Key Skills

Ability to act with limited or no supervision, using initiative and personal experiences to

achieve required results and positive outcomes

Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions and procedures

Ability to compile detailed reports, summarising facts and drawing factual conclusions

that generate plans and actions

Competence with use of NICHE, PNC systems, Intelligence submissions and Microsoft

Office

Broad technical understanding of mechanical principles with a practical hands-on

approach to problem-solving and corrective actions

Good understanding of all current laws and regulations relating to dealing with the

public

Career History

Police Officer South Wales

Police

2002-2013

Civilian Gwent Police

1990-2002

Investigated crimes, interviewed victims, witnesses and suspects, preserved crime scenes

and gathered evidence for prosecution and defence authorities

Routinely despatched to areas with high crime rates in order to protect and serve the

public in a highly visible and responsible capacity

Wrote accurate and complete reports that would bear close scrutiny in a judicial enquiry

Delivered presentations on crime investigation progress to peer groups and public

Acted in a mentoring capacity to new starters

Built valuable relations between the public and the police

Received internal divisional commendations for arrest rates in addition to letters of

appreciation from members of the public

Assisted with the running of a Neighbourhood Watch program, supporting the residents’

efforts.

Possesses wide understanding of administrative requirements of the role

Mechanical and Electrical Fitter Various/Self-

Employed

1983-1990

Auto Servicing & Repairs

Checking vehicles for any defects

Perform repairs to different kinds of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment,

machines or vehicles, based on prior detailed assessment

Onsite/mobile service

Blueprint reading

Metalworking

Welding – MIG (steel, flux core, innershield, silicon-bronze), TIG (stainless steel,

aluminium), Stick (7018, 7028, 6011)

Torching (oxy and acetylene, propane)

Metal forming (straightening, ornamental twisting and shaping)

Abrasives (hard disk, cut off, soft pad, tiger disk, scotch bright).

Brazing & Soldering

Operating Machinery

Crane and forklift driving

Threading Machine

MetaBo Grinder

Bandsaw

Grinder 4” and 9”

Torch Cutter

Lathe and Mill

Screw Pipe

Qualifications & Training

Personal Track Safety course 2013

Internal Police Training 1990-

2013

UDT (Conflict Resolution) 2012

Advanced First Aid 2011

NICHE Computer Access 2007

Driver Response Instruction - Trained Police (Grade 2) Response Driver

2002

PNC Training 1996

City and Guilds (1, 2, 3) Mechanical Engineering and Craft

1983-1986

9 GCSEs 1983

Personal Interests

I have three children and enjoy spending time with my family. I am an enthusiast of DIY

and anything to do with cars. I am a keen amateur cook and also find the time to indulge

in keeping fit and reading. In addition to my personal hobbies, I continue to regularly

repair family and friends’ cars, maintaining and updating my knowledge on the latest

technological advances.

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