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Bernie-Higgins

I am a resourceful, hard-working and dedicated consultant with outstanding people skills and the proven ability to build capacity and develop and implement effective new strategies together with underpinning systems and procedures, at pace, in the public private and third sector environments.

I possess excellent interpersonal skills, and I’m quick to grasp new ideas and concepts and always keen to develop new skills and expertise. I am able to work well both independently and as part of a productive team, demonstrating the leadership, motivation and multi-tasking abilities required to meet demanding deadlines while maintaining the highest of standards.

I am articulate and proactive, and combine a professional and confident approach with excellent interpersonal skills able to communicate at all levels.

 

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Education and qualifications

First Class Hons Degree Psychology, the Open University (2007)
HNC (Distinction) Fire Command and Management Studies (2014)
Adult Education and Training Award Level 3 RQF Teacher Training Oxbridge (2020)
NEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety Management for Occupational Health and Safety Professionals (2023)

 

 

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Awards

2012 Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
2011 Congratulation letter from Mayor of London for commanding incidents during the London riots
2009 LFB 30 Year service award
2009 Planning and Delivery of Strategic Plan for the G20 London Summit congratulation letter
2002 Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal
2000 Fire Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

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Personal Development and Key Skills

➢ Project management ➢ Performance management
➢ Risk Management ➢ Governance and strategic leadership
➢ Fire Service Gold Commander course ➢ Training and coaching skills
➢ MAGIC course ➢ Forecasting and budgeting
➢ Crisis management ➢ Stakeholder engagement
➢ Leadership ➢ Public speaking
➢ Business continuity ➢ HR and team management
➢ Personal and organisational resilience ➢ Interpersonal skills
➢ Change management ➢ MS Package including Project and Access