Carl Hughes

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

After leaving college in 1983 I started work as a labourer on a building site.

After a few months I began an apprenticeship as an electrician at the

Celynon South Colliery Newbridge.Unfortunately this coincided with the

start of the miner’s strike. I could see the future of mining was unsure so I

applied to join Gwent Police whilst working as an apprentice.

I was successful and started working as a Police Officer on 2nd January 1985

where I remained for thirty years until my retirement on 31st January 2015.

Whilst serving as a Police officer I carried out various roles including

Uniform patrol, CID , PSU and for the last nine months of my service I

supervised a team of six colleagues dealing with the most prolific offenders.

My service record is unblemished and I received three bravery awards along

with many divisional good work awards.

Throughout my service I completed many varying training courses.

I am comfortable when dealing with members of the public as I have been

on the front line for the past thirty years. I have also completed a media

course and am comfortable speaking in front of audiences.

I am fully trained as an interviewer , investigator and am familiar with

computer systems.I have carried out numerous complex investigations involving interviewing

witnesses, suspect interviews, file preparation and presenting all relevant

evidence at Court.

I have a full clean driving licence.

I can work as part of a team or as an individual. I am self motivated

outgoing and friendly. When presented with a task I carry it out punctually

and to the best of my ability.

For the next three years I worked as a Field Technician with

Polygon. My duties involve making an initial survey as to what water

damage or fire damage there is at a premises. I then recommend what is

required to return these properties to their original state. I use video and

photographic evidence to support these recommendations and make a

written report to Insurer’s. I then install equipment if required, itemise and

remove damaged goods to assist in the restoration and when fully restored

issue certificates to Insurance companies. I work mostly alone but am part

of a small team of 9 throughout Wales that help each other out when

necessary.

I am currently employed as a Professional Lead with RCTCBC Track and trace with daily responsibilities supervising 10 staff ensuring all current procedures are complied with

I recognise the importance of fairness at work and have successfully

completed numerous diversity courses. Indeed I was appointed Diversity

champion whilst stationed at Blackwood Police station.

I am aware of the importance of Health and Safety and I have successfully

completed a course on Health and Safety in the workplac

Education

I attended Newbridge comprehensive School where I achieved 9 O levels

including Maths and English .I attended Crosskeys college where I achieved further O levels in

Economics , Surveying, Geology an AS level in Maths and an A level in

Geography