Vecal Astwood
Bermuda
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a strong capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Detective
Bermuda Police Service
08.1997 - Current
- Assisted victims of crimes by providing resources for support services and ensuring their rights were protected throughout the investigation process.
- Interrogated suspects using appropriate interview techniques to obtain crucial information for case resolution.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Enhanced community safety by collaborating with local agencies and implementing proactive policing strategies.
- Managed confidential informants effectively to gather valuable intelligence on criminal activities within the community.
Bank Administrative Assistant
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited
07.1993 - 07.1997
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff, and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.,
Education
MBA - Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring
York St. John's University
United Kingdom03-2025
High School Diploma -
Warwick Secondary School
Bermuda 06-1993
Skills
- Cultural awareness
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Analytical mindset
- Problem Solving
- Writing reports
- Leadership skills
- Emotionally intelligent
- Organization
- Punctuality
Certification
- Special Employment Operations - Secure Screening & Vetting Training Apr 2023
- Caribbean Law Enforcement Council - Intelligence Foundation Awareness May 2021
- The Salvation Army - National Disaster Training Program Oct 2019
- Blue Light - ANB Charting with iBase - Group/Live Jul 2019
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Introduction to Open Source Internet Research Jan 2017
- Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute - Crime Analysis Applications June 2006
- Canadian Police College - Intelligence Analysis Course October 2005
- Sawabini & Associates Course - Basi Videography for Law Enforcement April 2005
- Kent Police - Investigators Course June 2004
- Tulsa Oklahoma Police Dept. - Basic Sexual Assault Investigations Feb 2004
- Bermuda Police Service - Audio & Investigative Interview Training Sep 2002
- Kent County Constabulary - Investigating Sexual Offences Sep 2001
Affliliations and Hobbies
- Bermuda Coaching Network
- Salvation Army - Volunteer
- Sewing
- Baking
Timeline
Police Detective
Bermuda Police Service
08.1997 - Current
Bank Administrative Assistant
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited
07.1993 - 07.1997
MBA - Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring
York St. John's University
High School Diploma -
Warwick Secondary School
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