Wayne Symonds

Achieved a secure dining environment by effectively managing safety operations during high-traffic weekend nights. Resolved incidents involving theft and altercations, contributing to a positive customer experience. Enhanced safety measures through proactive monitoring and conflict deescalation strategies.

Achieved effective security management across various companies in multiple roles. Delivered comprehensive patrols in government buildings, including police stations, while conducting security checks. Responded to alarm activations and ensured safety at special events, monitoring for excessive alcohol consumption. Contributed to security efforts at Stone St Studios during filming of Avatar 2: The Way of Water, serving as senior guard overseeing CCTV operations and access control systems. Verified actor identities and vehicles, and executed necessary evictions. Participated in two location shoots with the film crew, enhancing security protocols.

• Deliver seafood to local businesses.
• Also, during this year, I attended a crime scene at Loafers Lodge in Newtown Helping to protect the scene. I was with security, police, fire, and homicide Investigators as they were bringing out bodies. Our team lead security fell asleep On the job so I sent him home and assume the leadership role.

• Bidfood Porirua, delivery driver class 2
• Rydges Wellington Airport, night auditor/trainee duty manager
• Eco Maintenance, class 2/4 truck driver
• Also, this year I was a kitchen hand part time for Little Penang
• Stone St Studios, security, protecting VIPs, and security services
• Bus Operator for Stagecoach
• NZ Army, soldier, military officer, and police

Assisted emergency response teams during critical incident at Loafers Lodge in Newtown. Conducted perimeter checks in adverse weather conditions. Took charge of operations after team leader was unavailable, ensuring continuity of support. Observed forensic teams retrieving five bodies from the scene.

Oversaw enforcement of noise regulations across multiple jurisdictions, utilizing warrants from city councils to access private properties. Evaluated noise complaints and determined necessary actions, including warnings or formal notices. Partnered with police to execute property seizures, ensuring adherence to legal protocols.

Facilitated successful operation of buses, evolving from manual systems to advanced computer technology. Drove trolley buses, contributing to service expansion. Played a key role in fleet upgrade to hybrid and electric double-decker buses post-NZBus acquisition. Attained senior driver status, demonstrating commitment to professional development through advanced driving certifications. Championed learning initiatives for new prototype buses, driving innovation in operations.

Achieved military readiness by joining army in 1986. Completed rigorous basic and specialized training at Burnham Army Camp in 1987, gaining proficiency in weapons, explosives, and physical training. Successfully passed all training assessments. Played a key role in unit 22(d)bty's yellow alert status for potential conflict in Papua New Guinea, creating dog tags for personnel. Unit was stood down the next day. Contributed to artillery operations at Fort Dorset in Seatoun for three years, including a year as military police, resulting in two arrests while armed. Elevated to officer for two years. Initially resigned from army, later re-enlisted for two years with Bravo Company RNZIR as an infantry soldier. Honored with service medals from NZ government in 2022.