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Community Services
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Sophie Brevard

Tilbury,Canada

Summary

Sharp-eyed Private Investigator with four years of surveillance and investigation work. Adept at researching, analyzing and investigating with strong command of applicable laws, codes and regulations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Investigator

AFIMAC
11.2023 - Current
  • Contract work in labour disputes.
  • Extensive videotaping and photographing.
  • Researching social media and the web so identify subjects.
  • Collected documentation such as witness statements, video recordings and photographs to support case findings.
  • Produced professional reports outlining findings of cases, expenses incurred and any important incidents.
  • Compiled exceptional notes on movements of individuals and collected documentation.

Private Investigator

Xpera Risk Mitigation and Investigation
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Conducting discreet surveillance both on foot and from a vehicle
  • Worked independently with almost no supervision
  • Working in team investigations
  • Writing clear and concise reports with attention to detail.
  • Videotaping and photographing subjects.
  • Video Editing and evidence submission.
  • Investigated individuals claiming disability to identify and document fraud.
  • Compiled exceptional notes on movements of individuals and collected documentation.
  • Staked out locations to locate individuals and gather evidence of unlawful activities.
  • Performed undercover operations such as evaluating performance or honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.

Customer Service Representative

Cargojet, Cargo Movement Control office
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Answering phone calls and emails of customers
  • Assisting customers in booking cargo and tracking shipments
  • Tracing lost shipments and investigating where they ended up
  • Customs reporting of cargo moving in and out of different countries
  • Communicating with other freight forwarders and bases about aircrafts and freight.

Loadmaster

Cargojet, John C. Munro International Airport
05.2017 - 09.2021
  • Travel to international airports on Cargojet Aircrafts
  • Represent the company in other countries and to other companies
  • Ensure proper loading and unloading of aircraft and that safety rules are being followed
  • Ensure proper paperwork is being delivered internationally.

Lead Hand

Cargojet, John C. Munro International Airport
08.2014 - 08.2020
  • Began employment as a ground handler on the ramp as well as in the sort
  • Promoted to equipment operator both inside the warehouse and on the ramp; Forklift, K-Loaders, tugs
  • Promoted to Full-time lead hand in 2015
  • Organize the YHM Operations team to ensure the safe & timely loading/offloading of aircrafts and trucks
  • Ensure warehouse and ramp staff follow safe work practices and act in accordance with Cargojet policies
  • Delegated duties to Ground Handlers and oversee the performance and productivity of staff
  • Lead by example in terms of work performance, professionalism and safety
  • Provide accurate information to Management and Cargo Movement Control
  • Complete operational paperwork and perform audits to ensure accuracy
  • Communicate with customers in a professional and courteous manner
  • Handle customer concerns & questions, bookings & freight inquiries
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment
  • Notify supervisors of all policy and procedure violations to ensure a safe and effective operation.

Sales Representative

ADT Authorized Premier Provider
05.2013 - 09.2013
  • Worked door to door sales, six days a week for 10 hours a day
  • Trained on how to make professional phone calls
  • Filled out paper work and legal sales documentation.

Cashier

Tim Hortons
08.2010 - 08.2013
  • Operated cash register and served customers quickly and efficiently
  • Handles currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately
  • Stored food in designated containers are storage areas to prevent spoilage or cross-contamination.

Corn Detasseler

Maizex Seeds Inc
06.2007 - 08.2009
  • For two consecutive summers, worked 10 hours a day, 6 days a week in the fields detasseling corn.

Education

Diploma - Community And Justice Services

Mohawk College; Graduation Dean's List
Hamilton
05.2020

Certificate - Pre-Justice

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON
01.2018

High School Diploma -

École Secondaire L'Éssor
Tesumseh, ON
01.2013

Skills

  • Bilingual in French and English
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Microsoft / Excel
  • Video skills

Certification

  • Licensed Ontario Private Investigator
  • Full G License
  • Standard First Aid/CPR/Basic Life Support Certified
  • Mental Health First Aid Certified
  • Aircraft Weight and Balance Certification
  • Aircraft Dangerous Goods acceptance and Handling Certification
  • Intervention techniques
  • Leadership training
  • 2nd Place 2019 winner of Sheridan's Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP) competition
  • 3rd place 2019 winner of Mohawks Physical Abilities Requirements Evaluation (PARE) competition
  • Indigenous Insights Certificate
  • UMAB: understanding and managing aggressive behaviour

Community Services

  • Active volunteer in community for over ten years.
  • Volunteered in nursing homes, Hamilton's Neighbour to Neighbour program, The Hamilton Aviary, City Kids, and the Stewards of Cootes.

Languages

French
Professional Working

Timeline

Private Investigator

AFIMAC
11.2023 - Current

Private Investigator

Xpera Risk Mitigation and Investigation
09.2021 - 08.2023

Customer Service Representative

Cargojet, Cargo Movement Control office
08.2020 - 09.2021

Loadmaster

Cargojet, John C. Munro International Airport
05.2017 - 09.2021

Lead Hand

Cargojet, John C. Munro International Airport
08.2014 - 08.2020

Sales Representative

ADT Authorized Premier Provider
05.2013 - 09.2013

Cashier

Tim Hortons
08.2010 - 08.2013

Corn Detasseler

Maizex Seeds Inc
06.2007 - 08.2009

Diploma - Community And Justice Services

Mohawk College; Graduation Dean's List

Certificate - Pre-Justice

Mohawk College

High School Diploma -

École Secondaire L'Éssor
  • Licensed Ontario Private Investigator
  • Full G License
  • Standard First Aid/CPR/Basic Life Support Certified
  • Mental Health First Aid Certified
  • Aircraft Weight and Balance Certification
  • Aircraft Dangerous Goods acceptance and Handling Certification
  • Intervention techniques
  • Leadership training
  • 2nd Place 2019 winner of Sheridan's Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP) competition
  • 3rd place 2019 winner of Mohawks Physical Abilities Requirements Evaluation (PARE) competition
  • Indigenous Insights Certificate
  • UMAB: understanding and managing aggressive behaviour
Sophie Brevard