BRANDEN PADILLA
Porter Ranch,CA
Summary
Forward-thinking and dependable candidate with a strong focus on maximizing the accuracy of criminal investigations through effective use of formal education and experience. Top-notch communicator with excellent time management, administrative and customer service skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Crime Prevention Specialist
Boka Group & The Hoxton Hotel
02.2024 - Current
- As the Cira/Lazy Bird/Cabra Crime Prevention Specialist, the main responsibility is to ensure the safety and protection of various BRG properties, the employees, and its guests
- Reporting to management, ensuring high standards of hospitality and the safety of our guests and staff.
- Developed crime prevention strategies through regular threat assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending appropriate countermeasures.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Supported measures such as crime prevention workshops and conflict resolution training.
- Contributed to crime prevention efforts through conducting foot patrols in high-crime areas.
- Acted as a subject matter expert within the team, sharing knowledge on emerging trends in the field of financial crime prevention and mitigation strategies.
- Assisted in crime prevention efforts by conducting research on current trends and best practices within the field of criminal justice.
- Supported crime prevention efforts by conducting security checks on hotel guests.
- Contributed to crime prevention efforts by promptly responding to incidents and collaborating with local law enforcement agencies.
- Supported crime prevention efforts by patrolling designated areas and providing visible police presence in the community.
- Created comprehensive reports detailing successful crime prevention initiatives, sharing best practices with other professionals within the field.
- Maintained detailed records of investigations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Prevented future criminal activity by identifying and apprehending dangerous suspects in a timely manner.
- Conducted impartial investigations into complaints by employees.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Presented information at professional forums, conferences and associations.
Security Assistant
The Alamo Family
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing visitor inquiries while maintaining a secure environment.
- Supported event planning teams by providing insights on optimal crowd control strategies, minimizing risks associated with large gatherings.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
Security Officer
Inner Valor
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Inner Valor is a leading corporate investigation and security consulting organization built on a foundation of integrity, proprietary methodologies, and experience
- As a security officer my responsibilities include but are not limited to onsite guarding, executive protection/VIP services, counterintelligence & cyber security risk assessment threat, and vulnerability studies, traffic and crowd control, protect property and equipment, provide excellent customer service, and other criminal mitigation tasks.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.
- Developed strong relationships with local community members to foster trust between the organization''s security team and its neighbors.
- Supported event planning teams by providing input on necessary security arrangements during special functions or high-profile meetings.
- Collaborated with Human Resources to address employee concerns regarding personal safety, workplace violence prevention, and emergency response protocols.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
Safety and Security Assistant
The River Kitchen And Bar
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Promoted a positive safety culture by providing guidance and coaching to employees on best practices.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Team Member -
Whole Food Market
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
- Contributed to loss prevention efforts by monitoring checkout areas for suspicious activity or theft.
- Followed designated loss prevention, security and safety practices.
- Contributed to loss prevention efforts by identifying suspicious behavior and reporting incidents to management.
- Collaborated with management to develop and implement effective loss prevention strategies.
- Assisted in loss prevention efforts by vigilantly observing customer behavior and identifying potential issues.
- Safeguarded company assets through diligent adherence to loss prevention measures.
Education
Masters of Science - Homeland Security
Endicott College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice and Criminology
Loyola University
Certificate of Achievement - Criminal Justice
Moorpark College
Skills
- LEADERSHIP
- PUBLIC SPEAKING
- RISK ASSESSMENT
- PROBLEM SOLVING
- MICROSOFT 360 PROFICIENT - EXCEL, WORD, POWER POINT
- MARTIAL ARTS (MUAY THAI)
- LANGUAGES
- ENGLISH FLUENT
- SPANISH PROFICIENT
- INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- EUROPE SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH (ICELAND, BELGIUM, GERMANY, ITALY, SWITZERLAND, AUSTRIA)
- QATAR, THAILAND, AND JAPAN FOR MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING, RESEARCH ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND VOLUNTEER WORK
- MEXICO FOR LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Introduction
Strategic and goal-driven leader looking to obtain a position to work with individuals with diverse background where my strong investigative and interpersonal skills along with academic competency on criminological research, law enforcement administration, public safety and criminal justice can be applied.
Leadership Experience
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Student Academy, Loyola Chicago, Secretary, Responsible for maintaining business operations, and public affairs administration for an organization focused on engaging outreach and education on FBI operations and crime investigations.
Extracurricular Activities
Mexican American Student Alliance (MASA) - Loyola Chicago, Loyola Chicago, Member of the MASA organization that focuses on increasing connections amongst students of Mexican heritage to strengthen the Mexican community at Loyola University Chicago.
Affiliations
- Sigma Chi
Additional Information
Held several administrative positions in community outreach and internal affairs of increasing responsibilities to support the fight to find a cure to Cancer through the Huntsman organization. As a member of Sigma Chi I value friendship, justice, and learning.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Crime Prevention Specialist
Boka Group & The Hoxton Hotel
02.2024 - Current
Security Officer
Inner Valor
07.2023 - 12.2023
Safety and Security Assistant
The River Kitchen And Bar
06.2023 - 08.2023
Security Assistant
The Alamo Family
01.2023 - 02.2024
Team Member -
Whole Food Market
08.2020 - 01.2021
Masters of Science - Homeland Security
Endicott College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice and Criminology
Loyola University
Certificate of Achievement - Criminal Justice
Moorpark College
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