Amadou Sow
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced security professional with a strong background in providing exceptional customer service, executing safety and security procedures, and responding to incidents and emergencies. Proven ability to handle critical situations calmly and efficiently, ensuring the safety and security of clients and employees. Adept at monitoring travel safety and providing comprehensive safety assistance to company employees. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
07.2024 - Current
- Monitored access to and from the facility
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Escorted clients throughout the facility
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security breaches.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets and hazards. etc.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
Regional Business Development Manager
SAT Group Guinea (Solution Avancée en Télématique)
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Prospected, identified and cultivated relationships with contacts to promote product lines and solutions.
- Identified new customers through pipelining, pre-qualification and territory analysis and management.
- Facilitated and managed business development plan based on market and industry research.
- Generated leads and capitalized on valuable business opportunities to bring in new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
IT Fellow
Google
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Learned procedures and best practices for building intuitive applications.
- Reviewed project requirements and followed specifications to deliver on-target work.
- Worked closely with systems analysts, engineers and programmers to understand limitations, develop capabilities and resolve software problems.
- Analyzed user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility.
- Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.
Senior Correctional Officer
State Farm Correctional Facility
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Promoted to subject matter expert and led professional development sessions for fellow officers.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas and beds.
Inventory Control Auditor
Vitamin Shoppe
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
Education
Master of Science - IT Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate of Science - Business Administration
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA12.2022
Skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Proficiency in executing safety and security protocols
- Detail-Oriented
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Ability to remain calm and composed during critical situations
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Agile Project Management
Accomplishments
- Dean's list
- Student Club Leader
- Student Honor Society
Affiliations
- Student Club Founder
- Husband and dad of two children
- Former vice-president of the Guinean community association in South-Korea
Sports, Books, Cuisine, Travel
I love to exercise or watch live sports, read professional development books, cook and travel
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
07.2024 - Current
Regional Business Development Manager
SAT Group Guinea (Solution Avancée en Télématique)
08.2021 - 06.2023
IT Fellow
Google
03.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Correctional Officer
State Farm Correctional Facility
02.2020 - 03.2021
Inventory Control Auditor
Vitamin Shoppe
01.2018 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Business Administration
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Master of Science - IT Management
Western Governors University