Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Amel Kharchenko

Van Nuys,California

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Journalist

Undistorted TV LLC
01.2022 - Current
  • Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
  • Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and Television.
  • Wrote and published articles for leading newspapers and magazines.
  • Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
  • Utilized Final Cut Pro to produce professional pieces.

Firearms Instructor

The Target Range
10.2019 - Current


  • Managing physical security of weapons, munitions and keys, coordinating organization and inventory.
  • Conducting firing range operations

Such as Training for Security Guards.

  • Demonstrating respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Working effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Working well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Conducting sales of firearms by following Local ,state and federal laws.
  • keeping track of sales
  • Cleaning and maintaining firearms.
  • Providing guns safety and education.

High Rise Security

Allied Universal Security
09.2018 - 10.2019


  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Operated fire alarm panels in case of emergencies or faults.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.

Loss Prevention Associate

Rite Aid
09.2017 - 10.2018
  • Monitored surveillance cameras and alarm systems to detect suspicious activity.
  • Educated store personnel and customers to apply best practices and comply with loss prevention policies and procedures.
  • Implemented and maintained loss prevention programs in close collaboration with store management.
  • Investigated and apprehended shoplifters and other potential criminals in store to increase protection and apply safety measures.
  • Prepared reports for clients and underwriters regarding property loss features and recommendations for improvement and future needs.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to reduce risk of shoplifting and other loss prevention related issues.
  • Consulted with store managers on bases to perform loss investigations.


Delivery Driver

Uber, Lyft
01.2016 - 09.2018
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.

Batcher

Dr Pepper Snapple Group
09.2015 - 01.2016
  • Batched Syrup for different flavored soft drinks
  • Cleaned and maintained a safe workspace
  • Keeping track of inventory
  • Made sure flavors were batched to lab specifications
  • Operated 3 different mixing machines
  • Operated forklift safely to pick up and move loads.
  • Performed hand adds, bulk batching and weighed ups batching functions.
  • Crushed and weighed raw materials for batches.
  • Operated food production equipment safely and responsibly for quality output.
  • Recorded food production data to enable performance monitoring.
  • Broke down, cleaned, and sanitized work stations at end of shift.

Security Guard

White Eagle Security
02.2015 - 05.2015
  • Secured an 80 Unit building in South Los Angeles
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Los Angeles Pacific University
San Dimas, CA
2026

Certificate - Digital Illustration

Los Angeles ORT College
Los Angeles, CA
05.2008

Skills

  • Sales Records Management
  • Loss Prevention
  • Positive Customer Engagement
  • Safety and Cleanliness
  • Monitor Security

Certification

California BSIS Guard Card

California BSIS Firearms Permit

California BSIS Baton Permit

California CCW Permit

California COE License


Timeline

Senior Journalist

Undistorted TV LLC
01.2022 - Current

Firearms Instructor

The Target Range
10.2019 - Current

High Rise Security

Allied Universal Security
09.2018 - 10.2019

Loss Prevention Associate

Rite Aid
09.2017 - 10.2018

Delivery Driver

Uber, Lyft
01.2016 - 09.2018

Batcher

Dr Pepper Snapple Group
09.2015 - 01.2016

Security Guard

White Eagle Security
02.2015 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Los Angeles Pacific University

Certificate - Digital Illustration

Los Angeles ORT College

California BSIS Guard Card

California BSIS Firearms Permit

California BSIS Baton Permit

California CCW Permit

California COE License


Amel Kharchenko