Andrea powell ,Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Safety-conscious security team member with excellent communication skills and eye for detail. Physically dexterous to monitor premises through advanced security cameras. Skilled at handling and resolving conflicts professionally.
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Andrea Powell
Chicago,IL
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
AGB Security
Security Officer
02.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
Titan
Security Officer
03.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
Amazon
Driver Helper
06.2017 - 11.2017
Job overview
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently, minimizing damage to goods and optimizing space utilization.
- Exhibited good attendance, work habits, and willingness to learn job functions.
- Prevented damage to packages and products by correctly securing loads.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient delivery assistance to drivers.
Garrett Popcorn Shop
Cook
05.2016 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Kenwood Health & Rehabilitation
House Keeper
06.2015 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Maintained a spotless environment for guests through diligent daily housekeeping tasks.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in common areas, contributing to an inviting atmosphere for guests.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
Chicago White Sox
Dessert Cart Attendant
03.2013 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Cleared parking lot of litter and foreign debris.
- Collected and returned all hand baskets and shopping carts to proper place for new customer use.
- Showcased strong work ethic by completing assigned tasks efficiently and reliably, even during inclement weather conditions.
- Periodically disinfected carts preventing spread of disease.
Education
Harlan Community Academy Chicago, IL
06.2014
University Overview
Skills
- Report Writing
- Incident Reporting
- Security Guard License
- General security
- Superior customer service
- Surveillance
- Emergency Response
- Access Control
- Patrol operations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Electronic surveillance
- Reliability
- Event security
- Security operations experience
- Customer Service
- Team Player
- Active Listening
- Honest and Dependable
- Reliable and Responsible
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Security Officer
AGB Security
02.2023 - 09.2023
Security Officer
Titan
03.2022 - 01.2023
Driver Helper
Amazon
06.2017 - 11.2017
Cook
Garrett Popcorn Shop
05.2016 - 04.2017
House Keeper
Kenwood Health & Rehabilitation
06.2015 - 12.2015
Dessert Cart Attendant
Chicago White Sox
03.2013 - 09.2014
Harlan Community Academy
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