Anthony Nelms
Auburn,AL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Security position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper
Auburn University
08.2019 - Current
- Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Complied with safety regulations and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries on job sites.
- Trimmed trees, bushes and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
- Loaded and unloaded landscaping equipment and materials safely.
- Understood and followed verbal and written landscaping instructions to complete complex tasks correctly.
- Maintained grounds of residential and commercial properties by mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
- Performed regular watering and fertilizing of lawns, trees and shrubs to promote healthy vegetation growth.
- Applied pesticides and herbicides to control pests and weeds.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
Machine Operator
Resource MFG
06.2011 - 02.2023
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Baptist South Medical Center
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
- Complied with safety regulations and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries on job sites.
- Conducted snow removal during winter months to provide clients with safe parking and walking areas.
- Erected and disassembled temporary structures to provide safety while working on uneven terrains.
Grounds Worker
Logan’s Square
03.2014 - 07.2017
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
Customer Service Cashier
Academy Sports Outdoors
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
- Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
- Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
- Developed and managed relationships with customers to increase customer loyalty.
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
- Utilized POS system to handle customer cash and credit card transactions.
- Redeemed coupons to discount purchases.
- Maintained awareness of surroundings and secured cash to minimize loss potential.
- Maintained accurate records of customer transactions for reporting purposes.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
General Cleaner
Centaur Building Services
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Worked alongside other cleaners to complete jobs in corporate office buildings.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
Security Officer
Vinson Guard
05.2005 - 07.2007
- 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.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- 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.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, AL05.2023
Vocational Certification - Medical Assisting
Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy
Morganfield, KY05.2010
High School Diploma -
Beauregard High School
Opelika, AL05.2006
Skills
- Heavy Lifting
- Transplanting and Potting Plants
- Safety Compliance
- Maintenance and Repair
- Safety and Security
- Crime Prevention Methods
- Interior and Exterior Patrol
- Report Writing
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Superior Customer Service
- Criminal Law Knowledge
- Shift Work
- Theft Prevention Training
- Prevention of Unauthorized Entry
- Property Patrol
- Foot and Vehicle Patrol
- Checkpoint Management
- Invoice Verification
- Perimeter Patrol
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Premises Patrols
- Asset Securing
- Investigative Skills
- Employee and Visitor Screening
- Detailed Activity Logs
- Facility and Grounds Patrol
- Investigate Incidents
- Cooperative Attitude
- Assigned Site Patrol
- Preventing Incidents
- Facility Protection
- Customer Inquiries
Timeline
Groundskeeper
Auburn University
08.2019 - Current
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Baptist South Medical Center
08.2017 - 04.2019
Grounds Worker
Logan’s Square
03.2014 - 07.2017
Customer Service Cashier
Academy Sports Outdoors
03.2013 - 03.2014
Machine Operator
Resource MFG
06.2011 - 02.2023
General Cleaner
Centaur Building Services
08.2010 - 05.2011
Security Officer
Vinson Guard
05.2005 - 07.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Vocational Certification - Medical Assisting
Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy
High School Diploma -
Beauregard High School