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Work History
Education
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Antoinette Alston

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Kates Detective Agency, excelling in security management and customer service. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities and a friendly demeanor, I effectively maintained safety while fostering a welcoming environment. Committed to teamwork and detail-oriented, I consistently contributed to operational success and enhanced security protocols.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Help At Home

Homemaker's
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Congress Hotel

Housekeeping
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Security Guard

Kates Detective Agency
05.2007 - Current
  • Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Provided excellent customer service to clients while maintaining vigilance in addressing security concerns or issues that arose onsite.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Conducted detailed incident reports after each shift, contributing valuable insights for management review and analysis.
  • Monitored CCTV systems to quickly identify and respond to potential security breaches, enhancing overall safety.
  • Promoted to team leader for demonstrating exceptional leadership and security management skills.

Education

Jean Baptist DuSable
4936 S. Wabash
1995

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Computer skills
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Time management
  • Organization and time management
  • Verbal communication

Timeline

Security Guard

Kates Detective Agency
05.2007 - Current

Help At Home

Homemaker's

Congress Hotel

Housekeeping

Jean Baptist DuSable
Antoinette Alston