Soulvane Gerald
Davenport,FL
Summary
Proven Security Officer with a strong background in maintaining safety and enhancing security measures at Universal Studios. Skilled in CCTV monitoring and emergency response, demonstrating superior customer service and a detail-oriented approach. Achieved significant reductions in unauthorized access, showcasing a commitment to excellence and a results-driven mindset. Fluent in multiple languages, enhancing visitor experience and safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Universal Studios
Orlando, FL
08.2017 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- 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.
- Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel while minimizing property damage or loss.
- Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
- Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
- Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
Customer Service Cashier
Seven Eleven
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2007 - 10.2013
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
- Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
- Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
- Promoted a positive shopping experience by greeting customers warmly upon entry and providing assistance as needed.
- Answered product questions using knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Assisted in training new employees, ensuring they were knowledgeable about company policies and procedures.
- Utilized POS system to handle customer cash and credit card transactions.
- Balanced cash registers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies and errors.
- Managed cash register operations accurately, reducing the risk of shortages or overages in daily reconciliations.
- Offered additional services such as loyalty programs or special promotions to enhance customer engagement.
- Monitored inventory at checkout, ensuring high-demand items were always in stock.
- Contributed to achievement of sales targets through suggestive selling techniques.
Education
Equivalent -
Widdon Rogers
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2006
Skills
Report Writing
Incident Reporting
Security Guard License
General security
Detail Oriented
CCTV Monitoring
Superior customer service
Physical Fitness
Emergency Response
Access Control
Patrol operations
Security Screenings
FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
Visitor tracking
Timeline
Security Officer
Universal Studios
08.2017 - Current
Customer Service Cashier
Seven Eleven
08.2007 - 10.2013
Equivalent -
Widdon Rogers