Latroy Reed
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Professional Lead Transportation Security Officer with 4-year career maintaining traveler safety through effective and efficient security screenings. Adept at training and supervising junior security officers. Committed to helping officers reach potential and advance professionally.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Transportation Security Officer
TSA
03.2021 - Current
- Conducted bag searches and performed pat-downs of passengers to maintain secure, safe premises.
- Used explosive detection machines and chemical swab systems to identify potential hazards.
- Performed target searches on individuals exiting screening equipment to detect prohibited and dangerous items.
- Maintained awareness and focus to identify potentially life-threatening objects or weapons of mass destruction.
- Operated x-ray machines, hand wands and advanced imaging technology to conduct screening of passengers and baggage.
- Attended daily briefings with supervisors to discuss issues with security screening processes.
- Interacted with public to give directions, explain rules and regulations and respond to inquiries.
- Safeguarded transportation operations at commercial airports and railway stations.
- Managed team of trained security professionals engaged in anti-terrorism activities.
- Discretely observed behavior and demeanor of travelers and staff to screen for suspicious actions.
- Interacted with public to give directions, explain rules, and regulations and respond to inquiries.
- Operated x-ray machines, hand wands, and advanced imaging technology to conduct screening of passengers and baggage.
EMS - Environmental Management Services
Department Of Veterans Affairs
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Formulated and implemented long-range plans for environmental programs.
- Monitored spaces for environmental safety hazards.
- Cleaned certain pieces daily and maintained weekly, monthly and semi-annual procedures for less critical lines.
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Followed specific cleaning schedules based on patient needs.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Implemented extra protections during seasons with higher risks of infections such as flu.
Recreation Aid
MWR(Moral,Welfare,Recreation)
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and a strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
- Managed and scheduled local and national basketball competitions.
- Developed a new athletic program through to the marketing and advertising stage.
- Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
- Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientèle.
- Led 6 programs for groups of up to 10, providing motivation and guidance to participants.
Processing Clerk
U.S. Postal service
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Redirected shipments en route in response to customer requests.
- Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations.
- Divided cargo received by account number and intended location.
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
Cargo Specialist
United States Army
02.2000 - 04.2013
- Maintained High dollar item in warehouse, 20 foot- 40 foot containers.
- Prepared documents for shipment claims submissions.
- Coached [ 8 ] other employees and assisted with quarterly performance reviews.
- Received all imported goods and checked product condition and count.
- Loaded and unloaded ship cargo.
- Used item numbers to properly stock warehouse.
- Swept floors and stored equipment at the end of each shift.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery safely.
- Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations.
- Stocked, staged and transported goods.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
- Developed weekly schedules for [12] warehouse employees.
Operated Heavy equipment with valet military and civilian driver license. Accounted for and maintained accountability of personnel(soldiers),equipment, and vehicles.
Education
Associate of Arts - Art Education
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL10.2020
High School Diploma -
Hoke High School
Raeford, NC06.1995
Skills
- Quick learner
- Flexible schedule
- Strong and agile
- Self-motivated
- Materials accountability
- Excellent time management
- Deadline-driven
- Motivated team player
- Natural leader
- Organized
- X-Rays
- Baggage Inspections
- OJT coach
- Mentorship for new TSO's
- Coin & currency check-in
- Wrote awards and monthly progress reports
- Radio audit
- Conducted IVCC's
- Power point
- Passenger support specialist
- In-briefing for at least 20 officers
- FETT test
- Verifics and calibration
- Problem-Solving
- Microsoft college course
- Checkpoint matrix
- Hourly #'s in PMIS
- Expert at AIMS/ Trained others on AIMS
- Cultural Awareness
- DEI committee
- Security screening
- Imaging technology
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- New Employee Training
Accomplishments
- Selected from more than (12) soldiers to be the Command Group Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge.
- Trained and supervised more than (30) personnel.
- Awarded the Overseas Service ribbon '02, '03, '06, '07, '08.
- Recipient of U.S. Army Air Assault Badge (2012)
- Recipient of U.S Army Airbourne Badge (2000)
- Iraqi Campaign Ribbon
- Non-Commissioned Officer school (2009)
- Master Drivers Badge (2008)
- Intern LTSO
- Supervised team of up to 20 staff members.
- Assisted in screening of suspected passengers (SSSS)
Certification
- Associates Degree
- Heavy Equipment license
Timeline
Lead Transportation Security Officer
TSA
03.2021 - Current
EMS - Environmental Management Services
Department Of Veterans Affairs
03.2019 - 03.2021
Processing Clerk
U.S. Postal service
11.2014 - 02.2015
Recreation Aid
MWR(Moral,Welfare,Recreation)
04.2014 - 09.2015
Cargo Specialist
United States Army
02.2000 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Hoke High School
Associate of Arts - Art Education
St. Petersburg College
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