Bethany Barr
Security
Ardmore,OK
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Chickasaw Nation Department Of Health
Ardmore, OK
01.2024 - 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.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- 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.
- 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.
Shift Lead
Walgreens
Ardmore, OK
09.2021 - Current
- I am responsible for opening closing the store, balancing the sage, make deposits. I am also responsible for my employees and assisting customers and pharmacy. I also work with vendors for our merchandise. I have to problem solve daily. All of our work is mostly done on the computer.
Inventory Specialist
Walgreens
Ardmore, OK
08.2023 - 12.2023
- I am responsible for inventory coming in and out of the store and pharmacy. Making sure the counts are correct put in the correct place. Setting planograms. Disposing of damaged items. I engage with vendors that deliver to the store checking them in and deal with returns as needed.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily tasks, increasing overall productivity.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized work environment, promoting safety and efficiency among team members.
- Participated in annual physical inventories to verify accuracy of records and identify any discrepancies that needed correction.
- Managed the return process for damaged or defective goods, ensuring prompt resolution for customers and minimizing financial loss for the company.
- Trained new employees on proper procedures, boosting their ability to contribute effectively as part of the team.
- Provided excellent customer service by quickly responding to inquiries and resolving concerns related to inventory availability or shipment status.
- Reduced stock shortages by closely monitoring inventory levels and promptly ordering necessary supplies.
Lead Security Officer
The Chickasaw Nation
Ardmore, OK
01.2014 - 06.2021
- I was a lead officer who took the supervisors place when they were off. I was responsible for employees and patrons safety and well-being. We did daily reports and emails. All our daily logs, reports were done on the computer. We used a lot of Microsoft products. I had to patrol the inside and outside of the facility. I had to work with management, coworkers and patrons and help problem solve.
Players Club Supervisor
Gold Mountain Casino
Ardmore, OK
01.2004 - 07.2006
- Supervised daily operations of players' club, ensuring high-quality service for members.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer engagement strategies and loyalty programs.
- Developed and implemented promotional events to enhance member participation.
- Analyzed member feedback to identify trends and improve overall satisfaction.
Soft count, Vault, Cashier, Floor attendant
Gold Mountain Casino
Ardmore, OK
10.2001 - 01.2006
- Processed cash transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy in daily vault operations.
- Managed cash inventory, maintaining compliance with security protocols and company policies.
- Trained new staff on vault procedures and operational best practices to enhance team performance.
- Monitored cash flow and reconciled discrepancies to uphold financial integrity within the vault.
Education
Some college - Criminal Justice
Murray State College
Ardmore, OK10.2015
GED - Required
Ardmore High School
Ardmore, OK10.2012
Skills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- Security guard license
- General security
- CCTV surveillance
- CCTV monitoring
- Surveillance
- Patrol operations
- Conflict de-escalation
- Conflict resolution techniques
Timeline
Security Officer
Chickasaw Nation Department Of Health
01.2024 - Current
Inventory Specialist
Walgreens
08.2023 - 12.2023
Shift Lead
Walgreens
09.2021 - Current
Lead Security Officer
The Chickasaw Nation
01.2014 - 06.2021
Players Club Supervisor
Gold Mountain Casino
01.2004 - 07.2006
Soft count, Vault, Cashier, Floor attendant
Gold Mountain Casino
10.2001 - 01.2006
GED - Required
Ardmore High School
Some college - Criminal Justice
Murray State College