Brandon Sakers
North Lauderdale,Florida
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Security Director / Security Manager
The Mondrian Hotel South Beach
09.2022 - Current
- Oversee and implement security protocols, procedures, and measures to maintain a secure environment within the hotel premises
- Developing and implementing security policies by creating comprehensive security policies and procedures tailored to the hotel's needs, including conducting risk assessments, identifying potential threats, and formulating strategies to mitigate them
- Recruit, train, and manage a team of security personnel
- Assign duties, provide guidance, and ensure that security staff are prepared to handle any emergencies or security-related incidents
- Oversee the operation and maintenance of closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems and alarm systems
- Conducts investigations in the event of security breaches, thefts, or other incidents, by leading investigations to gather evidence, interview involved parties, and liaise with law enforcement agencies if necessary
- Works closely with other departments, such as front desk, housekeeping, and maintenance, to ensure a coordinated approach to security
- Develop and implement emergency response plans for various scenarios, such as fire, natural disasters, or medical emergencies.
- Fostered seamless collaboration between internal departments during high-risk projects or critical incident responses by effectively communicating expectations.
- Completed payroll, reports and all documentation for operations and administration.
- Oversaw budget management for security department, optimizing resource allocation while maintaining high-quality service levels.
Security Manager
The Ritz- Carlton Residences (Marriott International)
12.2018 - 02.2022
- Monitor security feeds and conduct daily physical hazard inspections
- Respond to accidents and assist guests/employees during emergency situations
- Defuse guest disturbances and escort from the property if necessary
- Complete required shift reports and maintain confidentiality of all loss prevention documents
- Implements, delivers, and manages learning programs aligned with values and cultural elements
- Supports the effective management of Learning Administration to include but not limited to planning, scheduling, managing attendance, program announcements, etc
- Manages course completion requirements, including reporting and completion audits
- Manages the Execution and Facilitation of Team Member Orientation, Annual Orientation, and Leader Orientation
- Enhances learning programs as necessary, in order to adapt to the changes that occur in the work environment or organizational strategy.
Security Supervisor
The Ritz- Carlton (Marriott International)
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Patrol all areas of the property and assist guests with room access
- Monitor security feeds and conduct daily physical hazard inspections
- Conduct investigations, gather evidence, and facilitate interviews with relevant parties
- Complete required shift reports and maintain confidentiality of all loss prevention documents
- Trains staff in established emergency procedures and implements accident and fire prevention.
Security Officer
The Miami Beach Edition (Marriott International)
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Responsible for the protection of hotel assets, protection of employees, patrons and property; accident, health and safety and fire prevention
- Ensure that all areas of the hotel are safe and secure
- Works with managers and employees to successfully execute all security tasks including patrols of property, assisting with guests, monitor and respond to alarms, lock property entrances when required and be responsible for keys
- Conduct daily physical hazard inspections, respond to accidents, contact EMS or administer first aid/CPR as required, assist guests/employees during emergency situations.
Area Security Manager
Dollar Tree Corporate
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing their entrance
- Noted and followed up on any unusual behavior
- Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations
- Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on the premises
- Collected and organized all surveillance data and information to protect client possessions and workspaces
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
Asset Protection Team Leader
Target Stores
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Responsible for protecting the assets and people of my location
- Our Loss Prevention training program provides me with the knowledge and tools to do the job
- Responsible for protecting the assets of the company, including the associates through prevention, awareness, communication and deterrence
- Ensures the customer experience through providing a 'Crime Free Store' by making safe apprehensions, deterring internal and external theft, as well as, assisting in providing a safe shopping experience
- Identify Associate theft and assist with internal investigations at the direction of Loss Prevention Manager, Loss Prevention Supervisor, District Loss Prevention Manager, and or Regional Loss Prevention Manager
- Recover assets and / or make safe apprehensions following company apprehension policies.
Security Officer
W Hotel South
07.2012 - 03.2014
- Patrol all areas of the hotel property including outside parking lots
- Note, search for, handle and report any unusual circumstances, safety violations, car theft, destruction and/or suspicious or undesirable persons and escort off property, if necessary
- Complete the necessary security forms to document losses of property or personal injury to guest or employee
- Maintain familiarity of all hotel disaster and emergency policies, procedures and regulations; respond immediately to emergency alarms or calls for help, determine course of action, notify appropriate authorities and perform first aid and CPR as needed
- Conduct investigations of security incidents
- Maintain security of hotel key system; issue and receive keys.
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice -
Miami Dade College
12.2018
Hospitality & Security Management Certificate -
Florida Atlantic University
05.2015
Skills
- Event security
- Performance Improvements
- Training Drills
- Breach Identification
- Risk Reduction
- Emergency planning
- Employee Relations
- Access Control
- Information Security
- Staff Performance Assessments
- Team Onboarding
- Fire Control
- Training Materials
- Cybersecurity knowledge
Timeline
Interim Security Director / Security Manager
The Mondrian Hotel South Beach
09.2022 - Current
Security Manager
The Ritz- Carlton Residences (Marriott International)
12.2018 - 02.2022
Security Supervisor
The Ritz- Carlton (Marriott International)
02.2018 - 12.2018
Security Officer
The Miami Beach Edition (Marriott International)
09.2016 - 12.2018
Area Security Manager
Dollar Tree Corporate
05.2015 - 08.2016
Asset Protection Team Leader
Target Stores
04.2014 - 05.2015
Security Officer
W Hotel South
07.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice -
Miami Dade College
Hospitality & Security Management Certificate -
Florida Atlantic University
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