Brenda Crook
Littleton,CO
Summary
Professional in operational management with track record of driving efficient processes and optimizing performance. Adept at implementing strategies that align with organizational goals and fostering collaborative work environments. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic settings, ensuring seamless team operations and goal achievement.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Protection Security Administrative
Alliance For Sustainability Energy
01.2002 - 09.2024
- Proficient in the full complement of Microsoft Office Suite and I have skills in compose correspondence and create presentation slides deck in Outlook/Calendar Management, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Outstanding Customer service,
- Administrative Experience in Government Department of Energy
- I have Experience arranging meetings, makes travel arrangements, completing expense reports.
- Support of leaders and other program team members
- Managing multiple personal and site calendars,and to assist with completing a variety of in-depth reports that are presented to upper management.
- I have the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance and I am current on HSPD -12 Interim Secret, Homeland Security Presidential Directive.
- Managed sensitive information with discretion, ensuring proper storage and disposal of confidential documents.
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communications
- Experience with domestic & international travel arrangements and expense reports using Concur or other travel expense system
- I have worked in a Government Contract Environment for 22+ years and learned company specific systems at a fast pace and determine priorities to manage tasks effectively and expeditiously.
- I Possess excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal and external management and staff.
- I Demonstrate a professional presence as the liaison of several different functions at the multiple sites, as well as, the first point of contact for a variety of corporate executives and external agencies.
- Experience with SharePoint
Security Officer and Dispatcher
Riviera Casino
04.1998 - 03.2002
- Prepared all Security office files for new Security training files & reports in MS Office suite -Word, Excel, and Outlook programs systems without supervision calendar management, creating and submitting reports, setting up meeting and appointment coordination, special events coordinator, organizing and maintaining departmental files (including highly sensitive data)
- Creating and editing presentations, documents, memos, reports and spreadsheets ensuring the accuracy of format, spelling, punctuation, etc.
- Manage multiples tasks and changing priorities in a quick-paced environment. Handled all program event planning including satisfying every aspect of planning from brainstorming ideas to implementation and post event activities
- Completed casino floor foot patrols monitoring staff and patrons
- Processed all files and maintained confidential business documents within company policies
- Maintained lost and found reports
- Prepared daily calendar for managers, handled high volume of all daily calls
- Communication with employees and patrons
- Daily administrative duties as assigned
- Word processing for correspondence for variety of disciplines
Security Surveillance and Dispatcher/Officer
Harvey's Hotel and Casino
10.1993 - 03.1998
- Maintained and recorded security office records daily
- Trained new employees in security dispatcher duties to understand the procedures
- Organized and supervised activities of assigned floor area establishing schedules to ensure efficiencies and loss prevention
- Maintained workflow and adequate staffing with the approval of the manager
- Developed working relationships with a diverse group within Harvey's Security Department
Security Supervisor
E&S Security Services
08.1993 - 10.1993
- Shift lead of 10-Armed Security guards
- Performed foot patrols hourly and security duties, providing a sense of safety and security
- Worked with the local police department in times of theft and trespassing to apprehend the suspects involved
Sheriff Deputy
Monroe County Sheriff Department
03.1990 - 08.1993
- Integral member of a performance team as deputy sheriff
- Control conflicts, resolution, informing services, statues of laws and rights
- Thorough knowledge of functions and procedures
- Attended training academy to enhance performance of implementation concepts successfully
Education
Associates Degree of Applied Business Science - Graphics Design, Programming
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO05.2004
Law Enforcement, Private Security Training, Business Management
Belleville Area Community College
Golden, COHigh School Diploma -
Waterloo High School
01.1987
Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Excellent Customer Service
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication
- Administrative Assistance
- Calendaring/ Calendars
- Expense Reports
- Government Contracting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Presentations
- HSPD-12 Security SC Clearance
- Travel Arrangements
Personal Information
Title: HSPD-12
Summaryobjective
I am a reliable individual who possesses the ability to operate in a multi-faceted environment in an independent manner. I am able to multi-tasks effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and support unforeseen requests from all levels of management. I specialize in assist management with coordination of business-critical tasks with a proactive team approach and have I can-do spirit. I have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, work independently, be a team-player and have the ability to work effectively for multiple teams.
Timeline
Laboratory Protection Security Administrative
Alliance For Sustainability Energy
01.2002 - 09.2024
Security Officer and Dispatcher
Riviera Casino
04.1998 - 03.2002
Security Surveillance and Dispatcher/Officer
Harvey's Hotel and Casino
10.1993 - 03.1998
Security Supervisor
E&S Security Services
08.1993 - 10.1993
Sheriff Deputy
Monroe County Sheriff Department
03.1990 - 08.1993
Associates Degree of Applied Business Science - Graphics Design, Programming
Red Rocks Community College
Law Enforcement, Private Security Training, Business Management
Belleville Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Waterloo High School