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Work History
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Brendan LaBarba

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking young professional with a strong work ethic and excellent teamwork skills. Known for my willingness to go above and beyond to achieve goals in and outside the workplace, I quickly grasp new concepts and adapt to new environments effectively.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child Protective Investigator

Florida Department of Children & Families
Pine Hills, FL
08.2024 - Current
  • Conducted home visits, interviews, and assessments in order to evaluate the safety of a child's environment.
  • Responded to emergency situations involving children requiring immediate attention.
  • Collaborated with other agencies such as law enforcement, mental health providers, schools, and social services.
  • Developed and executed plans to remove children from homes where abuse or neglect had occurred.
  • Documented case information by completing forms promptly and filing with appropriate agencies.
  • Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
  • Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.

Security Officer

Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando, FL
02.2023 - Current

Supervise and ensure safety of 25,000+ guests in the park

  • Respond to all calls pertaining to Medical Emergencies, Disturbances, Give key assists to appropriate team members, natural hazards such as Fire, Gas, Electrical, and floods
  • Screen Guests through an X-Ray machine to ensure no Firearms, explosive devices, Knives or any human harmful objects make it through
  • Wand down Guests that set off Metal detection devices to ensure the safety of other guests and team members
  • Maintain Knowledge on all Computer systems to verify and track all items, packages and people coming on property

Infantryman

Army National Guard
Sanford, FL
11.2019 - Current
  • Perform as a member of a fire team during drills and combat
  • Aid in the mobilization of vehicles, troops, and weaponry
  • Assist in reconnaissance missions
  • Process prisoners of war and captured documents
  • Use, maintain and store combat weapons
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment while at home unit

Insurance Producer

American Income life
Chicago, IL
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Call different Union members about their Life Insurance benefits and explain their options to them
  • Sign members up for different life insurance options to best fit their needs
  • Go through various medical questions of the members to ensure they are in the clear for coverage
  • Mail out benefit packets to all signed and approved guests
  • Assist with any concerning questions of members
  • Maintain a valid Insurance Producer License

Front Desk Assistant

Mayweather boxing and Fitness
Oviedo, FL
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assist guests and members with check-ins
  • Explain membership options and sign guests up for memberships
  • Set up equipment according to schedule planned for current class
  • Make phone calls and emails to prospects about free class options and memberships
  • Clean restrooms and fill hygiene supplies
  • Vacuum and mop floors at closing and opening time
  • Sell floor products such as boxing gloves, hand wraps, and clothing

In-Seat Server

Delaware North at Busch Stadium
St. Louis, MO
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Prepare food orders for the customers
  • Carry out orders from kitchen to guest seating in the stadium
  • Give directions to lost guests
  • Prepare food and drink items
  • Performs opening, closing, and side work duties as assigned

Front Desk Assistant

Club Fitness
O'Fallon, IL
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Greet and check-in members and guests
  • Answer phone inquiries and provide customer service
  • Schedule appointments and classes
  • Prepare smoothies and customer orders
  • Process payments
  • Assist with membership sales and renewals
  • Update member information in the database
  • Maintain a clean and organized reception area
  • Assist with the maintenance of gym equipment
  • Troubleshoot and resolve customer complaints and issues
  • Clean and maintain a clean environment in restrooms and daycare area
  • Supervise kids in the daycare room
  • Check-in members to daycare area
  • Provide general administrative support as needed

Cadet/Former Platoon Sergeant

SIUC Army ROTC
Carbondale, IL
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • Assist and lead in reconnaissance missions and battle drills
  • Teach and lead a platoon of 50+ Cadets assuring they are in the right place at the right time and in the right uniform
  • Assist with the planning of PT sessions for the platoon
  • Look at weather data to help determine uniforms for Cadets
  • Take care of and inform Team Leaders appointed under me of pass-downs
  • Control the emailing system for the program as the S-6 of the company
  • Monitor radio battery life and counts
  • Write counseling statements for Cadets with recurring negative behavior
  • Follow direct orders of Cadre appointed over me
  • Maintain a strong leadership role and teaching skills for new Cadets

Deli Clerk

Dierbergs Market
Shiloh, IL
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Provide friendly and courteous service to customers
  • Maintain cleanliness of work area, equipment, deli cases, and backroom
  • Slice and weigh lunch meats and cheeses
  • Fill/rotate/date products for the display case
  • Operate meat and cheese slicer, scales, and wrapping equipment
  • Utilize cooking equipment
  • Prepare sandwiches, party trays, salads, and special orders
  • Pull product from cases for proper storage
  • Answer phone and take special orders with courtesy and friendliness
  • Assist with other duties as assigned

Fire Cadet/Explorer

Swansea Fire Department
Swansea, IL
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Participate in classroom instructions
  • Lift, carry, and operate heavy tools and equipment
  • Perform maintenance of departmental equipment, buildings, and grounds
  • Clean fire trucks after calls
  • Participate in training activities alongside the firefighters

Bagger/Cart boy

Dierbergs Market
Shiloh, IL
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Provide continuous attention to customer needs
  • Unload customers' purchases onto the conveyor belt at the checkout
  • Pack customer purchases in a manner to prevent damages
  • Carry or push groceries in a shopping cart to the customer's car and load groceries into the vehicle
  • Restock items
  • Collect shopping carts from the parking lot and other areas and return to the designated area
  • Keep the work area clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Busser

Texas Roadhouse
Shiloh, IL
11.2017 - 06.2018
  • Carry large loads of dishes to the kitchen for disposal of food and/or debris
  • Support other areas of the restaurant as necessary
  • Assist with closing tasks such as sweeping the floors, mopping the restrooms, taking out all trash bins, and covering peanut bins
  • Complete additional tasks as assigned

Education

Infrantry school Diploma - Infantry/First Aid

US Army Armor School
Fort Benning, GA
10-2021

High School Diploma -

Belleville East High School
Belleville Illinois
08.2019

Some College (No Degree) -

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, US, IL

Some College (No Degree) -

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL

Skills

  • Work ethic
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Military experience
  • Customer Service
  • Report Writing
  • Emergency Management
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Security systems knowledge
  • First Aid Certified

Certification

  • Insurance Producer License
  • CPR Certified
  • Infantry Diploma
  • Class D license

Education and Training

other,other

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Child Protective Investigator

Florida Department of Children & Families
08.2024 - Current

Security Officer

Universal Orlando Resort
02.2023 - Current

Front Desk Assistant

Mayweather boxing and Fitness
12.2022 - 02.2023

Insurance Producer

American Income life
09.2022 - 02.2023

In-Seat Server

Delaware North at Busch Stadium
04.2022 - 08.2022

Front Desk Assistant

Club Fitness
11.2021 - 08.2022

Infantryman

Army National Guard
11.2019 - Current

Cadet/Former Platoon Sergeant

SIUC Army ROTC
08.2019 - 01.2021

Deli Clerk

Dierbergs Market
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bagger/Cart boy

Dierbergs Market
08.2018 - 06.2019

Busser

Texas Roadhouse
11.2017 - 06.2018

Fire Cadet/Explorer

Swansea Fire Department
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Insurance Producer License
  • CPR Certified
  • Infantry Diploma
  • Class D license

Infrantry school Diploma - Infantry/First Aid

US Army Armor School

High School Diploma -

Belleville East High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Some College (No Degree) -

Full Sail University
Brendan LaBarba