Brian Byrd
Denver,CO
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in History and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and study abroad opportunities. Acquired strong reading and writing skills as well as research and documentation abilities. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive in the field of archiving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Denver Public Library
07.2025 - Current
- Monitor library interior and exterior areas during hourly foot patrols, documenting library notes in a daily activity log following each patrol
- Write and document incident reports regarding building damage, suspicious items around the library, disruptive customers, and medical events
- Reporting to Denver Public Library Central Security for updates and information about library policies, applying these updates when necessary
- Reporting suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement
- Documenting medical supply inventory on a monthly basis
Security Supervisor
Denver Art Museum
02.2020 - 06.2025
- Supervision of all essential functions of a security team of 30 guards as well as other departments such as exhibitions and collections that work with security guards on a daily basis
- Weekly leadership meetings with the Protective Services Manager and Director for insight on upcoming exhibits, events, and other need-to-know topics in the museum'
- Customer service oriented, making sure to create a welcoming and inviting space for all museum customers
- Responsible for providing background checks and creating access badges for 700+ employees, contractors, and volunteers
- Incident report documentation during medical events, disruptive customers, and building maintenance
- Knowledge and training in CPR, de-escalation tactics, basic medical assistance, and evacuation procedures for all museum staff
- Annual reviews for all guards to provide positive reinforcement and constructive feedback base on performance and punctuality
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Metropolitan State University
Denver, Colorado05-2026
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Denver, Colorado05.2016
Skills
- Punctuality
- Aspirational
- Professionalism
- Research
- Quick Learner
- Integrity and Respect
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
Certification
First Aid
Cardiopulmonary Resusitation (CPR)
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Naloxone (Narcan)
Timeline
Security Officer
Denver Public Library
07.2025 - Current
Security Supervisor
Denver Art Museum
02.2020 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - History
Metropolitan State University
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University