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Celeste Cato

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Over 15 years of supervisory experience and 4 plus years in security experience. Reliable, honest, and hard working. Dedicated Security Supervisor skilled in providing exceptional security monitoring, knowledge of surveillance protocols and CCTV equipment. Focused and detail-oriented with proven history of mitigating risks and utilizing reasoned decision-making in high-pressure situations. Watchful Security Supervisor committed to maximizing facility security and minimizing risks. Monitors facilities with safety of visitors and staff in mind. Leads team of security professionals to protect facilities and guests.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Supervisor

Mount Sinai Beth Israel
2019.02 - Current
  • Advice security team and conducts investigations of significant threats and loss or misappropriation of assets
  • Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas within mall
  • Oversaw staff timekeeping entries and reports through payroll management program
  • Monitored property and investigated any areas of suspicion
  • Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences
  • Supervised grounds, employee entrances and exits and security officers on duty
  • Oversaw team of up to 15 security officers and managed administrative duties, including scheduling and performance evaluations
  • Inspected security design features, installations and programs to verify compliance with applicable standards and regulations
  • Trained new security officers
  • Supervised team of 15 security personnel during shift.

Security Officer/Front Desk Concierge

Mount Sinai/Beth Israel/Strategic Security Inc.
2018.07 - 2019.02
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access
  • Checked identification of all persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors
  • Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations
  • Protected business integrity by ensuring all personnel requiring access to highly secured areas passed correct levels of approval
  • Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Improved overall security awareness by delivering regular briefings to employees on safety protocols.
  • Streamlined communication channels between internal departments and external partners, resulting in a more efficient flow of information and faster response times to incidents.
  • Supported event planning teams by assessing potential risks and developing strategies for crowd control during large gatherings.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.

Account Operations Supervisor

Williams Lea Tag
2006.04 - 2015.10
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status
  • Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits
  • Oversaw daily shipping operations, including loading and unloading of outbound trailers, replenishing of pallets, inventory management and supervising work of 20-member team
  • Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance
  • Reviewed and assessed ongoing operations, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspace, working closely with employees to systemize tasks
  • Interviewed and hired strong candidates for team openings, using newspapers, job boards and social media to find applicants
  • Eased team transitions and new employee orientation through effective training and development
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports
  • Delegated daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

Education

Bachelor Degree - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
06.2027

Diploma - Legal Assistant

Beta Tech.
Richmond, VA
06.2003

High School Diploma - Liberal Arts

Brickdam Secondary School
06.1995

Skills

  • Physical restraint trained
  • CPR certified
  • Proficient in Microsoft office.
  • Team Leadership
  • CCTV Monitoring
  • Staff Management
  • Security personnel training
  • Safety and security procedures
  • Security management
  • Patrol operations
  • Security team management
  • Daily incident reporting
  • Staffing and scheduling

Timeline

Security Supervisor

Mount Sinai Beth Israel
2019.02 - Current

Security Officer/Front Desk Concierge

Mount Sinai/Beth Israel/Strategic Security Inc.
2018.07 - 2019.02

Account Operations Supervisor

Williams Lea Tag
2006.04 - 2015.10

Bachelor Degree - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

Diploma - Legal Assistant

Beta Tech.

High School Diploma - Liberal Arts

Brickdam Secondary School
Celeste Cato