Cheikhna A. Faye
Charlotte,USA
Summary
With a proven track record at Sheraton Hotel for enhancing security and guest safety, I bring a blend of analytical prowess and creative problem-solving. Skilled in surveillance and emergency response, my adaptability and quick learning abilities have consistently improved operational efficiency. My leadership in team settings showcases my reliable and teachable nature, driving success in diverse roles.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Guard
Sheraton Hotel
Charlotte, USA
05.2022 - Current
- Assisting in proper building security patrol and surveillance of hotel premises in effort to protect employees as well as hotel guests
- Responsible for detecting suspicious behavior and preventing vandalism, thefts or criminal behavior
- Patrol lobby, corridors, and common areas
- Confer with management, interview guests, associates, and others to detect infringements, disturbances, complaints, theft, vandalism, etc
- Obtain assistance for accident victims and file accident reports
Airport Security Officer
ACTS Airport Services
Charlotte, USA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Control access to restricted areas of airport, only allowing access to authorized individuals
- Monitor and secure exit lanes from sterile area to public area of airport
- Respond to incidents and emergencies
- Conducted vehicle inspections at entries into non-secure areas deemed vulnerable
- Handle security issues or emergency situations appropriately
- Participate in industry specific security/safety training programs to offer our clients the best trained officers at their airports
Machine Operator
Reynolds Consumer Products
Charlotte, USA
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for feeding product materials to the line of production in the process of manufacturing plastic cups, straws, plates, forks, and knives
- Consistently and safely operating machines including waste, quality, efficiency, and utilization
- Trouble shoot, identify, and correct machine related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine
- Providing support and guidance to less experienced personnel
Pre-loader
UPS
Charlotte, USA
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Working in a fast-paced warehouse environment lifting, lowering, and sliding packages up to 70 lbs
- On and off conveyor belt
- Following safety rules and working as a team
Restaurant Owner
Restaurant
Dakar, Senegal
01.2014 - 12.2015
- In Dakar, Senegal, I started my own restaurant business
- I hired two employees to assist in preparing food and serving
- Responsibilities included scheduling, purchasing food and supplies, managing expenses, managing finances, providing customer service
Chemical Technician
Conceria Sabrina S.P.A.
Vicenza, Italy
02.2000 - 08.2013
- In Vicenza, Italy I worked as a chemical technician of a company who manufactures leather
- Responsibilities included ordering chemical products and managing the warehouse for the chemical department, up to 7 employees
- Additional responsibilities were to use forklift to load and unload trucks
- Communicating and meeting with other managers to collaborate on how to resolve issues regarding machinery, special tasks and reorganizing the warehouse working structure, to maintain efficiency
- Obtain knowledge and lead as an expert in knowing the complete process of manufacturing leather from raw materials to the final product
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Literature
university of cheikh anta diop dakar
07.1993
BEFM -
Jean de la Fontaine School
06.1989
Skills
- Consistent
- Reliable
- Timely
- Analysis
- Hard worker
- Quick learner
- Flexible
- Adaptable
- Problem solving
- Willingness to learn
- Teachable
- Creative
Certification
- The Fundamentals of Revenue Management: The Cornerstone of Revenue Strategy (ESSEC Business School)
- The Fundamentals of Hotel Distribution (ESSEC Business School)
- Human Resources Analytics (University of California, Irvine)
- Hospitality Management Studies: Hotel Operations (Alison)
- Demand management: Breaking down today’s commercial silos (ESSEC Business School)
- Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions (Coursera)
- Foundations: Data Everywhere (Coursera)
References
References will be provided upon request.
Activities
I speak, read and write French, English, Italian and Spanish fluently. My passion is my family which includes a beautiful wife, two young sons, a stepson and a stepdaughter. I love to cook and feed the homeless, read spiritual books, pray and celebrate life and family.
Timeline
Security Guard
Sheraton Hotel
05.2022 - Current
Airport Security Officer
ACTS Airport Services
01.2022 - 05.2022
Machine Operator
Reynolds Consumer Products
09.2021 - 01.2022
Pre-loader
UPS
06.2021 - 09.2021
Restaurant Owner
Restaurant
01.2014 - 12.2015
Chemical Technician
Conceria Sabrina S.P.A.
02.2000 - 08.2013
- The Fundamentals of Revenue Management: The Cornerstone of Revenue Strategy (ESSEC Business School)
- The Fundamentals of Hotel Distribution (ESSEC Business School)
- Human Resources Analytics (University of California, Irvine)
- Hospitality Management Studies: Hotel Operations (Alison)
- Demand management: Breaking down today’s commercial silos (ESSEC Business School)
- Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions (Coursera)
- Foundations: Data Everywhere (Coursera)
Bachelor’s degree - Literature
university of cheikh anta diop dakar
BEFM -
Jean de la Fontaine School
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