Cheikhna A. Faye
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Motivated professional with a strong skill set and experience seeking a growth-oriented and supportive environment. Committed to delivering exceptional results and continuously expanding knowledge to excel in a role. Eager to make a positive impact and contribute to the team's overall success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
16
16
Certifications
Work History
Security Guard
Sheraton Hotel
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
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
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
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
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.
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
BEFM - undefined
Jean de la Fontaine School
Bachelor’s degree - Literature
university of cheikh anta diop dakar
Skills
Analysis
Certification
The Fundamentals of Revenue Management: The Cornerstone of Revenue Strategy (ESSEC Business School)
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
Foundations: Data Everywhere (Coursera)
04-2025
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
BEFM - undefined
Jean de la Fontaine School
Bachelor’s degree - Literature
university of cheikh anta diop dakar
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