Cherish A. Smith
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Patrol Officer
Gardaworld security services
Washington
04.2024 - Current
- Using digital tools and software to maintain accurate logs of incidents, photos, observations, and daily activities.
- Responded to radio dispatches regarding disturbances or criminal acts in progress.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect criminal activity and provide public safety.
- Responded to emergencies and coordinated with local law enforcement.
- Enforced company policies and procedures such as removing trespassers, handling illegal parking, and stopping unauthorized activities to maintain secured environment.
- Conducted foot and vehicle patrols, ensuring the safety of personnel and property.
Special Police Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Washington
06.2017 - 09.2023
- Conducted regular patrols to deter and detect suspicious activities on site.
- Documented daily activities, incidents, and observations for accurate reporting purposes.
- Monitored CCTV systems for potential criminal activity and threats.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement during investigations and emergency situations.
- Enforced regulations and policies to maintain a safe environment for all individuals.
- Provided assistance and Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors.
Cashier
Giant
Washington
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Monitored and assist customers.
- Maintained a safe, clean work area.
- Operated electronic check out system.
- Follow all safety procedures.
- Trained/coached new employees to use registers and comply with payment processing procedures.
Sales and Support Generalist
Victoria's Secret
Arlington
02.2013 - 11.2015
- Delivered a friendly, efficient cash wrap experience.
- Provided recommendations.
- Maintained awareness of all sales, promotions and applicable ringing procedures.
- Follow all safety procedures.
- Assisted with markdowns, re-ticketing and mark-outs. Received and counted inventory.
Office Assistant
Delta Tek HVAC
Capitol Heights
03.2012 - 11.2013
- Received and documented incoming service calls.
- Responded to HVAC system/service questions.
- Assist with Scheduling and dispatching technicians.
- Tracked and provided status updates.
- Maintained printed files, expenses, services performed, charges and inventory. Processed qualifying rebates.
- Access Supplies and Materials needed to complete job.
- Computer use to access job related responsibilities.
- Performed data entry and payroll processes. Maintained and filed electronic and paper records.
Sales Associate/Cashier
Gallo Clothing
Oxon Hill
04.2010 - 12.2012
- Provided assistance to customers.
- Prepared the store for shopping experience.
- Operated registers.
- Maintained and controlled inventory.
- Received, counted and processed all shipments.
- Removed sensors from products during checkout.
- Assisted with loss prevention.
- Trained employees to use checkout system. Maintained a clean and organized department.
Education
Security and Protective Services Certificate -
Goodwill of Greater Washington
Arlington, VASecurity Officer Registration, DC Special Police Officer authorization, Monadnock Expandable Baton, Handcuffing, Chemical Irritants, CPR, AED and 1st Aid certificates
D&D Security Training Academy
Alexandria, VAHigh School Diploma -
Fredrick Douglass High School
Upper Marlboro, MDSkills
- Incident reporting
- Emergency response
- Digital log maintenance
- Customer service skills
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Dispatch communication
- Situational awareness
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Word
Certification
- DC Special Police officer license Unarmed MD SO license
DCJS Unarmed license
CPR Certification
Timeline
Mobile Patrol Officer
Gardaworld security services
04.2024 - Current
Special Police Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
06.2017 - 09.2023
Cashier
Giant
02.2016 - 10.2016
Sales and Support Generalist
Victoria's Secret
02.2013 - 11.2015
Office Assistant
Delta Tek HVAC
03.2012 - 11.2013
Sales Associate/Cashier
Gallo Clothing
04.2010 - 12.2012
Security and Protective Services Certificate -
Goodwill of Greater Washington
Security Officer Registration, DC Special Police Officer authorization, Monadnock Expandable Baton, Handcuffing, Chemical Irritants, CPR, AED and 1st Aid certificates
D&D Security Training Academy
High School Diploma -
Fredrick Douglass High School