Christopher Hawkins
Craig,CO
Summary
With a proven track record at Universal Allied Security, I excel in stress tolerance and effective communication, ensuring top-notch workplace safety and seamless team collaboration. My expertise in OSHA compliance and traffic control, coupled with a commitment to continuous improvement, has significantly enhanced operational efficiency and safety protocols on all assigned projects.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Flagger
Ace Construction Corporation
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Actively alerted construction crew about vehicles failing to obey signals, preventing accident and injury.
- Patiently directed motorists towards detours and alternate routes.
- Used flagging tools such as stop and slow paddle and red flag.
- Familiar with use of hand signaling procedures.
- Provided essential instructions to foremen, crew chiefs and other flaggers.
- Organized and maintained site equipment during slow hours.
- Professionally communicated with motorists stuck in stopped traffic.
- Controlled flow of automotive traffic under direction of project supervisor.
- Accustomed to nighttime flagging in high traffic areas.
- Calmly managed clearing of path during passage of emergency vehicles.
- Intimately familiar with flagging safety regulations and equipment as published by OSHA.
- Developed advanced traffic routing plans in metropolitan areas.
- Removed debris and waste from job sites.
- Operated heavy machinery on construction sites.
- Followed instructions from construction project managers and supervisors.
- Followed safety protocols on job sites.
Equipment Operator
Bower Brothers
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
- Assisted with safe materials transport between work sites to reduce downtime.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
Security Officer
Universal Allied Security
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with personnel and general public.
- Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.
- Placed necessary outgoing calls to verify alarms, dispatch proper authorities and notify proper parties.
- Analyzed and produced course-of-action reports and escalated issues outside scope of expertise to management.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
Detail Specialist
Victory Motors Of Colorado
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Shined vehicle windows and windshields to remove water spots.
- Collected and disposed of trash in vehicle console spaces and under seats.
- Washed, waxed, and buffed vehicle bodies for professional shine.
- Inspected interior and exterior of vehicles for cleanliness and accurately identified imperfections outside vehicle standards.
- Maintained car detailing equipment and supplies in optimal condition for daily demands.
- Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
- Washed cars and trucks daily for auto dealership.
- Applied protective agents, including sealants, to protect surfaces.
- Maintained clean, tidy and safe work environment.
- Provided exceptional customer service and addressed customer inquiries.
- Followed safety guidelines for cleaning vehicles and equipment.
- Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
- Applied chemicals and used high-pressure wash and scrubbers to clean rims.
- Wiped down and polished interior and exterior surfaces.
- Organized vehicle and equipment storage spaces, removing trash and wiping down surfaces.
- Cleaned engine and engine compartment with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime.
- Polished windows and mirrors of vehicles and equipment.
Education
Security And Protective Services
Allied Universal Security
Denver, CO11.2023
Associate In Engineering Technology - Engineering Mechanics
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA08.1997
High School Diploma -
Woodland High School
Cartersville, GA05.1996
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Stress Tolerance
- OSHA Compliance
- Traffic Control
- Excellent Communication
- Professionalism
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Vehicle operations
- Installation and Finishing
- Equipment Operation
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- OSHA Regulations
- Construction Site Operations
- Problem-Solving
- Materials Transport
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Worksite safety
- Multitasking
Certification
Fire safety professional, hazard communications, safe and tactical interactions, operations on surface and coal mining
Timeline
Construction Flagger
Ace Construction Corporation
07.2024 - 08.2024
Equipment Operator
Bower Brothers
07.2024 - 07.2024
Security Officer
Universal Allied Security
11.2023 - 03.2024
Detail Specialist
Victory Motors Of Colorado
10.2023 - 11.2023
Security And Protective Services
Allied Universal Security
Associate In Engineering Technology - Engineering Mechanics
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
High School Diploma -
Woodland High School
Fire safety professional, hazard communications, safe and tactical interactions, operations on surface and coal mining
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