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Christopher Stephens

Emporia,VA

Summary

Looking for a job with a fast paced company with many chances to advance.

Professional security specialist with strong focus on safeguarding assets and ensuring safety. Demonstrates reliability and adaptability, consistently meeting needs of dynamic environments. Excels in team collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution while maintaining high standards. Skilled in surveillance, incident response, and access control, always prioritizing results and safety.

Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Unarmed Security Officer

Sentry Force Security
08.2024 - Current
  • Directed guests around building and answered accessibility questions.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through excellent teamwork and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized, and illegal activity on premises.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Consistently maintained compliance with all site-specific guidelines, regulations, policies, procedures while carrying out duties as an Unarmed Security Officer.
  • Verified each individual's right to enter restricted areas and denied access to unauthorized persons.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to clients, addressing concerns and providing appropriate solutions.
  • Demonstrated sound judgment in identifying potential risks, taking appropriate action to prevent incidents from escalating.
  • Assisted visitors and customers to provide directions, answer questions and meet requests.

Machine Operator Trainee

American Paper of Virginia
12.2020 - 07.2021
  • Machine operator trainee assigned to production processes. Perform quality inspection of finished product Perform equipment process troubleshooting and take corrective action.
  • Quickly responded to unforeseen equipment malfunctions, working alongside maintenance personnel to minimize downtime.
  • Supported team members by sharing knowledge and assisting in their skill development as needed.
  • Exhibited strong problem-solving skills by troubleshooting and resolving machine operation issues, resulting in increased productivity and decreased downtime.
  • Contributed to overall team success by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
  • Completed on-the-job training, quickly becoming proficient in various machine operation techniques.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Enhanced machine efficiency by performing routine maintenance and cleaning tasks.
  • Demonstrated reliability by consistently meeting deadlines and completing assigned tasks efficiently.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings, contributing to a safe work environment for all employees.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.

Security Officer

Top Guard Security
07.2019 - 12.2020
  • Provide building access for employees and visitors and patrol the building parking lots. Conduct security checks over a specified area. Write daily reports of events that is observed while on duty. Provide protection of employers property from theft, vandalism and illegal activities.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.

Crew Member

Bright View Landscape
01.2019 - 07.2019
  • Cutting grass on Commercial properties. Providing maintenance like pruning and weeding the properties. Doing maintenance on all the equipment.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions while maintaining productivity levels in challenging environments.
  • Developed expertise in operating various landscaping tools such as mowers, trimmers, blowers efficiently ensuring the safety of self and others.

Deck Technician

Georgia Pacific
06.2006 - 10.2018
  • Provides shift leadership responsibility for the safe and environmentally compliant operation of the productivity machinery to include generator, distribution, fire protection and compressed air systems. Provides the technical support to optimize production power that results in the highest reliability and efficiency while maintaining the lowest operating costs. Maintain shift and department metrics to measure adherence to department goals and plan. Perform duties with the knowledge of regulatory compliance. Ensure equipment is maintained in a satisfactory condition by actively assessing equipment. Follow site protocol on reporting unplanned downtime.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.

Assembler/Sub-Material Handler

Church and Dwight of Virginia
11.2004 - 05.2006
  • Performed production duties to optimize production output in the highest reliability and efficiency while maintaining the lowest operating costs. Maintained shift and department metrics to measure adherence to department goals and plan. Performed duties with the knowledge of regulatory compliance. Ensured equipment is maintained in a satisfactory condition by actively assessing equipment. Followed site protocol on reporting unplanned downtime. Maintained a safe and clean worksite to reduce and/or prevent safety issues, personal injuries or damaged to equipment.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
  • Demonstrated a strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, prepared to begin work immediately, and contributing positively to the team''s overall success.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.

Sales Associate

Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.
01.2004 - 11.2004
  • Assisted customers with their hardware needs.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.

Food Service Specialist

United States Army
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Performed food production and preparation such as bake, fry, braise, boil, simmer, steam and sauté as prescribed by Army recipes. Operated, maintained and cleaned field kitchen equipment. Performed preventive maintenance on garrison and field kitchen equipment.
  • Utilized time management skills effectively prioritizing tasks under pressure ensuring smooth operations during busy periods.
  • Maintained proper temperatures during storage, cooking and serving.
  • Improved food safety standards by consistently maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive work environment and exceptional service standards.
  • Utilized standard recipes to bake, fry, steam or otherwise prepare dishes.
  • Kept surfaces, tools and equipment clean and sanitized.
  • Implemented employee training programs to increase overall knowledge and performance within the food service department.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL
09.2017

Associate's Degree - Business Administration

American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL
09.2013

Skills

  • Crime prevention
  • Maintaining order
  • Traffic control
  • Situational awareness
  • Facility security
  • Building security
  • Crowd control
  • Access control management

Certification

08/2018 n/a n/a

Timeline

Unarmed Security Officer

Sentry Force Security
08.2024 - Current

Machine Operator Trainee

American Paper of Virginia
12.2020 - 07.2021

Security Officer

Top Guard Security
07.2019 - 12.2020

Crew Member

Bright View Landscape
01.2019 - 07.2019

Deck Technician

Georgia Pacific
06.2006 - 10.2018

Assembler/Sub-Material Handler

Church and Dwight of Virginia
11.2004 - 05.2006

Sales Associate

Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.
01.2004 - 11.2004

Food Service Specialist

United States Army
01.2001 - 01.2004

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

American InterContinental University

Associate's Degree - Business Administration

American InterContinental University

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