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Courtney Gonzalez

Waukegan,IL
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Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Motivated Trainer eager to help new hires advance in knowledge and abilities to meet career goals. Engaging and hands-on instructor with more than 15 years of related experience and superior planning and time management abilities.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

AMK9 Constellis

Explosive Detection K9 Handler
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Completed and submitted daily paperwork and administrative duties related to canine care.
  • Observed and reported changes in canine behavior and health to appropriate stakeholders or supervisors.
  • Administered flea and heartworm treatments and bathed animals to maintain health.
  • Utilized effective problem-solving skills to defuse and resolve canine behavioral issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate in CCSP related training to search cargo and identify explosive threats
  • Conduct authorized representative duties related to X-Ray, physical search, and explosive trace detection as needed
  • Perform Handler duties while commanding a trained explosive working dog
  • Handler will be responsible for maintaining training records
  • Handler will be responsible for care and maintenance of assigned canine.
  • Must maintain all job-related certifications and required security clearances
  • Utilized leashes, collars and harnesses for improved control of canine behavior.
  • Managed inventory of supplies and materials necessary for canine handling and care.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development and training programs, learning new methods and techniques in animal handling.
  • Delivered timely and professional customer service to clients, helping boost potential job opportunities.
  • Implemented effective strategies to maintain safety and security of canines and general public.
  • Other duties as assigned

State Protection Services

Armed Security Officer & Lead Dispatch
08.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
  • Performed 4 to 8 hour patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives.
  • Logged vehicles entering and leaving premises.
  • Detailed theft, access violations and other incidents with reports to boost success of future criminal or civil remediation.
  • Analyzed and produced course-of-action reports and escalated issues outside scope of expertise to management.
  • Rendered aid to injured and ill individuals and alerted paramedics for advanced support.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with all levels of personnel and general public.
  • Remained flexible in rapidly changing environments and adapted to developing situations.
  • Employed effective time management when dealing with coordination and accountability around personnel and security assets.
  • Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
  • Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
  • Wrote daily reports detailing visitors, incidents and resolutions.
  • Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
  • Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
  • Answered alarms, investigated disturbances and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
  • Secured entrances and exits by maintaining physical presence and carefully monitoring CCTV.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
  • Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls and radio responses.
  • Routed calls to police, fire and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
  • Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.

Illinois Central School Bus

Professional School Bus Driver
06.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
  • Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
  • Maintained Illinois driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
  • Obeyed federal, Illinois and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.

Advocate Condell Medical Center

Emergency Room Technician
03.2020 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
  • Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
  • Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
  • Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
  • Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
  • Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
  • Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.

The Jane Lee Team

Transaction Manager
04.2018 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Due to my work ethics and skills, I was promoted multiple times to obtain my position as Transaction Manager, where I over saw Three Departments.
  • Welcomed and directed visitors, while maintaining our telecommunication system and Providing backup support to other Departments when needed
  • Manage scheduling of all clients, and managed the owners personal and professional calendars.
  • Execute projects as required to meet department and company objectives.
  • Handled Every Step in the selling process of a home, that the company Owner had listed from making sure all legal documents were in order, all things financial, and scheduling.
  • Ran the Entire Property Management Department and Rental Department.

Xsport Fitness

Manager
04.2013 - 10.2014

Job overview

  • I was the top manager in the state multiple months, and in the company twice. With all of my hard work and dedication, I was promoted 4 times in 6 months.
  • I met all my quotas required every month
  • Kept all my staff at the peak of their success
  • Made sure all my clients had an amazing experience (no complaints)
  • Always met state requirements.
  • Manage a staff of 40+ people
  • Payroll
  • Customer service
  • Scheduling of clients & Staff
  • Making sure we are up to date, with paperwork and licenses with the State by creating, maintaining, and entering information into databases.

Education

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

MBA
2026

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

BBA
2025

Maine West High School
Des Plaines, IL

High School Diploma
08.2010

Skills

  • Search and seizure
  • Prevention of Criminal Activity
  • Legal Compliance
  • Report writing
  • Security operations experience
  • K-9 Handling
  • Keen observer
  • Safety and security
  • Firearms expertise
  • Punctuality
  • Superb surveillance skills
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Working as dispatch for all locations in Illinois
  • Basic First Aid
  • Law Enforcement Collaboration
  • Federal and State Regulation Compliance
  • Intruder Removal
  • Security Team Coordination
  • CCTV Monitoring
  • Intruder Response and Removal
  • Employee and Visitor Screening
  • Commercial Property
  • Team Player
  • CPR Certified
  • Attentive and Observant
  • Detailed Activity Logs
  • Crisis Situations
  • Safety and Security
  • Fire Department Communication
  • Ground Patrol
  • Crime Prevention
  • Effective Verbal Communication
  • Foot and Vehicle Patrol
  • Identification Verification
  • Premises Patrols
  • Visitor Tracking
  • Emergency Medical Care
  • Bag Inspections
  • Armed Security Guard Certification
  • Personal Protection
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Contraband Seizure
  • Cooperative Attitude
  • Dispatch for entire company
  • Staff Management
  • Staffing Requirements
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Loyalty Building
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Job Assignments
  • Resolving Conflicts
  • Front-End Operations
  • Staff Supervision
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Employee Mentoring
  • POS Transactions
  • Orienting New Employees
  • Quotas and Goals
  • Supervision and Management

Certification

Current PERC Card

Current Armed Security

Current FOID Card

Current Conceal Carry Card

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Timeline

Explosive Detection K9 Handler

AMK9 Constellis
03.2023 - Current

Armed Security Officer & Lead Dispatch

State Protection Services
08.2022 - 01.2023

Professional School Bus Driver

Illinois Central School Bus
06.2021 - 01.2022

Emergency Room Technician

Advocate Condell Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2021

Transaction Manager

The Jane Lee Team
04.2018 - 07.2019

Manager

Xsport Fitness
04.2013 - 10.2014

Southern New Hampshire University

MBA

Southern New Hampshire University

BBA

Maine West High School

High School Diploma
Courtney Gonzalez