Damien Sanchez
Portland
Summary
I am very professional with extensive experience , excelling in emergency response and customer service. Proven ability to maintain safety through vigilant surveillance and effective communication. Recognized for reliability and detail orientation, ensuring a secure environment while fostering positive guest interactions. First aid certified and committed to workplace safety. Most people will leave with a positive mindset after interactions with me. I am an active listener and always find a way.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Guard
Marathon Taverna
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients while maintaining vigilance in addressing security concerns or issues that arose onsite.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Security Guard
Skynet Security
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
Bartender/Server
Top Burmese
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Direct Support Staff
Albertina Kerr
03.2014 - 2019
- Managed challenging behaviors through effective communication, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks for increased autonomy and satisfaction.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance knowledge base and stay current on best practices within the field.
- Provided transportation assistance as needed, enabling clients to access appointments, resources, or recreational activities safely.
- Improved client well-being by providing emotional support and fostering strong relationships.
Sales Associate
Fred Meyers
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
Beaverton High School
Beaverton, OR06.2012
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Security camera monitoring
- Patrolling
- Workplace safety
- Work ethic
- Emergency response
- Physical fitness
- First aid certified
- Emergency awareness
- Reliability
- Detail orientation
- Customer service
- Team player
- Active listening
- Reliable and responsible
Timeline
Security Guard
Marathon Taverna
11.2023 - 08.2025
Security Guard
Skynet Security
08.2021 - 11.2023
Bartender/Server
Top Burmese
01.2020 - 10.2022
Sales Associate
Fred Meyers
05.2014 - 06.2016
Direct Support Staff
Albertina Kerr
03.2014 - 2019
Beaverton High School