Dauntae Yankana
Paralegal, Security Officer
QUEENS,NEW YORK
Summary
Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation. Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings. 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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Home Health Aid
Caring Professionals
05.2021 - Current
- Cooked meals every day and assisted patient with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Transports patient to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency
- Monitored patient's overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Completed regular check-ins of patient and progress reports 10 times weekly .
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Security Officer
Global Security- JFK International Airport
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Greeted over 200 guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmospheres while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, or by foot.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access
- Drafted detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement
- Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations
- Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents, and materials
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention to prevent access to restricted areas
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY12.2023
Skills
- First Aid and Safety
- Mental Health Support
- Personal Care Assistance
- Screening Wands
- Criminal Law Knowledge
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Interior and Exterior Patrol
- Foot and Vehicle Patrol
- Passenger Screening
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Facility Protection
- Legible Report Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Keen Observer
- Healthcare Education
- Evidence Gathering
- Legal Terminology
- Summary and Report Writing
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Superior Customer Service
- Risk Analysis Training
- File and Records Management
- Crime Prevention Methods
- Theft Prevention Training
- Safety and Security
- Investigative Skills
- Data Logging
- Attentive and Observant
- Security Operations Experience
- Good Telephone Etiquette
Certification
- New York State Department of State Licensed Security Guard
- 30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Card
- Security Identification Display (SIDA) Area Badge
- Port Authority NY NJ Security Guard Training Certificate
- John F Kennedy International Airport Badge
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Omicron Sigma Nassau Community College
Timeline
Security Officer
Global Security- JFK International Airport
11.2022 - 06.2023
Home Health Aid
Caring Professionals
05.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Nassau Community College