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David Zepeda

Silver Spring,MD
David Zepeda

Summary

David Zepeda is a results-driven professional with a diverse skill set, seamlessly blending expertise in food and beverage management, security, customer service, and facility maintenance. Serving as the Food and Beverage Manager at El Amate in Hyattsville, MD, he demonstrated leadership in optimizing restaurant operations, ensuring top-notch service, and enhancing the overall dining experience. His time at El Amate enhanced his managerial acumen in the dynamic hospitality industry. As an Unarmed Security Officer with International Building Services in Washington, DC, David played a pivotal role in maintaining secure environments across various sites, including retail, NGO buildings, and Federal Buildings. With seven years of experience in the security sector, he excelled in comprehensive training, development, and the implementation of effective security protocols. In addition to his managerial and security expertise, David brings a strong foundation in customer service, having accumulated one year of experience in delivering exceptional service. This, combined with his hands-on experience in maintaining a tennis court for an additional year, reflects his commitment to excellence and versatility. David Zepeda's multifaceted background makes him an asset, uniquely positioned to contribute effectively to roles that require a combination of leadership, security proficiency, customer service, and facility maintenance expertise.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
3
Certification
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

El Amate Restaurant II

Food and Beverage Manager
12.2021 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Resolved customer complaints involving food or beverage quality and service.
  • Maintained highest standards for beverage quality and service.
  • Trained food and beverage service personnel, confirming staff to provide recommendations and answer questions.
  • Responded to customer complaints, addressing concerns, and distress with amicable interactions.
  • Verified staff compliance with accepted food and drink safety regulations, suggesting remedial training where necessary.
  • Conducted hands-on training for equipment, demonstrating proper technique and safety protocols.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.

National Institutes Of Health

Security Officer
05.2020 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
  • Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
  • Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
  • Placed necessary outgoing calls to verify alarms, dispatch proper authorities and notify proper parties.
  • Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.

GardaWorld Security

Contractor Security Officer
07.2019 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
  • Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
  • Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.

International Building Services

Security Officer
08.2013 - 02.2019

Job overview

• Effectively provide physical security, access control, and emergency response at OEA, a continental organization for the purpose of regional solidarity and cooperation among 35 member states.

• Conduct security checks and reports, securing entrances to and from property in accordance with the policies and procedures governing the hours of operation at assigned location. • Respond to alarms and dispatched calls. Decide actions to take based on situation.

• Warn violators of rule infractions such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles. Record data such as property damage, unusual occurrences and malfunctioning of machinery. Report irregularities such as fire hazards and leaking water pipes.

• Regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic at access points to maintain an orderly flow.

• Perform gate and roving patrols, prepare incident reports, and take recommended appropriate follow up actions.

• Hands on experience with video surveillance software and monitoring properties for trespassing and suspicious activity.

Kenwood Country Club

Tennis Court Maintenance
03.2008 - 10.2009

Job overview

  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
  • Complied with safety regulations and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries on job sites.
  • Loaded and unloaded landscaping equipment and materials safely.
  • Trimmed trees, bushes and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
  • Maintained grounds of residential and commercial properties by mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
  • Performed regular watering and fertilizing of lawns, trees and shrubs to promote healthy vegetation growth.
  • Applied pesticides and herbicides to control pests and weeds.
  • Conducted snow removal during winter months to provide clients with safe parking and walking areas.

Aspen Hill Beer And Wine

Customer Service Associate
01.2007 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Informed customers about special promotions and provided detailed information for various products.
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Handled billing and payment issues following guidelines, resolving disputes properly.

Education

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD

Bachelor of Homeland Security from Law Enforcement
06.2024

University Overview

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Associate of Arts from Political Science And Government
2008 - 2017 (9 years)

University Overview

Skills

  • Operations Oversight
  • Cost Control
  • Service Delivery Management
  • Food and Beverage Operations
  • Staff Management
  • Emergency Management
  • Crime Prevention
  • Stationary Surveillance
  • Self-Defense Tactics
  • Property Patrol
  • Facility Security
  • Emergency Response
  • Operating Mowers and Tractors
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Equipment Repair
  • Lifts 50 Pounds

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

    David Zepeda successfully completed the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project during high school, showcasing a commitment to constitutional education and legal literacy. This program likely equipped him with a solid understanding of constitutional principles and a foundation for civic engagement.


    David Zepeda achieved Dean's List recognition at Montgomery College, demonstrating academic excellence and a commitment to high standards in his coursework.

Affiliations

Affiliations

Knights of Columbus

Certification

  • Emergency Response Framework, An Introduction Management institute FEMA- IS-800 D: National
  • Emergency Management institute Fema- IS- 909 Community Preparedness Implementing Simple Activities For Everyone
  • Emergency Management institute FEMA- IS-915: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Insider Threats

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
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Quote

"Suffer the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regret."
Jim Rohn

Timeline

Food and Beverage Manager
El Amate Restaurant II
12.2021 - 08.2023
Security Officer
National Institutes Of Health
05.2020 - 06.2020
Contractor Security Officer
GardaWorld Security
07.2019 - 04.2020
Security Officer
International Building Services
08.2013 - 02.2019
Montgomery College
Associate of Arts from Political Science And Government
2008 - 2017 (9 years)
Tennis Court Maintenance
Kenwood Country Club
03.2008 - 10.2009
Customer Service Associate
Aspen Hill Beer And Wine
01.2007 - 01.2008
University of Maryland - College Park
Bachelor of Homeland Security from Law Enforcement
David Zepeda