Derrick Mims Jr.
Hamden,CT
Summary
To obtain an entry level position that will allow me to learn new skills while developing my current strengths, with opportunities for education and advancement. I am a team player always willing to go the extra mile to assist customers and colleagues. I am punctual, dependable, and able to maintain a positive attitude, even in fast-paced, high pressure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
06.2024 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- 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.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
Assembler
Honeywell
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
- Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, prepared to begin work immediately, and contributing positively to the team''s overall success.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Reduced assembly errors by following detailed instructions and blueprints for each project.
Customer Service Rep
E.C Barton and company/ Homeoutlet
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Operate Folk Lift
- Operate Narrow Aisle Lift for heavier items
- Order and built cabinets for customers project
- Help design their new kitchen remodel
- Cashing out customers
- Load and unloaded products for customers
- Maintain clean and orderly work environment.
Load Puller/ Night Stocker/MST
Lowe's Home
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Pull and package delivery orders for transport
- Pull and package large orders of fencing and building material for flatbed transport
- Unload trucks by hand and using forklift
- Stock shelves and inventory overstocked products
- Dismantle displays and create new ones
- Organize merchandise to the companies wishes
- Read a planogram to reset multiple bays
- Clean and repaint and relabel bays that were not up to par.
Subcontractor
A-1 Mechanical
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Organize air ducts according to schematics and assist with placements
- Drilled holes for air vents and air supply.
Landscaper
Cutter Landscaping LLC
01.2012 - 05.2016
- Responsible for lawn care including lawn fertilization, mowing, grass management
- Experience with using landscaping tools such as lawn mower, string trimmer (weed whacker), leaf blower, edger, clippers, shovel.
Education
Hamden High School
Hamden, CT06.2016
Skills
- Landscaping experience
- Moving materials
- Ability to lift up to 150 lbs
- Strong communication skills
- Team player
- Leadership capabilities
- Punctual and dedicated worker
Volunteer Experience
- Hamden High School Culinary Department, 09/2015, 06/2016, Worked as a part of a team and independently to run school-based restaurant
- Hamden High School Football Team/Indoor Track Team, 09/2015, 06/2016, Completed community service obligation as a part of team commitment, Included projects to improve the aesthetic for the Town of Hamden, Captain of Throwing Team
Certification
- CT guard card
- CT pistol permit
- Ct blue card certificate
Timeline
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
06.2024 - Current
Assembler
Honeywell
07.2023 - 05.2024
Customer Service Rep
E.C Barton and company/ Homeoutlet
07.2022 - 05.2023
Load Puller/ Night Stocker/MST
Lowe's Home
04.2020 - 07.2022
Subcontractor
A-1 Mechanical
06.2018 - 02.2019
Landscaper
Cutter Landscaping LLC
01.2012 - 05.2016
Hamden High School