De'Shawn Gordon
Gaffney,SC
Summary
Safety-conscious security team member with excellent communication skills and eye for detail. Physically dexterous to monitor premises through advanced security cameras. Skilled at handling and resolving conflicts professionally. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armored Crewman
Army National Gaurd
02.2017 - Current
- Developed, resourced and executed squad's various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields.
- Directed platoon tactical movements, platoon security operations and platoon route and zone reconnaissance.
- Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock and investigated and adjusted discrepancies and errors.
- Coordinated work assignments, evaluated performance and disciplined 8-member security team.
Security Guard
South Seas Island Resort
07.2022 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
Car Salesman
Dick Smith Automotive
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price and completing purchase contracts,
- Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products.
- Greeted customers on lot and in showroom to answer questions about brand and available inventory.
- Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
- Responded to customer enquiries via telephone and email.
- Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
Filling Machine Operator
Bausch & Lomb
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Counted and recorded finished and rejected packaged items.
- Regulated machine flow, speed, and temperature and stopped and reset machine to address malfunctions.
- Observed machine operations to verify quality and conformity of packaged products, stepping in to resolve issues promptly and avoid costly production errors.
- Reported malfunctions and errors to supervising staff, addressed concerns and supported other machine operators completing challenging workloads under tight schedules.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
Dryer Machine Operator
Carolina Cotton Works Inc.
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Ingredient Handler
Nestle
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized to promote safety, productivity and team success.
- Chose, inspected, weighed and measured ingredients for each production run.
- Cleaned and sterilized factory processing containers and work areas to keep foods safe.
- Followed instructions and processes to maintain food and beverage integrity.
- Documented batch production information such as ingredients and amounts, cycle times and temperatures observed.
- Adhered to strict food safety and health practices to prevent such illnesses as E.coli and listeria from contaminating products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gaffney High School
Gaffney, SC06.2015
Skills
- File and Records Management
- English Fluency
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Criminal Investigations
- Document Preparation
- Safety and Security
- Emergency Response
- Customer Satisfaction
- Firearms Expertise
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Standards of Excellence
- Wireless Technology
- Staff Management
- Dock Loading
Certification
- Google Technical Support Fundamentals Training - 2023 - Current Until complete all courses
Timeline
Security Guard
South Seas Island Resort
07.2022 - Current
Car Salesman
Dick Smith Automotive
11.2021 - 07.2022
Filling Machine Operator
Bausch & Lomb
02.2021 - 10.2021
Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
11.2018 - 07.2019
Dryer Machine Operator
Carolina Cotton Works Inc.
07.2018 - 11.2018
Armored Crewman
Army National Gaurd
02.2017 - Current
Ingredient Handler
Nestle
01.2016 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Gaffney High School