Desmond Cook
Newark,DE
Summary
With a three-year tenure as a transportation manager, I possess extensive expertise in safety and security, providing me with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in my field. Committed to ongoing learning and professional growth, I consistently seek opportunities to enhance my skillset and contribute meaningfully to my organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety officer & Security , transportation Manager
Wilmington Job Corps Center
12.2019 - Current
- My role as the safety officer and security/transportation manager involves developing and revising policies and procedures to ensure safety and security
- I also create and implement training programs for staff and students, provide records and reports to management and government agencies upon request, coordinate fire drills and serve as the liaison to the Wilmington fire department
- Additionally, I oversee fleet vehicles and inspections, play a leadership role in teaching safety and mentoring students, and ensure compliance with all safety and security policies and procedures
Service Specialist
Ecolab
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Commercial Pest control specialist
- Deliver a quality inspection and treatment service to exceed customer expectation and specification
- Provide customers with written evidence of service delivered and advice for maintaining pest free conditions
- Apply pesticides in accordance with label recommendations and comply with relevant legislation
Asset Protection Associate / warehouse
Best Buy
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Asset protection associates work with retail stores and other organizations to prevent financial loss due to theft or fraud, both internally and externally, and oversee the clearance of shipping trucks on freight day as part of their responsibilities
Hospital Security Supervisor / EMS dispatcher / FTO sergeant
DSI Security Services
06.2017 - 10.2019
- As a responsible EMS Dispatcher and Security Team Sergeant, I ensure the safety and security of our premises and personnel by patrolling and monitoring our surroundings, directing EMS drivers to their designated pick-up and drop-off locations, and maintaining open lines of communication with all staff and clients to ensure a smooth and satisfying experience for everyone involved
Armored Truck Driver
GardaWorld
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Maintained a spotless record of accurate deliveries, ensuring the secure transportation of valuable assets for leading financial institutions, retailers, and restaurants
- Conducted meticulous pre and post-trip inspections of DOT-approved trucks and resolved customer complaints promptly
- Ensured precise inventory counts and adhered to all Department of Transportation regulations
Security Officer
Securitas
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site providing security and safety of client property and personnel
- Monitored CCTV security cameras
- Inspected buildings, equipment, and access points permitting entry
Security Officer
Professional Security Consultants
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Do Patrols to the areas in which I was assigned to, direct traffic to the right location, stop any illegal activity in the shopping center, also keep track of all delivery trucking going to the loading docks, what they are taking out, also I was assigned pond duty, would be in charge of making sure the pound path wasn't destroyed and pedestrians wasn't endangering the wild life
Store Associate
Bed Bath & Beyond
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Help customer find what they needed for their homes, gave my suggestions on items that we had to offer, often had to carry out items to individuals car, at night I was assigned art duty and ladder clean up
- Provided outstanding customer service and ensured guest satisfaction
- Drove sales through appealing visual displays
Education
High school or equivalent -
Brandywine High School
Wilmington, DE01.2015
Skills
- Customer Service
- Documentation
- Security
- Sales
- Microsoft
- Organizational Skills
- DOT driver
- Patrol
- Armed Security
- Cash Handling
- Typing
- Excel
- Stocking
- Word
- Training
- Team Player
- Communications
- Photography
- Photo Editing
- Maintenance
- Management
- Videographer
- Photoshop
- Supervising experience
- Database management
- Customer support
- Sales support
- Manufacturing
- Project management
- Van driver
- Delivery driver experience
- Moving
- Asbestos abatement
- Water damage restoration
- Transportation planning
- SharePoint
- Budgeting
- Data collection
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Illustrator
- CCTV
- Mold Remediation
- Microsoft Office
- Client services
Certification
- Security+, 09/01/17
- DOT, 09/01/17
- CPR/AED
- Baton Permit
- Handcuffs
- Bail enforcement agent
- Forklift Certified, 09/01/19 to Present
- Soil sampler, 09/01/19 to Present
- OSHA 40 - HAZWOPER, 10/01/19
- OSHA Confined Space Entry (CSE), 10/01/19
- Aerial Lift and Mobile Scaffolding Basics, 10/01/19
- Scissor Lift, 10/01/19
- Mold Remediation/Water Intrusion Worker, 10/01/19
- Lead RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting), 10/01/19
- Asbestos Worker, 10/01/19
- Lock Out/Tag Out, 10/01/19
- OSHA 10 (General Construction Safety), 10/01/19
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Lightroom
- First Aid Certification
- OSHA 30, Present
- Firearms License
- Driver's License
- Forklift Certification
- AED Certification
- PERC Card
- Fire Safety Certification
- Associate Safety Professional
Additional Information
Attended 5 week course on environmental specialist training to obtain OSHA 10 (General Construction Safety)., OSHA 40 - HAZWOPER (Hazardous Materials Technician)., OSHA Confined Space Entry (CSE)., Aerial Lift and Mobile Scaffolding Basics., Scissor Lift., Mold Remediation/Water Intrusion Worker., Lead RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting)., Forklift Operator., Asbestos Worker., Lock Out/Tag Out., Soil Sampling., Blood Borne Pathogens.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Service Specialist
Ecolab
08.2022 - 03.2024
Safety officer & Security , transportation Manager
Wilmington Job Corps Center
12.2019 - Current
Asset Protection Associate / warehouse
Best Buy
10.2019 - 02.2020
Armored Truck Driver
GardaWorld
09.2017 - 06.2018
Hospital Security Supervisor / EMS dispatcher / FTO sergeant
DSI Security Services
06.2017 - 10.2019
Security Officer
Securitas
10.2016 - 05.2018
Security Officer
Professional Security Consultants
02.2016 - 03.2017
Store Associate
Bed Bath & Beyond
10.2015 - 05.2016
High school or equivalent -
Brandywine High School
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