Joshua Collins
Troy,New York
Summary
Results-focused leader successful at promoting safety programs and mentoring individuals on ways to avoid mishaps and accidents. History of championing program training in various organizations. Established safety specialist offering professional expertise. Exceptional experience in safety and compliance inspections and policy enforcement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Officer
NY CREATES
Albany, NY
12.2020 - Current
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Identified and eliminated potential safety code deficits and addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems through routine inspections.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Streamlined and directed occupational safety trend and current hazards analyses.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Enforced safety policies and procedures on site.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Reduced safety incidents through application of risk management techniques, hazard identification, quality checks and documentation.
Armed Security Officer
AEGIS Security Solutions
Albany, NY
02.2020 - Current
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of visitors and employees to maintain security of premises.
Trainer
United States Army Reserve
Schenectady, NY
02.2018 - Current
- Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind.
- Scheduled and taught in class courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Employed job analysis in accordance with principles of instructional design to create effective training programs.
- Assessed student needs to develop effective training plans.
- Eliminated process gaps by implementing new methods of standardized training.
- Administered first-aid care in emergency situations, remaining level-headed and helping clients feel safe.
- Handled over 1,200 yearly clients, switching between classes flawlessly and maintaining positive attitude.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
Bank Protection Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
Albany, NY, New York
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
Security Specialist
Target Corporation
Colonie, New York
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided safety reports and data analysis to building managers to inform security processes.
- Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action for potential hazards.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Established company-wide security best practices and protocols to mitigate risks and potential safety incidents.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Performed guard duties by making judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
- Screened incoming employees, personal belongings and shipments for security concerns.
Project Coordinator
The College Of Saint Rose
Albany, NY
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Arranged events by overseeing logistics, budgets, venue selection and activity planning.
- Performed on-site field surveys and wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers.
Produce Teammate
Price Chopper
Troy, NY
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Maintained safe, neat and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Designed and constructed advertising signs to attract customers and promote sales.
- Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels.
- Stayed current on available products, store promotions and customer service policies to better serve shoppers.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Observed safety protocols when transporting merchandise to different areas of store to alleviate item damage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY05.2021
Skills
- Risk Identification
- Audit Coordination
- Process Implementation
- Conflict Management
- Safety Compliance
- Public Safety
- Risk Mitigation
- Collaboration
- Policy Enforcement
- Compliance Reporting
- Professional Customer Service
- Verbal/written communication
Certification
- Licensed New York State Armed Security Officer
- Completion of United States Army Security Manager Course
Timeline
Safety Officer
NY CREATES
12.2020 - Current
Bank Protection Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
03.2020 - 11.2020
Armed Security Officer
AEGIS Security Solutions
02.2020 - Current
Security Specialist
Target Corporation
09.2019 - 03.2020
Trainer
United States Army Reserve
02.2018 - Current
Project Coordinator
The College Of Saint Rose
01.2018 - 08.2019
Produce Teammate
Price Chopper
09.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The College of Saint Rose
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