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Gavin Vatnsdal

Gavin Vatnsdal

Riverfalls

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Experienced with managing event security operations, ensuring safety and security of attendees and staff. Utilizes effective communication and conflict resolution skills to maintain secure environment. Track record of leading security teams and implementing strategic safety measures.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Security

Regions Hospital
03.2025 - Current
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.

Correctional Officer

St. Croix County
12.2019 - 06.2021
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
  • Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews and fingerprinting.
  • Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
  • Identified facility openings and designated inmates to housing units.

Embassy Security Guard

United States Marine Corps
05.2016 - 07.2019
  • Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Answered alarms, investigated disturbances and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Secured entrances and exits by maintaining physical presence and carefully monitoring CCTV.
  • Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
  • Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
  • Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
  • Rendered aid to injured and ill individuals and alerted paramedics for advanced support.
  • Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Science

University of Wisconsin Riverfalls
River Falls, WI
12.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI
12.2012

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable Data Entry
  • Self-Motivated Decision-Making
  • Active Listening
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • PPE Compliance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Security surveillance
  • Security enforcement
  • Security force training
  • Security awareness programs

Additional Information

Avid Deer Hunter and Upland Bird Hunter. I like to spring and summer fish on nice days but I also like to ice fish during the cold winter months., 3 Time State Record holder for the State of Wisconsin in Powerlifting, I own two Bench Press Records and also the most weight lifted between the squat, Bench Press and Deadlift In my weight class 1815 lbs. (308lb class)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Powerlifting
  • Hunting
  • Fishing

Timeline

Security

Regions Hospital
03.2025 - Current

Correctional Officer

St. Croix County
12.2019 - 06.2021

Embassy Security Guard

United States Marine Corps
05.2016 - 07.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Science

University of Wisconsin Riverfalls

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