IRVIN D KIRKLAND
Hartford,Connecticut
Summary
Dynamic security professional with a strong foundation in customer service, time management, and trend analysis, complemented by exceptional troubleshooting abilities and a talent for crafting effective solutions. Extensive experience in security operations emphasizes the protection of personnel and property while maintaining composure under pressure. Recognized for building positive relationships and consistently surpassing performance goals through outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Key strengths include threat assessment, crisis management, and a proactive approach to monitoring environments to ensure safety and security.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Service
01.2017 - Current
- Anticipated and prevented potential disruptive behavior, safety hazards or security threats.
- Responded to reports of suspicious or unusual activity.
- Conducted site searches for forbidden articles following proper procedure.
- Enforced site rules, regulations and standards.
- Prepared detailed, accurate written incident reports.
- Investigated disturbances, alarms and unusual activities.
- Viewed monitor screens and remained alert to movement on-screen for authorized and unauthorized individuals.
- Identified security concerns with regular facility and equipment inspections.
- Permitted authorized persons to enter property upon identity verification.
- Secured building against intrusion, routinely checking and locking windows and doors.
- Shared precise information via radio or telephone equipment.
- Interacted cordially when communicating with public.
Life Skills Instructor
Jewish Association for Community Living
09.2016 - Current
- Created and maintained consistent, emotionally safe and supportive environment fostering successful adulthood.
- Modeled healthy habits, problem-solving, emotional maturity and executive functioning to clients.
- Promoted community involvement and social skill development through regular outings.
- Maintained schedule of medication, treatments and appointments for clients.
- Helped clients with various levels of learning differences and mental health diagnoses improve daily living and coping.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene requirements to promote wellbeing and confidence.
- Worked one-on-one and in group settings to model, develop and teach independent living skills.
- Transported clients to medical, personal and program appointments.
- Improved nutrition and reduced grocery bills by recommending improvements to food choices and preparation methods.
Residential Instructor
Community Residences Inc.
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Helped residents meet daily living goals with individualized support.
- Coordinated residents' schedules, balancing instruction, rest and appointments.
- Kept facility neat and orderly for residents and staff with regular housekeeping.
- Maintained resident safety, monitoring exits and individual behaviors.
- Reduced behavioral incidents by modeling behaviors and employing positive reinforcement strategies.
Loader and Unloader
Burris Logistics
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Offloaded boxes from containers, placed on pallets and shrink-wrapped loads for stability.
- Helped team maintain compliance with GMPs, HACCP and sanitation standards.
- Safeguarded company and team, observing OSHA requirements, company safety regulations and PPE specifications.
- Transported full pallets using forklift and pallet jacks to safely move materials from staging to loading dock.
- Supported pallet stability using proper stacking and shrink-wrapping measures.
- Examined received merchandise and reported damages to supervisor.
- Packed product and stacked loads to avoid damages and maintain load stability for driver safety.
- Completed accurate cart loads by matching route numbers and delivery trucks to labels on shipping cartons.
- Practiced safety measures in movement of inbound and outbound products.
- Prevented shifting and damage with application of defined loading patterns.
- Upheld safe work practices with required PPE, confined space safety and correct chemical handling procedures.
- Maintained production equipment in good condition by regularly inspecting, lubricating and replacing components.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Services and Mortuary Science
Lincoln College of New England
Southington, Connecticut05.2014
Skills
- Report generation
- Accurate client recordkeeping
- Effective task prioritization
- Defensive driving
- Analytical decision making
- Effective multitasking
- Proactive initiator
- Regulatory safety compliance
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Service
01.2017 - Current
Life Skills Instructor
Jewish Association for Community Living
09.2016 - Current
Residential Instructor
Community Residences Inc.
08.2015 - 11.2016
Loader and Unloader
Burris Logistics
05.2013 - 08.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Services and Mortuary Science
Lincoln College of New England