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Justin Taunton

Denton,TX

Summary

Experienced Security Supervisor looking for a career in the venue/event industry. Skilled in security screening, crowd management, employee training and customer service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

All State Pawn
04.2024 - Current
  • Managed daily pawn transactions, cash balancing, and accurate point-of-sale documentation.
  • Led sales team through merchandise pricing, loan negotiations, and customer service standards.
  • Evaluated jewelry, electronics, and general merchandise for resale value and loan eligibility.

Security Officer

D&L Entertainment Services Inc.
06.2023 - Current
  • Patrolled entertainment venues, special events, festivals, hotels and schools, to deter unauthorized activity and maintain safety.
  • Monitored CCTV systems and reported suspicious behavior for prompt intervention.
  • Responded to disturbances, de-escalated conflicts, and supported safe event operations.
  • Documented incidents, observations, and daily activity reports with accuracy.
  • Events/contracts to note: AT&T Stadium, Lowes Hotels, Northwest ISD Event/campus security, Western Days Festival and many small concert/club venues.

Security Supervisor

Live Nation
10.2021 - Current
  • Trained new security staff on venue procedures, metal detecting, bag searches, observation techniques, and conflict resolution/ de-escalation.
  • Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
  • Managed a team of security officers at the main venue entries for Dos Equis Pavilion and Toyota Music factory.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to expedite crowd entry into the venues, while also maintaining thorough security measures.
  • Worked closely with local law enforcement agencies to enhance cooperation in incident response situations.
  • Worked large scale concert events ranging from 1500-20,000 attendees. Has attained 2 Brian Mann Supervisor awards.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Hormel Foods
04.2020 - 08.2021
  • Inspected equipment daily to maintain safe operation and report mechanical issues promptly.
  • Operated forklift to move, stack, and stage product for shipping and production lines.
  • Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.

Warehouse Machine Operator

Mitsui Home America
02.2017 - 03.2020
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained OSHA Safety standards in a framing/lumber warehouse setting.
  • Operated heavy machinery/forklift. including maintenance of machinery

Education

High School Diploma -

Rio Valley Charter
Lodi, CA
03-2012

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Staff management
  • Security personnel training
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Emergency management
  • Security screening
  • Policy enforcement
  • Security planning

Timeline

Sales Manager

All State Pawn
04.2024 - Current

Security Officer

D&L Entertainment Services Inc.
06.2023 - Current

Security Supervisor

Live Nation
10.2021 - Current

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Hormel Foods
04.2020 - 08.2021

Warehouse Machine Operator

Mitsui Home America
02.2017 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Rio Valley Charter
Justin Taunton