Kaitlyn Blaise
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Security Manager
Volkswagen Of Chattanooga
10.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented security policies, procedures and systems to protect personnel, property and data.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for all security related emergencies or needs for more than 60 sites in North America and Canada
- Identifies, investigates, and prioritizes emergency/access control for multiple high security sites, including monitoring and inspecting compliance of fire alarm systems, CCTV, FTZ and CTPAT
- Organized ongoing training programs for staff members to ensure they remained knowledgeable about evolving industry standards and best practices in site security management.
- Develop, manage, and reports data analytics via Excel in order to prepare presentations for board review, to analyze trends, performance, goals and objectives
- Successfully leads a team of 20+ employees including delegation of tasks, subordinate training, mentoring, managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Enabled real-time threat management and asset protection
- Implemented new technical security to prevent unauthorized access; rebuild access control and time schedule
- Performed regular internal/external audits on supplies and access control
- Manages core/key control by issuing keys to appropriate personnel and maintaining key control inventory
- Communicate and collaborate with the client daily to understand their needs and how the organization can meet these needs
- Ensured compliance with all relevant occupational health and safety regulations by regularly reviewing policies and procedures.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement necessary countermeasures.
Team leader
Amazon
10.2015 - 11.2018
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify customer needs and preferences, leading to the development of targeted marketing strategies
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics to optimize product performance and drive customer engagement
- Involved in all aspects of warehouse work, including picking and sorting packages with an average accuracy rating of 100% even on high-volume days
- Maintained warehouse, shipping, and quality control documentation as part of the computerized picking and shipping process
- Trained and mentored fellow associates within the warehouse setting to maximize performance and promote employee retention
- Problem solved in complex situations involving damaged goods, customer complaints, and just-in-time merchandise
- Complied with all safety rules and procedures; zero accidents
- Operating POS system with 100% accuracy, stocking, and excellent product knowledge.
Deli Assistant Manager
BI-LO
10.2013 - 11.2015
- Perform duties and responsibilities of the Food Service Manager in their absence or upon their discretion
- Manage the product offerings which includes but is not limited to: Hot bar items, Smoked Meats, Cheeses, Chicken, Bakery, Sandwiches, and Grab and Go
- Responsible for managing the daily activities of employees to improve sales performance and supervising employees in various duties, cooking, serving, packaging, and operating counters
- Assure safety rules and regulations are implemented and followed
- Solve customer issues quickly in a friendly and professional manner
- Execute the training, coaching and performance management of food service customer service employees
- Develop, manage and assign tasks appropriately to ensure the store is clean, adequately stocked, organize and well-kept based on Company standards Orders, checks, receives and controls inventory to ensure adequate proper inventory level, product quality, freshness and to prevent the sale of out of code product.
Education
AED Certification -
International CPR Institute
04.2025
CPR Certification -
International CPR Institute
04.2025
Unarmed Security Guard License #460920 -
State of Tennessee Dept. of Commerce & Insurance
11.2024
SHRM Exam Prep -
The University Of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN04.2024
Criminal Justice, A.S. -
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN05.2017
Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Team Leadership
Time Management
Verbal and written communication
Complex Problem-Solving
Customer Service
Attention to Detail
Recordkeeping and File Management
References
- Kerri Keller, Quality Control Manager, ADM, 689-272-5580
- Misty Ibanez, Real Estate, EXIT Elite Realty, 423-320-6571
Timeline
Site Security Manager
Volkswagen Of Chattanooga
10.2018 - Current
Team leader
Amazon
10.2015 - 11.2018
Deli Assistant Manager
BI-LO
10.2013 - 11.2015
AED Certification -
International CPR Institute
CPR Certification -
International CPR Institute
Unarmed Security Guard License #460920 -
State of Tennessee Dept. of Commerce & Insurance
SHRM Exam Prep -
The University Of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Criminal Justice, A.S. -
Chattanooga State Community College
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