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Karla Garcia

Rosepine,LA

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines and maintain friendly professionalism. Enthusiastic, friendly team player and reliable employee seeking a career in criminal investigations. Offering exellent communication and personable personality to the team. Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

DA Security Guard

Directorate Of Physical Security
02.2023 - Current
  • Greets guests professionally and courteously to cultivate friendly atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Greets and serves as first impression for distinguished domestic, international, US Offices and foreign embassy visits to the installation.
  • Serves as point of contact for dispatch, military police while on shift and at assigned gate.
  • Remain calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Responds quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Check identification of persons entering the installation to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Brief Supervisors, Duty Lieutenants of requests for approval for installation admittance.
  • Responsible for planning, coordinating materials for end of shift briefings.
  • Gathers data to help create reports to conduct statistical analysis of visitor volume.
  • Responsible for safety of soldiers safety on duty and all personnel entering or exiting my assigned gate.
  • Maintains mandatory daily log and reports to make recommendations on how to better personnel and staff on safety procedures and perform with the upmost professionalism while greeting daily visitors and distinguished visitors to the installation.
  • Responsible for weapons safety and knowledge of use of force if an incident were to occur on the installation.
  • Required to screen installation visitors, vendors and other guests on NCIS system in order to grant access to the installation.
  • Required to inspect all commercial vehicles and inspect vehicles in accordance with Random Access Measurement Program.
  • CBRN qualified

LEVEL III :FIELD VIDEOGRAPHER/PHOTOGRAPHER

Valiant Integrated Services
05.2010 - 11.2022
  • Field videography and photography for pre-deployment training at Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) including brigade level combat arms live fire maneuvers.
  • Served as Point of contact (telephonic, electronic and face to face) for infantry task forces at JRTC and made sure their requests were captured.
  • Established good rapport with task forces, visiting training units, JRTC staff and leadership and distinguished guests.
  • Served a Government Credit Card Holder for any temporary duty as assigned and assured no items were bought for personal use, maintaining physical security of the card.
  • Developed and assisted in the development of instructions and SOP's required to implement new employment procedures for administration, videographers and new employees and to anticipate and solve any problems that may occur.
  • Guided and Assisted other administrative/support personnel on requests for take home packages and edits for after action reviews.
  • Trained in proper fire arm safety and trained other employees on live fire safety procedures while on live fire missions while wearing proper PPE; ie vest, helmet, gloves, eye pro and ear pro.
  • Expertise level of paying attention to detail and knowledge of brigade live fire exercise ensuring my safety, soldiers safety and allowing me to provide excellent coverage for after action reviews.
  • Expected to maneuver physically in full combat kit while on field missions with infantry soldiers with blank rounds and live fire missions in any weather condition.
  • Proficiency in locating grid coordinates, p25 radio and night vision operations in the JRTC training area
  • Direct live studio after action reviews for distinguished visitors at JRTC and the installation General.
  • Perform senior level duties including preceptorship and training of new employees.
  • Entered, archived and organized data using databases such as Microsoft Programs, Timekeeping programs and army platforms.
  • Utilized contractor vehicles and equipment and ensured installation and Army requirements for use and maintenance of vehicles were met with daily PMCS.
  • Trained and assisted new employees to the work situation so they can become efficient at communicating with task forces and better videographers.
  • Knowledge and certified in Cyber Awareness training.
  • Obtain and maintain Federal Security Clearance.
  • Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
  • Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composing and framing shots.
  • Collaborated with Soldiers to develop content and message of over 100 hours of footage.
  • Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
  • Maintained over $40,000 worth of equipment by designing and sticking to preventive and regular maintenance schedules.
  • Conserved footage archive by organizing, labeling and tagging with metadata.
  • Changed camera attachments based on specific shot requirements and environmental conditions.
  • Instructed junior operators on setups, angles and other variables impacting image quality.
  • Certified and trained on Antiterrorism.
  • Ensured security of Military & Civilian personnel while in our facilities and of secret documents and sensitive items.
  • Reported any incidents with written reports to damage of property or medical requirements for anyone injured on the job.
  • Trained as first responder for any emergency, protecting and ensuring safety of personnel's life, health and safety with knowledge of AED, Fire Extinguisher, radio p25 communication and licensed to operate government vehicles for any emergency.
  • Knowledge of SOPs' and written orders of any mission given to perform my job for my military counterparts to create story boards.
  • Kept observations of all personnel, staff, guests behaviors in our facility and training areas of operation for any acts of terrorism, espionage, theft, and violence and use judgement to handle unexpected situations, report them and notify personnel to question them.
  • During office security shift rotation, secured sensitive items in safe, held courier card for secret items handling and checked badge holders and courier card holders for unauthorized access and entry to our secured facility.
  • Provide and Report immediate response to any terrorist threat or natural emergency.
  • Ensured visitors and personnel adhered to rules and regulations that ensured safety to maintain workflow and productivity of the workplace.
  • Approach dangerous or suspicious personnel with caution and with skills to deter an incident so that they may be restrained and questioned by authorities.
  • Communicate well verbally, written and production of photography to explain a story to officers for military training and after action reviews.
  • Receive guidance from officers and NCO's and perform work and tasks with limited supervision to achieve their goals and requirements.
  • Complete work with knowledge and adherence to standard procedures and perform any special instructions given by Colonels and team seniors.
  • Screened and received telephone calls while working in the video admin office for visitor request of footage and requests for video coverage.
  • Assisted with making a take home package, labels and form for military and non-military personnel.
  • Composed routine correspondence with military and non-military personnel.
  • Prepared reports for the administrative support and clerical functions of the office for leadership updates and new employees.
  • Ensures correspondence and reports has correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and format.

INTERNATIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE

ADVANCE PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS
06.2009 - 12.2009
  • Assisted international customers, primarily Latin American custom orders of oil and water piping accessories
  • Pursued and Maintained an international clientele base including new bidding inquiries, building rapport for future projects.
  • Proficient with multitasking and keeping a deadlines.
  • Constructed reports on microsoft programs.
  • Organized bid projects and archived each customer order in database and analogue.
  • Track Requisitions and orders for parts and materials using automated and manual files through contacts with corporate office and customers.
  • Maintain cash account, balance and keep record of all transactions and cash receipts.
  • Developed relationships with clients and potential clients to improve business growth.
  • Increased global footprint by building product and promotion launch plans into international markets.
  • Worked independently with minimal supervision.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Exceptional computer skills
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Prepared and deliver customer sales quotes.
  • Developed new business relationships and maintained existing through regular communications and effective account management.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Prepared Correspondence with domestic and international clients in both English and Spanish language.
  • Maintained and revised office filing system; Maintaining current files and disposing of files properly.
  • Made telephonic calls and electronic correspondence to gain rapport with clients.
  • Operated personal and work computer and uses of variety of software, e.g., word processing, database, electronic mail.
  • Prepared raw data of clients needs to report back to Sales Director.

STUDENT ASSISTANT COUNSELOR

UL OF LAFAYETTE
08.2004 - 12.2008
  • Administered career tests; Choices, Sigi 3 and the Campbell Interest and Skill Survey.
  • Provided guidance for students with career and academic problems.
  • Assisted academic counselor with advising, class scheduling, academic major change
  • Maintained and organize confidential student records.
  • Excellent Communication skills and presentation skills.
  • Report any signs of students with depression and endangerment to themselves or others.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

KATC-TV3
12.2007 - 07.2008
  • Co-produced Good Morning Acadiana to include field productions from remote locations.
  • Scheduled, coordinated morning show guests for each show.
  • Stepped in to handle additional tasks and duties during producer's absence.
  • Pitched new ideas and arranged interviews and acquisition of footage for stories.
  • Ran meetings and gathered required documentation.
  • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Operated anchors tele-prompters and created the morning crawl for story preview.
  • Worked on Microsoft programs to write stories.
  • Kept deadlines and organized show set ups for airing.
  • Assisted with creative storytelling.
  • Edited video, choosing appropriate shots matching perfectly with news stories.
  • Booked talent and made travel arrangements.
  • Created and managed production schedules.
  • Pitched new ideas to News Director and Lead News Producer and arranged interviews and acquisition of footage for stories.
  • Stepped in to handle additional tasks and duties when News Producer was unavailable.
  • Adhered to network policies and legal standards.
  • Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
  • Determine the safety of live shoots and be mindful of suspicious personnel and hazards.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

KATC-TV3
03.2006 - 07.2008
  • Prepared studio lighting and operated studio cameras on director's cue
  • Cued anchors and prepped guests
  • Read show rundowns for camera setups
  • Alternate audio board operator.
  • Report any hazards in studio, faulty wiring and cleaned up spills for trip hazards.
  • Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
  • Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
  • Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues.

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
08.2004 - 12.2006
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Delivered money to the banks.
  • Created and maintained good rapport with repeat customers.
  • Multitasked with in store customers, phone in customers while working the registers.
  • Assist the manager with new hire training.

Education

B.A. - Liberal Arts, Mass Communication/Broadcasting, English

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
12.2008

Skills

  • Certified First Responder
  • Windows and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Avid editing & Vegas editing
  • Video and photography
  • Night vision driving
  • Map/Grid reading,
  • P25 communication
  • Studio directing live events
  • Cyberawareness training
  • Communications Bilingual: Spanish and English
  • Weapons Qualified
  • Baton Qualified
  • NCIS Qualified

Additional Information

  • Federal Security Clearance: Secret
  • Basic and Foundation course complete

Photography

Detailed and celebrated photographer with our military.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

References

Clifford Burgoyne

910-723-0819


Ben Jackman

719-650-1433


Micah Chapman

254-317-9526

Timeline

DA Security Guard

Directorate Of Physical Security
02.2023 - Current

LEVEL III :FIELD VIDEOGRAPHER/PHOTOGRAPHER

Valiant Integrated Services
05.2010 - 11.2022

INTERNATIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE

ADVANCE PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS
06.2009 - 12.2009

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

KATC-TV3
12.2007 - 07.2008

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

KATC-TV3
03.2006 - 07.2008

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
08.2004 - 12.2006

STUDENT ASSISTANT COUNSELOR

UL OF LAFAYETTE
08.2004 - 12.2008

B.A. - Liberal Arts, Mass Communication/Broadcasting, English

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

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