Kawanna Childress
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Efficient professional with strong planning and problem-solving abilities focused on meeting demanding schedules with optimal routes. Familiar with inspecting vehicles and completing basic maintenance. Good recordkeeping abilities with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to meeting all transportation needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Tower mobility
Inglewood, California
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed minor vehicle maintenance tasks to prevent disruptions.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
- Managed time efficiently when making multiple stops along designated routes.
- Checked vehicle after shift for damage.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure operational safety.
- Drove shuttle buses, limousines or company cars to transport passengers.
- Provided excellent customer service, including assistance with luggage and answering queries about the local area.
- Drove passengers from pick-up points to deliver to destination.
Security Guard
Protectus security services
Costa Mesa, California
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Patrolled parking lots and garages ensuring all vehicles were properly parked in designated areas.
- Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor important areas on grounds.
- Monitored closed circuit television systems.
- Investigated suspicious activity and reported findings to management.
- Interacted with law enforcement officials to report incidents or violations of laws and regulations.
- Responded to alarms, emergencies, and disturbances.
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security Services
Inglewood, California
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Patrolled parking lots and garages ensuring all vehicles were properly parked in designated areas.
- Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor important areas on grounds.
- Monitored closed circuit television systems.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents and emergencies.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
Assistant
Meals on Wheels
Los Angeles, California
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided HR administrative assistance to management team.
- Maintained front desk to provide positive first impression.
- Ensured office equipment was operational, stocked with supplies and maintained in a clean condition.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Cafeteria Worker
US Veterans Affairs Department
Inglewood, California
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Removed trays and stacked dishes for return to kitchen after finished meals.
- Followed guidelines for safe serving, appropriate temperatures and proper presentation.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, counters, and surfaces to maintain a safe working environment.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Prepared food according to recipe instructions to manage regular school meals.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area by wiping tables, sweeping floors, and clearing dishes from tables.
Cashier
Dollar Tree
Inglewood, California
02.2012 - 07.2014
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Offered customers carry-out service at completion of transaction.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Performed opening and closing procedures including counting cash drawers and preparing deposits.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Stocker
Ross Dress for Less
Long Beach, CA
02.2009 - 10.2012
- Unload trucks and stock shelves with merchandise
- Assisted with store displays and window dressing as needed.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
- Participated in physical inventories of stock on hand periodically.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Narbonne Nathaniel High School
Lomita, CA06-2006
Skills
- CCTV monitoring
- Incident reporting
- Emergency response
- Patrol procedures
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Report writing
- Time management
- Safety protocols
- Work ethic
- De-escalation techniques
- Patrolling
- Vehicle inspections
- Event security
- Crime prevention
- Guard post rotation
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Cash handling
- Point of sale operation
- Product knowledge
- Sales transactions
- Effective communication
- Safety compliance
- Organizational skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Issue resolution
- Receipt handling
- Stock replenishment
- Product organization
- Task prioritization
- Situation assessment
- Communication skills
- Route navigation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Safety regulations
- Interpersonal communication
- Customer rapport
- Passenger transportation
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Point of sale
- Adaptability
- Payment processing
- Cash management
- Refunds and exchanges
- Basic math
- Credit and cash transactions
- Product restocking
- Safety awareness
Timeline
Driver
Tower mobility
05.2024 - 01.2025
Security Guard
Protectus security services
01.2024 - 12.2024
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security Services
03.2018 - 11.2020
Assistant
Meals on Wheels
02.2017 - 01.2018
Cafeteria Worker
US Veterans Affairs Department
02.2015 - 09.2017
Cashier
Dollar Tree
02.2012 - 07.2014
Stocker
Ross Dress for Less
02.2009 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Narbonne Nathaniel High School