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Kennedy Safo

San Jose,CA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Guard

Guard Force International
03.2021 - Current
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
  • Placed necessary outgoing calls to verify alarms, dispatch proper authorities and notify proper parties.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.

Tech Support

Veteran Administration Hospital
10.2023 - 10.2023
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems to accurately resolve wide range of technical issues.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
  • Completed inventory counts and organized supplies.

Tech Support

Veterans Administration Hospital
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • Completed inventory counts and organized supplies.

Healthcare Provider

Homewatch CareGiversInc
01.2014 - 03.2021
  • Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Employed mobility devices and [Type] equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.

Security Guard

Securitas Security Services USA
02.2018 - 09.2019
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.

Health Care Aide

In Home Supportive Services
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Provided total hygiene care to [Number] patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Producer

Hoodfilms
02.2007 - 01.2009
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
  • Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
  • Monitored production and evaluated performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness.
  • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
  • Hired, trained and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
  • Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
  • Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
  • Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
  • Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
  • Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
  • Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
  • Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
  • Alleviated issues between actors on set to keep projects on track and avoid delays or budget overages.

Producer(Film)

C.L.A.S.S Production
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Technician

Andrew Corporation
04.2002 - 08.2002
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
  • Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.

Technician

3com
03.2000 - 07.2000

• Manage and provide efficient IT customer support services by planning and executing issue resolution for end-users. • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot network equipment such as but not limited to routers, switches, and server

Assist the IT team in tasks such as hardware and software configuration, update, and management,

Collaborate with other IT specialists,

• Manage and provide efficient IT customer support services

Provide assistance in design, build, installation, Fixed configuration Ethernet switches including stackable switches 3Com brand Gigabit switches Switch 5500G, 4800G, 4500G, 4200G, Baseline, Office Connect; 3Com brand Fast Ethernet switches Switch 5500, 4500, 4210, Baseline, Office Connect; H3C brand switches S5600, S5500, S5100, S3600, S3610, S3100.

Modular Chassis switches :Wide Area Network switches routers

Wireless access point, adapters, and connectivity products

Internet access gateways and firewalls, both wired and wireless

Technician

Us Robotics
07.1999 - 11.1999
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
  • Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
  • Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.

Education

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION 1500 HRS - COSMOTOLOGY

MY SCHOOL OF BEAUTY
43RD AND STATE Chicago,IL

No Degree - IT/N

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

No Degree - Film And Video Production

ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA
2100 KIFER ROAD SUMMYVALE ,CA

CERTIFICATION (IN PROGRESS) - CCNA

CISCO NETWORK.COM
ONLINE

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETIONS 1500 HRS - COSMOTOLOGY

PIVOT POINT INT
Skokie, IL
12.1992

High School Diploma -

Chicago Vocational
2100 E 87th St Chicago ,IL
08.1988

Skills

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Wireless Technology
  • Repairing
  • Dispatching
  • Speaking
  • Security and Antivirus Software
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Reading Comprehension

Affiliations

  • Freemason
  • Babalawo
  • US Marine


Timeline

Tech Support

Veteran Administration Hospital
10.2023 - 10.2023

Tech Support

Veterans Administration Hospital
09.2023 - 09.2023

Security Guard

Guard Force International
03.2021 - Current

Security Guard

Securitas Security Services USA
02.2018 - 09.2019

Healthcare Provider

Homewatch CareGiversInc
01.2014 - 03.2021

Health Care Aide

In Home Supportive Services
01.2009 - 12.2011

Producer

Hoodfilms
02.2007 - 01.2009

Producer(Film)

C.L.A.S.S Production
01.2003 - 01.2007

Technician

Andrew Corporation
04.2002 - 08.2002

Technician

3com
03.2000 - 07.2000

Technician

Us Robotics
07.1999 - 11.1999

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION 1500 HRS - COSMOTOLOGY

MY SCHOOL OF BEAUTY

No Degree - IT/N

University of Phoenix

No Degree - Film And Video Production

ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA

CERTIFICATION (IN PROGRESS) - CCNA

CISCO NETWORK.COM

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETIONS 1500 HRS - COSMOTOLOGY

PIVOT POINT INT

High School Diploma -

Chicago Vocational
Kennedy Safo