Kenneth Boone-Ofosu
Richmond,VA
Summary
Diligent Security professional with 20 years of experience in observational, detection, and physical security. Excellent multi-tasker with keen attention to detail. Thrives working independently or in a team environment. Seeking to transition from physical to cybersecurity to fulfill my interest and work in a field in which threats are becoming more technologically sophisticated.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate
Walmart
Sutherland, VA
09.2022 - Current
- Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
Baggageman
Amtrak
Washington DC
05.2022 - 09.2022
- 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.
Protective Security Officer
Golden Services LLC
Alexandria, VA
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- 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.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
Protective Security Officer
Bradley Technology Incorporated
Rockville, MD
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Offered subject matter expertise surrounding physical security strategy and performed site inspections to adhere to physical security strategy and standards.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Protective Security Officer
Triple Canopy
Reston, VA
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
Protective Security Officer
Coastal International Security
Upper Marlboro, MD
09.2011 - 01.2018
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration, TSA
Dulles, VA
06.2008 - 09.2011
- Performed pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and weapons.
- Operated x-ray machines, hand wands, and advanced imaging technology to conduct screening of passengers and baggage.
Quartermaster
U.S. Navy
San Diego, CA
10.2003 - 02.2011
- Aided in navigation and operating ship controls.
- Managed bridge watch duties to look for different types of threats and adverse conditions.
- Updated logs, coordinated documents and wrote detailed reports.
- Plotted and corrected charts and publications.
Education
Cybersecurity Certificate - Cybersecurity
Thinkful
New York, NY05.2023
Cybersecurity Specialist - Cybersecurity
MyComputerCareer.edu
Raleigh, NC02.2021
Information Technology Security Administration - Information Technology
MyComputerCareer.edu
Raleigh, NC02.2020
Skills
- Detailed Activity Logs
- CCTV Monitoring
- Safety and Security
- Asset Protection
- Visitor Tracking
- Investigate Incidents
- Defensive Strategies
- Criminal Law Understanding
- Crisis Situations
- Security Operations Experience
- Cooperative Attitude
- Preventing Incidents
- Law Enforcement Support
Certification
Cybersecurity Certificate (Thinkful.com)
Cybersecurity Certificate (Mycomputercareer.edu)
Comptia Security Plus (IN PROGRESS)
Comptia Cybersecurity Analyst Plus (IN PROGRESS)
Timeline
Associate
Walmart
09.2022 - Current
Baggageman
Amtrak
05.2022 - 09.2022
Protective Security Officer
Golden Services LLC
06.2021 - 05.2022
Protective Security Officer
Bradley Technology Incorporated
04.2021 - 05.2022
Protective Security Officer
Triple Canopy
01.2018 - 05.2021
Protective Security Officer
Coastal International Security
09.2011 - 01.2018
Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration, TSA
06.2008 - 09.2011
Quartermaster
U.S. Navy
10.2003 - 02.2011
Cybersecurity Certificate - Cybersecurity
Thinkful
Cybersecurity Specialist - Cybersecurity
MyComputerCareer.edu
Information Technology Security Administration - Information Technology
MyComputerCareer.edu