Kodi Kania
Longwood,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Talented Security Specialist adept at evaluating visitors, shipments and supplies for security issues. Disciplined and hardworking team player with superior skills in observing behavior, managing conflicts and solving problems gained over 4-year career in security.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Specialist
ITI Engineering
Winter Springs, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Developed security policies and procedures for the organization in accordance with industry standards.
- Coordinated with external vendors for the installation and maintenance of security solutions.
- Reviewed system logs on a regular basis to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Assisted in developing disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in case of an attack or failure.
- Ran routine security checks, suggesting improvements as necessary.
- Maintained updated knowledge of law enforcement tactics, policies and procedures.
- Developed crisis response and evacuation strategies for use during emergencies.
- Gathered data from daily logs and incident reports to locate security weaknesses.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
Sales Associate
Lowe's
Altamonte Springs, FL
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Suggested ideas for improving store operations and increasing profits.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
Lawn Technician
Pest Bear
Casselberry, FL
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Applied herbicides to control weeds in turf areas.
- Inspected properties for pests or diseases that may be damaging lawns or plants.
- Installed sod according to customer specifications.
- Advised customers on proper lawn care techniques such as watering schedules, fertilization methods and pest control products.
- Followed established procedures while completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.
- Conducted yard maintenance tasks according to contract and to meet customer satisfaction.
- Relayed new customer opportunities to management to follow up with sales.
- Advised customers on plant, flower or shrubbery care.
Master at Arms
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Maintained accountability for weapons, ammunition, keys, and other sensitive items.
- Enforced safety regulations during drills and exercises to maintain operational readiness.
- Conducted investigations into alleged violations of military law or policy.
- Worked efficiently in busy, high-risk settings while maintaining best-in-class standards of excellence for security initiatives.
- Worked closely with local law enforcement to coordinate security operations and investigations.
- Implemented new security protocols to prohibit trespassing and increase safety.
- Reviewed security practices prior to events and identified potential weaknesses.
- Periodically reviewed existing policies and procedures and made recommendations to improve security.
- Responded immediately to security threats, breaches and emergencies, following proper protocols.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL05.2024
Skills
- Credentialing Policies
- InfoSec
- Emergency Response
- Risk Management
- Access Control
- Intrusion Detection
- Evidence Collection
- Risk Assessment
- Reliable and Responsible
- Professional Demeanor
- Security Operations
- Detail-Oriented
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Security Specialist
ITI Engineering
07.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Lowe's
11.2022 - 07.2023
Lawn Technician
Pest Bear
05.2022 - 10.2022
Master at Arms
US Navy
07.2018 - 07.2022
Associate of Arts - Business
Seminole State College of Florida