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MarQuita Strickland

Newnan,GA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level cybersecurity/IT position. Ready to help your team achieve company goals. I am an organized and dependable candidate that is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Volunteer

  • Assisted with special events or programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Tracked volunteer hours in spreadsheets.
  • Teamed with community organizations and government agencies to increase outreach and service utilization.

Mentor

DeKalb County Public School District
  • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
  • Assisted youth with homework assignments, sports and fitness, art and literacy.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified.
  • Planned, developed and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
  • Applied superior negotiation, communication and conflict management skills to facilitate effective discussions.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.

Security Guard

Southern Company (Georgia Power)
01.2019 - Current
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Answered alarms, investigated disturbances and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
  • Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism and illegal entry.
  • Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance.
  • Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
  • Watched different facility areas from central location via different CCTV feeds, obtaining maximum coverage of important areas.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
  • Remained calm, assertive and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.

FORCE PROTECTION OFFICER

Constellis
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Operated motor vehicle, two-way radio, camera and electronic surveillance equipment and displayed computer proficiency.
  • Confronted strangers and either directed to proper area or escorted out of restricted area.
  • Conducted package inspection and checked property leaving facility for proper authorization.
  • Maintained secured environment in disasters, fires and bomb threats.
  • Reported vulnerable situations, hazards and equipment malfunctions to proper department or persons for corrective action.
  • Supervised reconnaissance missions to secure critical information regarding current activities and locations of enemy forces.
  • Remained composed and poised in physically demanding, high-stress situations and taught others how to remain same level-headed approach.
  • Leveraged polished written and verbal communication skills to provide senior leaders with information needed to make strategic tactical decisions.
  • Planned, controlled and executed foreign internal defense, strike operations and other related special operations
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Police

Waynesboro Police Department
01.2011 - 11.2014
  • Monitored and managed tactical communications to control information and focus resources.
  • Boosted staff productivity and performance by coordinating and standardizing disciplinary and motivational approaches.
  • Provided armed internal security to diplomatic and consular installments worldwide to safeguard public, classified information and equipment vital to national security.
  • Served active warrants and subpoenas and patrolled designated districts.
  • Mediated domestic-related disturbances and protected victims from harm.
  • Conducted interviews with suspects and retained statements.
  • Handled inquiries and made presentations before various commissions and news outlets.
  • Liaised with government, civic and private organizations to promote community safety.
  • Documented incidents and arrest activities, reviewed written reports and communicated with subordinates to facilitate administrative follow-up.
  • Examined personnel, facilities and tactics for safety and training.

Nuclear Security Officer

Southern Nuclear (Plant Vogtle)
01.2010 - 11.2014
  • Circulated among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property.
  • Managed lawful access control functions at Owner Controlled Access (OCA) entry points to prevent unlawful access to area with any weapons.
  • Supervised and monitored centralized alarm system and warning systems to detect any unlawful presence in high security zone.
  • Prepared and monitored communication and security systems to supplement security essentials.
  • Controlled entry processing of individuals into protected and vital areas by verifying identity and authorization to enter.
  • Conducted random vehicle searches to prevent import of weapons, contraband and prohibited items.
  • Developed and carried out drug or alcohol tests and issued notices to prevent usage or presence in high security zones.
  • Performed regular foot patrolling on entire protected area, vital area and gates to monitor nuclear facility security.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
  • Answered alarms, investigated disturbances and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
  • Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
  • Watched different facility areas from central location via different CCTV feeds, obtaining maximum coverage of important areas.
  • Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
  • Operated metal detectors and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
  • Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
  • Scanned incoming and outgoing personnel and packages using hand-held wands and x-ray machinery to protect building, assets and individuals.
  • Activated security alarm system to alert emergency responders of dangerous or life threatening incidents.

Investigator

DeKalb County Public Safety
11.2014 - 10.2017
  • Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials.
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
  • Drafted and executed subpoenas, search warrants and surveillance activities.
  • Kept current on all agency and state policies, rules, regulations and statutes.
  • Prepared case reports from allegations, interview transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
  • Seized evidence for investigations and interviewed involved parties.
  • Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
  • Researched criminal cases and led investigations to determine appropriate course of proceedings.
  • Directed criminal investigations of crimes such as sexual assault, robbery, theft and homicide.
  • Obtained admissions of crimes using forensic interviewing techniques.

Internship Student

Burke County Sheriffs Office
02.2010 - 06.2010
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
  • Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
  • Maximized productivity by analyzing protocols and identifying areas for improvement.

Education

Associates Degree - Criminal Justice

Augusta Tech. College

Bachelor's degree - Social and Criminal Justice

Augusta Tech. College: P.O.S.T training Police academy Purdue University

Master's Degree - Cyber Security

Kennesaw State University

Skills

  • Material Handling
  • MS Office
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Clerical Support
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Computer Skills
  • Data Entry
  • Youth Guidance
  • Community Outreach
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Recordkeeping and Confidentiality

Certification

Basic Law Enforcement Certification Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit Introductory Emergency Vehicle Operations Course with Advance Familiarization ISLAMIST TERRORISM

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of fourteen staff members.

Affiliations

  • Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement
  • Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society
  • Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society

Work Availability

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Quote

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.
Marie Curie

Timeline

Security Guard

Southern Company (Georgia Power)
01.2019 - Current

FORCE PROTECTION OFFICER

Constellis
10.2017 - 03.2018

Investigator

DeKalb County Public Safety
11.2014 - 10.2017

Police

Waynesboro Police Department
01.2011 - 11.2014

Internship Student

Burke County Sheriffs Office
02.2010 - 06.2010

Nuclear Security Officer

Southern Nuclear (Plant Vogtle)
01.2010 - 11.2014

Volunteer

Mentor

DeKalb County Public School District

Associates Degree - Criminal Justice

Augusta Tech. College

Bachelor's degree - Social and Criminal Justice

Augusta Tech. College: P.O.S.T training Police academy Purdue University

Master's Degree - Cyber Security

Kennesaw State University

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