Matthew Brandt
SAVANNAH,GA
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Summary
Versatile security professional with more than 10 years experience in team leadership roles. Monitoring, accurate incident reporting, scheduling, and staff management. Strong in training new hires, guiding daily operations, and reinforcing safety and loss-prevention procedures. Committed to improving performance, maintaining order, and supporting a secure workplace.
Work History
Sales Floor Academy Trainer
Walmart
Savannah, GA
01.2026 - Current
- Trained associates on store procedures, safety standards, and customer service expectations.
- Supported onboarding by demonstrating daily workflows and answering process questions..
- Delivered hands-on guidance for inventory processes, zoning, and backroom organization.
- Monitored new hire performance and provided feedback to improve task consistency.
- Collaborated with department leaders to align training with operational priorities.
- Reinforced compliance with merchandising, stocking, and loss-prevention procedures.
Surveillance Operator
Treasure Isalnd Resort and Casino
Welch, MN
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Monitored CCTV feeds to detect suspicious activity, safety hazards, and policy violations across gaming and public areas.
- Recorded detailed incident reports and surveillance logs to support investigations and regulatory compliance.
- Communicated promptly with security, pit, and management teams regarding unauthorized activity and emergent concerns.
- Reviewed archived video footage to verify incidents, identify involved parties, and document accurate findings.
- Maintained continuous observation of cash-handling and restricted-access areas to protect assets and guests.
- Operated surveillance systems and recording equipment while ensuring proper camera coverage and system functionality.
- Escalated potential gaming violations and theft concerns following established casino surveillance procedures.
Assistant Security Supervisor
Treasure Island Resort and Casino
Welch, MN
04.2015 - 06.2023
- Supervised security operations, ensuring consistent patrol coverage and policy compliance across resort and casino areas.
- Monitored CCTV systems and coordinated rapid response to suspicious activity and safety incidents.
- Directed shift briefings, assigned posts, and clarified priorities for security officers.
- Documented incident reports, investigations, and daily activity logs with accuracy and detail.
- Enforced access control procedures for restricted areas, gaming floors, and employee entrances.
- Collaborated with law enforcement, surveillance, and resort teams during emergencies and major incidents.
- Trained new security staff on radio procedures, guest interaction, and de-escalation techniques.
- Monitored key control access system to prevent unauthorized entry to building.
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly, identifying areas requiring attention or improvement and taking corrective action as needed.
- Contributed to a safer workplace by promptly addressing potential hazards and reporting them to relevant departments.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assignments for team members, optimizing resources while maintaining adequate coverage at all times.
- Oversaw parking surveillance to support designated parking areas and minimize suspicious activity.
- Maintained confidentiality while dealing with sensitive information pertaining to personnel or property matters within the organization.
- Facilitated evacuations during emergency situations, leading staff and visitors safely out of the premises.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Minnesota State Southeast Technical College
Red Wing, MNSkills
- New hire training
- Group instruction
- Remote learning
- Public speaking
- Creative problem solving
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Staff scheduling
- Incident reporting
- Security training
- Patrol operations
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Sales Floor Academy Trainer
Walmart
01.2026 - Current
Surveillance Operator
Treasure Isalnd Resort and Casino
06.2023 - 08.2025
Assistant Security Supervisor
Treasure Island Resort and Casino
04.2015 - 06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Minnesota State Southeast Technical College