Matthew Orton
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Watchful Security Supervisor committed to maximizing facility security and minimizing risks. Monitors facilities with safety of visitors and staff in mind. Focused and detail-oriented with proven history of mitigating risks and utilizing reasoned decision-making in high-pressure situations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Supervisor
Gardaworld
04.2022 - Current
- Oversee 4 officers covering 14 security shifts per week
- Oversee all badge making and building access for approximately 45 PODs locations throughout the country
- Maintain building and parking lot control for PODs call center
- Responsible for maintaining access control for building with over 300 employees
- Responsible for removing/granting access at all PODs corporate and field locations
- Monitor/review CCTV footage and respond as necessary
- Point of contact for camera and security system vendors for PODs field locations throughout the country
- Conducted frequent security audits to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety and asset protection
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences
Grocery Clerk
Publix Grocery Store
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Helped with customer needs
- Replenished groceries in a fast paced environment
- Unload and reload delivery trucks
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory
- Stayed current on available products, store promotions and customer service policies to better serve shoppers
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking
- Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels
Field Technician
Cabeno Environmental
04.2014 - 05.2021
- Operate light and heavy equipment including Geoprobe drill rig on a daily basis
- Collect samples from environment sources to asses pollution problems based on client's need
- Experience with project management including leading construction crews
- Responsible for creating a safe work environment for technicians and public in high tense situations
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools and components
- Adhered to safety protocols by implementing routine tests and ensuring accurate and safe equipment handling
- Utilized safety practices with no complaints or accidents
Head of Security
Redlok Productions Inc
10.2012 - 05.2021
- Security and crowd control for IRCA events
- Responsible for creating safe environment for performers and over 2500+ attendees
- Respond to emergency situations that involves safety and security of building and patrons
- Managed a crew of 10-15 security guards including positioning and scheduling
- Directed security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance
- Coordinated emergency evacuation drills and exercises and developed and improved emergency procedures
- Oversaw safety of guests, employees and and assets by enforcing and regulating security policies and procedures and monitoring and maintaining security systems
- Rendered aid to injured and ill individuals and alerted paramedics for advanced support
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets
Security Officer
Securatex
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Security for liquor distribution company
- Experience with loss prevention and nightly patrol
- Consistently used sound judgement and problem solving skills in order to maintain a safe environment
- Maintained a high level of awareness as well as visibility
- Immediately respond to any breaches of security
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds and work sites
- Secured 12 doors in office and main building
- Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors
Apprentice
Wally Orton Carpentry
07.2008 - 09.2013
- Worked seasonally assisting in home construction
- Learned how to safely and properly use wide variety of power and hand tools
- Jobs consisted of remodeling houses, building decks and painting
- Learned how to build and maintain customer relations
Sales Associate
Home Depot
03.2013 - 06.2013
- Work seasonally in the lumber department
- Customer facing sales position where I assisted meeting patron's home improvement needs
- Trained on forklift and issued license by The Home Depot
- Worked on inventory maintenance, including properly storing items in store for both safety and convenience of customers
General Manager
Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches
02.2011 - 08.2012
- Responsible for managing all functions of restaurant including payroll, scheduling, food supply and ordering, customer service training, food preparation, shift management, store cleanliness and food sanitation
- Lead a team of high customer service and quality products that resulted in restaurant profitability
Education
Technology Center of DuPage) Automotive Course, Relay for Life - Studies
Downers Grove North High School
Downers Grove, IL06.2006
Skills
- Safety and security
- CCTV Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Security personnel training
- Safety and security regulations
Certification
- Class D Security License
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Timeline
Security Supervisor
Gardaworld
04.2022 - Current
Grocery Clerk
Publix Grocery Store
07.2021 - 05.2022
Field Technician
Cabeno Environmental
04.2014 - 05.2021
Security Officer
Securatex
09.2013 - 04.2014
Sales Associate
Home Depot
03.2013 - 06.2013
Head of Security
Redlok Productions Inc
10.2012 - 05.2021
General Manager
Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches
02.2011 - 08.2012
Apprentice
Wally Orton Carpentry
07.2008 - 09.2013
Technology Center of DuPage) Automotive Course, Relay for Life - Studies
Downers Grove North High School
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