Melissa Bryant
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO
Summary
Professional with extensive background in security operations, ready to contribute to any team. Skilled in surveillance, threat assessment, and emergency response. Known for reliability, adaptability, and achieving results. Strong focus on teamwork, communication, and maintaining safety standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Kaaum Enterprises
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted 50+ clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
CNA
Aveanna Heathcare
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Answered 100+ calls and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
Sales Associate
Meridian Ranch Liquor
06.2016 - 09.2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with 100+ customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges, and refunds of 1000's of dollars in merchandise in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Loss Prevention Officer
The Broadmoor Hotel
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Completed 100+ incident reports and activity logs for accurate, current records.
- Patrolled hotel premises to detect and prevent shoplifting and security breaches.
- Responded quickly to emergency alarms and calls for assistance for improved issue prevention.
- Monitored employee compliance with company policies, promptly addressing any violations or concerns as needed.
- Conducted daily store walk-throughs to identify potential security risks.
Security Officer
Allied Barton Security
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, and by foot.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
Master-at-Arms
US Navy
06.2006 - 12.2013
- Supervised security for a facility containing $200,000,000 of highly sensitive equipment, resulting in zero loss in a three-year period.
- Accountable for over $125,000 of serialized equipment, communications and law enforcement gear, and administrative supplies, resulting in zero loss.
- Provided over 200 hours of training to support personnel, increasing the readiness of the security department.
- Conducted over 1000 hours of Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection patrols to transiting U.S and coalition Naval vessels in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
- Productively managed over 1000 incident free waterborne force protection escorts to U.S and coalition vessels transiting in the Arabian Gulf.
- Proficiently led 100 inspections of tugs and barges, ensuring the delivery of critical supplies and support equipment for over 20,000 personnel docked on piers in the Arabian Gulf.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Cyber Security
American Military University
Charles Town, WV10-2026
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12-2019
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Attention to detail
- Security procedures
- Security procedures compliance
- Security operations center
- Security checkpoint procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Clear communication
- Emergency response
- Force protection
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10-15 security service personnel.
- Achieved effective dispersal of utility vehicles through effectively helping with anti-terrorism force security.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Kaaum Enterprises
03.2022 - Current
CNA
Aveanna Heathcare
09.2020 - 02.2022
Sales Associate
Meridian Ranch Liquor
06.2016 - 09.2020
Loss Prevention Officer
The Broadmoor Hotel
09.2014 - 04.2015
Security Officer
Allied Barton Security
05.2014 - 08.2014
Master-at-Arms
US Navy
06.2006 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Phoenix
Certificate of Technical Studies - Cyber Security
American Military University