Michael Barrett
Austin,TX
Summary
Reliable professional with experience as a lifeguard and forklift operator, demonstrating strong safety awareness, organization, and communication skills. CPR certified and adept at responding to emergencies, managing materials, and coordinating with team members. Proven ability to maintain clean, efficient work environments and adapt to challenging conditions.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
San Antonio, TX
03.2023
- Monitored pool areas with children and adults, ensuring guest safety and rapid response to emergencies
- Assisted riders going down rides, achieving smooth operations and minimizing wait times
- Cleaned and organized the water park, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment
- Utilized CPR training and certification to respond effectively to medical emergencies
- Swam out to distressed guests, providing immediate assistance and preventing accidents
Security Agent
The Line Hotel
Austin, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Monitored hotel premises to ensure guest safety and security compliance.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and address potential security risks.
- Assisted in emergency response procedures, ensuring swift resolution of incidents.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations to enhance safety measures.
- Documented security incidents and prepared detailed reports for management review.
- Evaluated existing security processes, recommending improvements for increased efficiency.
- Coordinated with hotel management to implement proactive safety initiatives for guests and staff.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and customers through proactive surveillance of potential threats.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and protocols to improve overall safety.
- Reduced theft incidents by implementing strict access control measures for employees and visitors.
- Improved overall site security with timely identification of vulnerabilities through detailed inspections and audits.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by enforcing property rules consistently among all individuals present onsite.
- Provided excellent customer service while maintaining vigilance for suspicious behavior or activities within the premises.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive information related to client assets or personnel information.
- Documented incident reports accurately to support management decisions and external investigations as needed.
- Addressed workplace violence incidents swiftly by de-escalating situations and coordinating with appropriate authorities when required.
- Responded to various security incidents, providing immediate assistance and escalating issues when necessary.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring CCTV systems.
- Managed access control systems, ensuring only authorized personnel entered restricted areas within the facility.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies during investigations and emergency situations for efficient response.
- Established strong relationships with clients by addressing their concerns promptly and professionally regarding security matters.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
Forklift Operator and Material Handler
CompNova - AT&T
Austin, TX
06.2016 - Current
- Operated forklifts to load and unload materials from semi truck trailers, increasing efficiency in material handling
- Cleaned and organized AT&T company yards, improving safety and workflow
- Scanned and logged materials in and out on a sign out board, ensuring accurate inventory tracking
- Replied to and received emails, and took phone calls to coordinate with personnel and managers
- Sorted material boxes and packages, and ordered materials to maintain optimal stock levels
- Worked efficiently in varying weather conditions (rain, snow, heat), demonstrating reliability and adaptability
- Communicated effectively with personnel and managers to support daily operations
Education
High school diploma - undefined
Macarthur High School
TX05.2000
Skills
- Load & Unload
- Delivery driver experience
- Incident Reporting
- Unloading
- Warehouse Management
- Shipping & Receiving
- Email Communication
- Freight Experience
- Pallet Jack
- Materials Handling
- Receiving shipments
- Inventory Control
- Security
- Safety Protocols
- Packaging
- CPR Certification
- Swimming
- RF Scanner
- Phone Etiquette
- Packing
- Warehouse experience
- Forklift
- Customer service
- Order Picker
- Mounted search techniques
- Patrol techniques
- Recreational area monitoring
- Distressed person rescue
- Heavy lifting
- Water rescue procedures
- Active listening
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- June 2016 to Present
- Work for AT&T as a material handler/forklift driver
Timeline
Security Agent
The Line Hotel
12.2023 - Current
Lifeguard
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
03.2023
Forklift Operator and Material Handler
CompNova - AT&T
06.2016 - Current
High school diploma - undefined
Macarthur High School