Michael Vaughn
Memphis,TN
Summary
Proven security and logistics professional with a robust background at Loomis Armored US, excelling in facility patrols, CCTV surveillance, and team leadership. Demonstrated ability to enhance security measures, resulting in a significant reduction in incidents. Skilled in fostering cooperation among law enforcement and security teams, showcasing exceptional situational awareness and incident management. Skilled Armed Security Officer with knowledge of prevention strategies, investigative techniques and detainment procedures. Bringing superior work ethic and skills in observation. Looking to offer experience by obtaining a permanent position. Safety-conscious security team member with excellent communication skills and eye for detail. Physically dexterous to monitor premises through advanced security cameras. Skilled at handling and resolving conflicts professionally. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Security Guard
Loomis Armored US
04.2024 - Current
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Logged vehicles entering and leaving premises.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
- Maintained proficiency in use of assigned protective equipment, weapons and restraint devices.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
- Maintained physical fitness to perform physically demanding job tasks.
- Cooperated with security personnel and law enforcement to share information and coordinate responses to security incidents.
- Ability to service ATM machines either by Deposit Pulls or Full Replenishments.
Dock Forklift Driver
AAA Cooper Transportation
03.2012 - 03.2024
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
Replenishment Team Lead
Johnson & Johnson Via Fedex
01.2007 - 02.2012
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.1999
High School Diploma -
Clarksdale High School
Clarksdale, MS05.1995
Skills
- Facility Patrols
- Law enforcement assistance
- CCTV experience
- Loss prevention and mitigation
- Self-Defense
- Foot and vehicle patrol
- Situational Awareness
- Incident documentation
- Crime Prevention
- Personnel and visitor searches
- Vehicle operation
- Intelligence Gathering
- Surveillance monitoring
- Perimeter security
- Physical Fitness
- Personal security
- Asset Protection
- Alarm systems
- Emergency Response
- Public Safety
- Event security
- Crowd Control
Accomplishments
- Achieved AST license by completing an armed guard program with Top Gun Memphis with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved ATM issues by balancing machines which led to full service operational results.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved good faith award through effectively helping training new incoming employees.
Certification
- Certified AST, Loomis Security Inc.
Running, Reading, Being with Family
Whenever I have free time I like to workout. Where as on rainy days I would like to find a great book to dive into to keep my mind sharpen and I love being with my family all of the time they are the ones that I work so hard for and I love them dearly.
Timeline
Armed Security Guard
Loomis Armored US
04.2024 - Current
Dock Forklift Driver
AAA Cooper Transportation
03.2012 - 03.2024
Replenishment Team Lead
Johnson & Johnson Via Fedex
01.2007 - 02.2012
Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management
The University of Alabama
High School Diploma -
Clarksdale High School