Natalie Bostick
Elizabeth
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in retail and security, notably at Allied Universal. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication and strong organizational skills. Adept at managing teams and implementing efficient processes, ensuring safety and compliance while fostering a positive environment. First aid and CPR certified, committed to excellence in service delivery. Sharp security guard with demonstrated skill assessing suspicious situations and individuals and responding appropriately. Vigilant and watchful with exceptional skills in security procedures and surveillance. Carries out instructions effectively. Protective security guard with several years of experience working to promote safety of people and premises in assigned area. Expertise in controlling exits and entrances and testing and inspecting fire and security systems. Proactive and watchful professional possessing deep knowledge of of security operations and safety practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal
Woodbury
09.2022 - Current
- Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Avenues to Independent Living
Woodbury
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Food Service Worker
NUTRI-SERVE FOOD MANAGEMENT
Woodbury
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
- Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
- Monitored inventory levels of food items used during meal services.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
- Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
Elizabeth
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Sales Associate/Cashier
Shop Rite
Garwood
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Adapted sales strategies based on customer interactions and feedback to improve results.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies, and security practices.
Teachers Assistant
YMCA
Elizabeth
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Greeted parents at school events to provide information about curriculum and activities.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
Customer Service/Cashier
Walmart Stores
Linden
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Assisted co-workers with tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations of the store.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Adhered to company policies concerning returns, exchanges, and refunds, including proper documentation completion.
Sales Associate/Cashier
A.C. Moore
Linden
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Answer questions regarding the store and its s
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Adapted sales strategies based on customer interactions and feedback to improve results.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
Sales Associate
Plant Kids
Linden
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Education
Under Graduate - Medical Billing & Coding
DeVry University
Iselin, NJ09-2025
High school diploma -
Linden High School
06-2005
Skills
- English
- Communication skills
- Childcare
- Merchandising
- Patient monitoring
- Retail Sales
- Store management
- Training
- Data collection
- Organizational Skills
- HIGHLY ORGANIZED
- TEAM PLAYER
- Serving
- Applied behavior analysis
- Behavioral health
- Cash register
- Teacher Aide
- Nutrition
- Special education
- Sales
- Supervising experience
- Cash handling
- Leadership
- Kitchen experience
- Working with people with autism
- Store Management Experience
- Inventory Management
- Childcare Provider
- VERY ORGANIZED
- Coaching
- Patient assessment
- Assistant Manager Experience
- Retail sales
- Customer service
- Security
- Cooking
- Retail Management
- Management
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- First aid and CPR certified
- Screening wands
- Access control
- Fire safety training
- Medical coding
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Decision-making
- Health record management
- Team management
- Task prioritization
- Training & Development
- Team building
Certification
- AHA Certification
- First Aid Certification
- SORA, 10/01/24 to 10/01/25
- Armed guard
- BLS Certification, 10/01/22 to 10/01/24
- CPR Certification, 10/01/21 to 10/01/24
Additional Information - Key Strengths And Skills
Very well organized and comfortable working in a multi-tasking project-oriented environment. Known as a 'highly organized and productive employee'., Above average verbal and written communication abilities. A highly effective team player that understands the value of working together towards a common goal.
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal
09.2022 - Current
Food Service Worker
NUTRI-SERVE FOOD MANAGEMENT
10.2021 - 09.2022
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Avenues to Independent Living
06.2021 - 11.2022
Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
01.2019 - 09.2021
Sales Associate/Cashier
Shop Rite
01.2014 - 01.2017
Teachers Assistant
YMCA
01.2011 - 01.2014
Customer Service/Cashier
Walmart Stores
01.2007 - 01.2010
Sales Associate/Cashier
A.C. Moore
01.2006 - 01.2007
Sales Associate
Plant Kids
01.2004 - 01.2006
Under Graduate - Medical Billing & Coding
DeVry University
High school diploma -
Linden High School
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