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Xavier Serrano

Elmont,NY

Summary

Dedicated security professional with extensive experience at Universal Protection Services LLC, excelling in incident response and access control. Proven ability to de-escalate conflicts and deliver exceptional customer service. Skilled in report writing and surveillance, ensuring safety and compliance in high-pressure environments. Committed to maintaining a secure and welcoming atmosphere.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Officer

Universal Protection Services LLC
12.2023 - Current

• Patrolled designated areas hourly, monitor containers are locked and are at 35 degrees.

• Controlled access points, verifying identification and issuing passes for vehicles. Work with families

• Log in cases being picked up by funeral directors and vehicles dropping off cases. Send excel reports to command. Maintained detailed logs of security activities and incidents, ensuring accurate record-keeping.

• Elevator inspection - test all buttons on the elevator.

• Sign in and escort contractors through restricted areas. Provided excellent customer service to visitors and staff, addressing inquiries and concerns.

• Respond to security incidents, de-escalating situations and ensuring the safety of personnel and property.

Server/Wait Staff Member

Atria Senior Living
12.2021 - 10.2023

• Set and clear tables, take residents’ dining orders and provide the highest level of customer service.

• Review menus with residents and acquaint new residents with dining at Atria.

• Assist with the preparation, delivery and clean up of daily meals, banquets, and special events.

• Create a strong sense of teamwork with colleagues and positive relationships with residents.

Clean and sanitize carpet, tables, chairs, condiment containers and equipment used in the dining room.

Carpet Cleaner

Cody’s Carpet
06.2014 - 08.2017

• Maintained cleaning machines and tools and verified excellent condition before using at customer site.

• Used special treatments to remove stains without damaging surfaces.

• Moved furniture to allow thorough cleaning of designated carpet surfaces and returned to position, using protective padding if needed.

• Equipped truck with applicable tools, equipment and cleaning materials before arriving at client site and verified full return to truck after cleaning.

• Performed carpet and upholstery cleaning using chemicals and shampoo periodically, building expertise to compare alternative cleaning processes.

• Always maintained safe working environment to avoid injury to workers, owners, children, or pets.

Catering Staff Member

A Mother's Love
01.2015 - 05.2017

• Performed cleaning duties, including wiping tables and equipment, sweeping and refilling stock.

• Wiped counters and tables to remove dirt and food and maintain clean environment for guests.

• Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.

• Scrubbed equipment, tables, and encounters to meet cleanliness standards.

• Restocked napkins, condiments, and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods.

• Interacted effectively with fellow employees to stage food trays for distribution to customers.

• Poured hot beverages and filled soft drink cups to deliver to waiting guests.

• Greeted customers and cultivated positive experiences in line with company standards.

• Swept, vacuumed, and dusted areas periodically to maintain impeccable cleanliness.

• Followed orders of senior leadership with exacting accuracy in moment and without question.

• Drove team success by completing assigned task quickly and accurately.

Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.

Education

No Degree - Communications

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

No Degree - Communications

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY

High School Diploma -

Sewanhaka High School
Floral Park, NY
06-2017

Skills

  • Security Patrol and Surveillance
  • Access Control and Monitoring
  • Incident Response, De-escalation and reporting
  • Customer Service and Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Report Writing
  • Radio Communication
  • General security

Certification

  • Security Officer Training Certification - E.M.A. Training Consulting LLC (Hempstead, NY) 11/23

Timeline

Security Officer

Universal Protection Services LLC
12.2023 - Current

Server/Wait Staff Member

Atria Senior Living
12.2021 - 10.2023

Catering Staff Member

A Mother's Love
01.2015 - 05.2017

Carpet Cleaner

Cody’s Carpet
06.2014 - 08.2017

No Degree - Communications

University of Hartford

No Degree - Communications

Nassau Community College

High School Diploma -

Sewanhaka High School
Xavier Serrano