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Nicholas Karakouzian

Palmer,MA

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Transportation Security Officer at TSA, excelling in threat detection and public interaction. Proven ability to maintain safety protocols and demonstrate situational awareness in high-stakes environments. Committed to integrity and effective communication, ensuring a secure and positive experience for all.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation security officer

TSA
Bradley International Airport, CT
05.2024 - Current
  • Full time
  • TSA SV grading scale E Band
  • Company Overview: Transportation security officer at Bradley International Airport.
  • Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects on passengers/ Property, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft.
  • Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property, etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags.
  • Controlling terminal entry and exit points.
  • Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries.
  • Retaining and implementing knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Situational awareness.
  • Transportation security officer at Bradley International Airport.

Lift/Tram Operator

Jay Peak
Jay, VT
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Full time
  • Daily safety checks before operation.
  • Evacuation Training.
  • Public interaction.
  • Handling poor weather.
  • Ensuring passenger safety.
  • Radio communication with management and maintenance.
  • Snow removal and ice mitigation.
  • Situational awareness.

Manufacturer

Aerotek
Palmer, MA
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Full time
  • Manufacture makeup brushes.
  • Maintain machinery.
  • Timely and accurate paperwork completion.
  • Communication with mechanics.
  • Quality control.

Solutions Specialist

Berterra Chevrolet
Palmer, MA
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Full time
  • Sales of new and used vehicles.
  • Public interaction.
  • Paperwork completion.

Valet/Lot Attendant

Valet Park of America
Palmer/Springfield, MA
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Full time
  • Warmly greet customers.
  • Driving, parking and retrieving vehicles for guests.
  • Managing inventory of all keys.
  • Maintaining a safe environment for customers.
  • Directing traffic and customers.
  • Cash handling.

Cashier

Lowes
Brewer, ME
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • part time 20 hours a week
  • Provide a positive customer experience.
  • Responsible for cash and credit transactions.
  • Provided directions to customers.
  • Processed returns.

Mover

Liberty Movers
Leicester, MA
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Full time
  • Member of specialized equipment moving team.
  • Managed safe handling of personal and commercial goods.
  • Provided excellent customer service.

Cashier

Blue Jeans Pizza
Worcester, MA
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Full time
  • Managed phone and carry out orders.
  • Packaged and prepared food and beverages.
  • Maintained a clean workspace.
  • Provided excellent customer service.

Ski Instructor

Ski Ward
Shrewsbury, MA
12.2018 - 03.2020
  • Full time
  • Certified ski instructor for all ages.
  • Managed groups of up to 8 students.
  • Assisted with skill testing and level advancement programs.
  • Provided updates to parents of students.
  • Provided excellent customer service.
  • Public interaction.
  • Situational awareness.

Farm Hand

Barefoot Hoss
Dudley, MA
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • part time 15 hours a week
  • Mucked stalls.
  • Assisted with haying fields, baling hay.
  • Yard maintenance.

Education

Forestry - Major

University of Maine
Orono
05-2022

High School -

Saint John's High School
Shrewsbury
05.2021

Criminal Justice - Major

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA

Skills

  • Security screening
  • Emergency response
  • Public interaction
  • Community safety
  • Law enforcement
  • Calm under pressure
  • Following procedures
  • Collaborative work
  • High-stakes environments
  • Integrity
  • Screening procedures
  • Threat detection
  • Situational awareness
  • Safety protocols
  • Conflict resolution
  • Equipment operation
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Stress tolerance
  • Protocol implementation
  • Crisis response
  • Object identification
  • Explosives detection
  • Passport checks
  • Entry and exit monitoring
  • Body scanner operation
  • X-ray machine operation

Affiliations

  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Skiing
  • volunteering
  • running and working out

Accomplishments

  • Passed FLETC training for the TSA
  • I have been an acting lead multiple times at BDL

Timeline

Transportation security officer

TSA
05.2024 - Current

Lift/Tram Operator

Jay Peak
12.2023 - 04.2024

Manufacturer

Aerotek
06.2023 - 12.2023

Solutions Specialist

Berterra Chevrolet
01.2023 - 05.2023

Valet/Lot Attendant

Valet Park of America
05.2022 - 12.2022

Cashier

Lowes
11.2021 - 05.2022

Mover

Liberty Movers
06.2021 - 08.2021

Cashier

Blue Jeans Pizza
06.2020 - 03.2021

Farm Hand

Barefoot Hoss
05.2019 - 10.2019

Ski Instructor

Ski Ward
12.2018 - 03.2020

Forestry - Major

University of Maine

High School -

Saint John's High School

Criminal Justice - Major

Springfield Technical Community College

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