Supervise and coordinate all aspects of site security operations.
Conduct regular inspections of the facility to assess safety and security conditions.
Develop and implement security policies and emergency protocols.
Respond to incidents and prepare reports for internal tracking and compliance.
Foster positive relationships with residents and community organizations.
Collaborate with local law enforcement and emergency responders.
Engage with residents to build trust and a sense of community.
Independent Contractor
Lyft & Uber
Richmond, VA
01.2019 - Current
Communicated via telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
Related to and empathized with a range of people.
Used knowledge of electronics to help provide the best experience for passengers.
Security Officer/Supervisor
RMC Events
Richmond, VA
07.2023 - 08.2024
Enhance the safety and security of staff.
Provide high visibility and highly proactive engagement in the greater Richmond area.
Be the first point of contact for students, staff, patients, and the public.
Report situations relative to hazards, suspicious persons/ activity and medical/ other emergencies.
Maintain daily occurrence logs and incident reports.
Work with clients who have behavioral health disorders and/or intellectual disabilities.
Lead Shelter Monitor Data Specialist
Commonwealth Catholic Charities
Hopewell, VA
02.2023 - 04.2023
Maintain nightly operations and lead team of Shelter Monitors.
Develop a working knowledge of homeless services and other supportive services in the community and be able to answer client questions.
Deliver trauma-informed client care, being inclusive and supportive.
Use de-escalation methods to diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, written, and verbal skills.
Respond to client requests for medical/mental health services. Maintain a log of all shelter incidents and emergencies.
Collaborate with on-site security team and/or local law enforcement partners to ensure the safety of staff and clients.
Gather client data, complete nightly reports, and assist with reporting.
Bus Operator
Groome Transportation
05.2018 - 12.2020
Ensure that the vehicle is operated in a safe manner at all times.
Accept direction from dispatch and pick up riders as directed.
Greet passengers and thank passengers in a friendly manner as they enter and exit the bus.
Uphold company standards for customer service, including proper phone and bus etiquette.
Operate ADA equipment, lifts and wheelchair securement.
Complete driver logs and turn in Vehicle Inspections as required by DOT DVIRs.
Perform location specific duties such as facility clean up, parking lot clean up, or other duties as directed by Operations Manager and/or Dispatchers.
Certified Technician
Staples
05.2016 - 01.2018
Build relationships with Tech Sales Associates and Mobile Consultants (in mobile stores) to create synergy across all technology departments.
Sell programs by exhibiting behaviors in all interactions and communications with customers, associates and management.
Respond and resolve customer requests and concerns.
Stay current on new technologies, products and services.
Perform computer repair work or diagnostics as needed.
Gather and analyze important pieces of information needed to understand the problem or issue by looking deeper into issues.
Child Care Specialist
YMCA
04.2015 - 07.2016
Maintain a high safety standard and accident/injury prevention standard.
Work with the site director to ensure a high-quality program by incorporating a variety of activities designed to promote arts and humanities, character development, health, wellness and fitness, STEM, service learning, homework support, literacy and social competence/conflict resolution.
Build a warm respectful relationship with all the children and provide a secure environment through supervision while encouraging development of abilities and responsibilities for a child's behavior.
Maintain an open and approachable attitude to parents at all times.
Communicate with parents on the positive aspects of the child's day as well as on any behavior issues.
Perform all administrative function as they relate to the department and site operations.
Wireless Consultant
Best Buy Mobile
10.2013 - 04.2015
Provide personalized service and exceptional expertise for customers.
Handle all aspects of the sale including customer contracts and warranties, customer payments, cash and credit card/check transactions.
Develop, maintain and communicate strong, up-to-date knowledge of wireless products, accessories, pricing plans and service features.
Use competitive spirit and ambition to meet or exceed sales targets.
Interact with customers and provide prompt and courteous customer service in person or via phone.
Understand customers' needs and help them discover how our products meet those needs.
Child Care Aide
T and T Kidz Korner
Runnemede, NJ
09.2005 - 06.2009
Manage children's behavior, using positive behavior plans provided by the Curriculum Specialist.
Assist the teacher in implementing the daily program. Helping with lessons, preparation of materials for lessons, meals, preparation of snacks, and other activities as needed.
Plan activities which encourage each child's growth in the areas of emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development.
Collaborate with co-teacher to create and reinforce classroom expectation and rules and systematically teach those expectations to children.
Recognize and consider the individual needs of each child in relation to special needs, special talents and interests.
Helping children learn to think creatively, to solve problems independently and to respect themselves and others.
Knowledgeable in developmentally appropriate practice for children.
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
Base Defense Operations Controller/Electronic Security Systems (Alarm Monitor / Security Forces Specialist) at U.S. Air ForceBase Defense Operations Controller/Electronic Security Systems (Alarm Monitor / Security Forces Specialist) at U.S. Air Force
Security Guard/Security Monitor at State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of State PoliceSecurity Guard/Security Monitor at State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of State Police