Pj Puzio
Savannah,GA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Extraordinary leader and problem solver looking to transition from a career in military to any career of my choosing. Calm under pressure with superior time management and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Cellular Sales Verizon
Savannah, GA
08.2022 - Current
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
- Attended advanced training sessions and conferences to increase product knowledge and productivity.
- Expanded customer base and boosted profit within product line.
- Exceeded goals for new accounts in single sales cycle.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Increased sales by offering consultation on products and services and applying customer service and upselling techniques.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Assisted in product placement and visual merchandising, maintaining attractive and inviting appearance.
- Tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs to increase marketing effectiveness.
Military Police Officer
US Army
12.2019 - 04.2022
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards and potential dangers.
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities and provide force protection.
- Searched vehicles, buildings, and homes for evidence of stolen property.
- Employed negotiation techniques to diffuse hostile situations.
- Patrolled perimeters of operating bases to guard against raids, suicide bombers and other attacks on forward areas of operation.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $2,000,000.
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base.
- Gathered evidence, processed crime scenes and questioned witnesses and suspects.
- Investigated security issues involving domestic violence, assault and theft occurring on base among active military members.
- Mitigated risk, providing immediate emergency response security.
- Documented and organized security information accurately and efficiently.
- Protected lives and property numerous military installations.
- Planned crime prevention measures and operated military police checkpoints and dispatch centers.
- Controlled quality, accuracy and completeness of all investigations involving all types of crimes.
Security Supervisor
Paterson Police Department
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Conducted frequent security audits to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety and asset protection.
- Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Responsible for the protection of the Mayor and the cities Business Administrator.
- Demonstrated commitment to public safety by patrolling events and well-populated establishments.
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
Security Guard
St Joseph Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Remained calm, assertive and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every timeframe to spot and investigate concerns.
- Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with personnel and general public.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
- Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives.
Education
GED -
Passaic Valley Regional High School
Little Falls, NJ12.2012
Skills
- Public Safety
- Perimeter Patrol
- Suspect Pursuance and Arrest
- Accident Scene Documentation
- Operational Efficiency
- Protecting People and Property
- Maintaining Order
- Active Listening
- Foot Patrolling
- Issuing Citations
- Traffic and Mostorists Monitoring
- First Aid
- Emergency Preparedness
- Disciplinary Action
- Accident Investigations
- Effective Working Relationships
- Property Patrol
- Interrogation Techniques
- Suspicious Activity Monitoring
- Officer Training
- Police Patrol Operations
- Control Crowd
- Preventing Incidents
- Daily Incident Reporting
Timeline
Sales Representative
Cellular Sales Verizon
08.2022 - Current
Military Police Officer
US Army
12.2019 - 04.2022
Security Supervisor
Paterson Police Department
01.2017 - 12.2019
Security Guard
St Joseph Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
GED -
Passaic Valley Regional High School