RAKIA A. ATKINSON
Richmond,CA
Summary
To obtain a position where I can utilize my skills in leadership and customer service. I am a strong willed, dependable and self-motivated person that can work alone or in a group setting.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Specialist
Garda World Security
799 Fletcher Lane, Hayward CA 94544
03.2021 - Current
- Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action for potential hazards.
- Contributed system roadmapping, design and launch services to address information vulnerability.
- Partnered with IT department members to minimize exploits on system coverage.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Oversaw credentialing activities for all employees, contractors and consultants.
- Managed and supported organization-wide privacy and security management measures.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents, and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
Sheriff Safety
Alameda County Santa Rita Jail
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Engaged with Sheriff's, staff and inmates in maximum security settings
- Commercial cleaning and maintenance using the seven safety steps
- Access to chemical cleaning products not limited to all spills
- Clear communication between sworn and unsworn Police Officers written and verbally
- Search and seize inmates in common areas
- Cleaning housing controls and visiting areas
- Protocol for meal prep, medical transports and emergency event when lock down occurs.
- Effectively rolled out new systems for criminal prosecutorial case logs, crime reports, investigations, suspect records, and operational agendas, resulting in strengthened traceability.
- Patrolled in assigned district in patrol car for purpose of observing area for possible criminal activity.
Driver/Security Guard
Dunbar Armored
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Drove local and distance for currency pick-up and drop offs
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.
- Remained professional, alert, and cautious while working
- Communicated with dispatch for all critical support and services
- Reviewed, maintained and followed up on all orders.
Driver/Package Handler
Amazon
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Load and unload freight trucks in a timely manner to ensure excellent customer service
- Assisted other drivers with package deliveries
- Receive, assist, and customer deliveries
- Effectively communicating pertinent information to clients ensuring excellent customer service.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors to provide information on delays and issues with shipments.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing packages and shipments for future reference.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
- Collaborated with other package handlers to provide prompt and accurate delivery of orders.
Security Guard / Field Supervisor
Securitas
06.2012 - 04.2014
- Perform general clerical and personnel duties
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Attendance for all employees , monitoring daily written reports, check-ins with all guards at different locations/ sites, critical support for clients and guards
- Fill and prepare customer orders for delivery.
Office Assistant
Nevin Community Center
05.2009 - 08.2010
- supervised and monitored youth leaders ability to assist students with daily activities and school work assignments
- Assign areas for youth leaders to monitor and clean
- Accept, calculate, and process cash/credit card payments for youth activities
- Effectively communicating pertinent information to students ensuring excellent customer service
- Monitor youth groups for off-site field trips.
Education
AA-LIBERAL - ARTS
CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2014
High School Diploma - undefined
El Cerrito High School
2010
Skills
- Clerical, Excellent interpersonal skills,
- Credit, clients, excellent customer
- Service, delivery, meal prep,
- Access, personnel, pick, Police,
- Safety, written
- Emergency Response
Timeline
Security Specialist
Garda World Security
03.2021 - Current
Sheriff Safety
Alameda County Santa Rita Jail
03.2017 - 08.2018
Driver/Security Guard
Dunbar Armored
09.2016 - 12.2017
Driver/Package Handler
Amazon
07.2015 - 05.2016
Security Guard / Field Supervisor
Securitas
06.2012 - 04.2014
Office Assistant
Nevin Community Center
05.2009 - 08.2010
AA-LIBERAL - ARTS
CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma - undefined
El Cerrito High School