Samantha Sarvela
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Security operations professional with experience protecting large-scale events through team leadership, risk assessment, and crisis management. Developed security plans and protocols aligned with safety regulations to improve event security efficiency. Skilled in crowd management, emergency response procedures, and surveillance techniques, with consistent results in conflict resolution.
Overview
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1
Certification
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1
year of professional experience
Work History
Event Security
Allied Universal Security Services
Fort Collins, Colorado
06.2026 - Current
- Secured football players' alley to ensure safety of guests and players.
- Monitored event areas and reported safety or crowd-control issues, ensuring a secure environment.
- Monitored event spaces and reported safety or crowd-related issues.
- Reported crowd and safety concerns to maintain safe event areas and support overall event security.
- Answered attendee questions and delivered customer service support.
- Responded promptly to guest and speaker requests.
- Handled guest and speaker requests quickly and professionally.
- Created positive first impressions for guests at event entrances.
- Improved attendee experience through clear customer service support.
- Supported smooth event operations by responding quickly to guest and speaker needs.
- Facilitated safe departure of officials by guiding them to their vehicles
Access control security
DTA Security
Las Vegas, Nevada
04.2026 - Current
- Monitored access points and helped support safety procedures through credential checks.
- Addressed customer concerns with friendly, informed service that improved satisfaction.
- Quickly identified customer needs and provided support that strengthened service experience.
- Supported venue operations across convention areas to help maintain smooth event flow.
- Provided coverage for restroom breaks as needed.
- Managed access points during load-ins and load-outs to support security controls.
Unarmed Security Guard
PRO EM National Event Services
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2025 - Current
- Monitored event grounds for Pro EM National Event Services.
- Regulated entry for guests to maintain safety and order. at entrances and restricted areas.
- Checked credentials and directed approved attendees to maintain secure access.
- Patrolled venues to deter unauthorized activity.
- Communicated security needs with event staff and supervisors.
- Responded to disturbances with calm, professional conduct.
- Broadcasted radio updates to security teams across venue zones for real-time communication. with security teams across venue zones.
- Supported Phoenix Open, spring training, and concert events.
- Provided first aid and basic life support until medical professionals arrived.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to specified locations.
- Guest services, for events.
Skills
- Access control
- Access management
- Crowd security
- Event safety protocols
- Incident reporting
- Situational awareness
- Hazard mitigation
- Effective communication
- Clear communication
- Conflict resolution
- Workplace ethics
Certification
- Unarmed Guard Card license- Arizona
- PILB- Las Vagas Nevada
- CNA
Timeline
Event Security
Allied Universal Security Services
06.2026 - Current
Access control security
DTA Security
04.2026 - Current
Unarmed Security Guard
PRO EM National Event Services
04.2025 - Current