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Sean Harris

Chicago,IL

Summary

Passionate and dedicated Multi-Skilled Journalist committed to contributing to the success of the employer through exemplary leadership and impactful storytelling. Strong background in delivering compelling news stories and in-depth features, with proven track record of covering diverse topics, breaking news, and investigative reporting. Demonstrated skills in research and fact-checking ensure accuracy and reliability in all publications, driving engagement and loyalty among audiences.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Officer

Allied Universal
09.2022 - Current
  • Secured clientele (commercial and government) locations daily
  • Managed security personnel resources across multiple client sites including day-to-day, hiring, compliance and training functions
  • Responsible for updating standard operating procedures to conform with current needs and ensuring compliance of such
  • Monitored and oversaw video surveillance across multiple locations
  • Reported to upper management on security incidents and provided analysis on security reporting details
  • Ensured proper security procedures were followed at client’s point of entries
  • Engaged in the role of security officer as needed to ensure client expectations were exceeded
  • Conducted regular patrols, identifying and addressing potential security risks.
  • Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
  • Prepared detailed incident reports, documenting findings for management review.

Paratransit Operator

PACE-SCR/BEACON
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Transports Passengers in a safe manner while logging arrival and departure times.
  • Unload and load senior citizens and persons with special needs.

Lead Security Officer

Securitas Inc.
02.2010 - 03.2012
  • Secured clientele (commercial) locations daily
  • Supervised security personnel resources across multiple client sites including day-to-day, hiring, compliance and training functions
  • Responsible for all hard entry access tokens and keys
  • Oversaw all daily reporting functions
  • Ensured timely updates and dissemination of information related to security procedures across all internal and external (client) documentation sources
  • Maintained all security equipment and responsible for ensuring any hardware-related issues were resolved

Food Research Technologist

KRAFT FOODS R&D
12.1999 - 11.2009
  • Responsible for training of Bioconversions division including compliance of all safety and other regulatory requirements
  • Reviewed short/long-term project development goals and provided regular feedback to technicians and scientists
  • Vendor Liaison responsible for negotiating with vendors and suppliers on new equipment, products and/or ingredients
  • Implemented a visionary process design leading to a more efficient plant process and research development laboratory
  • Ensured appropriate issue resolution through use of lean techniques
  • Implemented the Separation technology form Backtocatch, Nanofiltration, Ultrafiltration and Microfiltration technology on protein, minerals, and spores
  • Conducted analytical testing on various products and data collected from LIMS for product evaluations and laboratory testing for phosphates, moisture, fat, PH, Sodium, Lactose, Inorganic/Organic compounds
  • Performed electro-dialysis for acid development testing on new products
  • Production of culture for various internal vendors
  • Assisted in the evaluation of internally and externally developed new anti-microbials
  • Maintained Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance; effectively communicated violations to appropriate plant personnel

Education

Master of Arts - New Media Journalism

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
07-2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Management)

Robert Morris University
Chicago, IL
02-2003

Skills

  • Technical report writing
  • Incident reporting
  • Security guard license
  • General security

  • CCTV surveillance
  • Superior customer service
  • Emergency response

Certification

  • Certificate: National Safety Council CPR&AED 2016
  • Certificate: National Safety Council First Aid 2016
  • Certificate: PERC – Illinois 2012
  • Licensed: Firearms Owner Identification – Illinois 2024

Timeline

Security Officer

Allied Universal
09.2022 - Current

Paratransit Operator

PACE-SCR/BEACON
02.2021 - 01.2022

Lead Security Officer

Securitas Inc.
02.2010 - 03.2012

Food Research Technologist

KRAFT FOODS R&D
12.1999 - 11.2009

Master of Arts - New Media Journalism

Full Sail University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Management)

Robert Morris University
Sean Harris