Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards Honors Certificates
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Senait Araya

Santa Clara,CA

Summary

Talented Security Specialist with extensive experience with security strategies and protocols. Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and emergency response management, ensuring adherence to safety measures across diverse environments. Proven track record of effectively managing teams to mitigate risks and enhance organizational security. Eager to leverage a robust skill set in a challenging new role that prioritizes safety and operational excellence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Activity Instructor

AbilityPath
Redwood City, CA
01.2025 - Current
  • Enhanced educational programs to address individual needs, goals, and interests.
  • Operate agency vehicles for transporting participants to community events.
  • Kept detailed participant goals, attendance records, and lesson plans.
  • Developed creative strategies for engaging patients in recreational activities.
  • Observed clients during recreational activities to assess safety, behavior, and engagement level.

Recreation Therapy Intern

AbilityPath
Redwood City, CA
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Facilitated tailored programs aligning with participant needs, aspirations, and interests.
  • Operated agency vehicles to transport participants for community events.
  • Documented participant goals, attendance records, and lesson plans in line with classroom objectives.
  • Developed creative strategies for engaging patients in recreational activities.
  • Observed clients during recreational activities to assess safety, behavior, and engagement level.

Data Center Security Specialist (DSS) Intern

Amazon
Santa Clara, CA
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Help lead daily operational security as part of a security operations team across multiple facilities
  • Executed workflow ticketing processes to streamline task management.
  • Co-lead the security investigation across campus facilities with management.
  • Oversaw physical security vendors
  • Supervised network activity and security camera footage to locate potential threats.
  • Optimized security measures by assessing performance data insights.
  • Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Ensured accuracy in documenting all internship activities.
  • Fostered collaborative relationships among colleagues and management.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.

Shift Supervisor

Securitas Private Security
Santa Clara, CA
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Coordinated schedules across multiple teams and ensured seamless post-rotation processes.
  • Managed one-on-one training sessions to enhance team productivity.
  • Managed keys and radio equipment efficiently.
  • Distributed tasks equally among team members.
  • Met all company security standards ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Identify and address any suspicious activities and safety hazards.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
  • Enforced company policies fairly, while maintaining an open-door policy for staff concerns.
  • Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.

Shift Supervisor

Inter-Con Security
Santa Clara, CA
08.2019 - 09.2023
  • Coordinated schedules across multiple teams and ensured seamless post-rotation processes.
  • Managed one-on-one training sessions to enhance team productivity.
  • Managed keys and radio equipment efficiently.
  • Distributed tasks equally among team members.
  • Met all company security standards ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Identify and address any suspicious activities and safety hazards.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
  • Enforced company policies fairly, while maintaining an open-door policy for staff concerns.
  • Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.

Recreational Therapy Practicum

CHONC Children's Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Co-facilitated recreation activities for patients in the CHONC Children's Hospital
  • Facilitated successful special holiday events.
  • Conducted room visits with residents and learned how to document according to SOAP
  • Documented changes in clients' performance and adapted activities

Security Officer

First Coast Security
Santa Clara, CA
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Maintained safety protocols in designated work areas.
  • Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
  • Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
  • Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.

Education

B.S. - Recreation - Concentration in Recreation Therapy

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
12.2024

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Lenel System Administration
  • Optics System Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Data documentation
  • Strong leadership
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration

Awards Honors Certificates

  • CPR and First Aid
  • Unarmed guard force
  • Leadership and Career
  • Mandate Reporter

Languages

English
Professional
Tigrigna
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid
  • Unarmed guard force
  • Leadership and Career
  • Mandate Reporter

Timeline

Activity Instructor

AbilityPath
01.2025 - Current

Recreation Therapy Intern

AbilityPath
09.2024 - 01.2025

Data Center Security Specialist (DSS) Intern

Amazon
05.2024 - 08.2024

Shift Supervisor

Securitas Private Security
10.2023 - 05.2024

Recreational Therapy Practicum

CHONC Children's Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2022

Shift Supervisor

Inter-Con Security
08.2019 - 09.2023

Security Officer

First Coast Security
08.2017 - 08.2019

B.S. - Recreation - Concentration in Recreation Therapy

San Jose State University
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