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Shakeera Avant

Clementon

Summary

Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.

Safety-conscious security team member with excellent communication skills and eye for detail. Physically dexterous to monitor premises through advanced security cameras. Skilled at handling and resolving conflicts professionally.

Diligent Security professional with 8 years of experience monitoring facility staff and visitors to maintain order and safety. Demonstrated to learn new procedures and policies using defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Leverages excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Activities Assistant

Cadbury
02.2024 - Current
  • Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
  • Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
  • Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
  • Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
  • Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
  • Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
  • Planned and prepared meals to supply residents with nutritious and appealing meals.

Security Officer

Virtua Hospital
03.2017 - Current
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
  • Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
  • Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Camden County Tech
Sicklerville, NJ
06-2011

Skills

  • Enrichment program development
  • Physical assistance
  • Resident support
  • Flexibility
  • Security proficiency
  • Records coordination
  • Presentation development
  • Schedule management
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Documentation skills
  • Office administration
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Customer service
  • Metal detector operation
  • Arrest procedures
  • Identification verification
  • Premises patrol
  • Personnel screening
  • Threat assessment
  • Emergency management
  • Threat management
  • Crisis management
  • Night and safe deposit procedures
  • Entrance control
  • Report generation
  • Alarm monitoring

Timeline

Activities Assistant

Cadbury
02.2024 - Current

Security Officer

Virtua Hospital
03.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Camden County Tech