Shakeera Avant
Lindenwold,NJ
Summary
Hospital security professional with 7+ years of experience in healthcare environments, specializing in surveillance, emergency response, and staff training. Writing incident reports when needed , displaying conflict resolution, and policy enforcement. Seeking to transition into a Security Sergeant role to lead and mentor officers while enhancing facility safety and operations , displaying my knowledge and experience as an officer.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Assistant
Cadbury Senior Living
02.2023 - Current
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Managed inventory of activity supplies, ensuring adequate materials were available for planned events while adhering to budget constraints.
- Organized special events and outings for residents, promoting mental engagement and physical activity.
- Incorporated sensory stimulation activities into programming for patients with cognitive impairments, supporting their cognitive function and emotional wellbeing.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
Security Officer
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes
03.2017 - Current
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
- Enhanced security measures by staying up-to-date on industry best practices, attending training sessions, and obtaining relevant certifications.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
Education
Business Tech .
Camden County Technical School
Sicklerville, NJ06.2011
Skills
- Incident reporting
- Superior customer service
- CCTV monitoring
- Patrol operations
- Conflict de-escalation
- Staff management
- Metal detector operation
- Interior and exterior patrol
- Alarm monitoring
- Screening wands
- Building lockdown coordination
- Verbal and written communication
- Security camera monitoring
- De-escalation techniques
- Report writing
Timeline
Activities Assistant
Cadbury Senior Living
02.2023 - Current
Security Officer
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes
03.2017 - Current
Business Tech .
Camden County Technical School
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