Sonya Ward
Pearland,TX
Summary
Seasoned Security Officer equipped with excellent communication skills consistently maintains detailed logs of important events. Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution with knowledge of law enforcement investigations. Trustworthy and committed to honest interactions with supervisors, employees and customers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
DSI Services
Houston, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
Security Guard
Smith Protective Services
Austin, TX
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Security of officials at the state buildings, secured property as well as customer services.
- Enforced safety regulations and monitored access control points.
Security Officer
University of Houston
Houston, TX
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Secure the property and dorm rooms of the school.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
Security Officer
Guard Texas Security
Austin, TX
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Customer service, make sure the employee badged into the building.
Production Operator
Kelly's Services
Austin, TX
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Meet production needs
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management
- Troubleshot issues with machines and made repairs
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- Performed regular inspections of production machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Complied with all relevant health and safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
Medical Assistant
Total Men Primary Care
Austin, TX
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Collection of specimen samples and record results.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Security Guard
Inter-Con Security Systems
Austin, TX
05.2021 - 08.2022
- To secure the state buildings, hand written reports, walking, patrolling, customer service.
- Administered first aid when necessary in accordance with training guidelines.
- Monitored closed circuit television systems.
- Provided escorts for employees entering and exiting the building after hours.
- Conducted daily security patrols of assigned areas.
Production Operator
Aeroteck
Pasadena, TX
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Troubleshot issues with machines and made repairs.
- Maintained knowledge and adhered to state rules and regulations.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Prepared products for shipment by packaging and labeling finished products in cardboard boxes or containers.
Construction Laborer
Smith Tanks & Steel, INC.
Gonzales, LA
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Maintained orderly work environment by removing trash and sweeping up debris.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used onsite.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
Unarmed Security Officer
Securitas Security Services
Houston, TX
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Identified security issues, drafted incident reports and contacted law enforcement when needed.
- Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor important areas on grounds.
- Patrolled large commercial facility on irregular schedule to look for suspicious activities.
- Transported and traveled with personnel and assets from one point to another.
- Completed scans of vehicles, containers, personnel and visitors.
Education
GED -
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX10.2010
Skills
- Material Quality Control
- Workstation Equipment Monitoring
- Quality Inspections and Reporting
- Good Communication
- Following Instructions
- Strong Work Ethic
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Line Work
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Communication
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Customer service
- Cleanroom
- Writing skills
- Security
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- GPS
- Computer skills
- English
- CPR
- First aid
- Primary Care Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Laboratory Experience
- Driving
- Construction
- Vital signs
- Hospital experience
- Cash register
- Assembly
- Public relations
- Cash handling
- Cooking
- Hospitality
- Basic math
- Sales
- Retail sales
- Incident reporting
Certification
- AED Certification, 10/23, 10/25
- CPR Certification, 10/23, 10/25
- Level Two Security Certificate, 05/22, Present
- PSP level Two Training Course, 06/22, 06/24
- Private security license
- Driver's License, 08/21, 08/29
- TWIC Card, 01/24, 01/29
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Security Officer
DSI Services
01.2025 - Current
Security Officer
University of Houston
01.2024 - 04.2024
Security Officer
Guard Texas Security
11.2023 - 01.2024
Security Guard
Smith Protective Services
07.2023 - 11.2024
Production Operator
Kelly's Services
11.2021 - 06.2023
Medical Assistant
Total Men Primary Care
08.2021 - 12.2022
Security Guard
Inter-Con Security Systems
05.2021 - 08.2022
Production Operator
Aeroteck
12.2020 - 08.2021
Construction Laborer
Smith Tanks & Steel, INC.
01.2019 - 12.2020
Unarmed Security Officer
Securitas Security Services
04.2018 - 01.2020
GED -
College of The Mainland