Sonyya Bennett
Savannah,GA
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Competent security professional specializing in manning building entrances, completing patrols and monitoring CCTV for criminal activity. Fluent in english. History of working security-related settings. Well-versed in reviewing employees and visitors for unauthorized activities and suspicious circumstances. Seasoned security team member with advanced understanding of facility, grounds, personnel and asset security practices. Highly observant and diligent with high integrity, strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving abilities. Trained in defensive tactics and conflict de-escalation techniques. Skilled competent in conducting patrols, monitoring entrances and escorting visitors to maximize building security. Good report writing, recordkeeping and multitasking abilities with 6+ years of experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gate Guard
Walden Security
Savannah, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Alerted law enforcement in case of suspicious activity on the property.
- Monitored security cameras and alarms to ensure a safe environment.
- Maintained logs of all visitors, contractors, and vendors entering or leaving the facility.
- Checked identification cards of visitors and employees to verify their authorization to enter the premises.
- Performed random inspections of vehicles entering or leaving the premises.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any emergency situations or incidents occurring on-site.
- Inspected buildings for safety concerns such as fire hazards or broken locks.
- Provided assistance with traffic control when needed.
- Answered questions from visitors regarding directions and other inquiries about the facility.
- Cooperated with local law enforcement agencies as needed.
- Adhered to all safety regulations and procedures established by company policies.
Security Guard
Sunstates Security Inc.
01.2020 - 11.2022
- My tasks would allow me to enter all stores when called for a security incident
- Other tasks involved working closely with multiple vendors who would have work assignments on my site
- I interact with company clients and customers all day.
- Conducted daily security patrols of assigned areas.
- Enforced safety regulations and monitored access control points.
- Investigated suspicious activity and reported findings to management.
- Responded to alarms, emergencies, and disturbances.
- Identified potential security risks and recommended corrective actions.
- Assisted with searches of personnel, vehicles, packages.
- Issued visitor badges and access cards to authorized personnel.
- Administered first aid when necessary in accordance with training guidelines.
- Patrolled parking lots and garages ensuring all vehicles were properly parked in designated areas.
- Developed emergency response plans for various scenarios including natural disasters, medical emergencies, fires.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
Sales associate
Macy's retail stores - Savannah, GA
11.2016 - 12.2020
- I assist customers with their everyday shopping needs
- While providing a pleasant retail store experience for Macy's customers
- Also I work as a team to help online store orders and merchandise placement
- Major duties was to ring up customer merchandise, inventory counting, balance multiple cash registers, handle cash flow in n out of company store safe.
Allied Universal Security Officer
Allied Barton Services - Savannah, GA
12.2018 - 01.2020
- I work as needed my title is part time and on call security officer
- I job description is to travel to different work sites as needed and patrol and or assist the site managers and co-workers with assigned duties.
Secretary/assistant
D & D Media Group - Savannah, GA
Savannah, GA.
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Answered all company and customer related questions, also answer phone calls.
- While keeping track of company files and documents
- Also faxing work related documents, keeping track of employee payroll, and working company scheduled events on a when needed basic.
- Organized and maintained executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and conference calls.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.
- Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
- Sorted mail and distributed it to appropriate personnel or departments within the organization.
- Assisted with special projects or tasks related to departmental functions upon request.
- Responded to customer inquiries via email or telephone in a polite and professional manner.
- Provided administrative support to the office manager and other staff members.
Sales associate
Walmart Stores Inc - Savannah, GA
07.2014 - 11.2016
- My hire position was a deli worker which included cooking food made to order, fulling frozen foods in frozen section, cooking roasted chicken on a timed schedule, and completing monthly inventory
- While working for this company I was able to cross train in other positions
- Within a short period of time I had learned well over four positions which include grocery,cashier,bakery, and lawn and garden as well as trained to become a store manager while already holding a secondary manager position.
Starbucks Barista
Savannah State University - Savannah, GA
09.2012 - 07.2014
- My hire position was Starbucks Barista for the local university
- My task was to mix drinks for students and staff
- Later I giving a promotion and become a banquet worker over the summer break and during football and basketball season I cross trained as a stadium worker.
Sales associate
Walmart Stores Inc - Savannah, GA
01.2010 - 09.2012
- My hire position was a deli worker and customer service associate
- My tasks in tells me to provide a kind and professional experience for customer while assisting with all their stores needs
- While working together with other associates.
Front of the house hostess
Golden Corral of Savannah - Savannah, GA
10.2008 - 01.2010
- My hire position was a front of the house hostess for 1 year
- Later with hard work and commitment to my job description I was giving a promotion to waitress my tasks were to seat customers, make beverages, and take care of all their needs while dining in our establishment.
Education
Bachelor's in Registered Nursing - Science
College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA05-2027
License in Healthcare Aide -
Savannah Tech
05.2019
High School -
Savannah High School
01.2008
Skills
- RECEPTIONIST
- RETAIL SALES
- FILING
- CPR/First-Aid
- Security
- Computer skills
- Administrative experience
- Food service
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Medical Terminology
- Sales
- Research
- Data Entry
- Cashiering
- Organizational Skills
- Food Preparation
- HIPAA
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Physiology Knowledge
- Multi-line Phone Systems
- Vital Signs
- Vehicle Inspection
- Asset Protection
- Facility Patrols
- Safety reviews
- Incident Reporting
- Identity checks
- Theft Prevention
- Defensive Tactics
- Patrol procedures
- Emergency Response
- Intrusion Detection
- Security Team Coordination
- Security Regulation Enforcement
Certification
- Certified CNA/PCT
- First Aid Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Gate Guard
Walden Security
01.2023 - Current
Security Guard
Sunstates Security Inc.
01.2020 - 11.2022
Allied Universal Security Officer
Allied Barton Services - Savannah, GA
12.2018 - 01.2020
Secretary/assistant
D & D Media Group - Savannah, GA
05.2017 - 12.2018
Sales associate
Macy's retail stores - Savannah, GA
11.2016 - 12.2020
Sales associate
Walmart Stores Inc - Savannah, GA
07.2014 - 11.2016
Starbucks Barista
Savannah State University - Savannah, GA
09.2012 - 07.2014
Sales associate
Walmart Stores Inc - Savannah, GA
01.2010 - 09.2012
Front of the house hostess
Golden Corral of Savannah - Savannah, GA
10.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor's in Registered Nursing - Science
College of Coastal Georgia
License in Healthcare Aide -
Savannah Tech
High School -
Savannah High School
Similar Profiles
Angelo BurgosAngelo Burgos
Federal Court Security Officer at AKAL SECURITY – INTERCON SECURITY – CONSTELIS SECURITY – WALDEN SECURITYFederal Court Security Officer at AKAL SECURITY – INTERCON SECURITY – CONSTELIS SECURITY – WALDEN SECURITY
Denzell HughesDenzell Hughes
Court Security Officer at Walden SecurityCourt Security Officer at Walden Security
Trenton WilliamsTrenton Williams
Security Officer at Walden SecuritySecurity Officer at Walden Security
Robert SchulteRobert Schulte
Court Security Officer at Walden SecurityCourt Security Officer at Walden Security
Nicole MeiminNicole Meimin
Behavioral Health Clinician at Georgia Regional HospitalBehavioral Health Clinician at Georgia Regional Hospital