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Steven Morales

Waldorf,MD

Summary

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer with demonstrated achievement of NCCA- accredited certification. Bilingual in English and Spanish, highly skilled in motivating and educating clients from diverse backgrounds through effective communication, customer service, and knowledge in supplemental nutrition and exercise techniques.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Enthusiast

The Vitamin Shoppe
02.2025 - Current

- Part- time employee

- Hours worked per week: 10- 20 hours per week

  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Stayed up-to-date on current industry trends and product knowledge, serving as a reliable resource for customers.
  • Educated customers about the benefits of various vitamins and supplements, helping them make informed decisions regarding their health goals.

Youth Engagement Advocate /Spanish Interpreter

Charles County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current

- Full-time employee

- Hours worked per week: 40-50 hours per week

  • Established strong relationships with students, building trust and open communication channels for ongoing support.
  • Improved student satisfaction by providing personalized academic support and guidance.
  • Monitored student academic progress, communicating with each student frequently and intervening to assist students experiencing difficulties.
  • Implemented and coordinated school activities and events.
  • Educated students and family members in available resources from social service programs.
  • Responded promptly to reported concerns or incidents, addressing issues effectively and efficiently.
  • Performed risk assessments periodically to identify vulnerabilities in current security practices and recommend improvements where necessary.
  • Served as a liaison between the school community and local law enforcement authorities for enhanced collaboration.
  • Educated faculty, staff, and students on best practices for maintaining a safe learning environment.
  • Obtained CPR, First Aid and Mental Health First Aid certifications in preparation for on-campus emergencies.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to both English-and Spanish-speaking clients through skillful written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Served as a trusted resource for colleagues seeking guidance on Spanish language usage or cultural norms when working with diverse populations.

Protective Security Officer/ Lieutenant/Supervisor

The Cogar Group
06.2023 - 08.2024

- Full-time employee

- Hours worked per week: 40-60 hours per week

  • Active: United States Government Top Secret Clearance.
  • Protect life and property, preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal acts, and enforcing laws on federal property.
  • Respond to emergency calls which may involve dangerous personnel or personnel who have committed felonies.
  • Ensures security and protection of U.S. Government officials including Department of Commerce Secretary & Deputy Secretary.
  • Work mandatory overtime when required.
  • Work during inclement weather.
  • Supervise & manage a federal contract.
  • Create schedules.
  • Monitor security alarms, dispatch security resources and initiate emergency response procedures.
  • Bi- annual weapons qualifications with GLOCK 19 (9mm).
  • Trained in neutralizing active shooter threat.

Range Operation Specialist

Constellis
06.2023 - 09.2023

- Part-time employee

- Hours worked per week: 08-24 hours per week

  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Monitor daily range schedules.
  • Operate target carrier system and all other firing range software, programs, and equipment.
  • Address needs and repairs on firing range.
  • Perform range inspections before and after all range activity, and report any findings immediately.
  • Communicate range hot and cold status with staff, range masters, & instructors.

Diplomatic Security Officer

Inter-Con Security/ Department Of State
08.2022 - 06.2023

- Full-time employee

- Hours worked per week: 20-30 hours per week

  • Active: United States Government Top Secret Clearance.

Armed Security Officer/ Lieutenant/Supervisor

Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives
11.2017 - 08.2022

- Full-time employee

- Hours worked per week: 40- 60 hours per week

  • Public Trust background.


Security Officer

Atlantic Residential & Commercial Security Service
10.2017 - 11.2017

- Part- time employee

- Hours worked per week: 04- 12 hours per week


Security Officer

Metropolitan Protective Services Inc
03.2017 - 11.2017

- Part- time employee

- Hours worked per week: 15- 30 hours per week

  • Completed full building and grounds patrols every hour to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Verified each individual's right to enter restricted areas and denied access to unauthorized persons.
  • Performed random bag checks to employees & visitors.
  • Monitored alarm systems to detect any unauthorized entries into
    protected areas.
  • Watched different facility areas from central location via different CCTV feeds, obtaining maximum coverage of important areas.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle & on foot.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
  • Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
  • Remained flexible in rapidly changing environments and adapted to developing situations.
  • Secured entrances and exits by maintaining physical presence and carefully monitoring CCTV.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.

Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
05.2016 - 11.2017

- Full- time employee

- Hours worked per week: 40- 50 hours per week

  • Referenced patient care plan to feed, bathe, dress, take vital signs and promote other individualized care while maintaining patient comfort and dignity.
  • Documented bath record, bowel and bladder training, meal completion and flow sheets to support patient care plan.
  • Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
  • Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior and reported developments to licensed nursing personnel.
  • Coordinated work tasks with other units and personnel to encourage smooth and efficient flow of information.
  • Lifted, moved, transferred and transported patients using proper body mechanics to prevent accidents.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, & muscular dystrophy.

Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Genesis HealthCare
08.2013 - 10.2016

- Full- time employee

- Hours worked per week: 40 hours per week

Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Charles County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
11.2011 - 08.2013

- Full- time employee

- Hours worked per week: 32- 40 hours per week

Assistant Store Manager

Underground Station
08.2009 - 11.2011

- Full- time employee

- Hours worked per week: 40- 60 hours per week

  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Met or surpassed business targets regularly through employee engagement and forward-thinking planning.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Promoted professional growth and facilitated talent development of each associate to drive performance excellence.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit reports to determine options for increasing market growth.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.

Certification

  • National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer Certificate - Issued 09/04/2025
  • American Red Cross - Adult & Child First Aid/ CPR/ AED - Certificate ID: 01N49B5 - Issued 08/23/2024

Timeline

Health Enthusiast

The Vitamin Shoppe
02.2025 - Current

Youth Engagement Advocate /Spanish Interpreter

Charles County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current

Protective Security Officer/ Lieutenant/Supervisor

The Cogar Group
06.2023 - 08.2024

Range Operation Specialist

Constellis
06.2023 - 09.2023

Diplomatic Security Officer

Inter-Con Security/ Department Of State
08.2022 - 06.2023

Armed Security Officer/ Lieutenant/Supervisor

Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives
11.2017 - 08.2022

Security Officer

Atlantic Residential & Commercial Security Service
10.2017 - 11.2017

Security Officer

Metropolitan Protective Services Inc
03.2017 - 11.2017

Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
05.2016 - 11.2017

Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Genesis HealthCare
08.2013 - 10.2016

Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Charles County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
11.2011 - 08.2013

Assistant Store Manager

Underground Station
08.2009 - 11.2011
Steven Morales