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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Tamara Kostadinova

Tamara Kostadinova

Police Officer
Howell Township,NJ

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.
  • Ambitious graduate surgical student with skills in patient interviewing and assessment. Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology with an understanding of medical terminology. Strong leadership abilities with a passion for learning new tasks and concepts quickly. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational talents.
  • Broad industry experiences such as the music industry, restaurant business, law enforcement security and fitness.
  • Bilingual in Russian and English.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Artist/Assistant/Producer

DJ BTwice
, New Jersey
04.2011 - 10.2014
  • Worked with high profile artists, DJ‘s and many different events. Performed and produced music with vocals
  • Engineered and edited music in the studio

Head Waitress & Barback

SoHo Lounge & Grill
Somerset, NJ
06.2014 - 07.2014
  • Prepared for large parties and reservations, anticipating planning and staffing needs
  • Served guests with positive, welcome, and enthusiastic attitude
  • Provided room service

Event Staff/ Gym Front Desk

Kean University
Union, NJ
08.2014 - 05.2016
  • Provide athletes with needed supples. Maintain any area of where the event was taking place in a security type manner
  • Opened up college gym, checked student ID’s, made sure everything was in place and safe for students to use the gym
  • Maintained cleanliness, cleaned up the weight room at the end of the night

Assistant

Prompt Catering
Sayreville, NJ
06.2016 - 11.2016
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents.
  • Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers for various multiple daycares and schools
  • Ran the company when my boss was on vacation, performed responsibilities to the best of my abilities
  • Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously

Probationary Firefighter

East Brunswick Independent Fire Company
East Brunswick, NJ
08.2016 - 11.2016
  • Established and met objectives for improving organizational effectiveness.
  • Completed physical fire training for real life situations. Understanding the way the fire truckfunctions along with the tools included
  • Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms

Security Guard

Fire N Ice
Fords, NJ
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Triaged problems quickly, providing precise and clear information while working under minimum supervision
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues
  • Monitored people by checking I.D.s and cover charge at the door
  • Handled any aggressive behavior. Protected
    property and equipment from damage. Ejected any personnel that were dangerous or unseemly

Waitress

Bar Louie
East Brunswick, NJ
11.2016 - 01.2017
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of the cash drawer
  • Assisted guests with making menu choices in an informative and helpful fashion
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items,
    garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods

Certified Lifeguard

Sparkling Pool Service Inc
East Brunswick, NJ
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Checked and corrected pool water levels
  • Vacuumed pools, emptied skimmers and removed debris
  • Monitored the safety of all guests in and around the swimming pool
  • Provided medical care to guests when needed

Security Officer

Barcode
Elizabeth, NJ
02.2018 - 09.2018
  • Screened all passengers, crew members and employees for weapons and contraband
  • Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas
  • Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms
  • Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior

Security Supervisor

Wolf Pack Private Security
Newark, NJ
07.2018 - 07.2020
  • Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations
  • Checked all baggage using X-ray machines, metal detectors and Garrett wands
  • Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior
  • Analyzed and investigated all incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors
  • Supervised grounds, employee entrances and exits and security officers on duty

CRCST Surgical Processing Tech Intern

Atlantic Health System
Summit , New Jersey
04.2019 - 07.2019

Surgical Technology Student

Mount Sinai Health System
Manhattan, NY
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Amazon LGA9

Amazon
Edison, NJ
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.

Private Security Consultant

Black Tie Protection
06.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and confidence in my ability to protect their interests.
  • Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
  • Maintaining event safety; identifying and mitigating potential security risks, including hazards, threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborating with law enforcement agencies to share information and respond to security incidents.

Education

Associate of Science - Surgical Technician

Berkeley College
New York, NY
2020

Criminal Justice

Kean University
Union, NJ

Certificate - Surgical Processing (CRCST)

Berkeley College
New Jersey
07.2019

Skills

  • Natural leader
  • Bilingual in English and Russian
  • Integrity
  • Physical restraint training
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emergency response
  • Forensic techniques
  • First Aid and CPR certification
  • Security Guard Certificate
  • Infection prevention
  • Physical assessments
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Thrives under pressure
  • Organized note taker
  • Fast learner
  • Bodybuilder
  • MMA Fighter

Accomplishments

  • Awarded gold medal in first place for Olympic Russian Speaking
  • Youngest member to be elected as alumni director and social chair for Omega Sigma Psi of Kean University
  • Honored to have been in Asbury Park Press about being an influential female security guard
  • Honored to represent Berkeley College academically and socially

Certification

  • Security Officer Registration Act (SORA)
  • BLS

Timeline

Private Security Consultant

Black Tie Protection
06.2022 - Current

Amazon LGA9

Amazon
02.2022 - 05.2022

Surgical Technology Student

Mount Sinai Health System
09.2020 - 11.2020

CRCST Surgical Processing Tech Intern

Atlantic Health System
04.2019 - 07.2019

Security Supervisor

Wolf Pack Private Security
07.2018 - 07.2020

Security Officer

Barcode
02.2018 - 09.2018

Certified Lifeguard

Sparkling Pool Service Inc
06.2017 - 08.2017

Waitress

Bar Louie
11.2016 - 01.2017

Probationary Firefighter

East Brunswick Independent Fire Company
08.2016 - 11.2016

Security Guard

Fire N Ice
08.2016 - 08.2018

Assistant

Prompt Catering
06.2016 - 11.2016

Event Staff/ Gym Front Desk

Kean University
08.2014 - 05.2016

Head Waitress & Barback

SoHo Lounge & Grill
06.2014 - 07.2014

Artist/Assistant/Producer

DJ BTwice
04.2011 - 10.2014

Associate of Science - Surgical Technician

Berkeley College

Criminal Justice

Kean University

Certificate - Surgical Processing (CRCST)

Berkeley College
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