Taniya Smith
Summary
Professional with strong background in ensuring safety and security. Proven ability to assess situations quickly and respond effectively. Skilled in surveillance, access control, and conflict resolution. Team player focused on maintaining secure environment and adapting to changing needs. Reliable, vigilant, and committed to achieving results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Guard
Arcata Associates
09.2024 - Current
- Provides and controls vehicle and pedestrian access to the facilities and ensures compliance with visitor regulations.
- Inspects and controls access of materials into facilities.
- Makes security checks of assigned facilities and areas.
- Completes compliance and safety inspections in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Maintains logs.
- Detects security incidents and reports them to the Navy Security Forces for investigation and action.
Security Guard
Weiser Security Services, Inc.
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Observe and report signs of crime or disorder and investigate disturbances.
- Prepare reports on a daily basis as trained and turn them into proper contacts.
- Complete patrols as required by post orders.
- Monitor and control access to property as required by post orders.
- Notify proper authorities in all cases of emergencies as outlines in the post orders.
Security Guard Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site post orders.
- Provide directions and instructions to subordinates regarding the performance of their duties.
- Oversee staffing, scheduling and on-site training for security officer assigned to his/her shift.
- Ensure that contract required training and screening elements for security personnel have been met.
- Ensure quality of service and contract compliance by regularly inspecting security personnel and their job performance when assigned to his/her shift.
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security Services
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded to emergencies promptly, ensuring the safety of all individuals on site.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Monitored CCTV cameras.
- Maintained visitor logs for accurate record-keeping and improved site access control.
Shift Manager
Taco Bell
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
Team Member
Taco Bell
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Operated and sanitized kitchen and food preparation equipment.
- Operated cash register to process sales transactions, handle cash and make change.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking skills, balancing customer orders and requests to maintain satisfaction.
- Expedited food preparation by assembling orders quickly while adhering to presentation standards and portion control guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08-2023
Associate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College
Loxahatchee Groves, FL12-2021
High School Diploma -
Wellington
Wellington, FL05-2020
Skills
- Customer Service
- CCTV
- Patrolling
- X-ray machine operation
- Detail Oriented
- Computer Literate
- Communication
- Alarm systems
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking
Certification
- Secret Clarence
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Security Guard
Arcata Associates
09.2024 - Current
Security Guard
Weiser Security Services, Inc.
12.2023 - 09.2024
Security Guard Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
02.2023 - 12.2023
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security Services
11.2021 - 02.2023
Shift Manager
Taco Bell
08.2021 - 11.2021
Team Member
Taco Bell
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Secret Clarence
- CPR/AED Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College
High School Diploma -
Wellington
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