Tara Cousar
Dallas,TEXAS
Summary
Diligent Skip Tracer proficient at using all databases and phone tools in order to locate customers. Experience handling up to 500 accounts each month. Committed to consistently meeting monthly quotas and obtaining new leads on collateral locations. Discrete Skip Tracer looking to tackle new responsibilities and build upon skills. Accomplished at performing heavy skip tracing including DMV checks, background checks. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Skip Trace Investigator
Secure Collateral Management
Dallas, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
Security Escort Driver
Security Industry Specialists
Dallas, TX
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Established emergency response to manage and respond to physical security needs of employees, buildings, technology and materials.
- Identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure and recommended solutions and improvements to access control systems and video surveillance systems.
- Offered subject matter expertise surrounding physical security strategy and performed site inspections to adhere to physical security strategy and standards.
- Applied and shared intelligence with law enforcement to secure employees, locations and assets in response to and in anticipation of threats.
Driver/Armed Messenger
Brinks Armored
Irving, TX
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally and responding promptly to questions.
- Developed strong sense of most efficient routes to avoid traffic and construction on local roads and highways.
- Inspected truck prior to delivery, checking for proper stowage of packages.
- Picked up packages and made deliveries promptly.
- Escalated issues to supervisor for immediate remediation.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with customers.
Armed Security Officer
Tactical Unit And Investigations
Dallas, TX
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every [Timeframe] to spot and investigate concerns.
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
- Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives.
Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration, TSA
Grapevine, TX
05.2011 - 06.2019
- Operated x-ray machines, hand wands and advanced imaging technology to conduct screening of passengers and baggage.
- Interacted with public to give directions, explain rules and regulations and respond to inquiries.
- Maintained awareness and focus to identify potentially life-threatening objects or weapons of mass destruction.
- Discretely observed behavior and demeanor of travelers and staff to screen for suspicious actions.
- Attended daily briefings with supervisors to discuss issues with security screening processes.
- Engaged in casual conversations with individuals to assess and analyze behaviors.
- Adhered to strict screening techniques and procedures while conducting human screenings.
- Performed deep searches and pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and items such as weapons.
- Performed target searches on individuals exiting screening equipment to detect prohibited and dangerous items.
- Conducted bag searches and performed pat-downs of passengers to maintain secure, safe premises.
- Operated scanning equipment to view internal structures of luggage, purses and other bags to check for prohibited items.
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
- Authenticated boarding passes, identification and passports to prevent fraudulent travel.
- Trained repeatedly on active shooter response strategies to prepare for potential security breaches.
- Used explosive detection machines and chemical swab systems to identify potential hazards.
- Operated X-ray screening machines and tools to screen people, containers and personal belongings for potential hazards and weapons.
- Provided top-notch protection for traveling public by conducting tests for explosives residue.
- Identified potential airport, rail and mass transit security concerns and completed more in-depth checks as part of investigation.
- Screened over 100 passengers per hour by verifying ID's and boarding passes.
- Performed operational maintenance and calibration of [Type] and [Type] equipment.
Education
Professional Development - Private Investigations
UNT Denton
Denton, TX05.2020
GED -
Shreveport Job Corps
Shreveport, LA08.2005
Skills
- Credit Reports
- Data Integrity
- Inquiry Response
- Active Listening
- Information Updates
- Locating Debtors
- Asset Recovery
- Outbound Calls
- Persuasion Techniques
Timeline
Skip Trace Investigator
Secure Collateral Management
08.2022 - Current
Security Escort Driver
Security Industry Specialists
05.2021 - 08.2022
Driver/Armed Messenger
Brinks Armored
11.2020 - 05.2021
Armed Security Officer
Tactical Unit And Investigations
03.2019 - 05.2020
Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration, TSA
05.2011 - 06.2019
Professional Development - Private Investigations
UNT Denton
GED -
Shreveport Job Corps
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