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Tara Mendenhall

Rapid River,MI
Tara Mendenhall

Summary

With a proven track record at GardaWorld Security, I excelled in enhancing site safety and team performance through effective security management and leadership. Skilled in CCTV monitoring and conflict resolution.

Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions. Good with Microsoft and Excel.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

GardaWorld Security

Security Site Supervisor
11.2022 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
  • Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
  • Removed unauthorized persons from facility grounds.
  • Managed and trained a team of security personnel for optimal performance in maintaining site safety.
  • Managed team schedules to provide effective security coverage for building needs.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant occupational health and safety regulations by regularly reviewing policies and procedures.
  • Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, providing accurate records for management review.
  • Monitored alarm systems, responding promptly to alerts and coordinating appropriate action.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry best practices.
  • Coordinated fire drills for staff members, enhancing their understanding of evacuation procedures during emergencies.
  • Resolved conflicts among employees or visitors professionally, promoting a safe and harmonious environment.
  • Wrote and submitted daily reports on security team operations.
  • Provided guidance to security staff on appropriate courses of action for diverse situations.
  • Reduced incidents of trespassing by maintaining a strong security presence and enforcing access control measures.
  • Implemented access badge system, improving tracking of personnel movement within the facility.
  • Evaluated performance metrics for security staff, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Performed routine maintenance checks on security equipment to ensure functionality and readiness.
  • Assisted human resources with background checks on potential hires to maintain a secure workforce.
  • Streamlined reporting procedures, resulting in improved communication between security staff and management.
  • Monitored alarm systems and CCTV footage to enable prompt attention and response.
  • Collaborated with management to develop security policies and procedures.
  • Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas within mall.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to prevent and respond to security incidents.
  • Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
  • Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
  • Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
  • Developed and implemented security policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for operations and maintain quality standards.
  • Monitored and approved access control systems for accessibility to authorized personnel.
  • Trained security workers on site-specified procedures.
  • Completed shift handover reports and debriefed next shift upon arrival.
  • Recorded daily security occurrences in site assignment log.
  • Managed security staff rotation for position coverage on breaks.
  • Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel and provided feedback to improve performance.
  • Performed security investigations and reported findings to client management.
  • Provided first-line support to shift workers during incidents and escalated situations as appropriate.
  • Conducted fire drills and other simulated emergencies to determine overall site safety.
  • Developed and implemented security policies, procedures and systems to protect personnel, property and data.
  • Assessed electronic security systems and reported malfunctions.

Securitas Security Services

Security Site Supervisor
08.2020 - 11.2022

Job overview

Same job and position just a different company

Self Employed

Babysitter
01.2019 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
  • Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
  • Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
  • Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
  • Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
  • Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
  • Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
  • Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
  • Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
  • Ensured cleanliness and hygiene by organizing children's living and play areas.
  • Implemented reward system for chores and homework, motivating positive behavior.
  • Managed scheduling of playdates, appointments, and extracurricular activities for structured days.
  • Negotiated conflict between children, teaching resolution skills and empathy.
  • Coordinated outdoor activities to promote physical health and exploration.
  • Provided first aid and care during emergencies, ensuring child safety at all times.
  • Maintained open communication with parents about daily activities, behaviors, and concerns.
  • Encouraged positive behavior and manners through example and gentle guidance.
  • Developed system for efficiently managing daily routines, reducing morning stress.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.

Anchor Coupling

Receiving Clerk
11.2016 - 05.2019

Job overview

  • Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
  • Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
  • Reduced errors and discrepancies by meticulously verifying shipment contents against purchase orders and invoices.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify accuracy of contents.
  • Complied with safety regulations during all receiving tasks, reducing workplace accidents and injuries effectively.
  • Assisted in inventory control efforts by participating in routine cycle counts, ensuring accurate stock levels at all times.
  • Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
  • Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
  • Enhanced warehouse organization by accurately sorting and categorizing incoming shipments.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records through diligent data entry, updating, and filing.
  • Improved supplier relations by communicating professionally with vendors about order discrepancies and required adjustments.
  • Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances.
  • Sustained a clean work environment by adhering to housekeeping standards when handling merchandise deliveries daily.
  • Generated periodic reports to track shipment activities and prepare for delays.
  • Utilized forklift to transport pallets of goods to and from warehouse.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by diligently inspecting all received merchandise for damages or defects before distribution.
  • Expedited processing times by swiftly unloading trucks and properly staging products for inspection.
  • Prevented loss or theft of valuable items through vigilant monitoring of security protocols during receiving tasks consistently.
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
  • Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
  • Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
  • Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
  • Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
  • Maintained up-to-date price lists to accurately calculate shipping, shortage and demurrage costs.
  • Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
  • Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.

Education

Rasmussen University
Green Bay, WI

from Forensic Psychology

University Overview

Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL

Certification from Nursing
05.2006

University Overview

Skills

  • CCTV monitoring
  • Access control
  • Alarm systems
  • Risk analysis
  • Incident management
  • Security management
  • Schedule maintenance
  • Crisis management
  • Security personnel training
  • Team leadership
  • Employee performance evaluation
  • Personnel supervision
  • Staffing and scheduling
  • Employee relations
  • Safety and security regulations
  • Security team management
  • Staff management
  • Daily incident reporting
  • Relationship building and management
  • Skilled in conflict resolution
  • Dispatch
  • Compliance management
  • Performance assessment
  • Investigative procedures
  • Staff hiring
  • Policy enforcement

Timeline

Security Site Supervisor
GardaWorld Security
11.2022 - 01.2025
Security Site Supervisor
Securitas Security Services
08.2020 - 11.2022
Babysitter
Self Employed
01.2019 - 08.2020
Receiving Clerk
Anchor Coupling
11.2016 - 05.2019
Rasmussen University
from Forensic Psychology
Kishwaukee College
Certification from Nursing
Tara Mendenhall