Tara Williams
Romulus,MI
Summary
Dedicated Security Supervisor with proven skills in team leadership, emergency response, and conflict resolution. Successfully implemented security protocols, ensured safety compliance, and enhanced staff training for improved operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Supervisor
Unifi
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Supervised daily security operations, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored new security personnel on effective surveillance techniques and emergency response procedures.
- Implemented security measures to mitigate potential risks and enhance safety for staff and visitors.
- Conducted regular inspections of premises to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
- Maintained detailed incident reports, documenting events for further analysis and process improvement.
- Scheduled staff shifts efficiently, optimizing coverage during peak operational hours to ensure security presence.
- Led monthly training sessions focused on conflict resolution strategies and customer service skills for team members.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Maintained a secure environment for employees and visitors by enforcing access control policies and visitor management procedures.
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Managed a team of security officers, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to ensure a high level of professionalism.
- Evaluated security personnel performance regularly through unannounced drills or simulated emergency scenarios that helped identify areas for improvement and additional training needs.
- Conducted regular audits of security infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and recommending necessary upgrades.
- Led team of security personnel, ensuring high standards of discipline and professionalism were maintained.
Learning Ambassador
Amazon
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Facilitated engaging learning sessions to enhance participant knowledge and skills.
- Developed educational resources and materials tailored to various learning styles.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align training initiatives with organizational goals.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate learner progress and program effectiveness.
- Mentored new team members, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to continuously improve training programs and content delivery.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments allowing them to identify areas requiring improvement rapidly.
- Empowered employees to take charge of their learning paths with personalized development plans.
- Boosted employee performance and confidence by providing regular constructive feedback and coaching.
- Maintained clean, organized and professional work environment.
Direct Care Worker
Blue Light
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided direct support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and independence.
- Assisted in implementing individualized care plans, ensuring tailored support for diverse needs.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare teams for timely interventions.
- Advocated for client rights and needs, fostering a respectful and supportive environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate information was readily available for healthcare providers and family members.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding while addressing the diverse cultural, social, emotional, or intellectual needs of each patient.
- Reduced instances of patient injury through vigilant monitoring and timely intervention in high-risk situations.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Education
No Degree - Business And Managerial Economics
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI10-2027
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Virginia Farrell Beauty School
Westland, MI06-1995
Skills
- Team leadership
- CCTV monitoring
- Staff management
- Security personnel training
- Security management
- Daily incident reporting
- Staffing and scheduling
- Emergency response
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Personnel supervision
- Security officer development
- CPR and child CPR training
- OSHA training
- Incident reports
Accomplishments
- Supervised 9-13 security guards and officers per shift.
- Trained classes of up 25 new staff members in effective security measures and guard techniques.
- Trained classes of up to 30 new staff members in over 5 different job post techniques at Amazon. At least 75percent became 1 of the top 10 in their job post.
- Documented and resolved attempted breaches, and prohibited items being brought into restricted areas which led to arrest and /or lawful removal.
Timeline
Security Supervisor
Unifi
10.2021 - 02.2024
Learning Ambassador
Amazon
03.2018 - 08.2021
Direct Care Worker
Blue Light
03.2017 - 02.2018
No Degree - Business And Managerial Economics
Schoolcraft College
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Virginia Farrell Beauty School
Other Skills
I have worked at and managed a salon for over 20yrs. Which has left me with well developed communication skills.
I run and operate my own home based business.
I have very good organizational skills.