TARVIES SMITH
Bolingbrook,Illinois
Summary
Talented Cyber Engineer dedicated to continuous improvement to keep everything running smoothly. Highly analytical and organized in addressing routine needs and managing unique circumstances. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Computer Science/Cyber engineering position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SECURITY GUARD
Arizona Protection Agency
11.2023 - Current
- Patrolled interior and exterior locations to detect signs of intrusion and deter unauthorized entrance
- Verified scheduled locking and unlocking of doors and physical entrances to secured buildings
- Authorized entrance of approved personnel to secured areas and buildings
- Issued warnings to visitors and personnel of rules infractions and violations
- Completed daily reports outlining regular activities and notable incidents
- Responded to visitor inquiries and staff assistance requests
- Maintained logs and records of deliveries, shipments and vendors
- Brought in and worked with law enforcement, emergency personnel and firefighters to handle advanced situations
- Scanned personnel, belongings, and shipments to identify dangerous items or signs of theft
- Called for support from local law enforcement for situations of escalated threat or criminal activity
- Delivered warnings or documented violations of established rules and security protocols
- Addressed intoxicated patrons or disruptive behavior to proactively deescalate potential issues
- Greeted visitors and issued access badges and parking instructions
SECURITY GUARD
Allied Universal Security Services
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Patrolled interior and exterior locations to detect signs of intrusion and deter unauthorized entrance
- Verified scheduled locking and unlocking of doors and physical entrances to secured buildings
- Authorized entrance of approved personnel to secured areas and buildings
- Issued warnings to visitors and personnel about rules infractions and violations
- Reduced risk of intrusion, Investigating alarms and disturbances across monitored areas
- Remained vigilant for signs of potential risk, damage, or loss of property
- Maintained approved visitor lists for secured locations to prevent theft or unauthorized access
- Greeted visitors and issued access badges and parking instructions
- Communicated with security team via 2-way radio or cell phone to address incidents from varied locations
- Trained new security team members on job-specific tasks and company policies
- Trained new hires in company policies and job-specific duties to promote seamless personnel transitions
- Delivered warnings or documented violations of established rules and security protocols
GEEK SQUAD AGENT
Best Buy
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Evaluated functionality and performance of software and hardware recommending improvements and solutions
- Scheduled and executed system-wide software installations and upgrades
- Reduced support calls by contributing self-help information, operating tips, FAQs, and technical solutions to common problems
- Documented and maintained detailed records of support requests, escalations, and actions taken
- Monitored daily performance of existing computer systems
- Completed a large number of technical support tickets each week, maintaining high first-call resolution rate
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - CYBER ENGINEERING -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
05.2025
Skills
- Threat management
- Security screenings
- Application support
- Resolve technical problems
- Optimize system performance
- Diagnose faults
- Creative thinking
- Support end-users
- Debug software
- Update software
- Microsoft Office
- Corrections Experience
- Log Files
- Data Management
- Problem-Solving
- Maintain Documentation
Certification
- CompTIA A + (02/01/24)
- CompTIA Security + (03/01/24)
- CompTIA Network + (05/01/24)
- COmpTIA CySA + (06/01/24)
Projects
Built a LAN connection through Cisco, has hosted multiple pool events with U of A's Event Planning committee. Built a computer in May 2023.
Timeline
SECURITY GUARD
Arizona Protection Agency
11.2023 - Current
SECURITY GUARD
Allied Universal Security Services
01.2023 - 11.2023
GEEK SQUAD AGENT
Best Buy
10.2022 - 07.2023
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - CYBER ENGINEERING -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
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