Tracee C Taylor
Waldorf,United States
Summary
Experienced with monitoring workplace environments to ensure safety standards are met. Utilizes risk assessment and health promotion strategies to enhance employee well-being. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and best practices in occupational health and safety.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Detail)
Smithsonian Institute (40 Hours a Week)
05.2025 - Current
- Reduced workplace accidents by providing comprehensive training on proper safety procedures for both new hires and existing staff members.
- Collaborated with management to develop effective emergency response plans, ensuring the safety of all employees during crisis situations.
- Conducted thorough incident investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions, minimizing future occurrences of similar incidents.
- Served as a liaison between management and employees on matters related to occupational health, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
- Performed regular audits of company operations, ensuring adherence to established health and safety guidelines while identifying areas for improvement.
- Developed policies and procedures related to occupational health and safety, fostering a safer work environment for employees at all levels.
- Enhanced company compliance with OSHA regulations through the development and implementation of tailored safety programs.
- Managed hazardous waste disposal protocols, reducing potential environmental and health risks associated with improper handling.
- Established a strong safety committee, empowering employees to take an active role in maintaining a safe work environment.
- Assisted HR department with workers'' compensation claims administration, helping injured workers receive benefits quickly and efficiently while minimizing claim costs for employers.
- Improved employee safety by conducting regular workplace assessments and identifying potential hazards.
- Streamlined internal communication processes regarding safety issues leading to faster resolution times.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
Supervisory Security Guard (Lieutenant)
Smithsonian Institution OPS (40 Hours a Week )
01.2024 - Current
- Provided leadership to personnel, ensured emergency response coordination, and conducted inspections to protect museum property and artifacts.
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0085 Security Guard
- Pay Plan: GS
- Grade: 08
- Supervisor: John Edelen (443-482-2442)
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients while maintaining vigilance in addressing security concerns or issues that arose onsite.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Responded to emergencies promptly, ensuring the safety of all individuals on site.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Prevented unauthorized access to sensitive areas by verifying credentials and enforcing strict entrance policies.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Ensured proper functioning of security equipment, performing routine checks and maintenance tasks.
- Improved response time to incidents by maintaining clear communication channels with team members.
- Conducted detailed incident reports after each shift, contributing valuable insights for management review and analysis.
- Deescalated potentially volatile situations through effective conflict resolution techniques, protecting property and individuals from harm.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies during investigations, providing accurate information and assistance as needed.
- Assisted in training new security personnel, sharing best practices and ensuring consistency in performance across team.
- Assisted in development of comprehensive security plans for special events and occasions.
- Reduced false alarm responses, accurately assessing and responding to security alerts.
- Monitored CCTV systems to quickly identify and respond to potential security breaches, enhancing overall safety.
- Increased staff compliance with security protocols through effective communication and enforcement.
- Improved team response times with thorough training on emergency procedures.
- Provided detailed incident reports, streamlining communication with law enforcement and management.
- Conducted safety audits, identifying and mitigating potential hazards to prevent accidents.
- Managed access control systems to ensure authorized entry, maintaining secure environment.
- Led security briefings for new employees, ensuring high level of preparedness across team.
- Streamlined visitor check-in processes, enhancing efficiency of entry protocols.
- Enhanced team morale and cohesiveness with regular training sessions on security best practices.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement during investigations, aiding in resolution of several critical incidents.
- Enhanced security measures for VIP visits, coordinating closely with executive protection teams.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
Supervisory Security Guard (Sergeant)
Smithsonian Institution - OPS (40 Hours a Week)
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Employed authority in maintaining proper security in specified buildings and grounds during special occasions and ceremonies while enforcing concurrently with the local law enforcement authorities the laws and regulations applicable to their jurisdiction. Monitor Premises, alarm systems and CCTV, Generated work orders for maintenance requests that impacted Identified elements within a security management system to include access control, CCTV, fire, and life safety. Observed and reported suspicious activity, kept upper management informed of facility emergency notifications along with external parties to Smithsonian, Protection of museum property, conducted routine inspections of artifacts and building, enforced rules and regulations, responded to all emergencies, actively supported Smithsonian’s mission to equal opportunity and diversity. Provided leadership and direction to subordinate professional, technical and support personnel. Provided prompt and accurate information to staff and visitors, current on regulations as well as new tools and business practices, requires minimal supervision, dispatched response functions to alarms generated within a security management system, maintained, and applied up to date and acceptable knowledge of proper use and operation of all security and equipment. Develop, organize and/or direct all activities concerning security and emergency planning programs at assigned buildings Investigated, prepared reports of offenses and incidents involving injuries to persons or damage to property; complaints regarding the conduct of subordinate staff or any other irregularities or unusual situations which may affect the security mission of the Smithsonian Institution. Conducted formations to ensure officers have pertinent information to perform the duties of the job. Flexible, personable, and communicative, able to work with various personalities under stressful circumstances. Performed building inspections and ID checks. Monitored the operation of electronic integrated security computer, voice recordings, C-CURE systems, fire alarm panels, radio communications, safety, and access control systems to protect all staff, visitors, collections, and property. Able to acknowledge the full range of audible alarms used. Proficient in all Microsoft applications. Provided administrative support to senior leadership by monitoring, facilitating, reviewing, and keeping current on security administrative operations of contracting building projects on the compound. Ensured coordination of security planning and policy with all elements of the Institution. Use Microsoft Excel to complete unit control room daily report of the C-Cure System. Tracked all employees’ training's ensuring action has been taken and submitted within deadlines. Performed a wide range of administrative support duties to include requisitioning security equipment through the Facility Center portal and other resources. Assembled, analyzed, and summarized information from officers' administrative files to write memos and proposals. Distributed Identification cards for interns and visitors using the passage ID system. Knowledge of specialized security operating requirements, methods and procedures that are used in safeguarding sensitive national treasures such as works of art, literary collections, and historical artifacts in museums.
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0085 Security Guard
- Pay Plan: GS
- Grade: 07
- Supervisor: Lt. Jahmal James (301-238-1227)
Special Police Officer (ARMED)
City Security Consultant Inc (40 Hours a Week)
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. Prevented losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures, restraining trespassers. Maintained personnel Id user access control on the C-Cure web-based client system. Controlled traffic by directing drivers. Completed reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures. Maintained the environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls. Maintained organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements. Ensured operation of security equipment and surveillance cameras by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Contributed to security team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Ensured the security, safety, and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and the premises. Provided excellent customer service. Remained in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Responded to emergency situations to provide necessary assistance to employees and customers. Protected the company’s assets relative to theft, assault, fire, and other safety issues. Follow procedures for various initiatives, including fire prevention, patrolling premises regularly, traffic control, and accident investigations. Reported suspicious activity, criminal behavior, and security breaches.
- Hours per week: 40
- Supervisor: Donald Exum (202-635-6373)
Educator
PGCPS (40 Hours a Week)
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Reviewed program objectives and outlined materials to be covered during student instruction. Assisted in arranging the learning environment, including assembling, and putting materials together for learning, on bulletin boards and arranged learning areas. Organized methods of presentations and presented material to students of varied backgrounds. Educational experience including special needs students. Administered test and scored appropriate screenings and assessments required by the learning program. Discussed examinations questions and scenarios for testing with fellow educators. Discussed testing methodology and content associates and responded to comments/suggestions from other educating staff members. Conducted proficiency testing to assure concepts, skills and abilities have assimilated according to the educational program. Communicated and scheduled the expertise of personnel from other organizational elements to help with individual student or small group learning. Stayed abreast of changes to county requirements for educational learning.
- Hours per week: 40
- Supervisor: Peter Thompson (301-952-6373)
Security Guard
Admiral Security Services, Inc. (20 Hours a Week)
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Delivered outstanding customer service to all tenants and customers, Monitored the entrance of vehicles or people on the property. CCTV monitoring, foot patrol, Secured all exits, doors, and windows after end of operations. Alarm response, Submitted reports of daily surveillance activity and important occurrences. Remained alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators; approached suspicious person and/or notified police as appropriate.
- Hours per week: 20
- Supervisor: Toryn Wise (240-535-4240)
Legal Instruments Examiner
US Patent & Trademark Office (40 Hours a Week)
09.2000 - 07.2005
- Analyzed assigned type of legal document or application and supporting materials for completeness of information and compliance with the extensive body of regulations and procedures. Granted entitlement requested for applications meeting governing provisions. Identified deficiencies in application. Prepared notice to request additional information, identify remedial actions(s) required, time frames available and fees for correction. Tracked correspondence, and suspension dates of trademarks to ensure action is taken and material is submitted with adequate time for review and consideration prior to deadlines. Maintained hard copy and automated official transaction history for assigned docket. Posted notices sent, amendments and other materials submitted, office actions and unit's final disposition of application. Performed an overall and specific quality review of transactions processed by lower grade employees. Identifies problems, takes corrective action, reconciles records, transmits to next action point. Provided staff, public, applicants and their representatives with assistance and information on status of application, processing procedures, time frames and point of contact for public services.
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0963 Legal Instruments Examining
- Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule
- Grade: 7
- Supervisor: Tom Howell (571-272-6000)
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Bowie State University
Bowie, MDAssociate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development
College Of Southern Maryland
LaPlata, MD05.2013
Skills
- Hazard identification
- Personal protective equipment
- Accident investigation
- Record keeping and reporting
- Occupational health expertise
- Training and education
- Emergency response planning
- Environmental monitoring
- Injury prevention
- First aid administration
- Auditing and inspection
- Workplace safety management
- Workplace inspections
Certification
- CPR/AED/FIRST AID 2025
- Basic Life Support 2025
- Passage Id System
- C-Cure 9000 security access management system
- Leadership Workshop 2025
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention training 2024
- Use of Force 2025
- 10-Hour OSHA General Industry 2025
Timeline
Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Detail)
Smithsonian Institute (40 Hours a Week)
05.2025 - Current
Supervisory Security Guard (Lieutenant)
Smithsonian Institution OPS (40 Hours a Week )
01.2024 - Current
Supervisory Security Guard (Sergeant)
Smithsonian Institution - OPS (40 Hours a Week)
07.2022 - 01.2024
Special Police Officer (ARMED)
City Security Consultant Inc (40 Hours a Week)
06.2018 - 06.2019
Security Guard
Admiral Security Services, Inc. (20 Hours a Week)
01.2016 - 10.2016
Educator
PGCPS (40 Hours a Week)
08.2014 - 08.2018
Legal Instruments Examiner
US Patent & Trademark Office (40 Hours a Week)
09.2000 - 07.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Bowie State University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development
College Of Southern Maryland
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