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Travis Burgess

Waldmohr,Germany

Summary

Dynamic Personnel Security Specialist with extensive experience at SOS International, excelling in security assessments and access control. Proven ability to build relationships and enhance customer service, ensuring compliance with federal standards. Recognized for maintaining confidentiality and conducting thorough background checks, contributing to a secure environment for sensitive operations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Personnel Security Specialist

SOSInternational
02.2024 - Current
  • Determine the suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry and retention in sensitive and nonsensitive positions
  • Perform security checks and maintain duty logs on a 12 hour basis
  • Work with DISS systems to clear and grant access to secure location
  • Update Diss systems with relevant information as needed
  • Static site access control
  • Static perimeter security
  • Roving security patrols
  • Intrusion detection system monitoring to include ESS (Electronic Security Systems), and CCTV
  • Security related functions associated with the protection of U.S

Government materials, property, and personnel

  • Performed regular audits of physical access controls at facilities housing classified materials or operations, ensuring compliance with federal security standards.
  • Determined suitability of clearance levels based on results of background checks.
  • Maintained confidentiality of classified and sensitive materials.

Bartender/bar trainer

Macaroni Grill
05.2010 - Current
  • Design and implement drink specials monthly
  • Responsible for all cash handling and credit card transactions
  • Responsible for building long term relationships with clients

Head bartender

Nolan Kitchen
12.2002 - 12.2008
  • Assist in liquor and beer orders
  • Developed a strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Experienced in in-depth service as well as volume bartending
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Monitored cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy in transactions while minimizing instances of theft or loss.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

Special Event Bartender

Emerson Joseph
11.2006 - 10.2008
  • Organize and maintain bar
  • Create custom martini list for events
  • Ensure highest level of customer satisfaction while maintaining professional manner
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Set up glassware, liquor, and other necessary supplies for special events.
  • Collaborated with event planners to tailor bar offerings for themed occasions, elevating overall event ambiance.

Bar Back

Can’s Bar and Cantina
07.2006 - 11.2006
  • Responsible for setting up and closing bar for day and night shift
  • Food running
  • Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
  • Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
  • Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
  • Refined multitasking abilities under high-pressure situations during peak business hours, contributing to seamless operation flow.

Bartender

Corner Pub
01.2004 - 06.2006
  • Responsible for tracking accounts receivable for deliveries
  • Organized a team for Race for the Cure Breast Cancer Run, including team logo design
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Organized booth and booth design at Charlotte’s Bartenders Ball 2005
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Bar representative at Martinifest Charlotte 2004
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.

Field Representative

Live Retail Marketing, L.L.C.
05.2005 - 12.2005
  • Develop relationships with clients through high impact marketing
  • Track and submit field statistics for census on product marketing progress
  • Winner of Most Outstanding Team at the 2005 Orlando training session

Server, Bartender

Wolfman Pizza
12.2000 - 01.2005
  • Started as pizza delivery and soon promoted to kitchen advisor and shift leader
  • Transferred to Hwy 51 store as lead waiter and staff trainer
  • Coordinated large events and parties for Wolfman promotion
  • Transferred to Myers Park store as head bartender in charge of alcohol orders for bar

Corporate Service Representative

Goodrich Aerospace Engineering
02.2004 - 05.2004
  • Responsible for opening facility daily
  • Organized board rooms for corporate meetings
  • Assisted in coordination of staff events

Server

Joey D’Attore’s
12.2002 - 05.2004
  • Wait Shift Leader – accountable for a team of 10
  • Oversaw training of new wait staff
  • Responsible for opening and closing restaurant

Education

Central Piedmont Community College - Business Management, Marketing, Leadership

Central Piedmont Community College
03.2025

Security + Certification (on Going) -

CompTIA
03.2025

Cyber Security Fundamentals (CSF) cert -

01.2024

Securities Operation Management Course -

01.2024

Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training -

01.2024

OPSEC Level I Training -

01.2024

iWATCH Training -

01.2024

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Training -

01.2024

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Training -

01.2024

Hold a Secret (T3) Security Clearance -

01.2024

High school -

Myers Park High school
01.2001

Skills

  • Security assessment
  • Access control
  • Incident response
  • Background checks
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Time management
  • Sensitive information handling

Timeline

Personnel Security Specialist

SOSInternational
02.2024 - Current

Bartender/bar trainer

Macaroni Grill
05.2010 - Current

Special Event Bartender

Emerson Joseph
11.2006 - 10.2008

Bar Back

Can’s Bar and Cantina
07.2006 - 11.2006

Field Representative

Live Retail Marketing, L.L.C.
05.2005 - 12.2005

Corporate Service Representative

Goodrich Aerospace Engineering
02.2004 - 05.2004

Bartender

Corner Pub
01.2004 - 06.2006

Head bartender

Nolan Kitchen
12.2002 - 12.2008

Server

Joey D’Attore’s
12.2002 - 05.2004

Server, Bartender

Wolfman Pizza
12.2000 - 01.2005

Securities Operation Management Course -

Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training -

OPSEC Level I Training -

iWATCH Training -

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Training -

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Training -

Hold a Secret (T3) Security Clearance -

Central Piedmont Community College - Business Management, Marketing, Leadership

Central Piedmont Community College

Security + Certification (on Going) -

CompTIA

Cyber Security Fundamentals (CSF) cert -

High school -

Myers Park High school
Travis Burgess