Van Williams Jr
Houston,TX
Summary
Honorably discharged veteran with good character, Career-oriented security officer with strong background in security work and natural leadership talents. Leverages security expertise to manage shift coverage and optimize building, personnel and asset strategies on shift-by-shift basis. Highly observant and thorough with great follow-through on identified security concerns.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Security Officer
GardaWorld Security
Houston, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
- Performed over 10,000 hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots, and facility grounds.
- Controlled access to properties to secure facilities and grounds from unauthorized entry.
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
Delivery Driver
Uber Inc
Houston, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Completed 1,000 plus on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions, and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
Delivery Driver
A & M Rapid (Amazon DSP)
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Picked up and delivered over 2,400 packages to and from customer locations according to schedule, maintaining accurate inventory of packages and delivery records.
Sports Skill Instructor
Lifetime Fitness Center
Cypress, TX
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Taught individual and group lessons for various sports to athletes between ages of six and twenty -five.
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Coordinated 100% of supply orders, storage and distribution for program.
Intramural Head Coach
Texas Southern University Recreation Dept.
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
- Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
- Increased overall team proficiency by 70% using self created drills and activities.
Volunteer Head Coach
Langham Creek YMCA
Houston, TX
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Crafted successful training plans for varsity and junior varsity squads of more than 20 athletes
- Fostered culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
Driver/Messenger
Brinks Armored
Houston, TX
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Developed rapport with customer base by handling difficult issues with professionalism
- Recommended changes to existing methods to increase accuracy, efficiency and responsiveness of service provided
- Responsible for delivery and pick up of millions of dollars in cash and other high-value items
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents
Premises Technician
AT&T
Houston, TX
08.2012 - 01.2014
- Installed and repaired U-Verse services to customer satisfaction on 300 plus accounts
- Helped customers select products that best fit their personal needs
- Educated customers on product and service offerings
- Built customer confidence by actively listening to their concerns and giving appropriate feedback
- Kept current on market and product trends to effectively answer customer questions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX12.2021
Skills
- Computer Proficient
- Project Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Verbal and Written Communication
- CPR Certified
- CCTV Monitoring
- Dependable
- Logistics Management
- Operation and Control
- Administrative Duties
Certification
- Licensed Commissioned Security Officer (Exp. 2024)
- Licensed Non Commissioned Security Officer (Exp. 2024)
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
GardaWorld Security
10.2022 - Current
Delivery Driver
Uber Inc
03.2021 - Current
Delivery Driver
A & M Rapid (Amazon DSP)
08.2020 - 03.2021
Sports Skill Instructor
Lifetime Fitness Center
04.2018 - 09.2018
Intramural Head Coach
Texas Southern University Recreation Dept.
01.2018 - 05.2018
Volunteer Head Coach
Langham Creek YMCA
05.2016 - 11.2017
Driver/Messenger
Brinks Armored
03.2014 - 04.2016
Premises Technician
AT&T
08.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies
Texas Southern University