Vanessa Hyiamang
724 F.N.T,Kumasi
Summary
Dedicated Airport Security Officer experienced in passenger screening, access control, and baggage inspection. Expertise in threat assessment, incident reporting, and emergency response, ensuring safety and compliance. Proven ability in metal detection and monitoring suspicious activities, contributing to effective team collaboration and prompt resolution of security issues.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Security Officer
Prempeh International airport
Kumasi, Ghana
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Monitored passenger screening checkpoints at Prempeh International Airport.
- Checked carry-on baggage for prohibited items and security threats.
- Verified boarding passes and traveler identification at access points.
- Directed passengers through screening rules and safety procedures.
- Reported security incidents to airport supervisors and police teams
- Controlled entry for staff, visitors, and vehicles at airport gates
- Operated metal detectors and handheld scanners during security checks
- Assessed and monitored security protocols in airports.
- Identified areas of vulnerability in existing security systems and proposed solutions accordingly.
- Investigated suspicious activity and reported violations of airport security policies.
- Performed searches of passenger baggage, cargo and mail for prohibited items.
- Conducted periodic drills to test emergency response procedures.
- Conducted regular patrols around the airport perimeter to ensure safety measures are being followed.
- Evaluated access control lists lists on a weekly basis to verify accuracy.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies on various projects related to aviation security.
- Implemented new safety initiatives as directed by management.
- Responded quickly to alarms and other alerts within the airport area.
Receptionist
Anita Hotel Ghana
Kumasi, Ghana
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Greeted hotel guests and managed front desk check-in procedures
- Answered phone calls and directed inquiries to proper hotel departments
- Maintained reception area cleanliness and organized front desk materials
- Handled visitor requests and provided information about hotel services
- Prepared arrival documents and verified guest identification at reception
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Coordinated with housekeeping to ensure timely confirmation of room availability for guests
- Processed customer payments using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals according to company policies and procedures.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, and faxes.
- Assisted with special projects assigned by management when required.
- Prepared and organized welcome packages for new hires to support smooth onboarding.
- Verified visitors' identification cards before allowing access to the building.
- Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for management review.
- Participated in emergency response drills and maintained knowledge of safety procedures.
- Developed and maintained an efficient filing system for essential documents, enhancing office organization.
- Utilized office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines, ensuring they were in good working order.
- Coordinated meeting room bookings and arranged catering for meetings and events.
- Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
- Maintained client accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
- Monitored reception area to provide consistently safe, hazard-free environment for customers.
- Collated, bound and stored computer-generated reports.
- Coordinated bookings for meeting spaces and equipment, ensuring availability for events.
- Coordinated company events with venues and advised staff of pertinent details.
- Composed and prepared routine correspondence, letters and reports with job-related software.
- Used company badging system to create badges for new employees and visitors.
- Transmitted information or documents to customers through email, mailings or facsimile machine.
- Maintained business office inventory and equipment by checking stock for needed supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culture And Tourism
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology
Kumasi ,Ghana11-2024
Skills
- Passenger screening
- Access control
- Baggage inspection
- Metal detection
- X-ray machine operation
- Body scanner operation
- Explosives detection
- Threat assessment
- Threat mitigation
- Security procedures
- Security protocols
- Incident reporting
- Incident documentation
- Emergency preparedness
- Surveillance techniques
- Security breach management
- Visitor management
- Visitor registration
- Entry monitoring
- Passport checks
- Suspicious activity identification
- Public safety awareness
- Medical emergency response
- Procedure implementation
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Proactive problem-solving
- Communication systems
- Customer service
- Front desk operations
- Information protection
- Security station background
- Multilingual proficiency
Languages
English
Professional
Twi
Professional
Certification
- Bachelors Of Arts.
Timeline
Aviation Security Officer
Prempeh International airport
09.2024 - 10.2025
Receptionist
Anita Hotel Ghana
01.2022 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Culture And Tourism
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology