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VANESSA JONES

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Accomplished Security Professional with extensive experience at Livenation and BEST. Expertise in report writing, incident reporting, and enhancing security processes. Proven ability to make quick decisions during emergencies and train personnel in safety standards. Dedicated to creating a secure environment for all stakeholders.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer

Livenation
04.2025 - Current
  • Enhanced operational effectiveness by implementing improved security processes.
  • Generated daily activity and incident reports for management review and analysis.
  • Responded swiftly to emergencies, minimizing potential damage and injury risks.
  • Monitored premises through patrolling in vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service addressing visitor inquiries on safety protocols.
  • Enforced strict entry protocols, preventing unauthorized facility access through identification verification.

Security Officer

BEST/GardaWorld Security
2022 - Current
  • Enhanced safety for staff and visitors by monitoring premises effectively.
  • Conducted patrols that successfully detected and prevented security breaches.
  • Ensured protocol adherence by responding promptly to alarms and emergencies.
  • Documented findings accurately during incident investigations for thorough reviews.
  • Facilitated swift resolutions by collaborating with law enforcement during emergencies.
  • Trained new personnel on security protocols and best practices for operations.

Manager

McDonald's Restaurant
03.2017 - 08.2024
  • Led daily operations to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction.
  • Trained and mentored staff, promoting teamwork and enhancing performance.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and reduced wait times.
  • Managed inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

Grill Manager

Rodney Scott Barbeque
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Ensured consistent product quality by supervising grill operations effectively.
  • Trained staff in safe grilling techniques and food safety standards.
  • Enhanced kitchen productivity by developing efficient cooking processes.
  • Monitored inventory and coordinated timely supply orders for kitchen needs.
  • Instructed new hires on food handling, sanitation, and company policies.

Administrative Assistant

Smithsonian National Museum Of African Art
08.2014 - 09.2017

▪ Drafted weekly and monthly department meetings minutes.

▪Provided administrative, editorial, and scholarly research assistance to the Director while maintaining

and arranging schedule and itinerary locally, nationally, and internationally.

▪ Administrator for promoting, managing and tracking Eventbrite registrations. ▪ Prepared purchase orders, invoices, reports, memo, letters and other documents via word processing, spreadsheets and/or other presentation software.

▪ Planned, prepared, wrote, and edited memoranda and correspondence for the Director’s signature.

▪ Conveyed information and ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in written format to differing stakeholder level.

▪ Assumed responsibility for successfully accomplishing work objectives and delivering business results while taking personal ownership for actions and decisions that contribute to the organizations success.

Education

Master of Science - Business Administration And Management

Jones International University - Denver, CO MBA, Project Ma
Denver

Skills

  • SECURITY
  • Report writing
  • Incident reporting
  • Security guard license
  • General security

Food preparation

Hot food preparation

Stock rotation

Special diet accommodations

Kitchen equipment operation

Timeline

Security Officer

Livenation
04.2025 - Current

Grill Manager

Rodney Scott Barbeque
01.2021 - 01.2022

Manager

McDonald's Restaurant
03.2017 - 08.2024

Administrative Assistant

Smithsonian National Museum Of African Art
08.2014 - 09.2017

Security Officer

BEST/GardaWorld Security
2022 - Current

Master of Science - Business Administration And Management

Jones International University - Denver, CO MBA, Project Ma
VANESSA JONES