Focused, detail-oriented customer service professional. 25 years of managing safety, security, health risks with ease using judgment to resolve problem situations. Strong leadership skills with management and ownership experience.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Wide Floating Custodian
Branford Board of Education
Branford, USA
09.2017 - Current
Clean and maintain School Facilities Daily tasks include • Sweeping • Moping • Buffing • Floor stripping and waxing • 7 /T3 floor machine • Carpet cleaning • Removing trash bags to dumpster • grounds mainta• Cleaning furniture, counters and tables • Detailing Bathrooms • Organizing supplies • Vacuuming Knowledge of simple maintenance and repair work. Ability to understand and carry out direct instructions. Arm /disarm school buildings Open /close school buildings Snow removal and grounds maintenance. Laying out work routines and assigning cleaning and custodial tasks to Inspecting:Periodically inspecting work to ensure it's done properly Ordering supplies: Ordering, storing, issuing, and keeping records of cleaning supplies Training new employees on proper custodial procedures Developing, updating, and evaluating work and safety standards Receiving, investigating, responding to, and resolving complaints from teachers / building principal. Providing input during the preparation of employee performance evaluations. Directing communication with faculty, staff, and building coordinators.
CO-OWNER AND TRAINING MANAGER
CT PERSONAL TRAINING AND WELLNESS CENTER
01.1998 - Current
Greeted customers entering the center to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed
Managing maintenance of machines and upkeep cleaning the facility and light plumbing duties
Profit /loss serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing center
Instructed clients in proper meal preparations and diet therapies
Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication skills
Performed client assessments
Conducted 5 staff meetings and training each month
Taught a variety of group exercise classes
Post Rehab Assumed ownership of all training program initiatives
Promoted a safe and interactive environment for club clients and members
Maintained cleanliness of the group fitness room, mirrors, floor and fitness equipment
SECURITY OFFICER
YALE UNIVERSITY
New Haven, USA
01.2017 - 10.2018
Enforces procedural rules and regulations
Ensures the personal safety of staff, visitors, and property
Maintains security and safety for assigned area
Maintains working knowledge of the locations of various departments, buildings, access routes and admitting requirements
Secure duties at library exits and Stack entrances, opens, and closes facility
Enforces the Library's policies, rules, and procedures with respect to the operations, security, and safety of the Library, its collections, occupants and students
Work with law enforcement investigations
District wide floater Checks ID cards of persons entering the facility
Refuses to admit persons who cannot show either proper authorization or cause for being admitted
Arm/Disarm Codes, opening and closing key holding
SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER (SSO)
BRANFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION
Branford, CT
01.2015 - 09.2017
Provides safety/security for the high school and building events
Conduct safety drills i.e
Fire drills, active shooter and proper building lock down to ensure safety for staff, students
Mentor students with communication and respect
Property patrol of school building(s) and building perimeters, including parking lot to prevent unauthorized visitors or property damage and to provide for general building security; does related work as required
Act as key holder
Maintain communication with administration, parents and local law enforcement
Conduct internal investigation
Maintaining Closed Circuit security cameras
(hikvision)
Work with law enforcement investigations
SECURITY OFFICER/OPERATIONS OFFICER
Tiffany & Co.
01.2014 - 01.2016
Responsibilities Security Officer maintains a secure environment for customers and employees with physical presents / closed circuit cameras at all times
Multi store supervision travel for high value product standards with many daily duties that include protecting company assets and assisting with operations controls
Provide security leadership for store staff for all store opening and store closings according to Global Protection standards
Conduct bag checks as directed by Branch Management
Partner with Sales, Operations and Management to complete accurate Missing Asset Reports according to Global Protection standards
Key holder Maintain contact with local law enforcement conduct fraud investigations
Accomplishments Built trust, training and educated new hires
Skills Used Ability to communicate with customers and employees both verbally and written
Highest level of integrity
Computer skills closed circuit cameras Retail store hours' necessary, including nights, weekends and holidays
ASSET PROTECTION SUPERVISOR
Best Buy
01.2013 - 01.2016
Responsibilities Responsible for protecting the assets and employee dishonesty for the company always maintains surveillance on store activity, using cameras or physical present work with local law enforcement
Multi-store investigation weekly meetings with supervisors and management
Daily interaction with customers, employee's daily safety checks
Mentor new employees, conduct budget meetings
Shrink % and daily revenue
Maintain contact with local law enforcement Conduct fraud investigation
Skills Used Customer service, Defusing situations, investigation and apprehension
LEAD PERSONAL TRAINER CLIENT RELATIONS
RESULTS PLUS
01.1996 - 01.1998
Assisted clients in person and via telephone
Sales team Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders
Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientele
Maintained 5,000 square feet of facility equipment service
Assessed clients and documented their medical histories
Hired and trained staff
Developed and streamlined systems for monitoring and tracking program effectiveness
Conducted on-site seminars and workshops to generate interest in new club activities
Management of personal trainers
Education
Associate - Criminal Justice Coursework
PENN FOSTER
High school or equivalent -
Trumbull High School
Cert. - Post-Rehab
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills
Management
Organizational Skills
Customer Service
Security
Word
Cash Handling
CCTV
Profit & Loss
Surveillance
Computer Skills
Cleaning Experience
Buffing
Custodial Experience
Commercial Cleaning
Certification
PERC Card
CT State Pistol Permit
CT Licensed Security card
Certified Crisis Negotiator
Certified Cultural Protection Specialist
Certified OSHA Health & Management
Non-lethal training (MOAB)
Member of Private Officer International Security
Police Association #3387
Certified AED /Certified First Aid /Certified CPR /Certified Blood Borne Pathogens
Certified Health Club Management
National Academy Sports Medicine (Post Rehab)
Massage therapist
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
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District wide Substitute Teacher, Elem/Mid/High at Greenville County School DistrictDistrict wide Substitute Teacher, Elem/Mid/High at Greenville County School District