Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline

Yanira Garza

Kohan Retail Investment Group
Lacey
2
Languages
5
years of professional experience

Dedicated security professional with extensive experience at Kohan Retail Investment Group, skilled in incident reporting and workplace safety. Proven ability to de-escalate conflicts and maintain secure environments through vigilant monitoring and effective communication as well as being bilingual. Committed to upholding security protocols while delivering exceptional customer service.

Work History

Security Guard

1 Year 2 Months
Kohan Retail Investment Group | 05.2024 - 07.2025
  • Monitored premises through routine patrols, CCTV observation, and access control procedures.
  • Documented incidents, suspicious activity, and shift observations in detailed security reports.
  • Responded to alarms and emergencies, following site protocols and coordinating with supervisors.
  • Verified visitor credentials, maintained entry logs, and enforced property access restrictions.
  • Communicated clearly with clients, law enforcement, and team members during security incidents.
  • De-escalated conflicts using professional conduct and strong situational awareness.
  • Inspected doors, gates, and secured areas to identify safety risks and unauthorized entry.
  • Assisted new guards with post orders, site procedures, and reporting expectations.

Food Service Worker

1 Year 4 Months
Killeen Independent School District, Rancier Middle School | 11.2022 - 03.2024
  • Prepared and served nutritious menu items following school meal guidelines and portion control standards.
  • Maintained clean, sanitized workstations, equipment, and dining areas to support food safety compliance.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely while supporting daily meal production and service flow.
  • Followed recipes and production sheets to assemble breakfast and lunch items accurately.

Security Guard

2 Years 1 Month
Allied Universal Security Services | 08.2020 - 09.2022
  • Monitored premises through routine patrols, CCTV observation, and access control procedures.
  • Documented incidents, suspicious activity, and shift observations in detailed security reports.
  • Responded to alarms and emergencies, following site protocols and coordinating with supervisors.
  • Verified visitor credentials, maintained entry logs, and enforced property access restrictions.
  • Communicated clearly with clients, law enforcement, and team members during security incidents.
  • De-escalated conflicts using professional conduct and strong situational awareness.
  • Inspected doors, gates, and secured areas to identify safety risks and unauthorized entry.
  • Assisted new guards with post orders, site procedures, and reporting expectations.

(Crew Member)

6 Months
McDonald's | 01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Operated POS system to take customer orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Prepared food items following McDonald's food safety and quality standards.
  • Delivered friendly customer service during counter, drive-thru, and dining area interactions.
  • Maintained clean workstations, dining areas, and equipment throughout shifts.

Education

High School Diploma

Manuel Mediavilla Negron | Calle Rio La Plata Humacao, PR 00791 | 05-2015

Skills

Verbal and written communication
Security camera monitoring
Patrolling
Workplace safety
Reporting skills
Lockdown procedures
Customer service
Work ethic
Security protocols
Incident reporting

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Security Guard

Kohan Retail Investment Group
05.2024 - 07.2025Read More

Food Service Worker

Killeen Independent School District, Rancier Middle School
11.2022 - 03.2024Read More

Security Guard

Allied Universal Security Services
08.2020 - 09.2022Read More

(Crew Member)

McDonald's
01.2020 - 07.2020Read More

Manuel Mediavilla Negron

High School Diploma
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Yanira Garza