August Williams
Kenner
Summary
Qualified Security Officer with experience maintaining safety for campus grounds and facilities. Talented at roving control and entrance control. Successfully remains calm in high-pressure situations and interactions with difficult individuals. Highly motivated worker ready to learn anything .
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
New Orleans
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
- Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Provided assistance to other departments as needed such as deliveries from vendors or contractors.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
Painter
Construction Specialties
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting.
- Ensured proper ventilation while using solvents or oil-based paints.
Construction Worker
Construction Specialties
New Orleans
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
Cashier/Sales Associate
Office Depot Inc
Metairie
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
Prep Cook
Chimes Restaurant
Baton Rouge
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Trained new employees on proper techniques of preparing meals safely.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
- Kept the kitchen area clean at all times during shifts.
- Cooked meats, fish, poultry or other foods using various methods such as baking, frying or grilling.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of supplies needed for daily operations.
- Assisted in serving meals to customers as needed.
Sales Associate
JCPenney
Metairie
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
Education
Associate of Arts - Photography
Highland Community College
Highland , KSSkills
- Crowd control
- Incident investigation
- Surveillance monitoring
- Access control
- Safety hazard identification
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Verbal communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Regulatory compliance
- Time management
- Theft prevention training
- Hazardous materials response
- Threat assessment
- CCTV surveillance
- Premises patrol
- Staff management
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
01.2022 - 08.2024
Painter
Construction Specialties
01.2021 - 03.2022
Construction Worker
Construction Specialties
01.2021 - 01.2022
Cashier/Sales Associate
Office Depot Inc
01.2019 - 01.2021
Prep Cook
Chimes Restaurant
08.2016 - 07.2017
Sales Associate
JCPenney
08.2016 - 07.2017
Associate of Arts - Photography
Highland Community College