Tal-wanga Weatherspoon
Westwego
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented transportation security professional with a strong commitment to public safety and operational efficiency. Proven ability to conduct thorough screenings, train new employees, and maintain effective communication with team members. Focused on fostering a positive work environment and ensuring compliance with security protocols.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration
New Orleans
01.2022 - Current
- Conduct screenings of passengers and property
- Alerted immediate supervisors about any suspicious activities observed in the facility, maintaining safety protocols.
- Practice safety rules and always abide by security operations procedures by protecting the traveling public
- Maintained composure and confidence during critical situations, effectively resolving issues.
- Operated independently as a security officer, managing daily tasks and responsibilities effectively.
- Initiated staff rotations, enhancing workflow and team collaboration.
- Provided on-the-job training and guidance to newly hired employees, enhancing their skills and knowledge.
- Maintain professional attributes with TSA and other personnel throughout the facility
Supervisor II
Delta Global Services
Las Vegas
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Managed all facets of provisioning and access control for employees, visitors, and contractors.
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with policies.
- Ensure proper authorization/access into buildings for badged employees
- Advised management team on emergencies or security incidents, facilitating timely and effective resolutions
- Handle emergency alarms and properly radio at other equipment issue keys to contractors
- Documented security-related inquiries from tenants, employees, and the general public, enhancing communication and response efficiency
- Write clear and concise reports
- Trained all employees bi-weekly on updated policies and procedures.
- Trained new employees on services and job requirements, ensuring readiness for roles
- Among training on bag search, handheld metal detector, walkthrough metal detector, x-ray machine and de-escalation of irate customers, visitors or contractors
Skills
- Screening procedures
- Access control management
- Security operations
- Emergency response
- X-ray machine operation
- Pat-down procedures
- Threat assessment
- Object identification and threat detection
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Situational awareness
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Training and development
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Document creation
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Respect for diversity
- Integrity and honesty
- Professional attitude
- De-escalation techniques
- Strong work ethic
- Interpersonal skills
- Public safety awareness
- Object identification and threat detection
REFERENCES
Christopher Stevenson
Supervisory Transportation Security Officer
504.813.8473
Chenell Clayton
Supervisory Transportation Security Officer
504.307.1105
Katina Smith
Transportations Security
Manager
504.575.4212
Timeline
Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration
01.2022 - Current
Supervisor II
Delta Global Services
01.2017 - 01.2022