Paul J.W. Burdess
Pekin
Summary
Detail-oriented and dependable professional with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Demonstrates a strong willingness to embrace additional responsibilities to drive team success and achieve organizational objectives. Known for adaptability and commitment to excellence, consistently contributing to a collaborative work environment. Eager to leverage skills and dedication to support team initiatives and enhance overall productivity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4020
4020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Security Officer
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Monitored facility access, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Responded promptly to security incidents, conducting investigations and documenting findings.
- Collaborated with medical staff to enhance security measures in high-risk areas.
- Trained new personnel on safety protocols and effective incident response strategies.
- Conducted regular patrols, identifying and addressing potential security vulnerabilities proactively.
- Developed and implemented improved procedures for emergency response coordination with local authorities.
- Trained new officers on security procedures and operational protocols for effective performance.
- Documented security incidents accurately, maintaining detailed reports for review by management and compliance teams.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing timely response and coordination with medical staff for patient safety.
- Coordinated routine fire drills for hospital staff to ensure preparedness in case of an emergency situation.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Maintain company core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness
- Observe and report client sites for unusual activities and safety infractions
- Preserve order and enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personal, visitors, and premises
- Patrol assigned site on foot to check for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized personnel
- Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of an accident, emergencies, or security investigations
- Responds to emergency incidents involving, fire, flooding, bomb threat, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, or other incidents
- Prepare logs and records all incidents that occur in order to ensure proper pass downs are given.
Laborer
Comfort Seasons heating and air conditioning
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Performed daily inspection of various equipment to ensure proper operation
- Organized and performed inspection of necessary supplies daily
- Performed cleaning tasks daily
- Performed lifting tasks of up to 75 pounds
- Successfully troubleshoots problems and facilitate changes on-site
- Diligently performs safety inspections prior to leaving work sites
- Communicated with customers and supervisor in order to meet all of their needs, thinking out practical solutions to get the task at hand to be done in a satisfactory manner
- Worked in various stressful conditions, maintaining a level head so the job could be accomplished on time
Assistant Manager
Complete Nutrition
02.2015 - 04.2016
- Administered staff training procedures for new hires and oversaw 3 employees
- Coached customers and motivated them to achieve their personal health and fitness goals
- Educated customers on supplement and nutrition information and answered questions
- Maintained inventory levels by ordering product as needed, adhering to visual merchandising protocols
- Processed transactions and prepared merchandise for delivery
- Used verbal skills to ensure customer satisfaction was met.
- Used leadership skills in order to properly maintain a cohesive and effective team.
- Communicated with customers in order to resolve any disputes that occurred with products or service
Supply Assistant
American Red Cross
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Organized, audited, packed and loaded supplies onto mobile units
- Inspected dates on medical supplies to ensure validity before delivery
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory
- Performed lifting tasks of up to 75 pounds regularly
- Communicated with coworkers and fellow staff members in order to ensure the job was done in a timely and satisfactory manner
- Performed required tasks in various weather conditions
- Worked in a team environment to ensure all supplies for blood drives were properly and safely loaded
- Resolved any conflicts that would arise
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate, Aircraft Handler, Petty officer third class
U.S. Navy
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Performed daily training operations to ensure safe and expedited aircraft firefighting operations were carried out under stressful conditions to save as many lives as possible.
- Worked in a uniform close team environment to ensure operations were carried out safe and effectively
- Coordinated aircraft jettison operations, embarked squadron training, equipment maintenance and water related salvage operations
- Facilitated the safe and expedited movement of aircraft on flight decks and hangar decks
- Performed preventive maintenance on firefighting stations, fire equipment and watertight doors
- Supervised 7 subordinates as Senior Crash and Salvage Crew Member
- Assumed leadership role within V102 department as an assistant Leading petty officer
- Facilitated training to Junior Sailors, adjusting to individuals learning capabilities
- Resolved any conflicts that would arise in order to maintain a safe and effective work environment
- Met and worked with a diverse group of individuals developing relationships with fellow military members
Education
GED High School Equivalency Diploma -
Peoria, ILAssociates in Arts - General Studies/With a focus on Criminal Justice
Illinois Central College
Petty Officer Third Class -
U.S. Navy
Norfolk, VAEMT Certificate - BLS Certified
Illinois Central College
Skills
- Proficient in verbal and written communication
- Analytical report composition
- Incident documentation
- General security
- Document management
- Veteran leadership experience
- Detail-oriented
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Security Officer
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services
07.2020 - 07.2023
Laborer
Comfort Seasons heating and air conditioning
05.2016 - 10.2019
Assistant Manager
Complete Nutrition
02.2015 - 04.2016
Supply Assistant
American Red Cross
02.2012 - 08.2014
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate, Aircraft Handler, Petty officer third class
U.S. Navy
01.2008 - 01.2012
GED High School Equivalency Diploma -
Associates in Arts - General Studies/With a focus on Criminal Justice
Illinois Central College
Petty Officer Third Class -
U.S. Navy
EMT Certificate - BLS Certified
Illinois Central College