Michael McLaughlin
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Forces Journeyman
United States Air Force
03.2017 - Current
- Managed and supervised security force personnel and duties.
- Coordinated and operated communications equipment and intrusion detection systems.
- Oversaw defense operations for entire air base.
- Coordinated protection measures for equipment resources and weapons systems.
- Directed team and individual tactical drills, training, and anti-terrorism tasks.
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Led, managed, and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Operated and maintained sophisticated communications equipment.
- Apprehended, and detained suspects, searched persons and property, and conducted interviews to gather evidence.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and supervisors.
- Observed CCTV cameras to detect potential threats and respond accordingly
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and calmly for professional support
Banquet Server
Savannah Yacht Club
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure in fast-paced banquet environments.
- Handled food and beverage orders for up to 25 guests, delivering prompt and friendly service.
- Demonstrated exceptional teamwork by collaborating with fellow servers to maintain a smooth flow of service during large-scale events.
- Completed post-event tasks such as cleaning, breakdown, and inventory management to prepare for future banquets efficiently.
- Assisted in setting up the event space, ensuring proper table arrangements and placement of utensils for seamless guest experience.
- Worked with banquet manager to coordinate event set up and schedule.
Retail Associate
Atlanta Braves
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Logged reports, expenses, receipts and sales documents into digital database.
Armed Security Officer
Resurgens Security Services
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every hour to spot and investigate concerns.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards
Valet Parking Manager
5 Star Parking
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Parked vehicles in visually appealing ways to attract customer attention.
- Achieved and maintained pristine condition of automobiles on lot.
- Rendered excellent service to customers
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties per applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained safe and secure parking environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly, maintaining high level of professionalism in all interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA12.2024
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL08.2024
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Riverwood International Charter School
Atlanta, GA05.2016
Skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability
- Tactical Knowledge
- Threat Management
- Attention to Detail
- Cultural Competency
- Crime prevention strategies
- Emergency Response
- Defensive tactics training
- Intrusion detection
- Tactical response planning
Accomplishments
- Associates degree - Spring 2022
- Bachelors degree - Fall 2024
- GSU Dean's list - Summer 2021
- successfully completed the set up/brakedown of many private events
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Responded to Covid by bringing all test kits in North Georgia to the lab for testing.
- Worked in call center using excel to notify people of a negative covid test
- Responded to many hurricanes and civil unrest
Certification
- Counter anti-aircraft system
- FEMA IS 00075 Military resources in Emergency Management
- FEMA IS 00100 Intro to Incident Command System
- FEMA IS 00235 Emergency Planning
- FEMA IS 00318 Mitigation Planning for local and Tribal Communities
- FEMA IS 00393 Intro to Hazard Mitigation
- FEMA IS 00453 Intro to Homeland Security Planning
- FEMA IS 00662 Improving Preparedness and Resilience through Public-Private Partnerships
- FEMA IS 00800 National Response Framework
- FEMA IS 00909 Community Preparedness
- FEMA IS 01300 Intro to Continuity of Operations
- Less then lethal weapons
- CPR
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Banquet Server
Savannah Yacht Club
09.2023 - 12.2024
Retail Associate
Atlanta Braves
04.2023 - 08.2024
Armed Security Officer
Resurgens Security Services
12.2022 - 05.2023
Valet Parking Manager
5 Star Parking
12.2018 - 12.2021
Security Forces Journeyman
United States Air Force
03.2017 - Current
- Counter anti-aircraft system
- FEMA IS 00075 Military resources in Emergency Management
- FEMA IS 00100 Intro to Incident Command System
- FEMA IS 00235 Emergency Planning
- FEMA IS 00318 Mitigation Planning for local and Tribal Communities
- FEMA IS 00393 Intro to Hazard Mitigation
- FEMA IS 00453 Intro to Homeland Security Planning
- FEMA IS 00662 Improving Preparedness and Resilience through Public-Private Partnerships
- FEMA IS 00800 National Response Framework
- FEMA IS 00909 Community Preparedness
- FEMA IS 01300 Intro to Continuity of Operations
- Less then lethal weapons
- CPR
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
Savannah State University
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Georgia State University
High School Diploma -
Riverwood International Charter School
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