Dynamic security professional with a proven track record at EBS Security, excelling in emergency response and risk assessment. Adept at leading teams and enhancing operational efficiency, I bring strong analytical skills and a commitment to safety, ensuring a secure environment for all stakeholders. Passionate about fostering collaboration and compliance in high-pressure settings.
A Senior Supervisor of Site Security at an educational facility is responsible for overseeing the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors.
1) Key Responsibilities
- Security Operations: Supervises security personnel, including guards, officers, and other security staff.
- Emergency Response: Develops and implements emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and first aid.
- Risk Assessment: Conducts regular risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Compliance: Ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to site security.
- Training and Development: Provides training and development opportunities for security personnel to enhance their skills and knowledge.
2) Skills and Qualities
- Leadership Skills: Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and visitors.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess risks and develop effective security strategies.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond effectively to emergencies and incidents.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
3) Education and Experience
- Security Experience: 3 years of experience in security, all experience in a supervisory role
- Certifications: Management Operations Short Course (Eduvos College), PSIRA Grade B – Security Supervision and Coordination
4) Work Environment
- Educational Facility – Site Security: Stationed at an High Security - Educational Facility, housing two PHEI (Private Higher Education Institutions), namely Eduvos College, and The International Hotel School. The facility complex is zoned as a Learning Hub, and is subsequently named the Menlyn Learning Hub
- Shift Work: Required to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Physical Demands: Required to stand for long periods, walk extensively, and respond to emergencies.
As Administrative Assistant in Food Bank Operations I provided essential support to the food bank team, ensuring the smooth operation of food distribution, inventory management, and administrative tasks.
1) Key Responsibilities
- Administrative Support: I provided administrative support to the food bank team, including answering phones, responding to emails, and greeting visitors.
- Data Entry and Management: Responsible for entering and managing data related to food donations, distributions, and inventory.
- Inventory Management: Provided assistance with inventory management, including tracking food donations, monitoring stock levels, and reporting on inventory discrepancies.
- Food Distribution Coordination: Coordinated food distributions, including scheduling, logistics, and communication with partner agencies and volunteers.
- Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintained accurate records and generates reports on food bank operations, including donations, distributions, and inventory.
2) Skills and Qualities
- Organizational Skills: Proven organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with food bank staff, volunteers, and partner agencies.
- Data Management Skills: Proficient in data management software, with the ability to accurately enter and manage data.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to identify and correct errors.
- Compassion and Empathy: Demonstrated compassion and empathy when interacting with clients, volunteers, and partner agencies.
3) Education and Experience
- Administrative Experience: 7 years of administrative experience, drawn primarily from experience in the Food and Beverage Industry.
- Data Management Experience: Experienced in data management software, such as Excel, Access, and specialized database systems.
- Food and Beverage Operations Knowledge: Knowledge of Food and Beverage operations, drawn from 7 year long experience in Food and Beverage Industry, including food safety, inventory management, and distribution protocols.
4)Work Environment
- Food Bank Setting: Worked in a fast-paced food bank environment, with frequent interactions with staff, volunteers, and clients.
- Office and Warehouse Setting: Spent time in both office and warehouse settings, with frequent walking, standing, and lifting.
- Flexible Schedule: Flexibility in scheduling, including occasional evenings or weekends.
As Assistant Bar Manager I was responsible for supporting the Bar Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the bar, including managing staff, inventory, and customer service.
1) Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the Bar Manager: I was responsible for assisting the Bar Manager in overseeing daily operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Staff Management: Responsibilities included supervising and coordinating bar staff, including bartenders, servers, and hosts/hostesses.
- Inventory Management: Responsible for assisting with managing inventory, including ordering supplies, tracking usage, and minimizing waste.
- Customer Service: Responsibilities included ensuring excellent customer service, including greeting customers, taking orders, and serving beverages.
- Maintaining a Clean and Safe Environment: Ensuring the bar area is clean, safe, and well-maintained.
2) Skills and Qualities
- Leadership Skills: Leading and motivating staff to achieve common goals.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
- Attention to Detail: Accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of Bar Operations.
- Customer Service Skills: Responsible for providing excellent customer service, including being friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable.
3) Education and Experience:
- Bar Operations Experience: experience in bar operations, including experience as a bartender or server.
4) Work Environment
- Bar and Restaurants: Fast-paced, high volume, and high traffic environments.
- Evening and Weekend Shifts: Accustomed to working evening and weekend shifts, including holidays.
- Physical Demands: Accustomed to standing for long periods, lifts heavy objects, and works in a noisy environment.
As Assistant Bar Manager I was responsible for supporting the Bar Manager in overseeing the daily operations of a bar, including managing staff, inventory, and customer service.
1) Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the Bar Manager: I was responsible for assisting the Bar Manager in overseeing daily operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Staff Management: I was responsible for supervising and coordinating bar staff, including bartenders, servers, and hosts/hostesses.
- Inventory Management: Responsible for assisting with managing inventory, including ordering supplies, tracking usage, and minimizing waste.
- Customer Service: Responsible for ensuring excellent customer service, including greeting customers, taking orders, and serving beverages.
- Maintaining a Clean and Safe Environment: Responsible for ensuring the bar area is clean, safe, and well-maintained.
2) Skills and Qualities
- Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and motivate staff to achieve common goals.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of Bar Operations.
- Customer Service Skills: Responsible for providing excellent customer service, including being friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable.
3) Education and Experience
- Bar Operations Experience: 3 years of experience in bar operations, including experience as a mixologist, bartender and server.
4) Work Environment
- Bar and Restaurants: Accustomed to working in a fast-paced bar and restaurant environments.
- Evening and Weekend Shifts: Accustomed to working evening and weekend shifts, including holidays.
- Physical Demands: Accustomed to standing for long periods, lifts heavy objects, and works in a noisy environment.
Responsibilities included supporting management in daily operations, managing inventory, and ensuring excellent customer service.
1) Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate Daily Operations: Responsible for assisting the Bar Manager in overseeing daily operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Manage Inventory: Responsible for monitoring inventory levels, order supplies, and restocking as needed.
- Support Customer Service: Responsible for ensuring excellent customer service, including greeting customers, taking orders, and serving beverages.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment: Ensuring a clean and sanitary bar area, including equipment, glasses, and utensils.
- Assist with Events and Promotions: Activities and responsibilities included helping to plan and execute events and promotions, including coordinating logistics and staffing.
2) Skills and Qualities
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
- Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of Bar Operations.
- Customer Service Skills: Responsible for providing excellent customer service, including being friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to achieve common goals.
3) Education and Experience
- Bar Operations experience: 3 years of experience in bar operations, including experience as a mixologist, bartender, and server.
4) Work Environment
- Bars and Restaurants: I’ve worked in a fast-paced bar and restaurant environments.
- Evening and weekend shifts: I’m accustomed to working evening and weekend shifts, including holidays.
- Physical demands: I’m accustomed to standing for long periods, used to lifting heavy objects, and working in noisy environments.
1) Management Operations Short Course - (Completed)
2) PSIRA (Private Security Regulatory Authority) - Grade B - Security Supervision and Coordination (Completed and Compliant)
3) PMI (Project Management Institute) - CAPM (Certified Associate Project Manager) - Writing in July (Pending)
Primary Residential
14 3rd Avenue, Flat No: 1-20, Akasia Place, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0182
Secondary Residential - Next-of-Kin
175 Steve Biko Road, Flat 0033, South Building, Nedbank Plaza, Pretoria, Gauteng, 2000
1) Intellectual Pursuits
- Reading: including fiction, non-fiction, philosophy, and science.
- Writing: creative writing, journalism, academic writing.
- Research: mostly domain specific according to interests
- Learning new languages: a fascinating and challenging intellectual pursuit.
2) Gaming and Puzzles
- Strategy games: strategy games, such as chess, Go, or video games like Civilization or Starcraft.
- Puzzles: such as crosswords, Sudoku, or jigsaw puzzles.
- Role-playing games: Introverts may enjoy playing role-playing games, such as Dungeons & Dragons or online RPGs.
3) Outdoor Activities
- Stargazing: Introverts may enjoy stargazing or astronomy, which allows them to explore the universe and contemplate the mysteries of existence.
4) Social Activities
- Book clubs: on-line book clubs, which discuss books and ideas
- Online forums: online forums or discussion groups, which allows them to connect with others who share similar interests.
- Volunteering