Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a highly trained security officer looking for opportunities to
increase security and safety.
My background spans over the years in information technology right up to
the core of great customer service and managerial skills.
I believe my past experiences have embedded in me great sense of vigilance
at all times to monitor and increase security.
My present job at Office Depot also demands increased vigilance and
monitoring in so many aspects of the business at all times as manager on
duty in the day to day running of the store.
I have helped and continue to help my company reduce shrinkage by observing
and exposing dishonest employees, as well as observing and delivering great
customer service to prospective shoplifters to unable them execute their
plans.
I am very confident I will be a great addition to your team. I have a great
interpersonal skills, good communication skills (oral and written), as well
as task oriented individual.
Please find enclosed my resume that resonate my abilities.
I will appreciate the opportunity to meet and discuss my qualifications in
more details with you.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Joseph Owusu
Objective: Highly trained security officer seeking opportunities to
increase security and safety.
Security Training: D&D Security / Training Academy, Inc.
Unarmed Security Officer Certificate
Arrest Authority Certificate
Handgun Certificate
Security Licenses: DCJS licensed unarmed security officer
DCJS licensed armed security officer
Education: IPMC Institute Accra - Ghana :( 1999-2001)
Diploma in Systems Administration.
Legon Presbyterian College, Accra - Ghana (1995-1997)
West Africa Examination Council Advance Level Certificate.
Chemu Secondary School, Tema - Ghana (1989-1994)
West Africa Examination Council Ordinary Level Certificate.
Professional Skills:
. Excellent ability to detect problems and report
information to the appropriate authority.
. Great communication, telecommunication, as well as
technology skills needed from the 21st century
labor force.
. Profound ability to resolve customer complaints
and concerns.
. In-dept ability to gather data, compile
information and prepare reports.
. Task oriented individual and team player with
great interpersonal skills.
Work Experience: Technology Department Manager (Dec.2009 - Present)
Office Depot - Leesburg. VA
. Responsible for the entire technology department.
. Ensure the entire technology department's Plano
gram is up to date, priced right and fully
stocked.
. Ensure all customer's computer repair work orders
are completed on a timely manner.
. Double up as MOD (manager on duty).
. Responsible for the running of the entire store
during my period of shift.
. Taking care of all MOD reports.
. Responsible to hold and secure the store(building)
key at all times
. Responsible to opening and making sure store is
ready for business.
. Prepare all cash registers and making sure they
have the necessary funds prior to start of
business.
. Responsible to secure and arm the building
whenever closing.
. Respond to all burglary alarm call by our security
company during off business hours.
. Making sure all kinds of department reports are
worked on and completed such as real out report,
discontinued items report, out of stock reports
etc.
. Making sure associates are given task cards to
work on during their period of shift.
. Training associates.
. Using of two way communication radio to direct and
coach associate to drive sales.
. Managing and making sure all associates are
productive.
. Resolving and taking care of all customer
complaints and issues.
. Making sure the entire store is clean and safe to
shop.
. Responsible to do register audit and to
investigate if any shortage.
. Closing down all registers during close of
business and count all registers to reconcile
sales numbers for the day.
. Sending of all required reports to the DISTRICT
MANAGER.
Systems Administrator (Nov 2005 - Aug. 2008)
AltecSystems (Java Internet Caf ) Accra - Ghana
. Responsible for about 50 computers and other
information technology infrastructure of the
business center to ensure smooth daily business
operations.
. Responsible for setting up, maintaining and
upgrading computers for daily business use.
. Responsible for maintaining and upgrading the
Local Area Network infrastructure.
. Troubleshooting, diagnosing and ensuring network
connectivity for all clients' machines.
. Configure computers and users account on the local
area network and ensure appropriate domain access.
. Responsible for managing and training the business
support team to offer the needed assistance to all
customers.
. Offer suggestions in terms of the operations of
the business on how best to meet growing customer
needs.
. Documenting and logging every daily activity into
the log book.
Help Desk and IT Support (March 2003 - Nov 2005)
Tropical Business Solution Accra - Ghana
. Setting up, configuring and maintaining computers
for businesses as well as individuals.
. Setting up computer networking for Businesses.
. Setting up servers, active directory and security
enhancements
. Providing technical solutions both on site and on
phone.
. Documenting and logging every daily activity
undertaken into the log book.
Computer Instructor (Oct 2001 - March 2003)
IPMC Institute Accra - Ghana
. Taking freshmen students through computing
fundamentals
. Teaching Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook and
PowerPoint
. Helping front desk occasionally as the need
arises.
. Helps in servicing, maintaining and upgrading
school computers and other information technology
infrastructures.
References: Mike Lerch
Store Manager
Office Depot, Reston VA
Tel: 703-***-****
Michael Huestis
Store Manager
Office Depot, Leesburg VA
Tel: 703-***-****
Samuel Andrews - Egyir
Support Engineer IT
Chemonics International (
Washington DC -U.S
Tel: 646-***-**** (Mobile)
202-***-**** (Work)