John P Rankin
**** ***** **** ***** ******, TX 77388
*************@*****.*** 832-***-****
I am seeking long term employment with a stable company that can offer upward mobility
in my career. I am interested in the insurance business and the legal aspects of the
business. I think I am a good fit for this position because of my writing and research
capabilities learned in college and past experience. I am a self-starter and require very
little supervision.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
• Library and internet research skills for compilation of data in university level research
papers.
• Preparing and writing documents in Microsoft Word.
• Compilation of data and entering in Microsoft Excel
• Completed College course on Microsoft Office tools
• Writing reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property
damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of
unauthorized persons.
• Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
• Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and
ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide
personal protection.
• Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles
into restricted areas.
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from
premises, using force when necessary.
WORK HISTORY
Lead Janitor WFF Facility Services Houston, TX Jul 2013 - Feb 2014
Security Officer McRoberts Maritime Security Houston, TX Oct 2012 - Jun
2013
Security Officer Allied Barton Security Pasadena, TX Oct 2005 - Oct 2011
E3/Deck Division U.S. Coast Guard Houston, TX Oct 2002 - May 2004
EDUCATION
University of Houston (65 hours no degree yet)
San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena TX, Occupational Health & Safety 2011-2014
High School graduate
MILITARY SUMMARY
Provided (2) years of Honorable service in the United State Coast Guard, thus enhancing
leadership abilities, attention to detail, safety awareness, flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking
and management skills while supporting operations associated with one of the largest teams in
the world. I learned deck seamanship, navigation and piloting skills that were applied daily
during search and rescue operations from my station.