Ola Dawodu
Houston Tx *****
********@*****.***
Security and Safety System Analyst with length of experience assisting with and fulfilling organization safety. A proven track record of using my excellent personal, communication and organization skills to lead and improve public safety, assist co-workers, and improve department efficiencies. Team player with excellent communication skills, high quality of work, driven and highly self-motivated. Strong negotiating skills and business acumen and able to work independently.
Job Experience
Aug 2015 – Present
Correctional/Security Analyst: Texas Department of Criminal Justice Texas, USA
Task:
1.Enforce Rules and Keep Order: maintain security by settling disputes between inmates, preventing disturbances, assaults, and escapes. Enforce regulations through effective communication and the use of progressive sanctions.
2.Supervise the Daily Activities of Inmates: ensuring that inmates obey the rules. Always ensure the whereabouts of inmates. Monitoring inmates between the institution and courtrooms, medical facilities, and other destinations.
3.Search for Contraband Items: search inmates and their living quarters for contraband, such as weapons and drugs. In addition, responsible for screening visitors and incoming mail to ensure contraband is not brought into the facility.
4.Inspect Facilities to Ensure That They Meet Standards: periodically inspect facilities. Check cells and other areas for unsanitary conditions, contraband, signs of a security breach (such as tampering with window bars and doors), and any other evidence of violations of the rules.
5.Report on Inmate Conduct: report any inmate who violates the rules. If a crime is committed within an institution or an inmate escape attempt, help law enforcement authorities investigate and search for the escapee. Responsible for writing reports and filling out daily logs detailing inmate behavior and anything else of note that occurred during the shift.
6.Aid in Rehabilitation and Counseling of Offenders: with advanced training and college educations often utilized in the rehabilitation and counseling of offenders. In addition, also participate in the rehabilitation efforts by scheduling work assignments, counseling, and educational opportunities.
JULY 09 – AUG 2015
Fire and Safety System Administrator/US Security Associates NY & Texas, USA
Task:
Always ensure that all fire and safety equipment in an establishment are in good shape.
Make sure that there are well-developed plans for easy evacuation of people in a building in the case of a fire outbreak.
Conduct fire safety checks from time to time.
Enforce safety codes and regulations/guidelines within the organization.
Carry out training and enlightenment of co-workers or employees as regards to general fire safety rules and procedures
Address any form of violation of safety codes within the organization.
Investigate and implement appropriate disciplinary action on violators of safety codes within the establishment.
Sept 07 – Dec 08
Customer Technical Support/Manpower Staffing at IBM, Ulster Bank/Xerox, and BT Dublin, Ireland
TASK:
Implement and improve IT systems. Analyze system requirements and address any relevant problems. Also perform standard testing and provide solutions to ensure high levels of performance and security.
As a system analyst, work with a team of engineers and developers who are passionate about new IT systems, software development and different application. Interested in discovering and implementing new features. Ultimately, able to translate internal and external clients’ needs into new high quality IT systems.
Jan 04 – Aug 07
2nd Level Technical Support Contractor / World Cup 2006 Project Berlin, Germany
ALLIED WORLDWIDE UK PLC
Responsible for Installation/Configuration of MS Windows.
Workstations/Servers and Internet Setup and Monitoring.
Configured Active Directory: Managing Users/Computers and Group Policy, PC Transplant.
Daily Backup and Maintained Storage Devices.
Managed File, Applications & Share Network Resources, Network Monitoring & Troubleshoot, managing Remote Control
Security protection using Anti-Virus, Firewall.
Configured MS Office/Outlook, Lotus Note & IT Auditing.
Support PowerPoint Presentation & Video conferencing.
Jan 01 – Dec 03
DSL Telecommunication Project: Quality Assurance Specialist
TELES AG: Berlin, Germany
TASK:
Preparing and implementing quality assurance policies and procedures.
Performing routine inspections and quality tests.
Identifying and resolving workflow and production issues.
Ensuring that standards and safety regulations are observed.
Addressing and discussing issues and proposed solutions with superiors.
Documenting quality assurance activities and creating audit reports.
Making recommendations for improvement.
Creating training materials and operating manuals.
Education:
Aug 2019 SUNY Empire College, NY/USA AAS. Business Mgt. Economics
Mar 2021 Empire State College, NY/USA BSc. Information System
June 2014 NYS Fire Safety Director, NY NYS Safety Director Certified
Aug 2008 Irish Computer Society, Ireland MS Office Specialist Certified
Dec 2006 MediaTeamIT CISCO, Germany Network Administrator Certified
Oct 2000 INDISOFT GmbH, Berlin/Germany System Administrator Certified
June 1998 Chartered Institute Of Marketing, UK Sales/Marketing Mgt. Certified
Skills
Certified Office Specialist (ECDL) August 2008
Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) November/2006
Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) November 2006
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) October 2000
Managing Software & Hardware (A+) October 2000
Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) October 2000
Activities
Fitness • Researching IT Tools • Photography • Travel