Michael Joseph Salas
Chicago IL 60634
Mobile: 312-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
Job Type:Permanent, Telework
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Desired locations:
United States - IL – Chicago, IL
Professional Experience:
Public House Gastro Pub
400 N State
Chicago, IL
01/2014 - Present
Hours per week:40
Main Entrance Security Supervisor
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
● Managed a team of 10 security professionals with training, troubleshooting, and on-boarding responsibilities.
● Provide assistance to guests upon entrance into the establishment. Reviewed validity of personal identification such as State issued identifications, Military identifications, and Passports.
● Greet customers as they are entering and leaving the building, provide services such as calling taxis, assisting with events, provide directions, and emergency assistance.
● Ensure the safety and wellbeing of patrons and staff by screening guests. Maintain a harmonious environment by patrolling the establishment to ensure patrons are complying with Illinois Liquor Control regulations.
● Managed City of Chicago fire safety code by ensuring all exits are clear of obstructions, fire extinguishers are charged, and certificates are current.
● Used Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for daily work activities. Lowe’s
3601 W Touhy
Lincolnwood, IL
04/2019 - 04/2020
Hours per week:35
Sales Associate - Hardware
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
● Sales associate specialized in hardware. Friendly and professional, and engaging customers to help customers with project needs and answer questions.
● Ensured merchandise is accurately accounted for, handled, and ready for customer pick-up.
● Engaged in safe work practices and encouraged others associates to do the same.
● Performed tasks that required prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties.
● Able to lift 25lbs without assistance. Utilized a pallet jack and electric riser.
● Conducted periodic inventory audits.
Crown Plaza Hotels and Resorts
2875 N Milwaukee
Northbrook, IL
01/2012 - 01/2014
Hours per week:40
Hotel Security Supervisor
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
● Managed a team of 2 professionals with training, troubleshooting, and human resources responsibilities.
● Provided assistance to guests upon entrance into the establishment. Greeted customers as they entered and left the building, provided services such as calling taxis, assisting with events, provided directions, and emergency assistance.
● Ensure the safety and well-being of patrons and staff by screening guests. Maintain a harmonious environment by patrolling the establishment to ensure patrons are complying with Illinois Liquor Control regulations.
● Managed fire safety code by ensuring all exits are clear of obstructions, fire extinguishers are charged, and certificates are current.
● Assisted management in total hotel lock-down to ensure the safety of guest and staff by limiting entrances and potential hideouts for any potential trespassers.
● Assisted emergency medical staff during a suicidal attempt. First responder to the situation and provided patient relief for a safe result while awaiting EMS.
● Completed daily in-house incident reports regarding loss and prevention, medical, domestic altercations, or criminal activities. Provided follow-up to the local police department and management regarding each case via telephone or email correspondence.
● Used Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for daily work activities. Hard Rock Cafe
63 W Ontario
Chicago, IL
06/2008 - 09/2011
Hours per week:40
Hospitality Security
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
● Provided assistance to guests upon entrance into the establishment. Greeted customers as they entered and left the building, provided services such as calling taxis, assisting with events, provided directions, and emergency assistance.
● Ensure the safety and well-being of patrons and staff by screening guests. Maintain a harmonious environment by patrolling the establishment to ensure patrons are complying with Illinois Liquor Control regulations.
● Managed fire safety code by ensuring all exits are clear of obstructions, fire extinguishers are charged, and certificates are current.
● Assisted management in total hotel lock-down to ensure the safety of guest and staff by limiting entrances and potential hideouts for any potential trespassers.
● Coordinated with management during high profile guests appearances and stays. Provided additional personal security to high profile guests.
● Completed daily in-house incident reports regarding loss and prevention, medical, domestic altercations, or criminal activities. Provided follow-up with Chicago Police Department and management regarding each case via telephone or email correspondence.
● Used Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint for daily work activities. Henry Salas Construction
3138 48th Ct
Berwyn, IL
10/2007 - 01/2014
Hours per week:20
General Construction
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
● Uploaded tools, prepared building site materials, stacked building materials and set up equipment. Followed project instructions from the manager.
● Used construction and maintenance tools and equipment to complete daily tasks. Followed all health and safety regulations to complete daily tasks. Ensured proper safety equipment was worn at all times. Maintained a safe environment while operating jackhammers, drills, saws, grinders, bobcat, blowtorches and air pressure equipment.
● Cleaned and cleared debris and hazardous materials. Ensured construction equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly.
● Completed all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner. Worked outside in all kinds of weather and in buildings without heating or air conditioning. Bad River Casino and Lodge
73370 US-2
Odanah, WI
01/2005 - 02/2007
Hours per week:40
Armed Casino Security Guard
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
● Armed Security Officer, trained and licensed to carry weapons. Protect patrons from harassment, physical attack, vandalism, or unauthorized treatment.
● Assisted cashier department with large winnings, vault money transfers from Casino to winner, and receiving daily cash deposits.
● Provided assistance to guests upon entrance into the establishment. Greeted customers as they entered and left the building, provided services such as calling taxis, assisting with events, provided directions, and emergency assistance.
● Ensured the safety and well-being of patrons and staff by screening guests. Maintained a harmonious environment by patrolling the establishment to ensure patrons are complying with Illinois Liquor Control regulations.
● Managed fire safety code by ensuring all exits are clear of obstructions, fire extinguishers are charged, and certificates are current.
● Completed daily in-house incident reports regarding loss and prevention, medical, domestic altercations, or criminal activities. Provided follow-up with the internal police department and management regarding each case via telephone or email correspondence.
● Used Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint for daily work activities. Frank’s Nursery and Crafts
7501 Cermak Rd
Berwyn, IL
07/2002 - 01/2005
Hours per week:40
Stockroom Associate
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
● Responsible for receiving, unpacking, processing, organizing, storing, packaging, and labeling merchandise. Ensured that products are accessible, available and properly distributed. Ensured that products are safely packaged.
● Managed merchandise inventory and supplies in a timely and organized manner. Conducted periodic inventory audits.
● Reviewed merchandise and supply deliveries for accuracy, and verify that the quantity received matches bills of lading, purchase orders, and other documents.
● Decreased store shrinkage by researching inventory discrepancies and reporting suspicious activities to loss-prevention specialists.
● Shipped merchandise and supplies in and out of inventory to internal locations and departments.
● Organize the stockroom or warehouse, and ensure accurate labeling, logical placement, neat arrangement, and cleanliness.
● Utilized forklift, pallet jack, and able to lift 50 lbs. A-Len Radiator Shop
7501 Cermak Rd
Berwyn, IL
05/2000 - 07/2002
Hours per week:40
Stockroom Associate
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
● Worked as a welder welding radiators for semi-trucks, cars, and trucks. Tested and ensured equipment was roadside safe.
● Managed machines that manufacture and repair metal structures, tools, and equipment.
● Worked with corrosive acid. Ensure use of proper safety protocols such as gloves, googles, and 5000 series organic vapor acid respirator.
● Airbrushed radiators
● Maintained the work area clean. Conducted monthly inventory and ensured the storeroom was properly stocked. Accepted and reviewed weekly deliveries.