Colette A. Pena

**** ******** **. ******** *******, CO 80951 719-***-****

OBJECTIVE A position using skills and experience that offers growth with increasing responsibility.

SUMMARY Military experience with the Air Force as a Security Forces member, customer service experience working in retail and experience with a difficult population while employed with Colorado Department of Corrections

Experience

November 2022- Current

Black Ops Llc, Colorado Springs, CO

Security for private property construction sites

July 2022- Current

Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Colorado Springs, CO

Waiting on completion of background check

Aug 2015-June 2022

Colorado Department of Corrections

F/T Responsible for the safety and accountability of staff and a mentally ill incarcerated population. Customer service skills and de-escalation skills were used daily.

Oct 2013-July 2015

General Nutrition Center (GNC) Sales Associate

P/T (approximately 28 hours a week) Customer service oriented and sales focused retail. Responsible for opening and closing procedures of cash registers

Aug 2012-Sept 2013

Devoted homemaker

July 2012-July 2009

American Embassy, Bern Switzerland

Represented the United States as a Diplomats spouse interacting with Ambassadors and Diplomats from around the world.

April 2008-July 2009

Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington DC

Attended training for my role as a Diplomats spouse for the American Embassy assignment. Diplomacy, customs and courtesies, safety practices and etiquette along with language training were all part of the curriculum.

Feb 2007-May 2008

Devoted homemaker

May 2006- Jan 2007

Riviera Family Fitness, Crestview, FL

P/T Receptionist and Trainer

May 2000- May 2006

Devoted homemaker

Aug 1999- May 2000

Helical Products Company, Inc., Santa Maria, CA

F/T Computer operations and systems personnel

June 1999- Aug 1999

Lompoc Record, Lompoc, CA

F/T Receptionist and cashier

May 98- June 99

Devoted homemaker

Oct 97- May 98 (E-4)

Security Forces USAF, VAFB, CA

Pass and Registration responsible for issuing authorization decals to qualifying personnel and logging such into the system

Dec 96- Sep 97 (E-4)

Security Forces USAF, PAS, TR

Joint assignment with the Turkish military, conducted security patrol of the installation and it’s resources and responsible for handling shift movement, accountability and emergency situations as the Command and Control Security Dispatcher. Also assisted the installation as Postal clerk and Installation Communications Operator during the termination of American presence at the installation.

Apr 93- Nov 96 (E-4)

Security Forces, USAF, BAFB, LA

As Entry Controller, I controlled authorized entry and exit of a restricted weapons storage area by use of a badge exchange and accountability system, conducted vehicle searches and responsible for protection of the installations resources as a Lead Perimeter and Interior Surveillance member. During my station here I also spent time in Kuwait for 6 months

Oct 92- Mar 93 Restaurant Cashier and Hostess, St. Louis, MO

Education Fredericktown High School, 1992

Community College of the Air Force, over 25 semester hours

Okaloosa-Walton College, 37 semester hours

Contact this candidate