Brandon Houchins
San Francisco, CA ***** 415-***-**** adwtiz@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Friendly and prompt Front Desk Clerk with good hands in using phone, computer and office equipment is seeking a position within your company. Brings strong multitasking, communication, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills with demonstrated excellence in customer service and security to the table.
Skills
Point of sale knowledge
Cash and credit card transactions
Safety and Security
Legible report writing
Superb monitor & surveillance skills
Customer service
Verbal and written communication
Emergency awareness & preparedness
Time management
Decision-making abilities
Studio recording experience
Work Experience
SECURITY
Security Guard
Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment
Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to gain better overall coverage of parking lots and interior and exterior of buildings
Answered alarms and investigated disturbances, contacting local law enforcement personnel for escalating crises
Detailed theft, access violations and other incidents with reports to boost success of future criminal or civil remediation
Prepared regular written logs and incident report at close of each shift for distribution to supervisor on duty
Loss Prevention Officer
Coordinated with security personnel and police to call attention to suspicious shoppers or detain perpetrators who left store with stolen merchandise
Evaluated exhibited behavior and age of suspected perpetrators to calculate appropriate response to suspected theft attempts, erring on side of caution to mitigate liability risk
Upheld strict security and safety procedures to protect business from financial losses due to theft or careless mismanagement
Calmly and efficiently addressed emergency situations such as safety hazards and threats to life or property, deescalating when possible and directing shoppers to safety
Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise
Office/ Retail
Office Assistant
Helped with New/Rehire Hiring Packets
Performed basic office tasks that included answering phones, faxing, copying, printing, scanning, filing, data entry and email
Printed and put up new weekly schedules, completed daily tasks, checked in and effectively communicated with all managers
Retail Associate
Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies
Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases and exchanges
Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes
Provided back-up coverage to provide customers with optimal support and express checkout
Worked closely with managers to solve problems and handle customer concerns
Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise onto shelves
Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance
Checked bills with counterfeit pens
Entertainment
Musician/Freelancer
Provided musical background or DJ for live shows at Churches, Rooftop events, private events and public events
Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills
Played various instruments that included piano, organ, electric keyboard, lead guitar, and drums
Worked and collaborated with other musicians
Composed, arranged and recorded 100's original songs and beats for self and other artists
Used Style music for recording
Movie Usher
Sold admission, processed payments and issued tickets
Provided information about current and future events at facility
Collected tickets of patrons at regular and special events
Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service
Directed ticket holders to seats and facility locations
Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management
Cleaned theater rooms and removed all trash after every movie
Restaurant
Server/Crew Member
Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information
Processed payments and counted change to complete transactions
Communicated menu item information and offered suggestions to promote featured products
Arranged food items on serving trays and placed in take-out packaging to produce orders for customers
Checked completed orders for accuracy
Consistently met sales targets by encouraging customers to buy extra food items such as drinks, desserts and sides
Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording and moving food and beverage supplies and products
Maintained clean, sanitized and well-organized food preparation zones, tools and equipment
Work History
Security Guard, 01/2020 to Present
Maloney Security- San Francisco, CA
Musician/Freelancer, 12/2018 to 09/2019
Mari Keys Sauce Beats – Hayward, CA
Office Assistant/Retail Associate, 10/2019 to 12/2019
Dollar Tree – San Leandro, CA
Loss Prevention Officer, 08/2018 to 11/2018
Old Navy/Target – Concord/San Francisco, CA
Usher, 03/2018 to 07/2018
AMC Century Theater – San Francisco, CA
Crew Member, 07/2012 to 02/2014
Togo's Eatery – San Leandro, CA
Security Guard, 05/2013 to 08/2013
Land Mark Security – Oakland, CA
Education
Associate of Arts: 2013
Berkeley City College - Berkeley, CA
High School Diploma: 2012
San Leandro High School - San Leandro, CA