Daniel E. Hooks
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
703-***-**** (cell)
************@*****.***
Objective and Summary: Obtain an entry level position in a security related field. Customer-focused, energetic, and an excellent writer.
Education:
Geneva College 2007-2011
Beaver Falls, PA
B.S. degree, Sociology 3.16 GPA
Criminal Justice concentration
Work Experience:
• 2011: Store Sales Assistant; Vienna Music Exchange; August 2011- Present
o Independently manage store, sales, pricing of shipment, and customer support for the owner.
• 2011: Alcohol Compliance Auditor; Pinkerton Compliance; June 2011- Present.
o Attempt to purchase alcohol without an ID at larger venues. Conduct debriefings and assessments of concessionaire law awareness capabilities
• 2010: Intern; Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate, Washington, DC; May 2010- August 2011.
o Wrote and edited technical briefings and project proposals in Human Factors Division. Reviewed online articles, newspapers, periodicals, and books and then provided written summaries and assessments on terrorist behavior and extremist behaviors to leadership. Conducted technical research and portions of text for published material on “Innovative Public-Private Partnerships.”
Other Work Experience:
• 2011: Game Advisor; GameStop; June 2011- Present
o Assisted customers in support, advice, and sales.
• 2009: Advanced Sales Representative; Vector Marketing Co.; June 2009- September 2010.
o Cutco cutlery products salesperson. Provided one-on-one demonstrations to people. A top 20% district salesperson and received above average closing sales
• 2008: Sales Representative; Petland; May 2008-August 2008.
o Maintained store aquatic animals, conducted sales, and provided aquatic animal care information to customers
Achievements and Skills:
• Skilled at Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Eagle Scout; Boy Scouts of America
• Secret Security Clearance while Intern at DHS in 2010