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GURSHARAN SINGH

West Kelowna

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Resourceful, meticulous professional with experience in strategic
problem-solving. Team player with strong technical proficiency and commitment to accuracy in writing and maintaining daily logs and reports. Dynamic and highly qualified with extensive knowledge in the field of Accounting and Security with experience of more than 3 years in the field. Knowledgeable about city laws and rules. Leadership qualities had a great time management skill, honest and hardworking.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Wings
04.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
  • Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
  • Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.
  • Elevated restaurant's reputation, securing positive reviews through meticulous attention to food quality and presentation.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.

Security Officer

Commissionaires
07.2024 - Current
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.

Mobile Security Officer

Paladin Security Group
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
  • Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
  • Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.

Security Officer

United Defense
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.

Mobile Security Officer

Securiguard
07.2022 - 01.2023

• Patrol designated areas to verify any unlawful activity. Ensuring
all safety measures are in place to protect the establishment and
patrons. Informing Operations, about any safety or maintenance
issues Quickly responding to emergency alarm at any city
site Creating Security Occurrence Report for COV for security
incidents Training other team members Performing tasks assigned
by operations within specified time. Contacting and reporting
emergency services in case of any medical emergency or removal
of unauthorized person from site
• Patrolled buildings and grounds, enforced regulations, identified
risks, and secured premises.
• Responded to emergencies, assessed situations, consulted with
medical staff, and took appropriate action.
• Provided First Aid services, completed required documentation,
and maintained supplies.

Assistant Supervisor

Securico
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Submitted documentation and reports to upper management.
  • Worked closely with other supervisors to create a cohesive, high-performing team that consistently met or exceeded company objectives.
  • Maintaining site reports for the clients and managers Supervising different sites and making sure the job is being done in accordance with company rules and with integrity by employees.
  • Coordinate and investigate both internal and external theft, while proficiently operating CCTV equipment.
  • Setting up team meetings with team members to discuss any changes and receive suggestions.
  • Responding to email on daily basis and working on schedules
  • Assigning duties to employees and overseeing their progress

• Communicated with on-call leadership regarding emergent issues after business hours.

Warehouse Team Leader

Expeditors
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Adhered to industry best practices for warehousing, material handling, and documentation.
  • Maximized storage capacity by designing strategic warehouse layouts that facilitated optimal use of available space.
  • Collaborated with management to implement new initiatives and policies and achieve benchmarks for production, quality, and safety.
  • Optimized inventory control by conducting regular audits and implementing accurate tracking systems.
  • Reduced order processing time by streamlining picking, packing, and shipping procedures for faster delivery times.
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.

Warehouse Worker

Western Express, Inc.
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
  • Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC
12-2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

University of Calcutta
India
07-2018

Skills

    Notetaking
    Cooking
    Writing
    Time Management
    Diversity Awareness
    Patrolling
    Closed-Circuit Television
    Systems (CCTV)
    Material Handling
    Management
    Leadership
    Medical Emergency
    Auditing
    Operations
    Guarding
    Communications
    First Aid
    Scheduling
    Accounts Payable
    Customer Service
    Receivables
    Accounting
    Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

    - community medal from City of Vancouver

    - certificate of accomplishment from city of Vancouver

    - ibelieve certificate from securiguard

    - medal from securiguard

Certification

- food handler certificate

- Advanced security training

- Occupational first Aid level 1 & 2

- forklift license

- pallet jack license

- Whimis


Timeline

Security Officer

Commissionaires
07.2024 - Current

Chef

Wings
04.2024 - Current

Security Officer

United Defense
02.2023 - 03.2024

Mobile Security Officer

Paladin Security Group
01.2023 - 03.2024

Mobile Security Officer

Securiguard
07.2022 - 01.2023

Assistant Supervisor

Securico
06.2021 - 06.2022

Warehouse Team Leader

Expeditors
07.2020 - 06.2021

Warehouse Worker

Western Express, Inc.
05.2019 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

University of Calcutta
GURSHARAN SINGH