Jason Strickland
Security Guard
Victoria,BC
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Security Guard position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Addictions Recovery and Mental Health Worker
Island Health Authority
Victoria, BC
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Delivered individualized counseling services to 10 clients per day working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
Canadian Adult Mentoring and Support
Victoria Parole Office
Victoria, BC
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with 20 other graduates and Parolee office members.
- Successfully rehabilitated and integrated client back into community.
Registered Shiatsu Therapist
Vitality Oriental Therapy
Langford, BC
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Identified client's root problems via biopsychosocial spiritual perspectives. Implemented holistic treatment plans for 5 clients per day on average.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Certified Holistic Health Practitioner
Koi Treatment Centre
Victoria, BC
01.2009 - 09.2011
- Provided Therapeutic services to 5 clients per day involving bodywork healing
- Implemented healthy lifestyle choices and Individualized nutrition plans per client if asked.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems regarding health imbalances.
Private Security Guard
Alert Protection Incorporated
Halifax, NS
09.1998 - 09.1999
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority in mall environment that catered to approximately 300 people per day.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites
Education
Basic Security Training Diploma - Protection, Security And Investigation
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC 02.2023 - 06.2023
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Interprofessional Mental Health And Addictions
Camosun College
Victoria, BC 09.2015 - 07.2016
Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Victoria 09.2008 - 05.2011
Diploma of Acupuncture - Traditional Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture
College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Victoria, BC 09.2005 - 05.2008
Post-Degree Certificate - Certified Holistic Health Practitioner
Windsong School of Healing
Campbell River, BC 09.2003 - 06.2004
Post-Degree Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language, TESL
Atlantic Overseas Teaching Institute
Halifax, NS 09.2000 - 03.2001
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Gerontology
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS 09.1996 - 04.1997
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS 09.1992 - 05.1995
Skills
Crisis intervention training
Conflict resolution techniques
Safety and security
Security Guard License
Superior customer service
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed two-week security training program.
- Documented and resolved interpersonal conflict between two mental health clients which led to prevention of a physical altercation.
- Achieved successful rehabilitation of a lifetime parolee through effectively helping with reintegration into the community.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens.
Carl Jung
Timeline
Basic Security Training Diploma - Protection, Security And Investigation
Justice Institute of British Columbia
02.2023 - 06.2023
Canadian Adult Mentoring and Support
Victoria Parole Office
06.2017 - 06.2018
Addictions Recovery and Mental Health Worker
Island Health Authority
01.2017 - 12.2022
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Interprofessional Mental Health And Addictions
Camosun College
09.2015 - 07.2016
Registered Shiatsu Therapist
Vitality Oriental Therapy
01.2012 - 03.2014
Certified Holistic Health Practitioner
Koi Treatment Centre
01.2009 - 09.2011
Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
09.2008 - 05.2011
Diploma of Acupuncture - Traditional Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture
College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
09.2005 - 05.2008
Post-Degree Certificate - Certified Holistic Health Practitioner
Windsong School of Healing
09.2003 - 06.2004
Post-Degree Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language, TESL
Atlantic Overseas Teaching Institute
09.2000 - 03.2001
Private Security Guard
Alert Protection Incorporated
09.1998 - 09.1999
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Gerontology
Mount Saint Vincent University
09.1996 - 04.1997
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Dalhousie University
09.1992 - 05.1995
Martial Arts
Have practiced Chen Style Tai-Chi, Canadian Modern Arnise, have received first degree black belt in Haidong Kumdo (Samurai style sword fighting). Practice martial arts to maintain a disciplined mind.
Martial Arts
Received black belt for Korean Sword Fighting called Haedong Kumdo
Currently practicing CMATs or Canadian Modern Arnise Training