James Furr
Virginia Beach
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Norfolk
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security for all personnel.
- Controlled access points to maintain a secure environment for visitors and staff.
- Conducted regular patrols to detect and prevent potential security threats.
- Assisted in training new security personnel on procedures and policies.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, observations, and safety violations.
- Enforced company policies regarding safety and security compliance across the facility.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Monitored CCTV systems to ensure safety and security of premises.
Service Technician
Midas Auto Service
Virginia Beach
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on various vehicle makes and models.
- Repaired and replaced faulty parts to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for optimal safety.
- Identified potential problems during routine inspections in order to prevent future breakdowns.
- Inspected equipment for proper operation and safety hazards prior to use.
- Followed all safety protocols while performing work in potentially hazardous environments.
- Examined previously completed work for accuracy.
- Logged services performed in service ticket system.
- Set up and operated mechanical and manual tools and equipment.
- Handled yearly and preventive maintenance to keep vehicles in good working condition.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Kept shop inside and outside clean.
- Mowed yard.
- Picked up parts from dealership and other vendors for automotive repairs
Line Tender
Shine Time Pressure Washing
Virginia Beach
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated pressure washing equipment for residential and commercial properties.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular inspections and minor repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to execute large-scale cleaning projects efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols while handling chemicals and machinery.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and equipment usage effectively.
Automotive Technician
All About Auto
Virginia Beach
11.2022 - 03.2023
- I did oil changes, tire flat repairs, replaced tires, lights and batteries, brake jobs, headlight restoration, and some full service work such as tie rod replacement, control arms, radiators, spark plugs and cables/coil packs and more.
Lube Technician
Express Oil change and Tire Engineers
Virginia Beach
05.2020 - 11.2022
- I did oil changes working in the lower bay amd kept lower bay area clean and organized, helped with inventory.
Automotive Technician
Walmart
Virginia Beach
04.2019 - 09.2022
- I do upper and lower bay for oil changes, replace blown light bulbs, replace batteries as well as replace tires, flat repairs and tire rotations.
Truck unloader
Walmart
Virginia Beach
02.2012 - 04.2019
- I unloaded grocery and GM trucks, stocked freight as well as helped customers with finding merchandise and any other questions they may have.
- I also would take up the supervisors position during periods of time when we no longer had a supervisor, making sure trucks were and back room was set up for unloading, making sure everyone was doing their job and cleaning up back room after finishing trucks and bringing freight to the floor.
Automotive Technician
Jiffy Lube
Virginia Beach
10.2015 - 10.2016
- I worked upper and lower bay doin oil changes, as well as transmission flushes, replacing fuel filters and rear differential servicing.
- I would also do tire rotations as well as brake flushes and brakes, earing my A5 certification.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
First Colonial High School
Virginia Beach, VA06-2009
High School -
Griswold High School
Griswold, CTSkills
- Incident reporting
- Surveillance monitoring
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Team training
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Log maintenance
- Report writing
- Security guard license
- Active shooter training
- Brake inspection
- Vehicle maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Preventive maintenance
- Bay management
- Strong work ethic
- Tire services
- Inspecting vehicles
- Operating air compressors
- Changing tires
- Changing oil
- Quality assurance inspections
- Troubleshooting skills
- Battery services
- Vehicle inspection
- Replacing filters
- Glass replacement
- Brake systems knowledge
- Body repair
- Oil change services
- Brake system repair
- Gasket replacements
- Coolant flushes
- Communication skills
- Training new staff
- Goal oriented
- Merchandise display
- Stocking and receiving
- Product recommendations
- Reliable and punctual
- Problem-solving skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
09.2024 - Current
Service Technician
Midas Auto Service
03.2023 - 09.2024
Line Tender
Shine Time Pressure Washing
03.2023 - 03.2024
Automotive Technician
All About Auto
11.2022 - 03.2023
Lube Technician
Express Oil change and Tire Engineers
05.2020 - 11.2022
Automotive Technician
Walmart
04.2019 - 09.2022
Automotive Technician
Jiffy Lube
10.2015 - 10.2016
Truck unloader
Walmart
02.2012 - 04.2019
Highschool Diploma -
First Colonial High School
High School -
Griswold High School