Sample Functional Resume
LYNN GREEN
2345 Brook Avenue, Englewood, Ohio 12345
(123) 456-7890 [email protected]
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as an Armed Security Guard for Pinkerton Services
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
A dedicated and experienced security professional who balances the necessity of protecting people and
property with the need to maintain good relationships with customers and the public. Equally capable of
working alone or as a member of a team, and comfortable exercising initiative and solving problems.
Qualifications include:
Top Secret Clearance Leadership experience Tech Savvy
Bilingual (English and Adept at conflict resolution Training skills
Spanish)
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Security
Supervised security for $100 million dollars of highly sensitive equipment, inventoried items and
corrected discrepancies resulting in zero loss in a 3-year period.
Implemented new system security plan that led to increased lockdown protection for incarcerated
personnel, ensuring safety of 25 staff and 125 inmates.
Investigation
Investigated security violations and wrote detailed incident reports, leading to Mayfield Mall’s reputation
as the “Safest Shopping Facility in the Midwest.”
Managed development of standardized investigative reports, decreasing search times. Awarded
Supervisor of the Year for efficiency and accuracy of written instructions and documents.
Communication
Managed a diverse workforce and inmate population by leading and encouraging open communication
during monthly process improvement meetings, resulting in a 10% decrease in inmate violence while
increasing overall safety of detention facility.
Supervision
Provided leadership, training and supervision of 25 personnel ensuring in a 30% decrease in staff
turnover and a 10% increase in promotions.
Mentored current and incoming employees, decreasing staff turnover by 30% and increased staff
promotions by 10%.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Security Specialist Training, US Marine Corps, 120 hours
Associate of Science in Safety and Security Administration University of Akron, Akron, OH, 42
Semester Hours Completed
Source: "Transition from Military to Civilian Workforce" Employment Workshop, U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service.
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