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Margaret Gamblin

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

Proven Security Officer and Textile Worker with a track record of enhancing safety protocols and reducing material waste, notably at Canterbury Spinners Ltd. Skilled in machine monitoring and fostering a welcoming atmosphere, I excel in risk assessment and quality control. My leadership in training teams and implementing efficient practices has driven significant improvements in operational efficiency.

Talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level security guard position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Textile Worker

Canterbury Spinners Ltd
  • Labeled and packed yarn on carts to prepare for shipment.
  • Inspected machines before each shift and reported problems to supervisor.
  • Removed waste, damaged tubes and imperfect yarn from floor to keep focus on functional products.
  • Produced high-quality yarn according to customer specifications.

Security Officer

Amourguard
  • 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.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.

Security Officer

First Security Guard Services
10.2010 - 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.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.

Textile

Terra Lana
03.2012 - 02.2015
  • Facilitated regular performance reviews of employees, providing feedback and opportunities for growth within the company.
  • Analyzed production data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions accordingly.
  • Reduced material waste by implementing efficient inventory management techniques.
  • Conducted routine inspections of machinery, identifying potential issues before they resulted in costly repairs or downtime.
  • Tidied work area to create and maintain safe working environment on floor.
  • Labeled and packed yarn on carts to prepare for shipment.

Education

School Certificate -

Cathedral College
Christchurch, CAN

Skills

  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Garment construction
  • Machine monitoring
  • Machine setups
  • Quality control

Timeline

Textile

Terra Lana
03.2012 - 02.2015

Security Officer

First Security Guard Services
10.2010 - Current

Textile Worker

Canterbury Spinners Ltd

Security Officer

Amourguard

School Certificate -

Cathedral College

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