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Taylor D. Okamura
Education
St. John’s University
Queens, NY
August 2010 - May 2014
College of Professional Studies (Bachelor of Science Degree):
Homeland & Corporate Security
Overall GPA: 3.44 Primary Degree GPA: 3.44
Course Work:
Disaster Resp. & Hazard Control, Intel Gathering & Analysis Protection, Security Concepts & Organization
Leadership, Legal Aspects ofModern Security Investigations,Corporate Asset Protection & Safety, Computer
Application Emergency Management, Crime Prevention & Security Consultant,Global Threats to Security
Awards and Honors:
Dean’s List Fall Semester 2012, Spring Semester 2013, Fall Semester 2013, & Spring Semester 2014, Sword &
Shield Honor Society Award of Academic Excellence
Computer Experience:
PTZ/CCTV Camera, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power-Point, Target Case Management
Work Experience
George Mason University
4400 University Dr, Fairfax,
VA 22030
April 2015 - Present
Security Guard (Part-Time)
Assist George Mason Police Department with campus securityandsafety,regardingstudents and GMUproperty.
Patrolstudenthousing and academic buildings,providing lock-ups,escorts,and unlocks forcontractors,
students,and staff.
Write detailed patrollogs of security detailand incident reportswhen Police are involved incident.
Vehicle patrolof campus and multiple sectors,while providing back to GMUPDand assisting in escorts.
Provide Fire-Watch and Emergency response dutiesatrequest from GMUPD.
Target Retail Store
Willston Center, 6100 Arlington
Boulevard, Falls Church, VA
January 2015 – May 2015
Asset Protection - Target Protection Specialist
Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.
Observe and document activities of individuals to detect unlawful acts or to obtain evidence for cases,using
still or video cameras.
Alert appropriate personnelto suspects'locations.
Confer with establishment officials, security departments, police, or postalofficials to identify problems,
provide information, or receive instructions.
Apprehend suspectsand release them to law enforcement authorities or security personnel.
Monitor industrial or commercial properties to enforce conformance to establishment rules and to protect
people or property.
Warn troublemakers causing problems on establishment premises and eject them from premises when
necessary
AMC Entertainment Tysons
Corner, VA
October – November
2014
Film Cre w Member
Concessions – Prepared and served concession items to guests. Handled cashier station. Cleaned
concession area and assisted with other theater functions. Prepared food and drinks.
Usher – Cleaned and maintained auditoriums,restrooms,and lobbies while controlling accessto theatre
and auditoriums. Closed and cleared theatre during closing hours.
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Taylor D. Okamura
U.S. Department of State
Kuwait City, Kuwait
June – August 2010
Regional Security Office and General Services Office
Security Office Escort – escortedandsupervisedlocalcontractors as theyperformed theirvarious construction and
maintenance services throughout the Embassy housing complex.
Procurement Assistant– processedprocurementrequests forapproval,procurementand archiving.Reorganized and
updated new procurement documents for new government employees.
Recorded and processedemployeerequest forms fordepartments needs suchas resource allocation and funding.
U.S. Department of State
Kuwait City, Kuwait
June – August 2009
General Services Office – Shipping & Customs
Shipping & Manifest Clerk – Cleared and verified diplomatic and military shipments in and out of the Embassy.
Supported delivery and receiving services to Unclassified & Classified sections in the U.S. Embassy.
Authorized andDeniedshipmentsorgoodsthatdid not conformto U.S. Embassy guidelines for transport under
the law conforming to U.S. and Kuwaiti standards.
Customs &Vehicle Assistant – Documented and cleared all vehicle registration before arrival or departure of all
personal diplomatic vehicles.
Completed vehicle background checks with police records regarding vehicle fines and traffic violations to
authorize or deny the release or impound of vehicles before authorization for shipment.
Needed to also inspectvehiclesreadyforexport shipment,verifying license plate registration with vehicle model,
while also performing a vehicle inspectionto insureviability oftransport tocustoms.Includinga thoroughsecurity
checkofevery diplomatic vehicle thatis authorized before and after screening and documentation for transport
overseas.
Misc. Experience
St. John’s University
Queens,NY
September 2011 – May 2014
Otaku Brigade Vice President
Event Coordinator– Had to organize eventsandfundraisers forclub activities while coordinating with other clubs
and schoolorganizationstoauthorize use offunds andspace.Handledmoney andsupplies to ensure club cohesion.
Liaison Officer – Recruited newmembers to club while promoting future events tootherclubs andstudents.
Worked as intermediary between studentsandclubs duringmeetings andaltercations.
Homeland & Corporate Security Student Association Club
Advisor/Designer– Helped provide advice regarding governmentprocedureand eventcoordinationwith regards to
club events. Designed HCSSA Club logo and insignia.
The Animal Rights Association Club
Member– Helped out duringeventsandanimalshelterprograms atschoolgrounds to ensuresafe andsecure
environment.
American School of Kuwait
Kuwait City, Kuwait
August 2008 – June 2010
Model United Nations (MUN) Assistant
CoordinationAssistant for Model United Nation (MUN) sanctioned events at school with mock United Nation
procedural matters. Checked all MUN committees for proper etiquette in political debate forumof discussion.
Security Council representative for Great Britain in Middle Eastern Model United Nation event, the P5 (United
States, Russia, China, France, and Great Britain) Table of discussion and debate for international problems.
Discussedanddebated overNon-proliferationofNuclearweapons in the international community, child soldiers
in Africa, international crime syndicates (Triad, Yakuza, Russian Mafia, etc.)
Held an impromptu emergency SecurityCouncilmeeting due to military action takenby IranianandIsraeliforces
in the Arabian Peninsula.
Lead Assistant in writing MUN cleared Policy Statements and Resolution Papers. Helped new incoming MUN
participate in theirorientationforbothwriting procedurally accepted papers andMUNsanctioned Debate Etiquette.
Event and Security Attaché (Between Students and School)
Help coordinate multiple school events oriented to sport, fund raising, and party scenes.
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Helped provide security consultation with student body to help prevent unwanted intrusion fromneighboring
schools or unauthorized personnel.
Also provided Crowd Control Management and Body Guard services for student oriented parties.
Sound and Light Technical Support (S&L)
Set-up of all light and sound equipment before performances, concerts, and student assemblies.
Get signed authorization fromteachers and principle for S&L use of rooms and equipment.
Project coordinatorassistantforequipmentuseon off-hours Schoolevents.
Certifications
George Mason University 4400
University Dr, Fairfax, VA
22030
April 2015 - Present
HeartsaverCPR/AED(Automatic ExternalDefibrillator) Certification (In process)
Proper radio communication procedures (In process)
Laboratory safety training (In process)