Dacula Resident Named Walden Security Officer Of The Year

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Teddy Beckles didn’t grow up in a building with a doorman in New York.

But, his grandmother had a doorman in her building and the first chance he got to be one, he immediately took the job.

“It was one of my first jobs in security and it was a perfect fit for me,” remembers Beckles. “I learned the basics of building security, but also how to assist in the daily lives of residents. I loved it!”

Fast forward 20 years and Beckles has swapped his Manhattan work address for a Buckhead zip code.

As the Walden Security account manager for The Concorde on Pharr Court, Beckles manages a staff of four officers who provide 24/7 Concierge Services to the more than 500 residents of the high-rise. Most days are kept busy welcoming visitors and getting contractors to the right floor. But sometimes the every- day because extraordinary.

Last year an older resident in the building called Beckles to report her husband was unresponsive on the bathroom floor.

After calling 911, Beckles raced to the unit and began CPR. He continued until EMT’s arrived and were able to stabilize the man and transport him to the hospital. Paramedics clearly stated that the resident was alive purely on Beckles’ efforts prior to their arrival.

For that action and for a cumulative career of exemplary service, Beckles was awarded Walden Security’s Officer of the Year. The award was presented in March by Walden Security President and Founder, Michael Walden.

“Of course we believe this honor is well-deserved,” said Association Manager Paige Perkins of Community Management Associates. “The fact that Teddy actually saved someone’s life last year is extraordinary and a testament to the training that Walden provides. But, beyond that he performs life-saving and affirming acts every day that don’t include CPR or heroic methods. Just quiet acts of kindness, all cloaked in the professionalism that is required, means so much to so many.”

For residents of The Concorde, he has become the welcoming face to the Buckhead high-rise.

“I can’t imagine not having Teddy at the front desk,” said Betty Ann Barrett. “He goes above and beyond whatever is in the contract – he’s family!”

Teddy said that he and his wife Krystol, also in the security profession, reside in Dacula with their three children.

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