Aaron Crummel
Bellington,WV
Summary
Reliable and accountable, demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Quick and effective at decision-making and learning skills while maintaining excellent customer service throughout sales experience. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
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Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Safety and Compliance Specialist
Bureau Of Prisons
Bellington, WV
05.2014 - 03.2019
- Directed safety operations and maintained Clean work environment in adherence to FDA and OSHA requirements.
- Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing all compliance visits to ensure adherence to protocol.
- Established, enforced and updated policies keeping business agile and responsive to changing market conditions.
- Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets.
- Oversaw 800 staff by training, mentoring, correcting and communicating.
- Formalized operational systems and procedures by developing and introducing employee handbook, detailed job descriptions and work-flow plans.
- Ensured that all employees were trained in emergency response protocols and led 2 safety drills per week.
- Authored monthly safety reports detailing issues and options for correcting problems.
- Worked with inspectors to conduct full facility checks.
- Collected and analyzed air and fluid samples to assess safety and compliance with standards.
- Provided hands-on training to all company employees.
- Communicated and ensured workplace operational safety and led frequent safety drills to maintain effective hazard awareness and emergency response of all team members.
- Contributed to procedural and operational audits.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
- Assessed workplace compliance with key safety standards and government regulations, initiating remediation processes to correct deficiencies.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Developed and maintained hygiene programs, including noise surveys, atmospheric monitoring and hazardous material management plans.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on proper techniques and safety.
- Responsible for promoting safe and clean working environment.
- Established relationships with construction manager and contractors to align priorities, goals and objectives.
- Reviewed work orders and communicated with prior shift to assess work needs for day.
- Assisted with project and site-related objectives, including acquisition, operating financing, financial controls, systems integration, and audits.
- Evaluated financing and construction activities.
- Performed daily inspections of random site buildings.
- Resolved inspection deficiencies promptly.
- Conducted inspections of buildings, equipment and grounds for deficiencies, including potential health, safety and code violations.
- Trained teams on specific operations and requirements for each job site, including applicable procedures and techniques.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Verified that machine setups conformed to specs.
Corrections Officer
Bureau Of Prisons
Bruceton Mills, WV
09.2009 - 05.2014
- Complied with Standard Emergency Health Response Plan, including having written plan in place.
- Transported inmates to scheduled court appearances, medical appointments, and authorized activities.
- Instructed inmates on work details and transported to work sites.
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
- Recommended changes in procedures to emphasize officer safety.
- Led grid searches to locate and confiscate potential harmful items and contraband.
- Safely transported inmates to and from work sites.
- Operated communication systems, including telephones, switchboards, intercoms and two-way radios to effectively communicate with other personnel.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections of transport vehicles and equipment.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates when needed.
- Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
- Used chemical agents, hand restraints and verbal commands to restrain unruly inmates.
- Signed in all visitors and completed appropriate visitation log forms.
- Maintained correct physical head count at all times.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and wrote incident reports for infractions.
- Maintained custody and control of 128 inmates housed in maximum security unit.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Supervised meal distributions and observed inmates during meals.
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Supervised inmates during meals, visits, recreation, telephone calls and shower time.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Recognized signs of problems, such as despondency, depression and anger in order to prevent riots or suicides.
- Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
- Maintained clear and open communications with all facility areas to support efficient and safe operations.
- Monitored behavior of 1200 inmates to prevent escape attempts, crime and other dangerous activities.
Conductor/Switchman
Union Pacific Railroad
Herington, KS
02.2004 - 04.2009
- Track warrant Inspected switches on daily basis.
- Managed railcar loading, unloading and switching.
- Upheld tight deadlines for delivery of freight and arrival of passengers.
- Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
- Kept detailed documents and records of accidents and repair schedules to coordinate key decisions and future maintenance actions.
- Operated trains, adhered to route plans and maintained operations and repair schedules.
- Performed emergency and regular maintenance on rail cars and trains during, before and after trips to optimize functionality.
- Used hand signals to alert engineers of emergencies, stops or starts, train movement and general directions.
- Inspected product load for accuracy and safely transported it around the warehouse.
- Evaluated and reconfigured systems to support customer service and operational goals.
- Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
- Managed holidays, events and seasonal plans.
- Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
- Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern and radio communications.
- Guided rail cars and train movements through track warrant.
- Observed train movement to ascertain functionality.
- Prepared reports documenting locomotive issues.
- Conducted brake checks and general inspections before work.
- Herington, KS February 2004 - April 2009
Infantry Squad Leader
137 Infantry NG
Wichita, KS
04.2003 - 10.2008
- Led infantry team of 8 members in combat operations, including providing tactical guidance.
- Provided fast and accurate emergency response to injured teammates, providing first aid and Buddy Care.
- Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations.
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades and accounted for all weapons.
- Directed supporting fire to suppress enemy fire and allow troops to maneuver within action area.
- Formulated and led unit through offensive operations, including organizing mortar assaults and tasking assault units.
- Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units on combat training.
- Oversaw daily command for squad of 8 soldiers, demonstrating strong moral character, intellect and respect.
- Maintained over $7 million in equipment with no loss.
- Managed 8 employees in combat operations and tactical guidance to ensure optimal productivity.
- Evaluated rapidly changing conditions and provided decisive leadership to cultivate effective and well-planned team movements.
- Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition processes.
- Coordinated all infantry logistics including locations, communications and camouflaging.
- Spearheaded 4 fire teams during live fire battle drills, close combat training and MOUT exercises at various locations.
- Provided daily briefings to team members on such topics as safety and risk assessments.
- Developed top talent by leading training initiatives for combat preparation.
- Submitted work orders for malfunctioning vehicles and inspected each one upon service completion.
- Demonstrated exceptional equipment knowledge in infantry employment of weaponry, including rocket launchers, rifles and mortars.
- Used active listening and effective communication to alleviate issues between personnel members.
- Assured consistent quality control through development of spreadsheets, item lists and other documents to track materials in company inventory.
- Applied critical thinking and analysis skills to evaluate intelligence data and other variables to plan course of action.
- Processed prisoners of war and captured documents.
- Managed 7 Infantry training exercises and battle drill fire teams.
- Commanded more than 100 arms combat patrols on foot and in vehicles.
- Led training on weapons systems for commanders.
- Facilitated conflict-resolution by implementing protocols and investigating issues through resolution.
- Prepared operation plans and orders to support security of resources and installations.
Infantry Fire Team Leader
US Army
Fort Lewis, WA
05.2000 - 04.2003
- Coordinated operations with armor, artillery and air support units.
- Evaluated rapidly changing conditions and provided decisive leadership to cultivate effective and well-planned team movements.
- Led infantry team of 7 members in combat operations, including providing tactical guidance.
- Utilized excellent knowledge of hand signals and communications tactics to convey information when verbal orders presented heightened risk.
- Coordinated and supervised weapon employment and adhered to fire discipline planning and protocols.
- Prepared operation plans and orders to support security of resources and installations.
- Provided fast and accurate emergency response to injured teammates, providing first aid and Buddy Care.
- Determined elevation and grid azimuths with maps and map overlays.
- Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units on combat training.
- Directed supporting fire to suppress enemy fire and allow troops to maneuver within action area.
- Executed fast and effective decision-making under combat conditions to facilitate team cohesion.
- Managed 7 employees in combat operations and tactical guidance to ensure optimal productivity.
- Maintained advanced knowledge of team member skills and deficiencies to properly and safely coordinate tactical strategy.
- Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition processes.
- Facilitated conflict-resolution by implementing protocols and investigating issues through resolution.
- Commanded more than 25 arms combat patrols on foot and in vehicles.
- Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations.
- Developed top talent by leading training initiatives for combat preparation.
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades and accounted for all weapons.
- Assured consistent quality control through development of spreadsheets, item lists and other documents to track materials in company inventory.
Infantry Dismounted Rifleman
US Army
Fort Riley, KS
09.1997 - 03.2000
- Received and implemented combat orders and directed deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations.
- Operated and performed preventive maintenance on wheeled and tracked vehicles and equipment valued at $1.7 million in order to transport personnel, supplies and equipment.
- Assisted with all transport duties in movement of 7 vehicles for unit consisting of 30 platoon members.
- Trained and mentored new platoon members, providing assistance when needed and advising on how to perform daily duties.
- Planned, memorized and navigated numerous routes during vehicular and foot patrols and coordinated movement between 7 vehicles via radio.
- Trained and mentored 6 new platoon members and provided assistance on how to perform daily activities.
- Completed 40 patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
- Maintained over $1.5 million in equipment with no loss by using.
Customer Service Associate
McDonald's
Spokane, WA
08.1996 - 09.1997
- Collected customer feedback and recommended procedural or product changes to enhance future service delivery.
- Contributed to business growth by confirming customer satisfaction with service and quality.
- Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
- Met and exceeded productivity targets by handling every interaction with top-notch customer service.
- Reduced process lags and effectively trained team members on best practices and protocol.
- Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.
Morning Manager
God Fathers Pizza
Spokane, WA
05.1995 - 08.1996
- Trained workers in every position, including food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles.
- Planned and managed menus for weekly offerings and special events.
- Coached kitchen team members and motivated performance in order to achieve demanding objectives in high-volume kitchen settings.
- Supervised team of 5 employees in food establishment, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
- Monitored business levels and realigned team positions to provide optimal coverage for customer demands.
- Handled over $2600.00 worth of cash and card transactions daily with accuracy and efficiency.
- Kept facility and equipment in good working condition through regular preventive maintenance and repair schedules.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and proper food handling techniques.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency.
- Managed kitchen staff team of 3 and assigned various stages of food production.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to check temperatures levels, ensuring proper functionality.
- Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
- Handled escalated customer complaints to provide full resolutions and promote loyalty.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels and kept food costs in line with budget limitations.
- Identified, investigated and corrected operational issues such as inventory waste or theft to keep business operating at optimal levels.
Department Manager
Shopko
Spokane, WA
04.1994 - 04.1996
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Cultivated culture of empowerment to help employees better meet customer needs with minimal oversight.
- Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels.
- Kept department on-target to meet sales and profit objectives by minimizing waste and pursuing revenue generation opportunities.
- Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
- Worked closely with sales associates to complete tasks.
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
- Supported shrinkage and safety awareness, reviewed sales and inventory data, identified trends and prepared reports for management.
- Followed all safety protocols and company processes and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
- Implemented merchandising plans to drive profitability, collaborating with visual merchandising team to develop strategy.
- Treated associates with fairness and respect, providing recognition of accomplishments.
- Greeted and assisted all customers daily in high-traffic retailer.
- Employed process improvement initiatives within department.
- Performed opening and closing duties as part of management team, including cash management.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Brunswick, GAHigh School Diploma -
Rogers High School
Spokane, WA05-1996
Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Cross-functional team management
- Project management
- Performance improvements
- Detail-oriented
- Sound judgment
- Personnel training and development
- Supervision and training
- Strong communication skills
- Goal setting
- Staff training and development
- Relationship building
- Time management
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
Class A CDL, August 2019 to April 2023, Tanker/double, triple endorsement, First Aid Certification
Military Service
- Branch: United States Army
- Rank: SGT/E-5
Timeline
Occupational Safety and Compliance Specialist
Bureau Of Prisons
05.2014 - 03.2019
Corrections Officer
Bureau Of Prisons
09.2009 - 05.2014
Conductor/Switchman
Union Pacific Railroad
02.2004 - 04.2009
Infantry Squad Leader
137 Infantry NG
04.2003 - 10.2008
Infantry Fire Team Leader
US Army
05.2000 - 04.2003
Infantry Dismounted Rifleman
US Army
09.1997 - 03.2000
Customer Service Associate
McDonald's
08.1996 - 09.1997
Morning Manager
God Fathers Pizza
05.1995 - 08.1996
Department Manager
Shopko
04.1994 - 04.1996
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
High School Diploma -
Rogers High School
Psychology
University of Phoenix