Alex Destra
Winter Haven,Florida
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
Hillsborough Department of Detention
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
- Managed daily operations, including supervising inmate work details, meal distribution, and recreational activities.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through effective communication and adherence to established protocols.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Assisted in reducing incidents of violence by implementing conflict resolution strategies and de-escalation techniques.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
Order Selector
Publix Warehouse
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Boosted productivity by efficiently utilizing various equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts, to transport and stack merchandise.
- Enhanced order accuracy by diligently verifying product codes and quantities before packaging.
- Demonstrated adaptability, successfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously during peak business hours without compromising quality or speed.
- Expedited order processing timeframes with thorough knowledge of warehouse layout for quick item retrieval.
- Minimized damaged items through careful handling of fragile products while selecting orders.
- Increased teamwork efficiency by actively participating in group meetings, sharing ideas, and providing constructive feedback on potential improvements to the process.
- Collaborated with fellow Order Selectors to ensure efficient workflow during high-volume periods.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
Order Selector
Carpenter Contractos of America
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Increased teamwork efficiency by actively participating in group meetings, sharing ideas, and providing constructive feedback on potential improvements to the process.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Laid mulch for people in town
- Cut grass, trim bushes in town
- Planted 1300 trees at my college coach's house
- Helped people move that weren't able to lift heavy items
- Dug ditches; help a friend with a job.
Kitchen worker
Missouri Valley College cafeteria
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Prep food/ cooked food - seasoning steak, chicken
- Dish room - cleaned pots & pans, silverware, plates and cups
- Closed cafeteria - threw out leftover food, swept and mopped floors.
Manager of company
Competition Coatings Inc
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Responsible for completing transactions and customer satisfaction
- Effectively operated the company, acted as company supervisor while boss was away.
Field Camera Operator
Orange Industrial Services
04.2023 - Current
- Increased efficiency on set by maintaining expert knowledge of camera settings and specifications.
- Reduced setup time through proficient handling of camera rigging and maintenance tasks.
- Developed positive relationships with talent through respectful communication while directing them during filming sessions when needed.
- Safeguarded valuable equipment through meticulous inventory management and proper storage procedures.
- Captured captivating footage for various projects, including documentaries, commercials, and live events.
Competition Coatings
Manager
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Improved project efficiency by conducting thorough coating inspections and providing timely feedback to the team.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve any coating-related issues, ensuring smooth project completion.
- Assisted in developing comprehensive coating specifications for various projects, resulting in better long-term performance.
- Investigated customer complaints to take necessary corrective actions.
- Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
Education
BA - Business Management
Missouri Valley College
12.2018
Skills
- Fluent in creole
- Organization and Planning
- Color correction knowledge
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Professional Demeanor
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Otherexperiences
- Side jobs, 2013-01-01, 2018-12-31, Laid mulch for people in town, Cut grass, trim bushes in town, Planted 1300 trees at my college coach's house, Helped people move that weren't able to lift heavy items, Dug ditches; help a friend with a job
- Kitchen worker - Missouri Valley College cafeteria, 2013-01-01, 2017-12-31, Prep food/cooked food - seasoning steak, chicken, Dish room - cleaned pots & pans, silverware, plates and cups, Closed cafeteria - threw out leftover food, swept and mopped floors
- Jobs, 2017-01-01, present, Worked at Ford dealership, Working construction on homes, Working for Corporate Contractors of America
Businessexperience
Competition Coatings Inc, Manager, 2009-01-01, 2017-12-31, Responsible for completing transactions and customer satisfaction, Effectively operated the company, acted as company supervisor while boss was away
Timeline
Field Camera Operator
Orange Industrial Services
04.2023 - Current
Detention Officer
Hillsborough Department of Detention
02.2021 - 04.2023
Order Selector
Publix Warehouse
11.2020 - 10.2021
Competition Coatings
Manager
06.2018 - 09.2020
Order Selector
Carpenter Contractos of America
03.2018 - 06.2018
01.2013 - 01.2018
Kitchen worker
Missouri Valley College cafeteria
01.2013 - 01.2017
Manager of company
Competition Coatings Inc
01.2009 - 01.2017
BA - Business Management
Missouri Valley College