Alex Ferguson
Battle Creek,MI
Summary
Accomplished professional with a proven track record at Bronson Battle Creek, adept in crisis intervention and skilled in intake interviewing. Enhanced warehouse efficiency at Target Logistics by optimizing inventory management, demonstrating strong team management experience and operational knowledge. Ability to work safely with electrical and mechanical components and understands electrical circuitry.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Associate/ Back Up Team Leader
Target Logistics
Galesburg, MI
07.2021 - Current
- Improved warehouse efficiency by streamlining inventory management processes.
- Reduced order processing time through effective organization and prioritization of tasks.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
Warehouse Associate
Target
Galesburg, MI
07.2020 - Current
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
Behavioral Health Worker
Bronson Battle Creek
07.2017 - Current
- Conducted client rounds every [Timeframe] to check on residents.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for all new admissions.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Trained residential staff on symptoms management and intervention strategies for clients with various behavioral issues.
- Used [Software] to document patient information, progress notes and treatment plans.
- Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Firefighter/EMR
City Of Springfield
08.2014 - 09.2018
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Trained [Number] EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Determined nature and extent of illness and injury for patients and transported to hospital.
- Extracted entrapped victims using [Type] techniques and [Type] equipment.
- Collaborated with dispatcher to facilitate special rescue response and utility services.
- Executed life-saving interventions such as opening and maintaining airway, ventilating patients, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
Security Officer
Bronson Battle Creek
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Provided detailed reports of infractions and criminal acts to law enforcement for trial or hearing procedures.
- Performed deep searches and pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and items such as weapons.
- Monitored central alarm systems for fire, intrusion and duress alarms and responded to [Number] emergencies weekly.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of [Number] employees and visitors daily.
- Participated in staff meetings, special events and professional development activities.
- Secured [Number] doors in office and main building.
- Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents and materials.
- Identified violators and escorted departing personnel to guard against theft of property.
- Protected business integrity by ensuring all personnel requiring access to high-security areas go through correct levels of approval.
Food Service Associate
Bronson Battle Creek
11.2014 - 10.2015
Server/Cook
Pizza Hut
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business.
- Increased sales from $Number to $Number by upselling Product to customers.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals.
- Bussed and reset Number tables per shift, working efficiently to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer as well as appropriate entree pairings, increasing daily beverage sales by Amount%.
- Checked identification to enforce age regulations for alcoholic beverages.
Education
Associate Of Industrial Technology - Electrical Engineering
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MIAssociate of Science - Fire Science
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI01.2014
High School Diploma -
Harper Creek High School
Battle Creek, MI06.2011
Skills
- Electrical circuitry
- Mechanical safety
- Fork lift operator
- Mezzanine operator
- Team management experience
- Understand of warehouse machine operations
- Crisis Intervention
- Client transportation
- Skill-building exercises
- Security procedures knowledge
- Infection control understanding
- Activity monitoring
- Client coping mechanisms
- Clinical interventions
- Skilled in intake interviewing
Certification
- Licensed EMR - 2016-2020
Timeline
Warehouse Associate/ Back Up Team Leader
Target Logistics
07.2021 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Target
07.2020 - Current
Behavioral Health Worker
Bronson Battle Creek
07.2017 - Current
Security Officer
Bronson Battle Creek
10.2015 - 06.2017
Food Service Associate
Bronson Battle Creek
11.2014 - 10.2015
Firefighter/EMR
City Of Springfield
08.2014 - 09.2018
Server/Cook
Pizza Hut
10.2012 - 03.2014
Associate Of Industrial Technology - Electrical Engineering
Kellogg Community College
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Harper Creek High School