Amanda Dennison
Searsmont
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Maine State Prison
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
Server
Nautilus
04.2022 - Current
- Great and serve guests
- Provide an excellent experience to guests
- Handled cash and credit card transactions as well as cash up reconciliation
- Required to stand for long periods of time
- Required to lift heavy objects
- Inventory
Cosmetologist
Lisa Nichols Salon
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Apprenticed to learn the trade of cosmetology
- Greated clients and gave them an amazing experience
- Provided all aspects of cosmetology to clients
Salon Manager
Green with Envy Salon
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Answered phones, inventory, scheduling day to day office duties
- Morale booster
- Cleaning
- Community outreach
- Sales
Education
81st Basic Corrections Training Graduate - Criminal Justice
Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Vassalboro, ME05.2024
High School - College oriented classes
Belfast Area High School
Belfast, Me06.1998
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Mental health awareness
- Self-defense tactics
- Observation
- Mentorship
- Cultural sensitivity
- File and record maintenance
- Records management
- Work detail oversight
Awards
Licensed Cosmetologist
Certification
Leadership academy Training-MDOC
Timeline
Server
Nautilus
04.2022 - Current
Cosmetologist
Lisa Nichols Salon
04.2022 - 01.2024
Salon Manager
Green with Envy Salon
03.2020 - 03.2022
Leadership academy Training-MDOC
Correctional Officer
Maine State Prison
81st Basic Corrections Training Graduate - Criminal Justice
Maine Criminal Justice Academy
High School - College oriented classes
Belfast Area High School