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Andrew Pennington

Coral Springs

Summary

Dynamic professional with experience as a Deputy Sheriff at Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, excelling in crisis de-escalation and inmate management. Proven ability to maintain safety and compliance while fostering teamwork. Strong knowledge of firearms and exceptional communication skills. Dedication to focus on enhancing customer relations in retail settings. Therefore, driving repeat business and ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Sheriff - Corrections

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - Current
  • Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
  • Supervised inmates in a secure detention facility, ensuring safety and compliance with facility rules.
  • Conducted routine searches, inmate counts, and security checks to prevent disturbances or escapes.
  • Maintained detailed reports on inmate behavior and incidents.

Sales Associate

Lafayette Shooters
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Completed background checks and ensured all legal documentation was accurately processed.
  • Maintained knowledge of firearm safety, product specifications, and state firearm regulations.

Education

High School Diploma -

David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy
Lafayette, LA

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of firearms and firearm safety
  • Crisis de-escalation and inmate management
  • Report writing and recordkeeping
  • Team-oriented
  • Time management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Conflict resolution and decision-making under pressure
  • First aid and CPR
  • Sales and retail experience

Certification

  • CPR - First Aid
  • Suicide/Crisis Prevention

Timeline

Deputy Sheriff - Corrections

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Lafayette Shooters
09.2022 - 09.2023

High School Diploma -

David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

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