Dependable and motivated professional with 20+ years experience in Public Services. Serving the community by adhering to policies, and maintaining a courteous and respectful demeanor with residents in a correctional setting. Being a public servant while upholding personal and professional integrity. I'm always looking forward to learning new skills and am excited for new opportunities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
911 Fire Fighting Equipment Dispatcher
HAFB Fire Department
Hill AFB, UT
11.2024 - Current
Taking emergency and non-emergency calls for HAFB, UTTR and Little Mountain.
Emergency services include Medical, Fire, Flight emergencies and Mutual Aids to Davis and Weber County.
Working alongside Security Forces to ensure safety and security for base residents and employees.
Customer Service Manager / Cashier
Hobby Lobby
Layton, UT
10.2023 - 09.2025
Provide outstanding customer service to patrons while building lasting relationships.
Opening and closing the store per company policy.
Managing cash money transactions.
Coordinating cashier's breaks and lunches.
Keeping the front end tidy and clean and stocked.
Interact with customers while operating the register and handling monies for transactions.
Moving merchandise from deliveries, sorting and stocking, general warehouse duties.
Garden sales associate
Lowes
Clinton, UT
06.2022 - 10.2023
Opened and closed my department according to company policies.
Monitored material / merchandise using an electronic inventory system and power equipment.
Completed daily ongoing training, learned how to operate power equipment and performed maintenance checks before every use.
Provided excellent customer service by being friendly, asking questions, and listening.
Developed displays to increase sale of merchandise, demonstrated and promoted spotlight merchandise.
Helping other departments expedite online orders for customers.
Protective Security Officer
Paragon Systems IRS Contract
Ogden, UT
01.2020 - 01.2021
Performed a variety of security related duties for high and low security locations.
Prevented, delayed or detained possible threats and unauthorized access to the property and facility.
Verified and processed visitors and contractors, screened personal packages property and vehicles.
Verified identification of visitors, issued appropriate passes, entered and maintained visitor data.
Performed security checks on perimeters, buildings, doors, maintenance and computer rooms, etc.
Certified in handgun through FPS course, OC, Baton, CPR, first aid, AES, and NWDTP.
Successfully passed DHS background and credit investigation.
Retail Associate
Hobby Lobby
Layton, UT
09.2019 - 01.2020
Interacted with customers by answering questions and helping find merchandise.
Operated the register and processed customers payments, and handled money for transactions.
Unload merchandise from delivery truck shipments, sorting and stocking, general warehouse duties.
Corrections Deputy
Weber County Sheriff's Office
Ogden, UT
05.2005 - 01.2019
Supervised the daily activities of inmates.
Maintained order for the safety and security of the public, staff, and inmates.
Problem solved issues with active listening skills, troubleshooting, creativity, and communication.
Followed up with proper documentation and work orders as needed.
Investigated various 'in house' jail crimes: Infractions, Minor and Major.
Attended 40 hours of in-service training every year to maintain my certification.
Performed housing security checks hourly and random.
Performed body searches including pat down to maintain safety and security by looking for weapons, drugs or unusual behavior.
Worked with SOAR inmates for 2 years, attended Therapeutic Community training for the state of Utah, and intensive drug program Housing section for state inmates.
Maintained 40 hours of in-service training every year.
Certified 911 dispatcher for 5 years, received emergency and Nonemergency calls, advised callers and dispatched emergency units.
Worked 9 years in housing, 4 years in programs assisting public volunteers visitors, worked 5 years in work release program managing inmate work crews and delegating tasks.
My law enforcement career started in April of 1998 at Rich County Sheriff's Office then Box Elder County Sheriff's Office ending in Weber county, totaling 20 years.
Education
Complete With Certificate - Therapeutic Community Training
State of Utah Corrections
06.2015 - 06.2015
Certified Corrections Officer - Corrections Officer Academy
Fred House Academy
Draper, UT
04.1998 - 06.1998
High school diploma - equivalent
Clearfield High School
Clearfield, UT
08.1987 - 05.1990
Skills
Problem solving
Team Work and collaboration
Profession work ethic
Active listening and communication
Willingness to learn
References
Laura Andelin - Social Work Case Manager WCSO - 801.778.6700 - Known 5+ years,
worked together in the SOAR housing unit.
Michelle Buhrmester - HAFB/IRS/Sergeant WCSO - 801.391.0076 - Known 15+ years,
my supervisor on and off for several years.
Chad Slater - Retired Sergeant WCSO - 801.791.3192 - Known 15+ years, my
supervisor several years.
Heather Beavers – Retired Sergeant WCSO – 801-920-5190 – known 15 plus years
Timeline
911 Fire Fighting Equipment Dispatcher
HAFB Fire Department
11.2024 - Current
Customer Service Manager / Cashier
Hobby Lobby
10.2023 - 09.2025
Garden sales associate
Lowes
06.2022 - 10.2023
Protective Security Officer
Paragon Systems IRS Contract
01.2020 - 01.2021
Retail Associate
Hobby Lobby
09.2019 - 01.2020
Complete With Certificate - Therapeutic Community Training
State of Utah Corrections
06.2015 - 06.2015
Corrections Deputy
Weber County Sheriff's Office
05.2005 - 01.2019
Certified Corrections Officer - Corrections Officer Academy
911 Call-taker EMD/EFD, Fire Equipment Dispatcher, Primary Training Dispatcher at Hill AFB Fire Department911 Call-taker EMD/EFD, Fire Equipment Dispatcher, Primary Training Dispatcher at Hill AFB Fire Department
Sr.Project Engineer-Fire Fighting & Fire Alarm Systems at Gulf Energy Technology & ProjectsSr.Project Engineer-Fire Fighting & Fire Alarm Systems at Gulf Energy Technology & Projects