Ashanti Mullins Ofori-Darkwa
Racine
Summary
Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Racine, WI
02.2025 - Current
- Monitor inmate behaviors and areas to maintain safety and security within facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas to identify safety hazards.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
- Enforcing rules established by specific facilities where inmates are placed
- Performing count to ensure all inmates are accounted for
- Documenting all necessary events and writing reports
- Assess surroundings and be alert of any possible danger to myself and others
Corrections Officer
Racine County Sheriff’s Office
09.2024 - Current
- Ensuring security, safety, and control of inmate
- Documented incidents and activities to maintain accurate records and support operational transparency
- Recorded daily inmate activities to monitor behavior and ensure compliance with facility regulations
- Standing by medical staff to ensure safety during med pass
- Processed inmate bookings at intake facility
- Logging daily activities of inmates
- Assisted medical staff during medication distribution to uphold safety and security standards
Correctional Officer
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Ensuring security, safety, and control of inmates
- Monitored areas where inmates gathered and worked to ensure compliance with facility regulations
- Enforcing rules established by specific facilities where inmates are placed
- Performing count to ensure all inmates are accounted for
- Conducting hourly rounds to monitor inmates health and ensure rules are being followed and rules are being followed
- Conducting hourly rounds to monitor inmates' health to ensure they are in good condition and rules are being followed
- Assess surroundings and be alert of any possible danger to myself and others
- Maintained control of inmate groups to promote safety and order within the facility
- Assess surroundings and be alert of any possible danger to myself and others
Residential Stabilization Worker
Kenosha Human Development Services
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with youth and families to develop skills for successful placement transitions
- Work closely with social workers, mental health specialists, and youth to implement effective and individualized treatment plans
- Practice de-escalation strategies with dysregulated youth
- Identify when a youth has earned a positive and negative consequence
- Schedule and take youth to doctor appointments, school and work
- Record youth's daily engagements and interactions
- Accompanied youth to court proceedings, documenting outcomes and future plans
Digital Shopper Associate
Walmart Supercenter, Sturtevant
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Sorted and organized customer orders by category for efficient retrieval.
- Resolved customer order issues by providing support and solutions.
- Loaded groceries into customer vehicles for convenient pickup.
- Executed closing tasks, including sweeping the floor and processing returns.
Caregiver
Talem Home Care
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Deep cleaned apartments/houses to support patients unable to maintain personal environments.
- Provided bed baths to patients to ensure hygiene and comfort.
- Companionship
- Engaged with patients in companionship to enhance their emotional well-being.
- Prepared meals and ran errands to ensure patients' daily needs were met.
- Met basic needs of patients prior to completing assignments.
Education
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice Studies
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha04-2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Harborside Academy
Kenosha06-2020
Skills
- Crisis management
- De-escalation techniques
- Emergency response
- First aid training
- Caring for others
Timeline
Correctional Officer
State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections
02.2025 - Current
Corrections Officer
Racine County Sheriff’s Office
09.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
05.2024 - 08.2024
Residential Stabilization Worker
Kenosha Human Development Services
07.2023 - 05.2024
Digital Shopper Associate
Walmart Supercenter, Sturtevant
05.2021 - 07.2023
Caregiver
Talem Home Care
06.2020 - 02.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Harborside Academy
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice Studies
Gateway Technical College
AWARDS
I have earned my associates degree in Applied Science of Criminal Justice Studies. I’ve also earned cum laude, service distinction(100+ hours of community service), and National Honor Society member.