Austin Kessell
Jane Lew,WV
Summary
Experienced in terminal operations, ensuring seamless logistics and cargo handling through strategic planning and execution. Skilled in effective communication to coordinate with team members and external partners, fostering collaborative environments that drive success. Proven track record of maintaining safety compliance and operational efficiency while consistently achieving high performance standards. Committed to optimizing processes and enhancing productivity in fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Terminal Operator
Twin Eagle Sand Logistics
05.2022 - Current
- Load sand tanker trucks with frac sand via a silo and scale system, operate front end loader to keep the silos full, inspect equipment we use on a daily basis, offload railcars using a gate opener and a locomotive, operate all microsoft office products like excel, word and outlook to keep accurate logs of the trucks we load and keep our inventory accounted for in the system
- I have all sorts of osha training videos that we watch for training on lock out tag out, slips, trips and falls, using proper lifting techniques and so much more
- Here I also took a course to become CPR and First Aid certified in case of emergencies
Correctional Officer One
Salem Correctional Institute
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Supervised individuals during daily activities including meals, recreation, housing, work assignments and movement throughout the facility.
- Maintained security, safety and order in the facility by enforcing rules, policies and procedures.
- Conducted routine and emergency inmate counts to ensure all inmates were accounted for.
- Performed searches of common areas, cells and inmates to make sure there was no contraband or prohibited items.
- Responded to emergencies throughout the facility including medical incidents, disturbances and lockdowns in accordance to protocols.
- Utilized verbal de-escalation and communication techniques to manage conflict while being safe and professional.
- Prepared detailed and accurate reports that documented the daily activity in the unit, any incidents, rule violations and disciplinary actions.
- Worked with other officer, supervisors and other staff to ensure the facility ran safely.
- Maintained strong situational awareness and emotional control in high stress situations. Also maintained readiness through ongoing training in security procedures, emergency response and defensive tactics to ensure the safety of the facility.
Cashier/Deli Helper
Corner Mart
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Prep food for storage cases, cut ham and cheeses for customers, check customers out at the register, count the drawer at the end of the shift, record keeping
Packer
KFC
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Pack customer orders, clean during and at the end of the day
- Prep food following company guidelines
Education
High School Diploma -
Lewis County High School
Weston, WV05.2017
Skills
- Supervise others
- Excellent communication skills
- Teamwork
- Multi-tasking
- Ability to de-escalate a situation
- Report writing
- Radio communication
- Security Checks
- Microsoft Office Applications ie: excel, word, outlook
- System monitoring
- Risk assessments
- Hazardous materials handling
- OSHA regulations
- DOT regulations
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Terminal Operator
Twin Eagle Sand Logistics
05.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer One
Salem Correctional Institute
08.2018 - 12.2018
Cashier/Deli Helper
Corner Mart
11.2016 - 08.2017
Packer
KFC
03.2016 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Lewis County High School
Safety Committee Member
I am a member of the safety committee for my company Twin Eagle. Here we meet once a week with all of our facilities to go over the previous weeks observations and incidents and come up with ways to make them better and more safe so nothing happens.