Austin Nowlin
Warrenton,NC
Summary
Driven by results, I honed my expertise in safety and efficiency at Rusty's Welding, where I significantly improved team productivity and morale through active listening and effective communication. My ability to manage high-pressure situations and ensure compliance with regulations, alongside my welding and customer service skills, positions me as a valuable asset to any team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Iron Worker/welder
Rusty's Welding
2019.11 - Current
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated equipment and machinery safely to prevent accidents.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.
- Improved team morale and productivity through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Identified defective products or machinery and reported to supervisor.
- Assisted in training of new employees on company policies, procedures and processes.
- Mentored new hires, providing comprehensive training that resulted in faster skill acquisition and higher job performance.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
Correctional Officer
Lunenburg Correctional Center
2017.06 - 2019.11
- Managed emergency situations effectively by executing well-coordinated response plans with precision.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations through diligent audits and documentation management.
- Managed budgets effectively while maintaining essential resources such as staffing levels required in order meet operational needs successfully without compromising quality standards set forth within facilities under my supervision.
- Implemented innovative strategies that contributed significantly towards reducing instances related escapes from our institution; thus resulting fewer public safety risks outside prison walls.
- Conducted thorough investigations into alleged misconduct or criminal activity within the facility, ensuring accurate evidence collection and proper follow-up actions were taken.
- Reduced inmate altercations through proactive conflict resolution techniques and clear communication.
- Improved facility safety by implementing effective security measures and protocols.
- Acted as an authoritative source of information for staff regarding department policies, procedures, and updates on industry trends or legal changes impacting corrections work environments as well as their responsibilities within them.
- Enhanced staff efficiency with regular training sessions on policy, procedure, and best practices.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination of services for inmates.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism among staff by enforcing strict adherence to departmental standards and expectations.
- Promoted a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns promptly and fairly.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
Correctional Officer
Nottoway Correctional Center
2017.06 - 2019.11
- 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.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- 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.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School, VA
Lunenburg, VA05.2017
Skills
Cleaning
Customer Service
Restocking skills
Customer Relations
Certification
- Certification: Forklift Operation
- Certification: Project Management
Timeline
Iron Worker/welder
Rusty's Welding
2019.11 - Current
Correctional Officer
Lunenburg Correctional Center
2017.06 - 2019.11
Correctional Officer
Nottoway Correctional Center
2017.06 - 2019.11
High School Diploma -
Central High School, VA
- Certification: Forklift Operation
- Certification: Project Management
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