Ava Little
Hickman
Summary
Served 2 years on the Hickman, KY Chamber of Commerce. Strong community involvement, excellent work ethic, and reliable in high-responsibility roles.
On the Board of Directors of a farming corporation that is in both of states of Kentucky and Tennessee.
Local farmer relationships
OSHA & safety experience
Inventory management from detention center
HIPAA, compliance, documentation
Stronger leadership descriptions
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Distiller
Jackson purchase distillery
06.2023 - Current
- Manage raw material handling, milling, mashing, fermentation, and distillation processes.
- Perform digital data processing, proofing, and barrel-ready preparation.
- Maintain strict sanitation and safety standards across all production areas.
- Serve as second-in-command for 3rdshift operations, supervising personnel and workflow.
- Perform equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and documentation of daily production data.
Corporal
Obion co sheriffs office
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Supervised correctional officers and maintained facility safety, security, and TCI compliance.
- Managed control boards, booking, intake, and high-volume computer data entry.
- Completed daily shift reports, headcounts, incident logs, and inmate movement oversight.
- Ensured safe operations in a high-risk environment through clear communication and leadership.
Security Officer
Changes rehabilitation
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored facility access, patient/staff safety, and security protocols.
- Performed data entry, inventory, phone operations, and surveillance monitoring.
- Enforced policies with professionalism and strong communication.
Security Officer
Securitas
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported safety protocols during the COVID-19 period across multiple company sites.
- Conducted surveillance, policy enforcement, and facility safety checks.
Deputy Jailer
Fulton county Detention Center
01.2014 - 05.2020
- Led teams, managed inmate property, and oversaw daily facility safety operations.
- Processed bonds, court paperwork, and legal documents.
- Conducted surveillance, documentation, and inmate care duties with accuracy and professionalism.
- Handled cash, reports, communication lines, and computer-based data entry.
Head Hostess
Hubs
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Scheduled staff, coordinated seating charts, handled reservations and customer service tasks.
- Maintained dining room cleanliness and ensured a smooth front-of-house operation.
Caregiver
privatehousehold
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided full-time care for a 95-year-old client: meals, transportation, medication assistance, and household maintenance.
- Worked days, nights, weekends, and holidays to meet all care needs.
Sales Associate
Walmart
07.2008 - 01.2012
- 3 years Worked in deli operations, customer service, stocking, inventory, and departmental supervision.
- 1 year Managed ordering and organization for Health & Beauty department.
Education
Bachelor in Science - Nursing, Science
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN05.2026
Associate of Science - Business
Mid Continent University
Mayfield, KY05.2016
Skills
- Cash Handling (6 years)
- Customer Service (10 years)
- Care giver (10 years)
- Typing (10 years)
- Cooking (10 years)
- Sales Management (1 year)
- Property Management (2 years)
- Security (10 years)
- Surveillance (10 years)
- Medication Administration (10 years)
- Law Enforcement (10 years)
- Management (5 years)
- Supervising Experience (10 years)
- Loss Prevention (10 years)
- Cleaning Experience (10 years)
- Conflict Management (10 years)
- Leadership (10 years)
- CPR (10 years)
- First aid (10 years)
- Report writing (10 years)
- Home Care (10 years)
- Communication skills
- Hospitality
- Shift Management (5 years)
Certification
- CPR/First Aid January 2014 to Present
- Driver's license February 2023 to February 2038
Additional Information
Experienced team lead with a background in distillery operations, raw material handling, safety and OSHA procedures, and detailed inventory management. Nearly a decade of supervisory and documentation experience from corrections and security, including HIPAA compliance, reporting, and property inventory tracking. Skilled in communicating with local farmers, coordinating materials, and maintaining accurate records. Strong communicator, fast learner, and dedicated to maintaining safe, efficient work environments.
Timeline
Distiller
Jackson purchase distillery
06.2023 - Current
Corporal
Obion co sheriffs office
03.2021 - 01.2023
Security Officer
Changes rehabilitation
02.2021 - 02.2022
Security Officer
Securitas
08.2020 - 01.2021
Head Hostess
Hubs
07.2017 - 07.2018
Caregiver
privatehousehold
05.2016 - 04.2017
Deputy Jailer
Fulton county Detention Center
01.2014 - 05.2020
Sales Associate
Walmart
07.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor in Science - Nursing, Science
Bethel University
Associate of Science - Business
Mid Continent University