Blake Sprague

I started with GEO Group in September,bed of 2019 to present starting my journey in the field of corrections I started as a correctional officer until the beginning of 2020 I became the back up Safety manager for Northlake correctional facility. Then in 2021 I became the acting fire safety manager. in 2022 I transferred to Folkston ICE processing center in Folkston Ga being a seasoned officer with being at Folkston in October of 2022 I became a lieutenant/security supervisor. I am presently still working as a security supervisor for Folkston ice processing center.

• As a supervisor I Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
• Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
• I have identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to operations.
• I have maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
• Responded to employee concerns or complaints by coordinating with human resources team to solve issues.
• Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
• Observed and responded to incidents, directed inspections for weapons and contraband and monitored incoming and outgoing vehicles.
• Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• While being a correctional officer I performed the following duties.
• Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
• Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
• Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
• Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
• Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
• Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
• Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
• Determined appropriate steps needed to bring buildings into fire code compliance.
• Located hazardous conditions and fire code violations in new and existing constructions.
• Developed, implemented and enhanced fire prevention and suppression policies.
• Identified potential hazards and enforced safety protocols at scenes to prevent injuries.
• Conducted thorough reviews and acceptance tests of available sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers and suppression systems at Facility locations.
• Outlined necessary remediation plans to achieve desired compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations and standards.
• Composed detailed investigation notes, compiled interview documentation, collected inspection reports and organized additional relevant documents for recordkeeping throughout investigations.
• Inspected grill hoods, ducts and exhaust fans to identify and remove hazards.
• Prepared inspection reports detailing investigative findings and recommendations for corrective action.
• Trained Employee personnel about fire codes and regulations.
• Adhered to safety procedures and protocols when using equipment and moving hazardous chemicals to prevent mishaps and accidents.
• Checked work areas to detect leaks and equipment malfunctions to promote safe operating conditions.
• Observed gauges, recording instruments and flowmeters to maintain specified conditions.
• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
• Conducted trainings for company employees on safety initiatives to comply with federal regulations.
• Minimized injuries and hazards in regards to personnel with creation of robust safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Inspected company buildings and job sites to identify possible hazardous conditions and immediately remedied these issues with corrective actions.
• Orchestrated and led meetings to convey essential safety-related information, address occupational safety inquiries, issues or concerns and promote continuity of training initiatives.
• Spearheaded safety meetings with key members of organization to ascertain methods to improve overall safety for employees.
• Conducted HSE related surveys, evaluations, inspections and investigations of incidents and activities
• Brought issues of non-compliance to attention of Facility Administrator for direct handling of important concerns.
• Improved lockout and tagout maintenance procedures to maximize worker safety.
• Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
• Assessed workplace compliance with key safety standards and government regulations, initiating remediation processes to correct deficiencies.
• Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes or materials.
• Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
• Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
• Suspended dangerous activities posing active or potential threat to worker health and safety.
• Developed and maintained hygiene programs, including noise surveys, atmospheric monitoring and hazardous material management plans.
• Sampled suspect materials to assess hazards and devise cleanup procedures.
• Verified employee performance, reviewing completed work assignments and techniques.
• Responded to code crisis calls to assist in preventing escapes, fights and violations of facility rules.
• Conducted investigations to research and resolve inmate grievances.
• Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
• Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
• Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
• Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
• Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
• Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
• Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
• Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
• Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
• Responded to accidents and administered first aid to individuals.
• Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
• Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
• Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
• Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
• Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
• Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
• Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
• Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
• Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
• Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
• Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
• Coordinated activities with inmates to stimulate learning and skill development for life after incarceration.
• Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
• Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
• Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.

• Prepared machines to begin production cycles and properly adjusted settings.
• Performed calibration on machines when needed.
• Worked with chemicals and raw materials such as Sanitation supply and Ice Cream materical.
• Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
• Identified and helped resolve nonconforming product issues to support accurate order fulfillment.
• Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
• Followed customer instructions about placement of items and special considerations for handling.
• Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
• Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
• Examined incoming and outgoing shipments, rejected damaged items and appropriately recorded discrepancies.
• Juggled shift duties, prioritizing immediate tasks to streamline operations.
• Exceeded specific team goal by partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
• Eliminated downtime to maximize revenue by providing top product and material delivery quality control.
• Counted inventory stock periodically, reporting totals to Supervisor for auditing.
• Culled knowledge of OSHA safety standards to communicate potential hazards and issues to supervisor.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
• Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
• Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
• Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
• Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
• Reported safety and quality issues to management.
• Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.
• Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
• Drove industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
• Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
• Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
• Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials.
• Transferred finished goods and products to holding and loading areas.
• Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
• Loaded and unloaded product from flat beds and box trailers.
• Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.

• Loaded and unloaded items from machines and conveyors.
• Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
• Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
• Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
• Operated machinery, managed raw material and logged production data.
• Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
• Attended training sessions to improve machine operation skills.
• Monitored processes to maintain machinery function.
• Organized project components according to workflow.
• Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
• Kept worksites organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
• Identified and helped resolve nonconforming product issues to support accurate order fulfillment.
• Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
• Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
• Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
• Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
• Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
• Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
• Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
• Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.
• Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.
• Checked parts against stock lists, blueprints and material specifications to comply with standards.
• Prevented jams or wasted materials by setting and verifying parts clearances.
• Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
• Reviewed project specifications and documentation to understand task and deadline requirements.
• Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
• Calculated materials consumption, hourly rates and relevant assembly details using mathematical skills.
• Followed work orders to correctly assemble building components.
• Cleared line area of debris to present clean work area for next shift.
• Placed finished products in completed box in preparation for packing and distribution.
• Assembled light and medium-sized parts in factory setting.
• Analyzed parts to determine quality and conformance to specifications.
• Operated production equipment to create high-quality products from raw materials.
• Inspected final results and compared to production order to support quality assurance.
• Collaborated with team members to improve machining technique and increase production schedule.

• Mopped and waxed floors, dusted, deep cleaned bathrooms and removed trash to keep buildings in clean and orderly condition.
• Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
• Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
• Completed sweeping and vacuuming, glass cleaning and trash collecting.
• Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space.
• Maintained, sanitized and vacuumed dining area and washed kitchen floors prior to closing.
• Maintained building interiors with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
• Sorted and disposed of trash and recycling materials to keep common areas clean and organized.
• Handled and stored hazardous chemicals safely to prevent injury or illness.
• Responded promptly to requests to clean and sanitize areas after accidents.
• Responded to emergency cleaning requests to meet client expectations.
• Notified building managers about needed repairs to maintain public safety.
• Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies and documented items requiring reorder.
• Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain appearance and remove scratches.
• Maintained janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend machine life and avoid malfunctions.
• Reduced cleaning time significantly while maintaining company quality standards.
• Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
• Completed opening, closing and shift change tasks by following company guidelines.
• Boosted customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
• Wiped down tables and equipment, swept and refilled stock.
• Kept restaurant lobby, front counter, drive-thru, kitchen and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
• Demonstrated proper food safety practices by accurately completing quality control checklist.
• Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
• Organized and restocked supplies to support operations and team productivity.
• Identified unacceptable work or materials and independently corrected problems to keep operations on-target.
• Followed restaurant guidelines in regards to food safety and hygiene to prevent illness.
• Stocked condiments, toppings and other food items during slow hours to avoid dashing to kitchen during peak times.
• Navigated job responsibilities and completed regular tasks by interacting effectively with other employees.
• Cleaned counters and common areas to minimize spread of germs.
• Refreshed inventory supplies for drink and napkin stations.