Blake Stephens
Jennings,IL
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in safety and leadership, notably with the United States Marine Corps and Illinois Department of Corrections. Excelled in high-risk management, reducing contraband significantly, and enhancing team efficiency. Skilled in critical thinking and equipment maintenance, demonstrating exceptional communication and team-building capabilities.
Experienced Infantryman offering 4+ years of experience with United States Marine Corps. Solid communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities. Outstanding team collaboration and leadership skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Illinois Department Of Corrections
11.2023 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Paraprofessional
The Menta Academy
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted students in understanding lessons by providing one-on-one support and clarification.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement classroom strategies, improving student behavior and engagement.
- Supported students with diverse learning needs by adapting instructional materials and techniques.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Driver/Laborer
Sunrise FS
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered an assortment of different chemicals for agricultural needs
- Maintained small engines and different types of agricultural equipment
- Operated different types of equipment ranging from a forklift to a wheel loader
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Led fire teams during battle drills and training exercises.
- Safely constructed and oversaw live fire ranges
- Lead instructional classes on Combat Marksmanship
- Trained over 40 multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals on Tactics and Security to develop warfighting and defense capabilities
Education
Basic Infantryman Certification - Infantry
School of Infantry
Camp Pendleton, CA01.2018
Basic Military Training - Recruit Training
MCRD San Diego
San Diego, CA11.2017
High School Diploma -
Havana High School
Havana, IL05-2017
Skills
- Safety guidelines
- Maintaining equipment
- Leadership
- Communication
- Team building
- Critical thinking
- Identifying Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Managing PPE
Certification
- Certified Combat Marksman Coach, United States Marine Corps - Sep 2019
- Leading Marines Training - Dec 2018
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Illinois Department Of Corrections
11.2023 - 12.2024
Paraprofessional
The Menta Academy
01.2023 - 09.2023
Driver/Laborer
Sunrise FS
12.2021 - 01.2022
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Certified Combat Marksman Coach, United States Marine Corps - Sep 2019
- Leading Marines Training - Dec 2018
Basic Infantryman Certification - Infantry
School of Infantry
Basic Military Training - Recruit Training
MCRD San Diego
High School Diploma -
Havana High School
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