Brandon Edwards
Osceola,AR
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking professional skilled in team leadership, training and development, as well as creation and implementation of programs and protocols. Offering to work both independently and as collaborative member of team to improve processes and meet organizational goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact. Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Northeast Arkansas Community of Corrections
Osceola, AR
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates concerning violations of policy or procedure observed during shift changes.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
Medical Driver
Medex
Blytheville, AR
10.2019 - 03.2023
- Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Reported any mechanical issues or damages immediately after discovery.
- Followed up with customers regarding their satisfaction with services provided.
- Transported patients to and from residences and medical facilities in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Checked vehicle fluid levels before and after each shift, topping off coolant, gasoline, and oil.
- Transferred patients using gurneys, stretchers, backboard and other equipment.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Federal Warehouse
Manila, AR
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
- Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Completed paperwork related to deliveries including bills of lading, packing slips.
- Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
- Managed stock rotation ensuring that older stock is used first.
- Utilized radio frequency scanners for tracking material movement throughout the warehouse.
- Cleaned up spills or debris in work areas immediately following an incident.
Dryer Operator
Viskase
Osceola, AR
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Checked and monitored gauges, meters and displays to ensure proper functioning of dryer equipment.
- Set up, operated and maintained drying machines to process materials or substances.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Kept accurate records of production runs and reported any discrepancies or quality control issues to supervisor immediately.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times including cleaning machines, floors, walls and ceilings as needed.
- Removed finished products from machine after completion of cycle and placed them in designated areas for further processing or packaging.
- Observed machine operation, watching and listening for jamming, spillage, burning and other equipment malfunctions or damage to product.
- Used hand trucks, rolling carts, forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials and finished products.
Key Holder
Freds Dollar Store
Osceola, AR
10.2013 - 01.2018
- Ensured store was opened and closed in a timely manner according to company policies.
- Maintained accurate records of merchandise, inventory levels, sales, returns, and staff transactions.
- Provided customer service including cashiering, merchandising and restocking shelves.
- Assisted customers with product selection and resolving complaints.
- Supervised employees by providing direction on tasks and expectations regarding customer service standards.
- Performed daily banking duties such as deposits and withdrawals of funds from registers.
- Organized backroom storage areas to maximize efficiency of space utilization.
- Managed key holder responsibilities such as opening and closing the store, setting alarms.
- Supervised bank deposits and security procedures to support store opening and closing.
- Assisted in general housekeeping to maintain store image.
- Counted and balanced registers.
Inventory Clerk
American Greetings
Osceola, AR
02.2005 - 06.2015
- Performed daily cycle counts and conducted physical inventory audits.
- Managed the ordering, receiving, storing, and distribution of goods in accordance with company policies.
- Verified accuracy of invoices against purchase orders and resolved discrepancies.
- Conducted regular physical inventories to ensure accuracy of count records.
- Organized warehouse space to optimize storage capacity and product accessibility.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper inventory management procedures.
- Oversaw shipping, receiving operations including loading, unloading trucks and verifying contents against paperwork.
- Utilized barcode scanners for a variety of tasks related to stocking activities.
- Tracked inventory and conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate records.
- Used critical thinking and data analysis to continually improve inventory strategies.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
- Trained new employees on inventory management practices and procedures.
Assistant Manager
Pizza Hut
Osceola, AR
02.2009 - 06.2010
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School
Osceola, AR05-2003
Skills
- Crime Prevention
- Records Management
- CCTV Monitoring
- Crisis Management
- Surveillance
- Facility Security
- Staff Oversight
- Store maintenance
- Cash Handling
- Customer Service
- Workplace Safety
- Product ordering
- Materials Handling
- Shipment Receiving
- Truck loading and unloading
- Barcode scanning
- Stock control
- Forklift Operation
- Pallet Jack Operation
- OSHA training
- Warehouse Safety
- Heavy Lifting
- Warehouse Organization
- Safety Protocols
- Equipment Maintenance
- Loading and unloading
- Loading dock staging
- Order Picking
- First Aid Training
- Transportation Procedures
- Vehicle Inspection
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Safety
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Relationship building and management
- First aid and CPR certified
- Operations Management
- Sales monitoring
- Customer Relations
- Retail Operations
- Money Handling
- Staff Management
- Staff Supervision
- Employee performance evaluation
- Picking and processing
- Shipping and packaging
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Auditing
- Order Fulfillment
- Material Handling
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Northeast Arkansas Community of Corrections
02.2024 - Current
Medical Driver
Medex
10.2019 - 03.2023
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Federal Warehouse
01.2019 - 04.2019
Dryer Operator
Viskase
06.2015 - 01.2018
Key Holder
Freds Dollar Store
10.2013 - 01.2018
Assistant Manager
Pizza Hut
02.2009 - 06.2010
Inventory Clerk
American Greetings
02.2005 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School
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