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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Carson Palmer

New Martinsville,WV

Summary

Dedicated Criminal Justice graduate with a strong commitment to community service and client advocacy. Proven leadership in communication and strategic decision-making, developed through experiences at WVU and the Wetzel County Sheriff’s Office. Recognized for excellence in mentoring, resolving complex inquiries, and building community relations. Bilingual in Spanish and Sign Language, with a demonstrated ability to gather information effectively while managing stress to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Backup Assistant Manager

Shoe Sensation
New Martinsville, WV
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Coordinated with other stores to ensure a smooth flow of operations.
  • Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Communicated effectively with customers to fulfill their needs.
  • Handled payments and tracked inventory regularly.

Internship Student

Wetzel County Sheriffs Office
New Martinsville, WV
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • I worked alongside County Sheriffs doing ridealongs, learning tricks of the trade of the duty of a police officer. I learned how the police force works, and what they get to see on a regular basis.
  • Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
  • Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
  • Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
  • Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.

Holiday Helper

UPS
New Martinsville, WV
10.2021 - 10.2022

I worked during the peak holiday season, Thanksgiving and Christmas months, with a UPS driver in order to help deliver packages. With the online Christmas orders, we were really busy carrying and delivering packages to the doors of many! I did this job when I was on Christmas break from College!

Summer Helper

Wetzel County Schools
New Martinsville, WV
05.2022 - 08.2022

I worked at New Martinsville Elementary/Middle School as a full-time summer worker while the kids and teachers were on vacation. I worked alongside the janitors, doing janitorial duties such as waxing floors, painting, mowing the grass, and basic cleaning. This was a summer job while I was attending college!

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
12-2024

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
12-2024

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

West Virginia Northern Community College
New Martinsville, WV
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Paden City High School
Paden City, WV
05-2021

Skills

  • Information Gathering
  • Online Journalism Expertise
  • Communication Skills
  • Effective Time Allocation
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Effective Stress Management
  • Foreign Language (Spanish and Sign Language)
  • Criminal Justice Expertise
  • Guided Learning
  • Engages With Parents and Children

Accomplishments

I was a member of the National Honor Society in high school, where I graduated with high honors, being in the top 10% of my class

Graduated from West Virginia Northern Community College with a 3.9 GPA, obtaining an Associate's Degree in Applied Science, with a Criminal Justice field of study

Graduated from West Virginia University with a 3.87 GPA, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of Criminal Justice

Certification

OSHA 10 Certified

WIN Platinum Certified (Certified and advanced in all Microsoft applications)

Affiliations

  • Graduated with high honors at both levels of schooling, at Paden City High School, and West Virginia University
  • I was a 4-year sports player in high school, as I competed in football, basketball, and baseball, where it developed my leadership, teamwork, and communication
  • One of my favorite activities is to spend time with my friends and family; they are the people I rely on when I need to effectively manage stress
  • I love working, and I am dedicated to putting my all into a job that means a lot to me personally

Timeline

Backup Assistant Manager

Shoe Sensation
08.2023 - Current

Internship Student

Wetzel County Sheriffs Office
01.2023 - 04.2023

Summer Helper

Wetzel County Schools
05.2022 - 08.2022

Holiday Helper

UPS
10.2021 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

West Virginia University

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

West Virginia University

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

West Virginia Northern Community College

High School Diploma -

Paden City High School
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