Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Christopher Parrow-Dresser

Port Kent,NY

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer

NYSDOCCS
Dannemora, NY
11.2016 - Current
  • Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of inmates.
  • Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
  • Escorted inmates within the facility, including to and from cells, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
  • Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
  • Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
  • Maintained detailed logs of inmate behavior, incidents, and daily activities.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
  • Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
  • Participated in training sessions to stay current on best practices in corrections and emergency response.
  • Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
  • Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.

Cook

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Plattsburgh, NY
02.2012 - 11.2016
  • Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
  • Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
  • Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Plattsburgh, NY
11.2007 - 02.2012
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations in the kitchen area.
  • Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
  • Monitored food cost percentages and labor costs to ensure budgetary goals were met.
  • Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Performed regular audits of supplies used in preparation of meals to ensure freshness.
  • Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation guidelines as required by law.
  • Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Facilitated communication between front-of-house staff and back-of-house staff on a daily basis.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly through observation of job duties during shifts.
  • Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and Sciences

Clinton Community College
Plattsburgh, NY

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Conflict resolution
  • Inmate supervision
  • Safety protocols
  • Emergency response
  • Behavioral monitoring

Certification

Red Cross CPR certified

Affiliations

Baseball Coach

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Correctional Officer

NYSDOCCS
11.2016 - Current

Cook

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
02.2012 - 11.2016

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
11.2007 - 02.2012

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and Sciences

Clinton Community College

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