Cody Lay
Granite City,IL
Summary
Community-oriented Officer comfortable working in high-stress situations and coordinating emergency responses. Seasoned team leader with unrelenting dedication to keeping community safe and secure. Proactive about using proper protocols while on duty and interacting with community contacts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Officer
Signal Security
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Increased employee satisfaction with constructive performance evaluations and targeted feedback.
- Boosted team morale through recognition resulting in higher productivity levels.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to meet organizational goals, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to identify problems and find opportunities and propose solutions.
- Trained new officers in the correct way to carry out job duties.
Volunteer Firefighter
Long Lake Fire Dept
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Improved community safety by conducting fire prevention presentations and distributing educational materials to local schools and organizations.
- Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
- Assisted in reducing property damage during fires with strategic placement of ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment.
- Collaborated closely with fellow firefighters to ensure smooth communication and coordination during emergencies.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
Chipper/Grinder Operator
Amsted Rail
08.2014 - 01.2023
- Improved chipper efficiency by 90% by performing regular maintenance and routine inspections.
- Enhanced workplace safety with thorough training on chipper operations and hazard prevention.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues.
- Assisted in the development of new protocols for safe and efficient chipper operation.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and increase productivity.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by upholding strict adherence to safety guidelines and best practices during chipper use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Granite City High School
Granite City, IL12.2012
Skills
- Report Writing
- Asset Protection
- Community Relations
- Rule Enforcement
- Information Verification
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Innovation and creativity
- Risk assessment
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
Certification
The Illinois Fire Service Institute
University of Illinois
-Hazardous Materials
Timeline
Advanced Officer
Signal Security
03.2023 - 01.2024
Volunteer Firefighter
Long Lake Fire Dept
10.2022 - 03.2023
Chipper/Grinder Operator
Amsted Rail
08.2014 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Granite City High School
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