Dan Altman
Springfield,OR
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills — plus the ability to stay calm when life (or the client) throws a curve ball. Quick to adapt, always learning, and powered by equal parts empathy and caffeine.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guitar Technician
CD's Designs
05.2010 - Current
- Repaired and maintained quality of various instruments.
- Attached new strings to guitars and violins and adjusted tension levels to optimize performance.
- Reassembled instruments using hand and power tools and glue, clamps and lubricant as necessary.
- Assisted customers in purchasing and renting new and used equipment and instruments to meet current personal and performance requirements.
- Adjusted string tensions to tune instruments using hand tools and electronic tuning devices.
Security Officer
Wildhorse Casino
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Delivery Driver
Pendleton Bottling
12.2015 - 04.2023
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
Assistant Manager/ Lifeguard
Pendleton Aquatic Center
05.2008 - 09.2015
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
- Created and updated employee schedules and monitored call-outs.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
- Performed minor and routine maintenance or repairs.
- Inspected equipment, completed routine maintenance and escalated larger repairs to maintenance teams to maintain optimal production levels.
Bus Driver
Mid Columbia Bus
07.2011 - 06.2015
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on safety regulations and driving techniques.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with passengers and other drivers.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Sutherlin High School
Sutherlin, OR06.1997
Associate of Arts - Art, Sociology, And Phycology
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR12.2010
Skills
- Certified in first aid and CPR
- Certified in de-escalation techniques
- Incident documentation
- Empathetic client support
- Mobility support
- Client safeguarding
- Personal hygiene management
- Daily living support
- Housekeeping
- High ethical standards
Certification
DPSST Unarmed Private Security Certification, First aid & CPR AED trained.
Timeline
Security Officer
Wildhorse Casino
09.2023 - 06.2025
Delivery Driver
Pendleton Bottling
12.2015 - 04.2023
Bus Driver
Mid Columbia Bus
07.2011 - 06.2015
Guitar Technician
CD's Designs
05.2010 - Current
Assistant Manager/ Lifeguard
Pendleton Aquatic Center
05.2008 - 09.2015
High School Diploma - General Studies
Sutherlin High School
Associate of Arts - Art, Sociology, And Phycology
Blue Mountain Community College