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Dante Smith

Malone,NY

Summary

Correctional Officer of 15 years with a history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Developed strong rapport with Incarcerated individuals and co-workers. Safety and security minded knowledgeable in certain emergency management protocols.

Committed to maintaining security in a medium security facility setting.

Demonstrated sound thinking and judgement in high pressure situations.

Excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.

Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Cyber Security position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

New York State Corrections Officer

NYSDOCCS
09.2009 - Current
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
  • Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.

Produce Sales Floor Associate

BJs Wholesale Club
05.2007 - 09.2009
  • Monitored refrigeration, freezer, and cooling areas for proper functioning and reported issues to supervisor.
  • Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
  • Checked product shelves to review for proper price labels and handled price changes when requested by management.
  • Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Game Advisor

GameStop
06.2008 - 01.2010
  • Provided retail assistance, finalizing and processing customer purchases for games across major system types.
  • Organized games according to corporate plans for regular displays and special promotions.
  • Provided information about different game system costs, features and drawbacks.
  • Recommended gaming merchandise and accessories based on custom requirements.
  • Assisted customers with locating desired games.
  • Offered comparative analysis between games and system platforms to assist purchase decisions.
  • Answered product questions, offering troubleshooting and advice before and after purchase.
  • Enjoyed greeting customers upon entering store, determining gaming interests, giving suggestions and closing sales.
  • Maintained clean and orderly store throughout work shift.
  • Maintained awareness of younger game players and made age-appropriate recommendations.

Line Cook

Heberts Steak Ranch
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

Line Cook

Bears Den
03.2005 - 01.2007
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.

Yard Worker

Dans Feed and Seed
09.2003 - 02.2005
  • Helped customers load purchased items of varied assortment of hay and grain.
  • Delivered Animal Feed and grain bags to customers houses or selected locations
  • Operated Forklift moving pallets of feed and hay.
  • Operated Propane filling station.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
03-2024

NYS Corrections Academy
Albany, NY
09-2009

High School Diploma -

Murrieta Valley High
Murrieta, CA
06-2002

Skills

  • First aid and CPR certified
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Accountability
  • Armory and key control
  • Emergency response
  • Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)
  • Surveillance
  • Policy enforcement
  • Security procedures
  • File and record maintenance
  • Verbal communication
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Ethical standards of conduct

Interests

  • Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
  • Electronics and Circuit Building
  • Coding and Programming
  • Learning new programs and computing methods
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Hiking/Backpacking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Biking
  • Travel in and outside of US territories
  • Camping
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • I have a passion for photography and editing photos

Timeline

New York State Corrections Officer

NYSDOCCS
09.2009 - Current

Game Advisor

GameStop
06.2008 - 01.2010

Produce Sales Floor Associate

BJs Wholesale Club
05.2007 - 09.2009

Line Cook

Heberts Steak Ranch
01.2007 - 01.2009

Line Cook

Bears Den
03.2005 - 01.2007

Yard Worker

Dans Feed and Seed
09.2003 - 02.2005

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

University of Phoenix

NYS Corrections Academy

High School Diploma -

Murrieta Valley High
Dante Smith