Darius Blackmon
Lynwood,CA
Summary
Qualified monitor with experience maintaining safety for grounds and facilities. Talented at roving control and entrance control. Successfully remains calm in high-pressure situations and interactions with difficult individuals. Devoted professional proactively and quickly identifies best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Order Puller
Randstad (Byram Healthcare)
Torrance, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean work area, reducing potential hazards and promoting a professional atmosphere.
- Utilized warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts to transport materials safely and efficiently.
- Expedited order processing by efficiently locating, retrieving, and staging items for shipment.
- Increased order accuracy by diligently verifying product information and quantities before packaging.
- Reduced picking errors by cross-referencing order details with physical items during the pulling process.
- Enhanced warehouse organization through systematic arrangement of products, streamlining the order pulling process.
- Provided excellent customer service when addressing inquiries regarding order status or product availability.
- Ensured seamless transitions between shifts by effectively communicating pertinent information with colleagues at shift changeovers.
Child Care Monitor
Rites Of Passage
Costa Mesa, CA
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Mentored junior staff members on proper monitor usage techniques and troubleshooting strategies for common issues encountered during daily operations.
- Utilized advanced software applications for efficient data management and analysis, contributing to improved overall workflow efficiency.
- Contributed to the development of monitoring policies and procedures, promoting a standardized approach across all units.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and satisfaction within the facility.
- Provided mental, emotional and physical support to children with special needs using positive reinforcement.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, addressing any concerns or questions related to monitoring procedures and equipment usage in a compassionate manner.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports, ensuring continuity of care for monitored patients.
- Supported crisis management efforts, closely monitoring and reporting on emergency situations.
Case Manager Aide
B.A.B.Y (Brother’s Against Banging Youth)
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills while communicating with a diverse population including those from various culture backgrounds
- Provided administrative support to Case Managers, such as scheduling meetings and appointments, tracking client information, and preparing reports
- Monitored progress of cases by regularly contacting clients and evaluating their progress towards meeting goals
- Assisted clients with accessing medical services, mental health counseling, housing assistance, employment opportunities, and other social services
- Provided crisis intervention services needed to help stabilize situations involving at-risk individuals or families
- Developed case plans for individual clients that identified goals and objectives to be achieved
- Conducted outreach activities in the community to connect clients with available resources
- Submitted reports and reviewed reports and problems with superior
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Criminal Justice
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA01.2027
High School Diploma - General Studies
Ombudsman Charter School
Phoenix, AZ01.2006
Skills
- Organizational abilities
- Motivational Interviewing
- Case Assessment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Case File Management
- Client Needs Assessment
- Interpersonal Communication
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Professional boundaries
- Client Advocacy
- Service referrals
- Follow-up skills
- Confidentiality
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Relationship Building
- Maintaining Client Records
- Crisis Intervention
- Picking accuracy
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
Timeline
Warehouse Order Puller
Randstad (Byram Healthcare)
05.2024 - Current
Child Care Monitor
Rites Of Passage
12.2023 - 07.2024
Case Manager Aide
B.A.B.Y (Brother’s Against Banging Youth)
09.2021 - 01.2023
High School Diploma - General Studies
Ombudsman Charter School
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Criminal Justice
California State University-Fullerton