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Darren Nelms

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Offering strong foundation in hospitality, customer service, and law enforcement. I am looking to learn and grow in guest-centric environment. The notable experience yields valuable understanding in the importance of guest interaction and retention through effective communication skills and account management to build rapport, resolve issues, and create a great overall environment. I am eager to step into another dynamic role and work amicably with like-minded individuals. I will bring an influx of positivity and work ethic to my next work environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Visitation Operations Officer

State of Arizona
07.2023 - Current

In this position with the ADOA (Arizona Department of Administration) and ADCRR (Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry) I hold responsibility for ensuring a positive and memorable guest experience by managing daily operations, handling inquiries and complaints, and coordinating with other departments, contractors, and vendors. Key duties include greeting guests, managing Ingress/Egress, personalizing service, and using feedback to improve standards. This role requires strong communication, problem-solving, account management, and organizational skills.

Core responsibilities

  • Guest interaction: Welcome and assist guests, answer inquiries about services, accounts, policies, and maintain a positive environment.
  • Operational management: Manage Ingress/Egress processes, handle property, transportation assistance, and coordinate with other departments like custodial service, vending, maintenance, security, and other contractors.
  • Problem-solving: Address guest complaints, account disputes, and concerns promptly and courteously, and work to resolve issues to ensure satisfaction.
  • Personalization: Fulfill requests within policy, maintain guest preferences, and use information to provide a personalized experience for future visits.
  • Quality assurance: Ensure all services meet the company's standards, enforce policies, and maintain a clean and professional environment.
  • Data and reporting: Maintain accurate records of guest interactions, account information, and complete reports related to guest services.
  • Account/Budget Management: Report handling to support cost proficiency. This role prioritized the management of funds available.
  • Field Training Officer: Properly train a team of state employee's and officers to properly align their skillset with policy standard and positive public interaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06-2026

General Studies

Maricopa Community Colleges, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ
05-2023

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Administration Assistant
  • Technical proficiency
  • Critical thinking
  • Public/Guest relations expertise
  • Operations Management
  • Coordinating & Collaboration
  • Team Supervision
  • Law/Policy enforcement
  • Account Management
  • Staff Development
  • Regulatory/ Information System Compliance

Certification

CPR Certified

Firearms Qualification Instructor

Coaching for Continuous Improvement

Case Management

Banking for Non-Bankers

Surfacing and Selecting AI Projects for Scale

Foundations: Data Quality

ADA Communication & Accommodation Plan

Americans with Disabilities Act Training Instructor

Communicable Disease Study

Data Stewardship Analyzation

Preventing Inappropriate Behavior & Workplace Harassment

Timeline

Visitation Operations Officer

State of Arizona
07.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Grand Canyon University

General Studies

Maricopa Community Colleges, Chandler-Gilbert Community College