DaShawn Russell
New London,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Minnesota Department Of Corrections
Oak Park Heights , MN
04.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- 40 hrs a week
Infantry Scout Observer
Minnesota National Gaurd
Fort Ripley, MN
04.2023 - Current
- Organized and conducted Scouting activities, such as camping trips and hikes.
- Lead group discussions on topics related to the Scout Oath and Law.
- Provided guidance for Scouts in developing leadership skills and personal growth.
- Conducted reconnaissance missions, gathering intelligence on enemy positions and movements.
- Communicated tactical information to commanders using radios and other communication devices.
- Prepared detailed maps showing terrain features, troop locations, and other related data.
- Provided security for convoys transporting personnel or supplies through hostile areas.
Business Manager
Mills Auto Group
Willmar, MN
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
- Maintained financial records, prepared budgets, and monitored expenditures for multiple departments.
- Managed a team of staff members, providing guidance and direction to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Designed strategies for improving the quality of services provided by the organization.
- 50 hrs a week
In-Home Supportive Services Provider
REM
Willmar, MN
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Oversaw, directed and hired household staff, including nannies, housekeepers and chefs.
- Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Coordinated and planned special projects at clients' homes.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
- Organized personal and professional calendars.
Infantryman Team Leader
United States Army
Fort Drum, NY
06.2017 - 02.2020
- Spearheaded two fire teams during live fire battle drills, close combat training and MOUT exercises at various locations.
- Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness procedures, commanding oversight and maintenance of tactical plans, equipment and weapons.
- Instructed personnel on ways to reduce environmental hazards and proper use of PPE.
- Authored daily activity, incident, safety, repair and irregularity reports including equipment and property damage, theft, unauthorized presence or unusual occurrences.
- Improved inventory control accuracies, ensuring proper maintenance of rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades.
- Completed patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
Jail Cook
Kandiyohi County
Willmar, MN
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Ensured that all food items were cooked to proper temperature before serving to inmates.
- Cleaned up spills or other messes promptly using appropriate cleaning materials.
- Ordered supplies from vendors when necessary based on estimated needs for upcoming meal services.
- Kept track of expiration dates of ingredients and removed outdated items from storage areas.
Liquor Store Clerk
Cash Wise Liquor
Willmar, MN
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Took payment for purchases by cash, credit, debit and personal check and provided the correct change.
- Inspired customers to try new items by educating on wines and store promotions.
- Reviewed driver's licenses and other forms of ID to ensure proof-of-age, refusing sales to anyone under 21.
- Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
Infantryman
Army National Guard
Fort Ripley, MN
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Enhanced emergency preparedness procedures, commanding oversight and maintenance of tactical plans, equipment and weapons.
- Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations.
- Constructed field expedient firing aids for infantry weapons.
- Facilitated conflict-resolution by implementing protocols and investigating issues through resolution.
- Led training on weapons systems.
- Patrolled restricted areas and authorized access for permitted personnel.
- Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion.
Education
Associate of Arts -
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD05-2025
High School Diploma -
Willmar Senior High School
Willmar, MN05.2015
Skills
- Planning and coordination
- Data Confidentiality
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Time management
- Surveillance
- Observation
- Contraband Seizure
- Evidence Preservation
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Minnesota Department Of Corrections
04.2024 - Current
Business Manager
Mills Auto Group
06.2023 - 03.2024
Infantry Scout Observer
Minnesota National Gaurd
04.2023 - Current
In-Home Supportive Services Provider
REM
04.2020 - 08.2023
Infantryman Team Leader
United States Army
06.2017 - 02.2020
Jail Cook
Kandiyohi County
09.2016 - 07.2017
Liquor Store Clerk
Cash Wise Liquor
01.2016 - 05.2017
Infantryman
Army National Guard
06.2015 - 05.2017
Associate of Arts -
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
High School Diploma -
Willmar Senior High School
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