Dave Base
Walla Walla,WA
Summary
I am a hard working quick learner. I have the ability to pick up new skills quickly and can work well on my own as well as part of a team. I look forward to future challenges.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Assistant
Walla Walla Refrigeration
Walla Walla, WA
06.2022 - Current
- Serviced units to residential and commercial heating and air conditioning customers.
- Installed refrigeration, heating and air conditioning systems, positioning compressors, motors and other components in accordance with design specifications.
- Unloaded and loaded truck supplies and equipment using proper hoisting techniques to avoid accidents and injuries.
- Maintained safe workplace for employees and personnel during projects.
- Collaborated with contractor representatives, supervisors, co-workers and sub-contractors on job sites to streamline operations.
Correctional Officer
Washington State Department of Corrections
Walla Walla, WA
12.1996 - 10.2021
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Maintained a monthly payroll for approximately 20-25 unit workers
Night Loader
Pepsi Cola
Walla Walla, WA
05.1992 - 11.1995
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets, skids and boxes and secured material for transport to designated areas.
- Corrected pallets of damaged or mislabeled products to reduce errors and losses.
- Assisted sorters by loading trucks with assigned packages for routes.
- Used ladders and pallet jacks to load and unload merchandise
- Shrink-wrapped products
- Rotated products to assist with inventory management organization.
- Checked load-related documentation to promote completeness and accuracy.
- Stocked shelves with products and performed expiration rotation to mitigate stock damage and loss.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Read and attached appropriate labels and tags to products and packages for identification purposes.
- Supervised 1 to 2 additional loaders during peak times
Department Manager
Red Apple Markets
Walla Walla, WA
08.1989 - 05.1992
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Examined merchandise to correctly price and display products.
- Calculated expenses and overhead to remain profitable and competitive.
- Handled shift overstock, restocking and inventory control.
- Executed targeted merchandising and promotional plans to meet department sales goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Planned and implemented layout enhancements to promote efficiency and maximize space utilization.
- Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels.
Education
Skills
- Excellent Problem Solver
- Facility Inspections
- Strategic Planning and Organization
- Product Knowledge
Timeline
HVAC Assistant
Walla Walla Refrigeration
06.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer
Washington State Department of Corrections
12.1996 - 10.2021
Night Loader
Pepsi Cola
05.1992 - 11.1995
Department Manager
Red Apple Markets
08.1989 - 05.1992