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Deval T Gooden

Terre Haute,IN

Summary

To obtain an entry-level manufacturing job in a production or assembly environment. The duties would require performing tasks such as operating machinery, assembling products, inspecting materials, and maintaining a clean workspace under supervision. To gain experience and skills, to work as a team on pathways to more advanced roles within the company.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Line Worker

Sony DADC
Terre Haute, IN
09.2025 - 04.2026

A production line worker role at Sony Corporation for the PlayStation 5 console line. In this position, workers are responsible for the final assembly quality inspection, assurance, This includes manually placing fully assembled and tested consoles into their retail packaging. Additionally, workers may be required to snap on external panels and ensure all essential accessories, such as controllers and cables, are connected or included before sealing the box checking for damaged systems and damaged disc before shipping.

Correctional Senior Parole Agent

Illinois Department of Corrections
Chicago, Illinois
01.2001 - 10.2018
  • The duties of a Correctional Senior Parole are to perform professional fieldwork which includes investigation, caseload management relate to field supervision of committed persons. Conducts apprehends of both escape and parolees: performs placement, electronic monitoring surveillance with field contacts of committed persons. Transport and extradites violators; executes warrants and arrest subjects in warrant status. Work closely with other law enforcement agencies, court officials, and community based organizations.

Correctional Officer

Illinois Department of Corrections
Dwight, Illinois
01.1995 - 01.2001
  • Performed security and custodial checks at Dwight Correctional Center, Supervised the movement, conduct, work, discipline, recreation, and training of inmates. Controlled inmates from stations in cell houses, rec yard, towers, dormitories, dining halls, or on work details. Enforced rules of conduct, security, and work standard by verbal admonishment for minor deviations or by making a written report for significant violations.

Security Officer

First Security
Oak Forest, Illinois
01.1993 - 01.1995
  • Responded to disturbance calls and taking the initial response to protect lives and property. Physically restrained hostile or combative individuals to restore peace. Applied restraints when needed, performed CPR when needed, assisted law enforcement personnel during arrest and their investigation by furnishing factual information, signing complaints, and testifying in court.

11B/11M Fighting Vehicle Infantry Man

National Guards Army
Kankakee, Illinois
01.1993 - 01.1994
  • Guards Soldier serves as a member of an infantry unit that employs individual weapons or crew served weapons. In support offensive and defensive combat operations. Guard Soldiers are trained to be ready to help civilians during disasters or emergencies.

11B/11M Fight Vehicle Infantry Man

United States Military-Army
Erlanger, Germany
01.1990 - 01.1993
  • Served during Desert Storm Train reclassified National Guards and Reserve Units as fighting vehicle infantry men. Training included proper dismount movement techniques, cover, concealment, and camouflage as part of a dismount team. Processing prisoners of war, captured documents, and searched for combative personnel. Instructed soldier in deploying the Bradley fighting vehicle in combat operation.

Education

Bachelor of Degree of Arts - Criminal Justice

Governors State University
University Park, Illinois
12-2008

Associate in Science - undefined

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hill, Illinois
05-2007

Skills

  • Offender supervision
  • Computer skills
  • Community resources
  • Public relations

Certification

  • Parole Operation Training 07/21/2001
  • Correction Officer Security 03/03/1995

Awards & acknowledgments

College Scholastic Achievement List Spring 2006 semester, Dean's List Fall 2006 semester, President's List Fall 2005 semester, Illinois Army National Guard Certificate of Appreciation 09/23/1993, National Defense Service Medal 11/02/1992, The Army Achievement Medal 08/21/1992, Recommendation for USMA Preparatory School 01/03/1992, The United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) is to prepare candidates selected by the United States Military Academy admission office for the academic, physical, and military challenges of the United States Military academy at West Point

Timeline

Production Line Worker

Sony DADC
09.2025 - 04.2026

Correctional Senior Parole Agent

Illinois Department of Corrections
01.2001 - 10.2018

Correctional Officer

Illinois Department of Corrections
01.1995 - 01.2001

Security Officer

First Security
01.1993 - 01.1995

11B/11M Fighting Vehicle Infantry Man

National Guards Army
01.1993 - 01.1994

11B/11M Fight Vehicle Infantry Man

United States Military-Army
01.1990 - 01.1993

Associate in Science - undefined

Moraine Valley Community College

Bachelor of Degree of Arts - Criminal Justice

Governors State University
Deval T Gooden