Open To Work
Diana Waldrip
Work Preference
Summary
Observant correctional officer with several years of experience keeping order and avoiding dangerous situations within jails or prisons. Motivated and energetic leader recognized for generating respect and obedience from most difficult individuals. In-depth knowledge of use and care of firearms and restraint methods.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
State of Tennessee/Turney Center Industrial Complex
Only
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Complete a 6 week correctional academy at the Tennessee Correction Academy
- Working in a State Correctional Facility
- Supervising the movement of adult Tennessee Offenders
- Writing various reports such as incidents, offence, and witness
- Following and completing all directives given. And working as a team member
- Conducting area searches as well as pat/frisk searches on offenders
- Following all Company, State, and federal laws
- Armed perimeter patrol to observe and maintain security around the boundary of the prison.
Deli clerk/hot foods manager
Kuhns Market
Ingomar
06.2021 - 12.2024
- Prepare and serve deli meats, cheeses, salads, and hot foods.
- Operate slicing machines, scales, and wrapping equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Monitor product freshness, rotate stock, and reduce waste through proper storage and labeling.
- Provide product recommendations and upsell premium items
- Supported team members during peak hours to meet customer demand.
- Followed strict hygiene protocols to maintain compliance with health inspections.
- Prepare and cook hot food items following store recipes, portion guidelines, and food safety standards.
- Keep the hot food display stocked, fresh, and visually appealing throughout the day.
- Provide warm, attentive customer service—answering questions, making recommendations, and ensuring satisfaction.
- Monitor food temperatures, rotation, and labeling to maintain freshness and safety.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area, including equipment and utensils.
- Assist with inventory checks and restocking supplies.
Correctional Officer
State of Tennessee/Lois M Deberry Special Needs Facility
Nashville
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Complete a 6-week correctional academy at the Tennessee Correction Academy
- Working in a State Correctional Facility
- Supervising the movement of adult Tennessee Offenders
- Writing various reports such as incidents, offense, and witness
- Following and completing all directives given. And working as a team member
- Conducting area searches as well as pat/frisk searches on offenders
- Following all Company, State, and federal laws
- Armed perimeter patrol to observe and maintain security around the boundary of the prison
Senior Inmate Relations Officer
Corecivic
Nashville
11.2015 - 03.2019
- Responsible for resolving inmate issues before they expand, incidents, or grievances.
- Ensure that services and programs are delivered to inmates assigned to the unit.
- Making rounds through assigned units, talking with staff, including correctional officers to gather suggestions to make the unit safer.
- Provide individual and group counseling to assigned residents.
- Review post orders for units, interview unit officers.
- Assist in counts on inmates, maintain control, and discipline including use of physical restraint, and restraining devices.
- Prevent the introduction of contrabands into the institution.
- Attend seminars, workshops, conference's, etc as required.
- Communicate effectively, and coherently to administration, staff, residents, and visitors.
- Take appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
- Meet with Case Managers to assist with development of individual program plan based on inmate needs, unit missions, and objectives.
- Working with adult Tennessee male resident in a medium private Correctional facility.
Seasonal /Temporary Cashier
Walmart Supercenter
Columbia
10.2009 - 11.2009
- Identities of customers who pay through credit cards.
- Confirm age of customer buying alcohol.
- Attend to customers' queries and concerns.
- Help customers find goods; help in getting items from the shelves.
- Responsible for packaging grocery items.
- Check inventory and prices.
- Inform customers about the store's special promotional offers, sales, and discounts.
- Verify un errands and do other tasks assigned by lead cashiers and store managers.
Licensed Cosmetologist
Smart Style
Dickson
03.2004 - 09.2004
- Performed haircuts, styling, chemical services and therapeutic hair and scalp treatments.
- Politely assisted clients in person and via telephone.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and salon promotions.
- Asked open-ended questions to assess customer's needs.
- Learned, referenced, and applied product knowledge information.
- Open/Close responsibilities.
- Suggested various hair styles to clients, while keeping the client's personality in mind.
Licensed Cosmetologist
Cuttin Up
Waverly
09.2003 - 03.2004
- Performed haircuts, styling, chemical services and therapeutic hair and scalp treatments.
- Politely assisted clients in person and via telephone.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and salon promotions.
- Asked open-ended questions to assess clients' needs.
- Learned, referenced, and applied product knowledge information.
- Open/Close responsibilities.
- Suggested various hair styles to clients, while keeping the client's personality in mind.
Licensed Cosmetologist
Cost Cutters
Crossville
07.2000 - 09.2003
- Performed haircuts, styling, chemical services and therapeutic hair and scalp treatments.
- Politely assisted clients in person and via telephone.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and salon promotions.
- Asked open-ended questions to assess clients' needs.
- Learned, referenced and applied product knowledge information.
- Open/Close responsibilities.
- Suggested various hair styles to clients, while keeping the client's personality in mind.
Owner Operator Transportation Driver
Ozark Motor Lines
Memphis
01.1998 - 06.1998
- Drove truck in professional and safe manner at job sites and on public highways.
- Performed daily inspections pre- and post-trip with required documentation.
- Made minor maintenance and servicing repairs.
- Kept all equipment clean on a regular basis.
- Assisted with general labor tasks at job sites.
- Consulted shipping papers to check nature of load and for hazardous materials.
- Kept records required by Federal and State regulations.
Transportation Driver
Trans State Lines
Fort Smith
05.1996 - 06.1997
- Drove truck in professional and safe manner at job sites and on public highways.
- Performed daily inspections pre- and post-trip with required documentation.
- Made minor maintenance and servicing repairs.
- Kept all equipment clean on a regular basis.
- Assisted with general labor tasks at job sites.
- Consulted shipping papers to check nature of load and for hazardous materials.
- Kept records required by Federal and State regulations.
ASI Security
ADT Security
Nashville
09.1995 - 04.1996
- Position: Armed Alarm Response Security
- Respond to alarm activations.
- Conduct residential vacation checks.
- Respond to calls for patrol service.
- Perform Exterior and Interior checks of commercial and residential locations for signs of forced entry or vandalism and notify authorities if evidence of break-in exists.
- Secure the property and reset the alarm when leaving.
Education
Professional Armed Guard - Armed Security
Guys Personal Defense
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 09.2019 - 09.2019
Associate's - Pre Nursing
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TNProfessional - Truck driver
Transportation Training Center
Lebanon, TN, USProfessional - Cosmetology license
Total Concept
Camden, TN, USSkills
- Communication Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal Skills
- Observational Skills
- Crisis Management
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to Work Under Stress
- Training and Defensive Tactics
- Commitment to Professional Development
- Technology Proficiency
Timeline
Correctional Officer
State of Tennessee/Turney Center Industrial Complex
02.2024 - 03.2025
Deli clerk/hot foods manager
Kuhns Market
06.2021 - 12.2024
Correctional Officer
State of Tennessee/Lois M Deberry Special Needs Facility
11.2019 - 05.2021
Professional Armed Guard - Armed Security
Guys Personal Defense
09.2019 - 09.2019
Senior Inmate Relations Officer
Corecivic
11.2015 - 03.2019
Seasonal /Temporary Cashier
Walmart Supercenter
10.2009 - 11.2009
Licensed Cosmetologist
Smart Style
03.2004 - 09.2004
Licensed Cosmetologist
Cuttin Up
09.2003 - 03.2004
Licensed Cosmetologist
Cost Cutters
07.2000 - 09.2003
Owner Operator Transportation Driver
Ozark Motor Lines
01.1998 - 06.1998
Transportation Driver
Trans State Lines
05.1996 - 06.1997
ASI Security
ADT Security
09.1995 - 04.1996
Associate's - Pre Nursing
Nashville State Community College
Professional - Truck driver
Transportation Training Center
Professional - Cosmetology license
Total Concept