Donavan donahue
COLDSPRING
Summary
Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer Supervisor
TDCJ Polunsky Unit
02.2023 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
Process Production Supervisor
Georiga Pacific
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules to minimize equipment breakdowns and maximize uptime.
- Identified bottlenecks in the production process, implementing solutions to optimize throughput.
- Resolved product quality issues by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and collaborating with Quality Assurance teams.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, identifying opportunities for employee growth and development.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory standards by maintaining thorough documentation of processes, audits, and inspections.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and areas for potential improvements or cost savings.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Supported overall office operations by assisting with additional tasks or special projects as needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability within the role.
- Provided training support for new hires or temporary staff members to ensure efficient integration into the team''s workflow processes.
- Documented finished work to keep supervisors informed of production activities.
Hydrostatic Technician
Jp Service
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Contributed to cost savings by identifying potential areas for process improvement within the hydrostatic testing department.
- Conducted pressure tests on various types of valves, ensuring proper functionality and safeguarding against potential leaks.
- Reduced downtime with timely maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems, pumps, motors, and valves.
- Increased efficiency by designing custom test plans tailored to specific client requirements and system specifications.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot complex issues in hydraulic systems, resulting in effective solutions.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by strictly adhering to ASME and API codes during testing processes.
- Enhanced safety standards by regularly inspecting pressure vessels and heat exchangers for optimal performance.
- Improved equipment reliability by conducting thorough hydrostatic testing procedures on piping systems and components.
- Continuously updated technical knowledge in the field through professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Performed preventive maintenance to clean, adjust and lubricate piping systems and parts.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxillary equipment to complete installations.
- Monitored pipeline pressure and flow rates to facilitate safe and efficient operation.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coldspring OakHurst Highschool
05-2016
Skills
- First aid training
- Operational efficiency
- Strong communication skills
- Emergency response
- Health and safety compliance
- Continuous learning commitment
- De-escalation techniques
- Employee training
- Pressure vessel inspection
- Conflict resolution skills
- Waste reduction
- Inmate supervision
- Production scheduling
- ISO standards
- Piping systems
- Policy enforcement
Discrimination Information
False, False, False, False, False, False, False, False, False, False, False
Personal Information
Title: Mr.
Employer Information
15
Timeline
Correctional Officer Supervisor
TDCJ Polunsky Unit
02.2023 - Current
Process Production Supervisor
Georiga Pacific
11.2018 - 10.2020
Hydrostatic Technician
Jp Service
04.2016 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Coldspring OakHurst Highschool
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