Eli Vande Vegte
Fort Dodge,IA
Summary
Goal-oriented Correctional Officer that is willing to learn more and take on challenges as they come. Not afraid to take charge in situations or make mistakes if they help me learn. Works well with others and is always willing to help others out. Enjoys building rapport and helping others be the best versions of themselves. Have two and a half years of experience in negotiations on deescalation and helping Incarcerated Individuals rationalize their thoughts before they make wrong decisions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Fort Dodge Correctional Facility
Fort Dodge, IA
05.2022 - Current
- Monitor inmate behavior as well as maintain safety and security within the institution.
- Conduct regular searches of occupied cells and inmates person.
- Respond to critical emergencies and incidents within the institution.
- Build rapport and implement prosocial behavior with inmates as they get ready to enter the community.
- Manage high-risk situations with professionalism and composure as well as maintaining safety with staff and inmates
- Maintain inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior
- Escort inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical trips.
- Assist coworkers with duties that need to be done and tasks that may come up throughout the shift.
- Conduct routine and emergency counts.
- Document events that occur throughout the day through a shift log
Cashier
Hyvee
Fort Dodge, IA
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Manage cash register operations with a check, cash, or debit/credit cards.
- Process customer transactions efficiently
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout areas.
- Keep a good attitude with customers while checking out and making sure they found what they needed.
- Stock shelves and help with inventory throughout the store.
- Help coworkers out in different departments throughout store where it was needed.
Shipping
Den Hartog Industries Inc.
Hospers, IA
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Unload/Load plastic tanks on trailers,secure loads,and organize the loads so they fit properly.
- Assist with warehouse and shipping yard organization by using industrial forklifts,tractors,skid loaders,etc.
- Process truckers with proper paper work for shipping loads that go throughout the nation
Fry Cook
10th Street Pub
Alton, IA
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Prepare and cook menu items to serve to customers.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of cooking station.
- Help new staff on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborate with coworkers to have the best efficiency throughout the peak hours of shifts.
- Prepare food ahead of time to maximize productivity in the kitchen
- Operate cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Clean, stock, and restock workstations
- Contribute and work as a team within the restaurant environment.
Cashier
Hardees Resturamt
Orange City, IA
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Took customers orders dine-in and drive-thru
- cleaned counters,tables,and workstation
- swept,mopped,and restocked areas needed
- put orders together for drive-thru and dine-in
- washed dishes and helped close down after hours
- took dine-in orders to customers
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA05-2022
Skills
- Working well with others
- Good work ethic
- Communication
- Problem solving
- flexible with adaptability
- Manage time
- emotional intelligence
- Not afraid to take charge if needed
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Fort Dodge Correctional Facility
05.2022 - Current
Cashier
Hyvee
10.2021 - 05.2022
Shipping
Den Hartog Industries Inc.
05.2020 - 12.2021
Fry Cook
10th Street Pub
06.2018 - 05.2020
Cashier
Hardees Resturamt
09.2015 - 06.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Iowa Central Community College