Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
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Erica Pendergrass

Aiken,SC

Summary

Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols. Reliable employee seeking Security Officer position, offering excellent communication and good judgment. Dedicated Mail Carrier with clean driving record and extensive familiarity with local communities, thoroughfares and streets. Delivered mail and packages to recipients while safely performing job functions and meeting deadlines. Excellent planning and communications skills enabled desired results. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

City Carrier Assistant

USPS
Aiken, SC
02.2022 - Current
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
  • Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages, and ordered goods.
  • Operated vehicles and equipment to transport packages and mail pieces.
  • Offered Type shipping products and postal services to customers.
  • Obtains signatures for package deliveries as proof of delivery to avoid discrepancies.
  • Prepared and organized Type materials or mail for delivery.
  • Worked closely with other employees in mail office and handled various administrative tasks.
  • Planned and cased mail in sequence of delivery for designated route.
  • Followed Postal Service policies and procedures to maintain integrity of mail and protect customer information.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.

Unemployed

Moving To South Carolina
06.2021 - 02.2022

No longer working At Department of Corrections to move to South Carolina

Correctional Officer

State Of Alaska
12.2019 - 06.2021
    • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
    • Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
    • Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
    • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
    • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
    • Maintain custody and control of up to 80 inmates housed in any given security unit.
    • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
    • Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
    • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.

Customer Service Associate

Fred Meyer
08.2015 - 12.2019
    • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
    • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by addressing issues and fostering timely resolution.
    • Helped average of 200-300 customers every day by approaching conversations with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.

Assistant Manager

Tesoro
03.2008 - 05.2015
    • Achieved recognition from senior management for contribution to store success, including managing sales, employees and operations to foster optimal performance.
    • Mentored staff of 8-10 employees to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership
    • Completed weekly inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
    • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
    • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Communications

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

High School Diploma -

Ashland High School
Ashland, OR
06.1990

Skills

  • Responsible
  • Decision-making skill
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Inmate behavior modification tactics
  • Safety and security enforcement
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Search and seizure procedures
  • Weapons training
  • Correctional facility procedures
  • File and records management
  • Central and pod control
  • Written Communication

Certification

  • Certified on the .870 shotgun

Additional Information

References available upon request

Timeline

City Carrier Assistant

USPS
02.2022 - Current

Unemployed

Moving To South Carolina
06.2021 - 02.2022

Correctional Officer

State Of Alaska
12.2019 - 06.2021

Customer Service Associate

Fred Meyer
08.2015 - 12.2019

Assistant Manager

Tesoro
03.2008 - 05.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Communications

Oregon State University

High School Diploma -

Ashland High School
Erica Pendergrass