Henry Kidd
Killeen,TX
Summary
Experienced Handyman with two years of experience in residential maintenance. Outstanding skills in plumbing and electrical repairs. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Friendly and always willing to go extra mile to deliver satisfaction. Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail. Hardworking Correctional Officer skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches. Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator with ability to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMS
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Temple, TX
09.2021 - Current
- Performs floor maintenance, wall washing. Cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard corners and edges, and stairwells. Tasks are accomplished by sweeping, dust mopping, damp and wet mopping, scrubbing, stripping, refinishing, buffing, vacuuming and extracting carpets and runners, spot cleaning areas, and high and low dusting. Periodically utilizes pressure washer sand heavy industrial powered and battery operated equipment the above task. Adjusts, cleans, and performs minor maintenance on this equipment and changes attachments for their proper use in achieving the best results.
- Empties trash and wastebaskets, replaces liners. Transports general refuse, regulated medical waste and recycling to central collection areas.
- Cleans rest rooms, bathrooms, and shower rooms, ensuring that they are cleaned and meet acceptable standards (cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, showers, bathtubs, urinals, and toilet bowls; cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains; washes and polishes light and toilet fixtures).
- Replenishes supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and soap in all areas where dispensers are located.
- Moves and arranges furniture, patient wardrobes, beds, etc. in the assigned area to accomplish cleaning tasks.
- Provides bed-making services in patient care areas and OD rooms; cleans mattresses, springs, and bed frames; and cleans bedside stands, over bed lights, blood pressure cu??s, bed tables, etc. in patient rooms;
- Removes bags of soiled textiles from patient rooms and transports to the designated soiled room in each ward area; Loads and unloads clean textiles from bulk carts. Restocks clean textile closets, cabinets, shelves, carts, and participates in inventory management activities.
- Defrosts and cleans patient care refrigerators and ice machines in nourishment kitchen areas; cleans stainless steel on storage instrument cabinets and counters, elevators in lobbies, wards, diet-kitchens and nurse utility rooms; and cleans ashtrays, smoke stands, sand urns in designated smoke areas and water fountains;
- Provides interim cleaning of windows and window ledges from the inside, cleans glass door and other glass surfaces; and replaces curtains and cleans blinds.
- Cleans and/or replaces needle boxes.
- Periodically cleans specific non-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in inpatient and clinical areas of the medical center.
Additionally, the position may work with and provide guidance to a Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) worker, and perform other duties as assigned.
General Handyman
Self-employed
Killeen, TX
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains and maintaining gutters.
- Done wall jobs, ensuring functionality and quality of repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Maintained inventory of supplies to complete various repairs on plumbing, lighting or other systems.
Expeditor
Bolt Express
Toledo, OH
09.2014 - 08.2019
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Removed and unloaded packages from expedited trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles and secured items for long road trips by using heavy load straps and load bar equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Organized all shipping paperwork and documented customer payments to keep records accurate and current.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Alerted customers of late deliveries due to traffic jams and road construction.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
Professional Truck Driver
Panther Premium Logistic
Medina, OH
03.2013 - 09.2014
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers, giving updated information, including estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Professional Truck Driver
PAM Transportation Services Inc
Tontitown, AR
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
- Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers, giving updated information, including estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Abilene, TX
04.2006 - 09.2012
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Laborer
Express Employment Professionals
Killeen, TX
07.2004 - 04.2006
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Maintained forklift by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns and conducting routine pre and post inspections.
- Studied production schedule to determine deliveries, material requirements and movements.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Prepared forklift for daily use by refueling and recharging battery.
Security Officer
CSA Security
Camp Doha, Kuwait
03.2003 - 07.2004
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Protected business integrity by ensuring all personnel requiring access to high-security areas go through correct levels of approval.
- Reviewed both security camera footage and live feeds to spot trespassers and criminal activity.
- Checked identification of all persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Watched different facility areas from central location via different CCTV feeds, obtaining maximum coverage of important areas.
- Scanned incoming and outgoing personnel and packages using hand-held wands and x-ray machinery to protect building, assets and individuals.
Correctional Officer
Bartlett State Jail
Bartlett, TX
03.2002 - 03.2003
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Forklift Operator
Pactiv Advance Packaging Solution
Temple, TX
05.2001 - 03.2002
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
- Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
Pizza Delivery Person
Angelos Pizza
Killeen, TX
03.1998 - 05.2001
- Kept delivery vehicle clean and neat to maintain company's professional reputation.
- Planned optimal routes to deliver multiple orders per trip and achieve strong performance ratings.
- Served customers promptly by smoothly collecting and delivering high volume of orders.
- Met promised delivery times consistently by using GPS software to spot and avoid traffic delays.
- Drove continuously during shifts, meet deadlines and achieved high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
Mechanized Infantry
U.S Army Ft. Hood, TX
Fort Hood, TX
09.1989 - 03.1998
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Researched targets developed by various modes of intelligence to determine relevance to mission objectives and usefulness in field operations.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pasadena High School
Pasadena, CA06.1989
Skills
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Safety and sanitation
- Roofing
- Hand tools
- Electrical repairs
- Drywalling
- Repairing pipes and fixtures
- Plumbing
- CCTV Surveillance
- Safety and Security
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Commercial driving
- Route logs
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- GPS and Route Planning
- Commercial Driving Expertise
- Repair
- Safety and compliance
- Dry van specialist
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Materials transport
- Cleaning
- Painting
- Machinery Cleaning
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Restraint Techniques
- Inmate Management
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Correctional Facility Procedures
- Central and Pod Control
- CCTV Monitoring
- Interpersonal Skills
- Self-Defense Techniques
- Firearm operations trained
- Weapons training
Certification
- Certified Correctional Officer, Texas Department of Criminal Justice - 120 hour course
- Certified Professional Truck Driver, C-1 Truck Diving Training - 4 weeks CDL training
Timeline
EMS
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
General Handyman
Self-employed
08.2019 - 09.2022
Expeditor
Bolt Express
09.2014 - 08.2019
Professional Truck Driver
Panther Premium Logistic
03.2013 - 09.2014
Professional Truck Driver
PAM Transportation Services Inc
09.2012 - 03.2013
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
04.2006 - 09.2012
Laborer
Express Employment Professionals
07.2004 - 04.2006
Security Officer
CSA Security
03.2003 - 07.2004
Correctional Officer
Bartlett State Jail
03.2002 - 03.2003
Forklift Operator
Pactiv Advance Packaging Solution
05.2001 - 03.2002
Pizza Delivery Person
Angelos Pizza
03.1998 - 05.2001
Mechanized Infantry
U.S Army Ft. Hood, TX
09.1989 - 03.1998
High School Diploma -
Pasadena High School