James Gelston
SHREVEPORT,LA
Summary
Professional with strong background in emergency response, prepared to excel in high-pressure environments. Skilled in crisis management, incident command, and emergency medical procedures. Known for exceptional team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable and effective solutions. Proven ability to lead and support teams to achieve critical outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Response Team Member
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Kept informed of activities or changes that could affect likelihood of emergencies, factors that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills.
- Inspected facilities and equipment to determine operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
- Managed inventory of emergency supplies, equipment, and vehicles to ensure optimal readiness for any situation.
- Reported unsafe situations or conditions to management.
- Led emergency drills for staff members to reinforce proper procedures during high-stress situations.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all incidents, including detailed reports on response actions taken, resources used, and lessons learned.
Student
Bossier Parish Community College
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
- Enhanced classroom experience by utilizing multimedia presentations and interactive learning tools.
- Completed rigorous readings as directed to support unit learning goals.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
Student
Universal Technical Institute Inc
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
Student
Diesel Driving Academy
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
- Enhanced classroom experience by utilizing multimedia presentations and interactive learning tools.
Security Officer
Sentinel Security Group, Inc
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
Handy Person
Myself
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Installed various home appliances to improve client comfort and convenience.
- Maintained high levels of quality control with meticulous attention to detail in all performed tasks.
- Prioritized urgent repair requests, minimizing downtime for clients experiencing critical issues.
- Adapted to varied work environments, efficiently switching between residential and commercial projects as needed.
Student
LSUS Shreveport
06.2011 - 05.2015
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
- Utilized professor office hours to clarify topics needing elaboration.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
- Organized community clean-up events, significantly boosting local environmental awareness.
Vehicle Commander
United States Marine Corps
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Organized regular training exercises to maintain peak physical fitness among all crew members.
- Improved crew safety by implementing comprehensive training programs and strictly enforcing standard operating procedures.
- Evaluated team performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
- Maintained high standards of professionalism within the team, fostering a positive work environment and strong morale.
- Provided valuable input on vehicle upgrades, enhancing overall functionality and crew efficiency.
- Leveraged advanced technologies to enhance situational awareness and improve decision-making capabilities under pressure.
- Assisted in the development of new training materials tailored specifically to address identified gaps in knowledge or skill sets among the crew.
- Fostered strong relationships with local communities during deployment, promoting positive interactions between military personnel and civilians.
- Coordinated with other vehicle commanders to ensure seamless communication during complex operations.
- Managed inventory of essential supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for extended missions.
- Contributed to the successful execution of numerous high-stakes missions by providing expert guidance and unwavering support to fellow crew members.
- Developed effective emergency response plans, minimizing risk to both personnel and equipment in critical situations.
Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed logistical requirements for the squad, ensuring appropriate equipment allocation and maintenance schedules were followed.
- Maintained a high level of discipline and professionalism in the squad, leading by example at all times.
- Improved squad performance by implementing rigorous training and evaluation methods.
- Developed cohesion among team members through regular team-building exercises and open communication.
- Coordinated with higher command echelons for resource allocation, sharing valuable intel from ground-level observations to inform decision-making processes.
- Ensured mission success with thorough planning, preparation, and execution of tactical operations.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Enhanced overall unit readiness by conducting individual skill assessments and providing targeted coaching.
- Collaborated with other squad leaders to develop cohesive strategies for joint missions and training exercises.
- Briefed leaders on readiness, equipment status, and enemy locations to enable sound decision making.
- Provided comprehensive after-action reviews following each operation, identifying areas for improvement and refining tactics as necessary.
- Conducted regular physical fitness tests to ensure optimal performance levels among squad members during strenuous activities or combat situations.
- Instructed team members in reconnaissance techniques such as map reading, compass use, navigation skills enhancing their situational awareness abilities.
Training Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Marine Corps
05.2007 - 01.2008
- Developed strong relationships with external partners, facilitating the sharing of resources and expertise for mutual benefit in training initiatives.
- Ensured consistent application of military standards across all training activities, promoting discipline and professionalism among trainees.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the unit, encouraging others to share their ideas and work collaboratively towards better training outcomes.
- Enhanced training effectiveness by developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual unit needs.
Operations Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Marine Corps
10.2006 - 05.2007
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
- Acted as liaison between multiple departments to coordinate joint training exercises effectively.
- Maintained strict accountability of sensitive items, preventing loss or damage during operations.
- Collaborated with senior leadership in establishing realistic but challenging goals for teams resulting in increased morale and motivation levels.
- Assisted in strategic planning efforts by analyzing current capabilities and projecting future requirements based on mission objectives.
- Ensured timely and accurate reporting with diligent data analysis and validation.
Account Analyst
United States Marine Corps
06.2002 - 10.2006
- Interacted professionally with clear, intentional communication and set appropriate expectations on timeline of deliverables.
- Supported Account Manager with incoming inquiries from existing clients.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial reports through thorough account reconciliation and data verification.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of financial data for comprehensive reporting.
- Evaluated financial processes to identify areas of improvement, recommending actionable solutions for optimization.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
- Trained junior analysts on best practices for account analysis procedures, enhancing overall team performance levels.
Education
No Degree - POST Certification
Caddo Regional Training Academy
Caddo Parish, LA05-2023
Technical Diploma - Criminal Justice
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA08-2021
High School Diploma -
Southwood High School
Shreveport, LA05-2002
Skills
- Emergency medical services
- Training and education
- Emergency planning
- Hazard mitigation
- Interagency collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
- Risk Assessment
- Professionalism
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Emergency Response Team Member
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office
09.2022 - 09.2024
Student
Bossier Parish Community College
01.2020 - 10.2022
Student
Universal Technical Institute Inc
09.2019 - 12.2019
Student
Diesel Driving Academy
06.2019 - 08.2019
Security Officer
Sentinel Security Group, Inc
01.2019 - 05.2019
Handy Person
Myself
05.2015 - 01.2019
Student
LSUS Shreveport
06.2011 - 05.2015
Vehicle Commander
United States Marine Corps
01.2010 - 06.2011
Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
01.2008 - 01.2010
Training Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Marine Corps
05.2007 - 01.2008
Operations Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Marine Corps
10.2006 - 05.2007
Account Analyst
United States Marine Corps
06.2002 - 10.2006
No Degree - POST Certification
Caddo Regional Training Academy
Technical Diploma - Criminal Justice
Bossier Parish Community College
High School Diploma -
Southwood High School
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