James Graves
Ravena,NY
Summary
Dynamic individual with a proven track record in the DAV Transportation Network, and a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, reliability, creativity, with a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Service Coordinator
Disabled American Veterans Department Of New York
07.2022 - Current
- Part time - 30 Hrs, Per Week
- Managed communication between drivers and clients, enhancing service quality.
- Coordinated daily dispatch operations to ensure timely transportation of clients.
- Conducted regular inspections of vehicles and scheduled preventive maintenance.
- Preserved accurate records of patient pickups, deliveries and receipts.
- Prepare and distribute all reports to Department and National DAV Headquarters.
- Supervise all the volunteer transportation drivers.
Data Entry Operator
SecureScan
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Part-time 20 Hrs. Per Week
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Compiled and verified accuracy and sorting information to prepare source data for computer entry.
- Increased data-entry productivity by maintaining detailed logs of data projects, identifying issues and improving them.
- Organized, sorted and checked input data against original documents.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Law Clerk
Law Offices Of Mitchell H. Spinac
05.2008 - 04.2012
- Full-time 40 Hrs. Per Week
- Met with clients to discuss upcoming depositions and arbitrations.
- Worked on client cases relating to business, Insurance, and personal Injury law.
- Received and screened visitors and telephone calls by providing general and specialized
Information regarding departmental functions. - Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
- Attended pre-trials, trial dates, referee hearings, and conciliations with clients.
Corrections Officer
Ulster County Sheriff's Office
08.2007 - 04.2008
- Full-time 40 Hrs, Per Week
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
Military Police
Battery B 1/258 Field Artillery
01.2004 - 05.2014
- Full-time National Guard (Active Duty 2004-2005)
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities and provide force protection.
- Provided flight line security patrols to protect against incursion from unauthorized personnel and maintain security of highly valuable aircraft with classified components and design elements.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Served overseas in Baghdad, Iraq for one year as a Military Policeman with particular focus on vehicle escorts and teaching local law enforcement to self police.
Infantryman (11M)
Co. C 1st Battalion 9th Cavalry Division
10.1996 - 10.1999
- Full-time Active Duty
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors on weekly basis.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
- Kept up-to-date on mission objectives by researching intelligence targets to understand significance in geopolitical context.
- Led fire teams during battle drills and training exercises.
- Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Ulster County Community College
Stone Ridge, NY09.2008
Skills
- Time Management
- Maintaining Order
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Criminal Investigations
- Report Writing
- Public Relations
- Document Management and Storage
Timeline
Head Service Coordinator
Disabled American Veterans Department Of New York
07.2022 - Current
Data Entry Operator
SecureScan
01.2022 - 06.2022
Law Clerk
Law Offices Of Mitchell H. Spinac
05.2008 - 04.2012
Corrections Officer
Ulster County Sheriff's Office
08.2007 - 04.2008
Military Police
Battery B 1/258 Field Artillery
01.2004 - 05.2014
Infantryman (11M)
Co. C 1st Battalion 9th Cavalry Division
10.1996 - 10.1999
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Ulster County Community College
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