James Meegan
Lemont Furnace,PA
Summary
Resourceful and dedicated professional with motivational leadership, training, and supervision experience. 11 Years of experience in the military, corrections, and law enforcement fields combined. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with a good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
President, Board of Directors
Conquer Your War
01.2018 - Current
- Oversaw divisional marketing, and advertising new product development.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Increased public awareness of organization's mission through targeted marketing campaigns and community outreach events.
- Stewarded donor relationships through regular communication and personalized stewardship activities to ensure continued engagement in our mission.
- Led development of comprehensive strategic plan, setting direction for future growth and success.
- Created a positive organizational culture by promoting transparency, inclusivity, and open communication among all stakeholders.
Correctional Officer
Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Tracked correctional residents through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities
- Observed and supervised correctional residents throughout visits, meal time, recreation, and phone calls
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups
- Participated in ongoing professional development courses focused on understanding gang dynamics within prison settings to better identify and manage potential threats.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Maintained accurate records of resident incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
Team Supervisor(SSG)
Cavalry Scout - Forward Recon (19D), U.S. Army
05.2007 - 11.2013
- Supervised security and transport of over $40 million worth of highly sensitive equipment from Texas to Iraq
- Communicated updates on task completion to supervisors, maintaining smooth operations
- Developed course materials, training events, and satisfactory testing procedures to boost competency of students in different training courses
- Managed promotions and personal action documents for over 6 junior enlisted personnel
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans.
- Verified inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock and investigated and adjusted discrepancies and errors.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
UPS Package Handler
UPS Freight
06.2006 - 04.2007
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements
- Assembled, sealed and loaded packages into correct trucks
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Penn State University
Lemont Furnace06.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Military Science
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXCertificate - Non-Commissioned Officer Development
U.S. Army Non-commissioned Officer Academy
Fort Hood, TX2009
Certificate - Unit Movement Officer
U.S. Army Transportation School
Fort Lee, VACertificate - Information And Computer Technology
Fayette County Vocational And Technical Institute
Fairchance, PAHigh School Diploma -
Belle Vernon Area High School
Belle Vernon05.2005
Skills
Conflict resolution skills
Safety and Security
Crisis Intervention Training
De-Escalating Conflicts
Suicide prevention training
Relationship building and management
Firearm Operations
Analytical and Critical Thinker
Continuing Education
Emergency Protocol
Approachable leader
Event Security
Accomplishments
- Certified Correctional Officer, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections [2014-2017]
- Unit Movement Officer, U.S. Army - 2009-2011
- U.S. Federal Gunsmithing Course- 2009-2011
- CPR and Combat Life Saver Courses 2007-2017
- Achieved success in additions to the 38 Code of Federal Regulations, unlocking benefits for all veterans of the Persian Gulf Conflict from 1990 through 2026.
- Documented and resolved Anthrax Vaccine Study which led to healthcare treatment and benefits availability for over 2 million veterans
- Collaborated with team of seven in the development of Ruck to Recovery
Affiliations
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- American Legion
- Disabled American Veterans
- Conquer Your War
Timeline
President, Board of Directors
Conquer Your War
01.2018 - Current
Correctional Officer
Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
03.2014 - 12.2017
Team Supervisor(SSG)
Cavalry Scout - Forward Recon (19D), U.S. Army
05.2007 - 11.2013
UPS Package Handler
UPS Freight
06.2006 - 04.2007
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Penn State University
Some College (No Degree) - Military Science
Central Texas College
Certificate - Non-Commissioned Officer Development
U.S. Army Non-commissioned Officer Academy
Certificate - Unit Movement Officer
U.S. Army Transportation School
Certificate - Information And Computer Technology
Fayette County Vocational And Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Belle Vernon Area High School