James Wright
St Louis,MO
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Ranger
St Louis City
St Louis, MO
06.2022 - Current
- Answered inquiries from visitors and provided information regarding park layout and history.
- Controlled incoming and outgoing traffic during special events and directed drivers to parking lots.
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
- Patrolled parks and enforced adherence to park safety rules and regulations to prevent injuries and accidents among visitors.
Armed Security Officer
The Cities Finest
St Louis, MO
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing entrance.
- Maintained order and safety while providing customer service and information to facility visitors.
- Maintained safety of parons by conducting foot patrols, monitoring vehicle traffic and identifying unauthorized persons or vehicles on premises.
Armed Security Guard
GardaWorld Security
St Louis, MO
04.2018 - 06.2022
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Maintained safety of residents by conducting foot patrols, monitoring vehicle traffic and identifying unauthorized persons or vehicles on premises.
In School Suspension
St Louis Public School Dist
Lake Saint Louis, MO
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintaine quiet, safe classroom to enable students to learn in a conducive environment.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
Resident Advisor
Covenant House Missouri
St Louis, MO
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
- Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs.
Supervisor
Windsor Transitional Housing
St Louis, MO
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- To make sure that our homeless clients were safe and treated respectfully.
Correctional Officer
City of Pine Lawn
St Louis, MO
04.2013 - 03.2016
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
Restaurant Bar Owner
Self-employeed
St Louis, MO
05.2009 - 01.2013
- Made weekly employee schedules, assigned work tasks and regularly checked quality and productivity.
- Managed and supervised 17 employees.
- Supervised overall operation of business, including training 12 security and 5 bartenders and resolving all issues to customer satisfaction.
Supplies/Small Arms Repairer
US Army Reserve
St Louis, MO
06.1987 - 12.1993
- Supervised operation and organizational maintenance of weapons systems and specialized equipment.
- Maintained quality control by inspecting products and correcting deficiencies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Christian Brothers College High School
St Louis, MO06.1985
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville
Edwardsville, ILSkills
- Safety protocols
- Behavior modification
- Mediation and advocacy talent
- Effective listening
- Classroom discipline
Additional Information
Self-motivated
Conflict resolution
Strong verbal communication
Additional Skills
Self-motivated
Conflict resolution
Strong verbal communication
Timeline
Park Ranger
St Louis City
06.2022 - Current
In School Suspension
St Louis Public School Dist
03.2021 - 06.2022
Armed Security Officer
The Cities Finest
04.2020 - 06.2022
Resident Advisor
Covenant House Missouri
05.2019 - 04.2020
Armed Security Guard
GardaWorld Security
04.2018 - 06.2022
Supervisor
Windsor Transitional Housing
10.2017 - 03.2019
Correctional Officer
City of Pine Lawn
04.2013 - 03.2016
Restaurant Bar Owner
Self-employeed
05.2009 - 01.2013
Supplies/Small Arms Repairer
US Army Reserve
06.1987 - 12.1993
High School Diploma -
Christian Brothers College High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville