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Jaquelyn Benavides

Midland,TX

Summary

Proven professional with a track record of ensuring the safety and well-being of unaccompanied children at MVM Inc, and maintaining high-security standards as a Correctional Officer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Skilled in records management and active listening, adept at making critical decisions under pressure, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Dedicated professional with experience at Midland Humane Coalition, skilled in behavior observation and sanitation protocols. Proven ability to enhance animal wellbeing through effective care monitoring and socialization. Dependable and responsible, adept at multitasking in high-pressure environments while ensuring safety and compliance with established procedures.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Kennel Technician

Midland Humane Coalition
Midland, TX
08.2024 - Current
  • Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary living conditions for animals, reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Enhanced animal socialization skills through daily interaction and playtime activities.
  • Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of kennels, identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action as needed.
  • Monitored animal behavior closely, identifying potential issues and reporting them to facility management for further evaluation.

Travel Youth Care

MVM Inc
Pecos, TX
01.2022 - 03.2025

• Provides care and service to unaccompanied children, while accompanying them on domestic flights and/or via ground transportation to sponsors or facilities all over the country.

• Responsible for the safe and secure transportation of unaccompanied children in a humane manner and in accordance with established transportation (land and air) policies and procedures.

• Completes all paperwork (following standard operating procedures) for transportation, secures personal property, and any medication; provides an

orientation; ensures the physical, emotional, and all health needs are met.

• Reports to the Command Center at established check points and advises on any changes, disruptions throughout the transportation and documents all pertinent information.

Correctional Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Fort Stockton, TX
07.2017 - 12.2021

• Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.

• Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.

• Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.

• Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.

• Conducted routine and emergency head counts.

• Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.

•Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Big Bend High School
Terlingua, TX
05.2016

Skills

  • Patience and resilience
  • Care monitoring
  • Behavior observation
  • Safety monitoring
  • Record keeping
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Customer communication
  • Work prioritization
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Multitasking Abilities

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Kennel Technician

Midland Humane Coalition
08.2024 - Current

Travel Youth Care

MVM Inc
01.2022 - 03.2025

Correctional Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
07.2017 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

Big Bend High School