Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer
JENNIFER EVERSULL

JENNIFER EVERSULL

Alliance,NE

Summary

Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with the drive to help employers recruit, develop, and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures, promoting positive morale, and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineer Student

BNSF Railway
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Climbed on/off equipment, set/released hand brakes, coupled/uncoupled air hoses, removed/replaced broken railcar knuckles, and rode moving cars by holding onto grab irons or ladders in all-weather climates for train operations
  • Interpreted various signals to start, stop, and back up trains or set and release air brakes
  • Operated trains, adhered to route plans, and maintained operations and repair schedules
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables, and cargoes
  • Followed safety procedures with every job and correctly operated tools, gauges, and equipment.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.

Asst. Chief Correctional Officer

Box Butte County Sheriff Dept.
05.2016 - 03.2022
  • Ensured prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates during injury, illness, and emotional trauma
  • Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security
  • Safely transported inmates to and from work sites, always maintaining physical headcounts
  • Initiated disciplinary reports and conducted shakedowns for contraband materials, individually or as part of a specialized team
  • Communicated information regarding security, safety, and operations through chain of command
  • Recorded prisoner identification, charges, and incidents of inmate disturbance, keeping daily logs of prisoner activities.
  • Disciplined personnel and initiate disciplinary measures as defined by SOPs.
  • Established performance metrics that allowed for continuous improvement within the department, driving increased efficiency.

Family Support Specialist

Panhandle Public Health
09.2011 - 04.2016
  • Collaborated with probation officers, school representatives, and other key individuals in the community to support adolescents and families
  • Gathered information from medical, mental, and physical records to maintain an up-to-date filing system
  • Demonstrated effective, culturally sensitive engagement with patients, families, and partners
  • Educated clients and families on better communication tools and negotiating issues for improved family relationships
  • Facilitated parental workshops and classes to support children in achieving school and academic success
  • Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes, and technical reports.

Family Advocate

Northwest Community Action Partnership
02.2007 - 08.2012
  • Maintained an organized calendar for family groups and community provider/referral source appointments
  • Conducted needs assessment for families and developed a service plan with families to accomplish identified goals
  • Maintained a positive, compassionate, and respectful environment for individuals to feel safe
  • Worked with community agency referral calls and all other calls during daily service hours, including answering calls/contacts from the public and clients, assessing crises, and taking appropriate action in a polite, welcoming manner
  • Directed activities to promote mental, emotional, and educational growth.

Education

Master of Science - Industrial Organizational Psychology

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration, Concentrating in Human Service

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
02.2015

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Retention Strategies
  • Organizational Skills & Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Project Management
  • HR policies and procedures

Certification


  • Nebraska Police Academy Cyber Security
  • Criminal History and Background Record Training at the Nebraska Police Academy
  • Practical Approaches to Working with Diversity
  • Anti Sexual Harassment Training

Timeline

Engineer Student

BNSF Railway
04.2022 - 02.2023

Asst. Chief Correctional Officer

Box Butte County Sheriff Dept.
05.2016 - 03.2022

Family Support Specialist

Panhandle Public Health
09.2011 - 04.2016

Family Advocate

Northwest Community Action Partnership
02.2007 - 08.2012

Master of Science - Industrial Organizational Psychology

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration, Concentrating in Human Service

University of Phoenix


  • Nebraska Police Academy Cyber Security
  • Criminal History and Background Record Training at the Nebraska Police Academy
  • Practical Approaches to Working with Diversity
  • Anti Sexual Harassment Training
JENNIFER EVERSULL