Jermar Richards
Conway,AR
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in correctional management at the Arkansas Department of Corrections and machine operation at International Paper. Demonstrated expertise in workplace safety and team collaboration, achieving significant improvements in operational efficiency and safety compliance. Skilled in emergency management and machinery operations, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal productivity and security.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Arkansas Department Of Corrections
Wrightsville, AR
12.2022 - Current
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Maintained records of prisoners' identification and charges.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Reported on quality of inmate work and violations committed by prisoners.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
Machine Operator
International Paper
Conway, AR
06.2016 - 12.2022
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
Manager
McDonald's
Conway, AR
02.2015 - 07.2019
- Streamlined communication channels, improving information flow and decision-making speed.
- Managed annual budgeting and forecasting, optimizing resource allocation.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dumas High School
Dumas, AR05-2007
Skills
- Work crew management
- Visitation oversight
- Dispatch
- Incident prevention
- Perimeter control
- Inmate monitoring
- Surveillance
- Observation
- First aid training
- Emergency management
- Search procedures
- Suicide prevention
- Safety
- Breakdown troubleshooting
- Specification compliance
- Order reading
- Production preparation
- Equipment monitoring
- Power and hand tools
- Machinery cleaning
- Safety compliance
- Assembly and production
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Manufacturing experience
- Materials management
- Equipment inspection
- Production equipment experience
- Start up procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Machinery operations
- Heavy lifting
- Assembly procedures
- Manufacturing
- Workplace safety
- Computer skills
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Arkansas Department Of Corrections
12.2022 - Current
Machine Operator
International Paper
06.2016 - 12.2022
Manager
McDonald's
02.2015 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Dumas High School
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