John Bush
Ashdown,AR
Summary
Dedicated and dependable professional with extensive experience in corrections, supervision, restaurant management, customer service, food preparation, and team leadership. Currently serving as a Sergeant at Bi-State Correctional Facility, with experience supervising staff, maintaining safety and security standards, handling high-pressure situations, and enforcing policies and procedures. Proven ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and maintain a professional environment. Additional management experience includes serving as a restaurant manager and full-time key holder.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant
Bi State Correctional Facility
Texarkana, Texas
09.2025 - Current
- Supervise and provide leadership to correctional staff in a secure facility environment.
- Ensured safety, security, and order by consistently enforcing policies and procedures.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies, conflicts, and other high-pressure situations.
- Monitor daily operations and address issues quickly and professionally.
- Enforce facility rules and regulations consistently and professionally.
- Exhibited sound judgment and leadership in resolving challenging situations effectively.
- Provided training, guidance, and performance oversight to enhance staff capabilities.
- Communicate effectively with staff, inmates, supervisors, and other personnel.
- Complete required reports, documentation, and administrative duties accurately.
Assistant General Manager
Burger King
Texarkana, Arkansas
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Managed daily restaurant operations and supervised employees during assigned shifts.
- Coordinated staff responsibilities to maintain efficient service.
- Handled cash transactions, customer concerns, and operational issues.
- Ensured food safety, cleanliness, and company standards were maintained.
- Monitored inventory, food preparation, and overall shift performance.
- Assisted with employee training and provided direction to team members.
- Maintained a professional and customer-focused environment.
Key Holder Supervisor
Big Jakes Bar-b-que
Ashdown
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Advanced into a leadership position through training and successful performance in multiple restaurant roles.
- Managed closing operations and supported opening processes to ensure seamless daily functioning.
- Supervised employees and delegated tasks to optimize shift efficiency.
- Perform cashier, server, butcher, chef, and food-preparation duties as needed.
- Handle customer service concerns and resolve issues professionally.
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and workplace cleanliness standards.
- Perform meat cutting, cooking, food preparation, and kitchen management.
- Contributed to sales, inventory management, and overall restaurant operations.
- Demonstrate strong leadership, teamwork, and time-management skills.
Education
GED For High School Education
Ashdown, ARSkills
- Correctional Facility Operations
- Policy & Procedure Enforcement
- Safety & Security
- Emergency Response
- Leadership & Supervision
- Employee Training
- Team Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Restaurant operations
- Inventory Management
- Cash Handling
- Food Safety
- Food Preparation
- Meat Cutting
- Kitchen Management
- Cleaning & Sanitation
- Customer Service
- Advertisement & Public Relations
Certification
- Jailer’s License
- ServSafe Certification
- Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Sergeant
Bi State Correctional Facility
09.2025 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Burger King
03.2025 - 09.2025
Key Holder Supervisor
Big Jakes Bar-b-que
03.2022 - 03.2025
GED For High School Education