John Fels
Hawkeye
Summary
Reliable and dependable Residential Officer with security and accountability front and foremost. I am a trained ACTV instructor and ASSIST trained. I am part of the SST Team, I am also a CompAct instructor. I have almost 8 years experience in residential facility operations, ensuring safety compliance, working with residents, probation officers and management staff. I also work with mental and behavioral health providers and assist setting up appointments. I would say I thrive multitasking and am assertive.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Officer
Department of Corrections
10.2018 - Current
- Direct-service professional who supervises individuals in a 24-hour community-based correctional facility.
- Supervise daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and security protocols.
- Conduct regular inspections to maintain standards of cleanliness and order within the facility.
- Collaborate with co-workers and supervisor to assess individual resident needs.
Recycling Worker Part-time
Winneshiek County Recycling
07.2019 - 07.2026
- Collaborate with team members to ensure safety protocols were followed consistently.
- Operate roll off truck, fork lifts, skid loaders and other equipment.
- Support team members with collaborative problem-solving, resulting in increased productivity.
- Contribute to facility safety by following proper procedures and reporting potential hazards promptly.
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
United States Army National Guard
01.1998 - 02.2023
- Led operational planning and execution for diverse training exercises, enhancing unit readiness.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve team performance and mission success.
- Mentored junior officers and enlisted personnel, fostering professional growth within the ranks.
- Coordinated logistics for deployment operations, ensuring resource availability and efficient mobilization
Public Works Operator
City of Hawkeye
03.2013 - 07.2019
- Directed public works projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Collaborated with DNR, Engineer, and local companies to develop infrastructure improvement plans and allocate resources effectively.
- Oversaw maintenance schedules for public facilities, optimizing service delivery and minimizing downtime.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs in public services.
Education
No Degree - Agribusiness
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA08-2020
High School Diploma -
North Fayette High School
West Union, IA05-1999
Skills
- Achieving Change Through Value Based Behavior (ACTV) certified instructor
- Staff Support Team (SST)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trained (ASIST)
- Compact Instructor
- Assertiveness
- Incident reporting
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities and multitasking
- Honest, dependable, reliable and responsible
- Time management
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
25 years United States Army
Deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, Egypt and Kosovo
Numerous decorations such as Combat Infantryman's Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and National Defense Medal.
Timeline
Recycling Worker Part-time
Winneshiek County Recycling
07.2019 - 07.2026
Residential Officer
Department of Corrections
10.2018 - Current
Public Works Operator
City of Hawkeye
03.2013 - 07.2019
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
United States Army National Guard
01.1998 - 02.2023
No Degree - Agribusiness
Hawkeye Community College
High School Diploma -
North Fayette High School