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John Mercado

Campbell,OH

Summary

Professional driver with comprehensive experience in transportation and logistics. Known for punctuality and adherence to safety regulations, providing dependable service to clients. Focused on team collaboration and meeting evolving demands, showcasing strong navigation skills, scheduling vehicle maintenence and performing vehicle inspections.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

State Certified Trainer

DMC, Inc.
Tampa, FL
08.2013 - 01.2025
  • Achieved high client comprehension of asbestos removal through innovative multimedia training programs. Delivered final assessments that resulted in certificate awards. Enhanced training material organization, leading to improved class efficiency.
  • Consistently received high ratings on trainer evaluations, reflecting a strong commitment to excellence in education and professional development.

School Safety Officer

Pinellas County School Police Department
Clearwater, FL
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Monitored school premises to ensure student safety and compliance with safety protocols.
  • Conducted regular safety drills and training sessions for staff and students.
  • Collaborated in drafting and refining emergency response protocols to ensure effective crisis management.
  • Collaborated with local law enforcement to enhance security measures on campus.
  • Completed Academy training at Pinellas County Sheriff's office for Pinellas County School's Police Department
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring timely arrival of first responders and providing critical information about incident details.

Service Worker

Largo Police Department
Largo Florida
01.2020 - 10.2022
  • Achieved efficient scheduling of maintenance cleaning and transportation for Largo Police Department vehicles. Enhanced communication with vendors and police staff, resulting in timely vehicle repairs and returns to LPD lot. Streamlined supply purchasing and storage management to bolster fleet services. Successfully removed radios and hardware from vehicles. Strengthened collaboration with upper command, including majors and lieutenants, to meet department needs and special requests. Improved issue resolution by liaising with service managers at Largo Public Works regarding concerns overlooked by assigned drivers of LPD.

Sheriff's Volunteer Patrol

Pinellas County Sheriffs Department
Largo, FL
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Achieved effective community safety through volunteer house and business checks with the VIP unit. Enhanced compliance by issuing citations and warning tickets for illegal parking in Pinellas County. Increased community involvement by organizing events like children's fingerprinting and volunteer recruitment. Improved traffic management by responding to crashes and implementing traffic control measures to assist deputies. Strengthened event security and crowd control at festivals and parades. Contributed to the recovery of stolen properties and transportation of sheriff vehicles. Provided assistance to disabled vehicles during roadway patrols, utilizing squad car radios and onboard computers. Optimized information retrieval by collaborating with dispatch using systems such as CAD, AADAM, and Tritec for license plate checks.

Police Recruit

Sandy Springs Police Department
Sandy Springs, GA
07.2017 - 11.2017

Contributed to operational efficiency by assisting with essential duties while awaiting police academy start. Improved organization of uniform and supply department through collaboration with quartermaster. Successfully completed online training courses to fulfill academy qualification requirements.

Service Specialist

Tru Green
Youngstown, OH
04.2013 - 08.2013

Assisted customers with inquiries regarding products and services. Supported sales efforts through effective communication and product knowledge. Applied lawn chemicals according to safety guidelines and customer specifications.

Courier

FedEx Express
Memphis, TN
06.1983 - 03.2004
  • Monitored school premises to ensure student safety and compliance with safety protocols.
  • Conducted regular safety drills and training sessions for staff and students.
  • Collaborated in drafting and refining emergency response protocols to ensure effective crisis management.
  • Collaborated with local law enforcement to enhance security measures on campus.
  • Completed Academy training at Pinellas County Sheriff's office for Pinellas County School's Police Department
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring timely arrival of first responders and providing critical information about incident details.

Education

No Degree - Biblical Studies

Moody Bible College
Akron, OH

Skills

  • Performance assessment
  • Coaching techniques
  • Training needs analysis
  • Public speaking
  • Classroom instruction

Accomplishments

Certified Trainer State of Florida; Asbestos Abatement

Several Safe Driving Awards

Safety and Dangerous good training

Certification

Florida State Certification Abatement; Asbestos and Lead

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

School Safety Officer

Pinellas County School Police Department
10.2022 - 02.2024

Service Worker

Largo Police Department
01.2020 - 10.2022

Sheriff's Volunteer Patrol

Pinellas County Sheriffs Department
03.2019 - 01.2020

Police Recruit

Sandy Springs Police Department
07.2017 - 11.2017

State Certified Trainer

DMC, Inc.
08.2013 - 01.2025

Service Specialist

Tru Green
04.2013 - 08.2013

Courier

FedEx Express
06.1983 - 03.2004

No Degree - Biblical Studies

Moody Bible College
John Mercado