John Christopher Sheahan
Old Saybrook,CT
Summary
Professional with deep expertise in community engagement and relationship building. Known for strong communication, problem-solving, and event planning skills. Proven track record of fostering collaboration, driving impactful initiatives, and adapting to evolving needs. Respected for reliability, team collaboration, and achieving. Utilizes relationship-building skills to foster positive community interactions. Knowledge of conflict resolution and public speaking for effective community relations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Insurance Inspector
Allegheny Inspections
09.2025 - Current
- Analyzed information gathered by investigations to report findings and recommendations.
- Investigated and assessed damage to property.
- Conducted thorough property investigations to identify and classify damages or hazards.
- Interviewed agents and claimants to correct errors or omissions and investigate questionable claims.
- Documented information gathered in field and uploaded data to company database for efficient processing using Loss Control 360.
- Analyzed information gathered by investigation and reported findings and recommendations.
Operations Director
Sheahan Health LLC
05.2024 - Current
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by resolving issues quickly and effectively.
- Established quality customer relationships through consistent delivery on commitments.
- Conducted audits of internal documents to validate transactions and provided financial guidance for resource allocation, inventory control and budgeting.
- Through skilled negotiation, secured favorable fulfillment terms, ensuring that suppliers meet stringent quality criteria while also achieving cost savings.
- Negotiated with hazardous waste disposal services keeping expenses low.
- Ensuring HIPAA compliance maintaining a high level of patient confidentiality.
- Maintaining proper medical terminology is used for billing and patient records.
Building Based Substitute Teacher/Special Needs Paraprofessional
Madison Public Schools
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
Police Officer
Village Of Bartlett
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Arranged and supervised operations utilizing out side agencies to target specific crime/traffic complaints.
- Fatal traffic crash investigator assigned to multi-jurisdictional task force
- Planned, organized and executed operations with outside jurisdictions targeting complex problems in the community.
- Trained new officers following departmental guidelines and regulations.
- Received honorable unit citations and numerous complimentary letters from citizens.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Achieved a high level of written and oral communication.
- Received and implemented complex technical training.
Education
Master of Science - Aviation And Transportation
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06.2005
Skills
- Crisis management
- Special event planning
- Community outreach
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Strategic communications
- Interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
- Organized a team of Illinois State Troopers, members of the Illinois Department of Agriculture and other county and municipal departments in the development of a series of operations to target unsafe commerical trucking operations.
- Resolved community issues using Crisis Intervention tactics.
- Collaborated with team of Officers in the development of MCAT STAR Team (Major Case Assistance Team -Serious Traffic Crash Reconstruction Team).
- Documented and resolved budget issues which led to a savings of manpower and cost of fleet/equipment management.
- Met with community members to address their concerns with safety and traffic related concerns.
Timeline
Insurance Inspector
Allegheny Inspections
09.2025 - Current
Building Based Substitute Teacher/Special Needs Paraprofessional
Madison Public Schools
08.2024 - 09.2025
Operations Director
Sheahan Health LLC
05.2024 - Current
Police Officer
Village Of Bartlett
01.2007 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
DePaul University
Master of Science - Aviation And Transportation
Lewis University