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Joseph Gerkitz

Ottawa,IL

Summary

Dependable team member trained in register operations and customer service. Contributes to smooth front-end operations and goes beyond requirements to handle customer needs. Reliable, team-oriented, and efficiently completes assignments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

Sheridan Correctional Center
Sheridan, IL
05.2023 - Current
  • Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
  • Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
  • Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
  • Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.

Assembly Line Worker

Sigan America LLC
Ottawa, IL
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Prepared products for quality tests and packaging by closely following directions.
  • Placed products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting or wrapping.
  • Packaged products and double-checked package labels for accuracy.
  • Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
  • Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
  • Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.

Restaurant Busser

Hanks Farm
Ottawa, IL
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Followed safety and sanitation guidelines in accordance with local health regulations.
  • Cleared tables to maintain high turnover rate and minimize wait times.
  • Helped employees complete required activities during peak periods.
  • Restocked dining room with plates, glassware and utensils, maintaining adequate workstation supplies.
  • Supported wait staff by setting up and replenishing condiment stands, trash containers liners and bus stations.
  • Swept, mopped and removed debris from dining room floors.
  • Went above and beyond expectations by helping with various tasks to support teammates and provide customer service.
  • Washed dishes and disposed of trash in designated receptacles.

Education

High School Diploma -

Marquette Academy
Ottawa, IL
05.2022

Skills

  • Materials Requirements Determination
  • Fast Learner
  • Able adapt to change adequately
  • Able to work together with other coworkers

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Sheridan Correctional Center
05.2023 - Current

Assembly Line Worker

Sigan America LLC
06.2022 - 08.2022

Restaurant Busser

Hanks Farm
04.2021 - 06.2022

High School Diploma -

Marquette Academy
Joseph Gerkitz