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Justin Avila

Roseville,CA

Summary

I recently completed 160 hours of truck driving school and earned my CDL class A license in November 2023. I have one year of experience as a regional semi truck driver.

My military background consist of serving three and a half years in active duty army and two years in the Michigan Army National Guard. I held two Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) positions- a Cavalry Scout and Infantry (both combat arms jobs). I completed the Michigan local Corrections Academy in the summer of 2017. I have an Associates Degree in Corrections and a one year certificate in Criminal Justice. Focused Security Officer with five years experience in security and safety compliance. Acts quickly and confidently during crisis events and emergencies. Extensive training in security and surveillance procedures for public and private needs.

I worked at the distribution industry for one year as a warehouse worker for two companies Windy City distribution and Tubelite Inc.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Truck Driver

Swift Transportation
New Boston, MI
01.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Maintained ongoing communications with operations center personnel to keep teammates informed.

Warehouse Picker

Tubelite Inc.
Reed City, MI
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Organized stockroom shelves to ensure efficient storage of products.
  • Picked items for customer orders according to order slips or verbal instructions.
  • Verified accuracy of picked items against pick list or customer order.
  • Maintained cleanliness of warehouse by sweeping floors and wiping down shelving units.

Correctional Officer

Geo Group Inc
Baldwin, MI
11.2020 - 12.2022
  • Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.

Security Officer

Sacramento Job Corps
Sacramento , CA
03.2019 - 09.2020
  • Used X-ray machines and other devices to screen guests entering premises.
  • Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Searched individuals and baggage for devices, weapons and other prohibited items.
  • Oversaw premises to identify security risks to promote employee and visitor safety.
  • Checked credentials and issued passes before allowing access to property.
  • Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.

Security Officer

Gerald R. Ford Job Corps
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2018 - 12.2018

As a security officer at the Gerald R. Ford Job Corps center, I executed the Safety/ Security department policies and procedures to the best of my abilities. Outlined below is a list of tasks that I preformed daily.

  • Monitored security cameras.
  • Searched incoming visitors/students belongings and persons.
  • Provide transportation for students.
  • Conducted perimeter checks in designated areas every hour.
  • Completed sign in/out accountability sheets for visitors and students.
  • Update daily log-notes.
  • Preformed staff vehicle inspections as they leave the center.
  • Completed weekly/monthly inspections such as Fire Extinguishers, First Aid, Tool checks, and Daily Observation Books.
  • Assist students getting their mail and also inspecting the contents within.


Cavalry Scout/Infantry

Michigan Army National Guard Armory
Cadillac, MI
06.2014 - 08.2016

Team member in a scout platoon conducting squad movement drills. Routine maintenance on Humvees and other military vehicles.

  • Utilized night vision devices to observe hostile targets without being detected.
  • Maintained situational awareness of the battlefield environment by observing terrain, weather conditions, and potential threats.

Warehouse Worker

Windy City Distributing, LLC
Aurora , IL
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Loaded perishable goods into environmentally controlled trucks for planned delivery schedules.
  • Utilized pallet jacks to move items to and from different warehouse locations.
  • Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis to transport items to proper warehouse locations.
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels and executing shipment documents to facilitate delivery to proper customers.

Store Clerk

Mejier
Manistee , MI
03.2015 - 08.2015
  • Inspected deliveries, replenished shelves and stored excess products to keep on top of stock management tasks.
  • Addressed customer complaints with knowledgeable and speedy support to maximize satisfaction.
  • Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis to transport items to proper warehouse locations.

Operations/Administration

United States Army
Fort Bliss, TX
06.2011 - 05.2014

I worked at the tactical operations center (TOC) as a radio telephone operator for my unit. I was also a command driver for our unit's executive officer during my time in headquarters.
Reason for leaving: End of term service

Education

160 Hours Certificate - Truck

MTC Truck Driver Training
Hazelwood, MO
11.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Corrections

West Shore Community College
Scottville, MI
05.2018

One Year Certificate - Criminal Justice

West Shore Community College
2018

Skills

  • Frank Pena

Position: Safety/ Security Manager

Phone #: (616)600-2964

Former manager at the Gerald R Ford Job Corp center

  • Rodney Carter

Position: Security Cordinator

Phone #: (916)512-5212

Former co-worker that I served with in the Sacramento Job Corps center

  • Marcus Carruth

Position: Lead Security Officer

Phone # (616)808-9444

Former co-worker at the Gerald R Ford Job Corp center

Certification

  • Heart Saver First Aid CPR/AED
  • Security Guard Card BSIS

Skills

  • Military experience
  • Safety and security
  • Relationship building and management
  • Communications
  • Conflict resolution techniques

Affiliations

  • Army good conduct medal
  • National Defense service medal
  • Global war on Terrorism service medal
  • Army Service Ribbon
  • Customer service recognition

Timeline

Regional Truck Driver

Swift Transportation
01.2024 - Current

Warehouse Picker

Tubelite Inc.
03.2023 - 09.2023

Correctional Officer

Geo Group Inc
11.2020 - 12.2022

Security Officer

Sacramento Job Corps
03.2019 - 09.2020

Security Officer

Gerald R. Ford Job Corps
05.2018 - 12.2018

Warehouse Worker

Windy City Distributing, LLC
08.2015 - 12.2015

Store Clerk

Mejier
03.2015 - 08.2015

Cavalry Scout/Infantry

Michigan Army National Guard Armory
06.2014 - 08.2016

Operations/Administration

United States Army
06.2011 - 05.2014

160 Hours Certificate - Truck

MTC Truck Driver Training

Associate of Applied Science - Corrections

West Shore Community College

One Year Certificate - Criminal Justice

West Shore Community College

Justin Avila