JUSTIN KNAPP
Decatur,IL
Summary
A seasoned professional with a diverse background ranging from ownership of Outcasters Esports and a tenure at Illinois Department of Corrections to technical and electrical experience across several fields. Excelling in business and employee development, I've spearheaded growth within my own company and built longstanding partnerships that still stand today. Known for being a QC driven individual and someone that has a strong thirst for knowledge, I've always pushed myself and others to produce the best quality product and to never stop improving ourselves and our processes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Outcasters Esports
11.2020 - Current
- Collaborative partnership development; Create and nurture relationships with referrers, influencers, clients and partners to promote and reach goals
- Live event production management; Direct, coordinate, and execute production of live events online while communicating with event staff, our staff, players
- Production designer, production software trainer, self starter, talent acquisition, contract acquisition
- Demonstrated and supported continuous improvement, development and growth of the company and it's staff
- Conflict resolution and personnel management in high stress and ever evolving situations
- Detailed report writing on day to day functions as well as incidents and unusual occurrences
Corrections Officer
Illinois Department of Corrections
Decatur, Illinois
07.2017 - Current
- Supervised recreational activities and actively participated in community outreach programs.
- Coordinated inmate schedules for work assignments and appointments.
- Executed conflict resolution and personnel management during high-stress situations.
- Produced detailed reports on daily functions, incidents, and unusual occurrences.
HVAC Tech/Instrumentation and Inspections Tech
Jacob's Field Services
Decatur, IL
02.2013 - 07.2017
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure material availability
Quality Control Tech and Production Supervisor
TCCI
Decatur, IL
01.2011 - 02.2013
- Oversaw operations of the facility while working with other departments to safely accomplish tasks in a timely manner
- Maintained system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment
- Set up and used test equipment to diagnose, test, and analyze performance of electronic components, refrigeration systems, and gauge instruments
- Selected electronics equipment and AC systems to meet functional needs
- Inspected materials, products and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions with specialized equipment and gages measuring down to .0001" specifications
- Kept updated records of daily production milestones and production reports
- Checked quality inspection equipment for conformity to industry standards to ensure proper measurements on the product
- Collaborated with other manufacturing facilities to ensure conformity to customer needs between all tiers of manufacturing
Education
Associate of Applied Science - HVAC-R COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/RESIDENTIAL IN HVAC
RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Decatur, Illinois05-2011
Skills
- Business management and development
- Regulatory compliance
- Employee training and development
- Project management
- Consulting services
- Quality assurance
- Labor relations
Certification
- HVAC-R Commercial
- HVAC-R Residential
- HVAC-R Industrial
- EPA Refrigeration License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Outcasters Esports
11.2020 - Current
Corrections Officer
Illinois Department of Corrections
07.2017 - Current
HVAC Tech/Instrumentation and Inspections Tech
Jacob's Field Services
02.2013 - 07.2017
Quality Control Tech and Production Supervisor
TCCI
01.2011 - 02.2013
Associate of Applied Science - HVAC-R COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/RESIDENTIAL IN HVAC
RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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