Karen Ash
Columbus,OH
Summary
32-year recent retiree of the state of Ohio Department of Corrections who is a dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Franklin Medical Center/ Prison Hospital. Excelling in training and mentoring incarcerated persons while ensuring health and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective inventory management and sorting techniques, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes customer service and incarcerated persons motivation, Safety and security of the institution.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Laundry Supervisor
Franklin Medical Center/ State of Ohio /DRC
1990n Harmon Ave Columbus, Ohio 43223
01.2016 - 11.2024
- Developed a comprehensive training program for incarcerated persons, resulting in faster integration into the team.
- Analyzed daily workload requirements and adjusted staffing levels accordingly, leading to maximized efficiency.
- Ensured all incarcerated persons adhered strictly to policies regarding the safety and security of the institution.
- Ordering Inventory of products.
- Educating incarcerated persons, on infectious laundry and use of PPE.
Correction Officer
Franklin Medical Center/ State of Ohio/ ODRC
1990 Harmon Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43223
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
- Safety and Security of the Institution
- Dealt with difficult incarcerated persons
- Use of gun and safety
Correctional Food Service Coordinatior
Correctional Training Academy
11781 State Route 762 Orient, Ohio 43146
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Established rapport with new employees through personalized interactions, enhancing their overall dining experience.
- Used new technologies for order processing and tracking systems within the food service department.
- Daily meals and medical diets.
- Catering at State of Ohio functions, including the Governors office and other state facilities.
- Inventory and ordering
Correction Commissary
Franklin Meical Center/ State of Ohio/ODRC
199Harmon Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43223
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Supervision of incarcerated persons.
- Customer Service
- Inventory, Ordering, and Stocking.
Correctional Storekeeper
Franklin Medical Center/State of Ohio/ ODRC
1990 Harmon Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43223
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular stock checks and maintaining updated records.
- Received product shipments and organized in stockroom storage area.
- Ordered goods from various vendors to maintain store merchandise levels.
- Enhanced store organization by implementing effective storage solutions and space utilization techniques.
- Supervision of incarcerated persons.
- Forklift and pallet-jack training.
Hospital Aide
Franklin Medical Center/State of Ohio/ODRC
1990 Harmon Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43223
09.1993 - 01.1998
- Actively participated in continuous education programs related to hospital aide duties to stay current on best practices within the healthcare industry.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive care to diverse patient populations within the hospital setting.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing anxiety or distress due to illness or hospitalization procedures, helping with ADL's.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues and offering support when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westland High School
Galloway, OH06-1980
Skills
- Sorting techniques
- Loading and unloading
- Machine operation
- Health and safety
- Scheduling staff
- Chemical handling
- Folding techniques
- Waste management
- Laundry operations
- Customer service
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Customer service-focused
- Training and mentoring
- Task assignment
- Waste disposal
- Health and safety compliance
- Sorting and washing laundry
- Staff motivation
- Maintenance coordination
- Supply inventory management
- Document control
Timeline
Correctional Laundry Supervisor
Franklin Medical Center/ State of Ohio /DRC
01.2016 - 11.2024
Correction Officer
Franklin Medical Center/ State of Ohio/ ODRC
01.2014 - 01.2016
Correctional Food Service Coordinatior
Correctional Training Academy
01.2007 - 01.2014
Correction Commissary
Franklin Meical Center/ State of Ohio/ODRC
01.2001 - 01.2007
Correctional Storekeeper
Franklin Medical Center/State of Ohio/ ODRC
01.1998 - 01.2001
Hospital Aide
Franklin Medical Center/State of Ohio/ODRC
09.1993 - 01.1998
High School Diploma -
Westland High School