Keristen Marley
Bringhurst,IN
Summary
Professional care specialist prepared to excel in delivering high-quality assistance and support. Extensive experience management of individuals and teams, fostering positive atmosphere. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving consistent results, with reliable adaptability to meet evolving needs. Skilled in effective communication and problem-solving.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Attendant & Team Lead
Loganport State Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Maintain a safe environment for clients by monitoring their safety, health and wellbeing
- Contribute to treatment team by providing insight on patients and discuss solution based approaches to concerning behaviors
- Manage unit coworkers by emphasizing the importance of compassion and priority for patients well being
- Teach and tutor clients about legal competency
- Conduct client assessments to determine individual needs and preferences
- Encourage clients to participate in leisure activities to promote socialization skills
- Monitor vital signs and reported any changes to physicians or nurses
- Manage high pressure situations calmly and efficiently
- Respect the privacy of each client by maintaining confidentiality of information shared
- Adequately chart daily reports, behaviors, meals, vitals, etc
Correctional Officer & Field Training Officer
Miami Correctional Facility
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff
- Responded to emergency situations or disturbances with appropriate force measures
- Trained new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Tester & Builder
General Motors (Ventec)
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Work on External Flow sub-assembly line as Team Lead
- Senior tester for External flow
- Train and mentor new employees
- Troubleshooting and assist in problem solving with engineers on data and test stands
- Primary input in revision to testing protocol that resulted in better disposition of non-conforming parts
- Trained and experienced in SVT department
- Assisted engineering staff in troubleshooting test stand issues
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by rigorously following established testing methodologies and best practices.
Paraprofessional
Carroll Elementary
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Assisted teachers with lesson plans and classroom activities
- Implemented IEP goals and objectives through direct or indirect instruction
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who required extra support
- Conducted educational assessments and monitored student progress
- Collaborated with school staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure student success
- Exhibited soft skills such as communication, compassion, collaboration, problem solving, decision making and leadership
Business Owner & Operator
Reformation Hair Salon
03.2015 - 03.2020
- Control all aspects of the salon
- Create a business plan, which includes marketing, sales, inventory control, hiring staff and cash flow
- Developed interpersonal relationships with clients and their families
Operations Manager
Carroll County Tire
03.2002 - 03.2015
- Hired and supervised hourly personnel for company with $1,500,000.00 in sales annually
- Supervised 10-15 employees and managed Quality assurance for the company
- Oversaw staff development
- In charge of accounts receivable
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
IVY TECH KOKOMO
06-2025
SPARK LEADERSHIP
LSH10-2024
Tourch Mentor Courses Completed -
LOGANSPOPRT JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
01.2015
Course completed -
LEADERSHIP OF CARROLL COUNTY
01.2014
Professional Licensing -
RUDAES SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY
01.1999
Skills
- Exceptional Communication
- Employee management
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building
- Ability to multitask
- Conflict Resolution
- Delegation / Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Self-motivator
- Strong organization
- Professional boundaries
Timeline
Special Attendant & Team Lead
Loganport State Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer & Field Training Officer
Miami Correctional Facility
08.2020 - 08.2022
Tester & Builder
General Motors (Ventec)
04.2020 - 08.2020
Paraprofessional
Carroll Elementary
08.2015 - 03.2020
Business Owner & Operator
Reformation Hair Salon
03.2015 - 03.2020
Operations Manager
Carroll County Tire
03.2002 - 03.2015
Tourch Mentor Courses Completed -
LOGANSPOPRT JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Course completed -
LEADERSHIP OF CARROLL COUNTY
Professional Licensing -
RUDAES SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
IVY TECH KOKOMO
SPARK LEADERSHIP
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