KRISTOPHER FOIT
Eaton,OH
Summary
Rational Correctional professional with an assertive and firm demeanor. Committed to maintaining ethical and moral standards while supervising and monitoring staff and offenders. Familiar with mental health and behavioral disorders. 3 Years of experience managing inmate safety and order in security levels 1,2,3, and 4 State Prisons. Focused and detail-oriented with comprehensive weapons training. Adept at remaining on high alert at all times and managing security risks.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer Lieutenant
Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation And Correction
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Improved facility safety by conducting regular security checks and addressing potential risks promptly.
- Enhanced staff performance by providing ongoing training and professional development opportunities for correctional officers.
- Streamlined daily operations, managing staff schedules and ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures to ensure consistency in facility operations and compliance with state regulations.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for successful coordination of inter-agency efforts to maintain public safety.
- Maintained a secure environment by supervising the implementation of strict security protocols during inmate transportation and visitation sessions.
- Contributed to overall facility success, serving as a key decision-maker on disciplinary actions involving inmates and staff members.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, implementing appropriate response measures to minimize risk and ensure the safety of all individuals involved.
- Facilitated open communication between unit leaders, promoting teamwork and information sharing among correctional staff members.
- Oversaw the timely completion of administrative tasks such as report writing, incident documentation, and record-keeping processes.
- Conducted thorough investigations into allegations of misconduct or policy violations within the facility, ensuring accountability at all levels.
- Consistently met or exceeded operational performance goals set forth by senior leadership, contributing to overall departmental success.
- Worked closely with mental health professionals to address the needs of inmates experiencing psychological distress, promoting a safe and supportive environment for recovery.
- Mentored new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices for maintaining safety and order within a challenging work environment.
- Served as an effective liaison between correctional facility staff, outside agencies, and the general public, maintaining positive relationships that facilitated information sharing and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
General Manager
Wayne's Auto Repair
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through continual communication and .
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
- Increased sales by establishing goals, and overseeing performance.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budget and accounts.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating operational and sales reports.
- Received superior customer service satisfaction scores for consecutive quarters.
- Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking.
- Devised and deployed successful marketing strategies, dramatically boosting store ranking.
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
- Trained, coached and mentored staff.
Corrcetional Officer
Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation And Correction
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Made regular sanitation and maintenance checks of dorms and reported results to appropriate personnel.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
- Directed the activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
- Made sure holding areas were cleaned and that prisoners were served meals on time.
- Responded to inquiries from the public, other staff, inmates and visitors.
- Determined and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Issued cleaning supplies, comfort items, laundry and all basic meals.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to help keep the institution safe and secure.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Established healthy relationships and maintained professional boundaries with resident offenders in the institution.
- Searched the building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
Divisional Recruiting / Regional Sales Manager
TRUGREEN
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Responsible for the staffing and onboarding of 43 branches in the South Division.
- Managed and trained 12 - 20 recruiters to perform all tasks to reach the goal of staffing all Southern division branches.
- Develop sourcing and recruiting strategies to exceed our target goals.
- Conduct weekly meetings with national managers to discuss current and future staffing goals.
- Forecast for future staffing needs.
- Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation.
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email.
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
- Entered details such as payments, account information and call logs into the computer system.
- Worked directly with corporate management to achieve desired results for the region.
- Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
General Manager
Wayne's Auto Repair
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Run day to day operations of the service center
- Handle all customer relations within the service center
- Responsible for meeting and exceeding all companies sales goals
- Manage profit and loss of the service center
- Manage labor control within the service center
- Responsible for ordering and controlling all inventory within the service center
- Responsible for growing customer base through different avenues of advertising
- Responsible for growing fleet customer base by contacting and setting up fleet accounts
- Modeled best practices for sales and customer service.
- Supervised 3 locations to ensure high-quality standards of operation.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints to promote loyalty and enhance operations.
- Monitored trends in customer behaviors and buying habits, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust sales goals and operational processes.
- Created various selling and merchandising programs impacting bottom line performance.
- Optimized in-store merchandising, brand presentation and inventory availability and focus.
National Sales Director
New Pros Communications
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Managed a team of 135 sales reps 8 Sales Managers 2 Recruiters and 2 Sales trainers.
- Responsible for recruiting sales associates for the entire company
- Performed all furthering education for all sales associates as they grew within the company
- Managed client accounts for my sales associates and handled any specific requests made by clients
- Responsible for holding my sales associates and managers accountable for making their weekly / monthly sales goals
- Create interesting and creative marketing and advertising ideas for our clients as well as show different avenues to grow their customer base
- Ensured effective hiring, orientation, training, development, and retention of the sales staff.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints to promote loyalty and enhance operations.
- Negotiated and closed agreements with large customers and monitored and analyzed performance metrics.
- Developed and implemented effective sales strategies and led nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets.
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Maintained weekly sales tracking and leadership reports to support operational enhancement and implement corrective actions.
- Calculated sales commission for sales team of 20+ reps.
- Reinvented how team interacts with prospective clients by developing innovative and creative sales pitch that was implemented into sales team strategy in 2007.
General Manager
Sprint Lube / Jiffy Lube
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Managed all store operations
- Responsible for hiring and training for my location as well as three other locations in our region
- Responsible for all customer relations with my store
- Create new and inventive ways to grow our customer base
- Responsible for daily sales goals of my store
- Train incoming managers for other locations
- Float among all stores in our district to perform sales training for their managers and technicians
- Responsible for managing cost of goods for my store
- Responsible for managing weekly profit and loss for my store
- Manage labor control for my store
- Responsible for all inventory control for my store
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Johnstown - Monroe Johnstown, Oh
Johnstown, OH2000
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Self-defense tactics
- Policy Enforcement
- Incident Reporting
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Suicide Prevention
- Restraint Techniques
- Officer Training
- Inmate Transport
- Staff Supervision
- Security Procedures
- Inmate movement control
- Emergency Response
- Behavioral Management
- Excellent Communication
- Team Leadership
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Active Listening
Additional Information
Instructor in the following:
- Active Shooter / Aggressor
- Critical Incident Management
- Use OF Force / Behavioral Intervention
- CPR
- Report Writing
- Cell Extraction
- Immobilize and Restraints
Timeline
Correctional Officer Lieutenant
Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation And Correction
08.2021 - 10.2024
General Manager
Wayne's Auto Repair
01.2019 - 08.2021
Corrcetional Officer
Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation And Correction
05.2018 - 11.2018
Divisional Recruiting / Regional Sales Manager
TRUGREEN
01.2016 - 05.2018
General Manager
Wayne's Auto Repair
01.2009 - 01.2016
National Sales Director
New Pros Communications
01.2004 - 01.2009
General Manager
Sprint Lube / Jiffy Lube
01.2000 - 01.2004
High School Diploma - undefined
Johnstown - Monroe Johnstown, Oh
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