Leonard. (Bart) Russell
Blanchard,Oklahoma
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Goodwill, excelling in donor relations and cross-functional teamwork. Leveraged strong organizational skills to enhance donation processing efficiency, while fostering community engagement. Recognized for maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and effectively training new staff to elevate team performance.
Overview
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Work History
Donation Center Attendant Floater
Goodwill
Oklahoma City, OK
2014 - 2015
- Assisted customers with donation drop-offs, ensuring a positive experience and maintaining a welcoming environment.
- Sorted and organized incoming donations for efficient processing and distribution to retail locations.
- Educated donors about organizational mission, fostering community engagement and support for initiatives.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of donation center, promoting safety and compliance with health standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow processes, enhancing overall efficiency during peak donation periods.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures, improving onboarding experience and team performance standards.
- Facilitated timely donor assistance through efficient customer service and prompt attention to inquiries.
- Transferred donated goods from donor's vehicle and regularly lifted up to Number pounds.
- Assisted truck driver in transferring donations between vehicle and building.
- Sorted and placed donations in appropriate containers.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for both donors and employees by adhering to safety guidelines and procedures.
- Greeted and provided friendly service to donors and assisted in transferring items to facility.
- Reduced item breakage rates by carefully handling fragile donations during intake and processing stages.
Criminal Investigator
USDI
Oklahoma City, OK
1985 - 2011
- Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence and analyze case details.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to coordinate investigative efforts and share critical information.
- Developed comprehensive reports summarizing findings and recommendations for prosecution.
- Utilized forensic tools and databases to enhance evidence collection and analysis processes.
- Trained junior investigators on investigative techniques and protocols for effective case management.
- Implemented strategies to improve workflow efficiency in investigation processes, reducing overall case resolution time.
- Led cross-functional teams in high-stakes investigations, ensuring adherence to legal standards and procedures.
- Mentored staff on best practices in criminal investigation, fostering professional development within the team.
- Maintained detailed records of investigations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Strengthened community relations by participating in public outreach events, promoting trust between law enforcement agencies and citizens.
- Reviewed unsolved cases regularly to identify possible links or patterns that may have been overlooked initially.
- Enhanced interagency collaboration for successful case outcomes through regular communication with law enforcement partners.
- Utilized advanced technology tools for efficient data analysis, enhancing the overall effectiveness of criminal investigations.
- Prevented future criminal activity by identifying and apprehending dangerous suspects in a timely manner.
- Conducted surveillance operations to gather intelligence on suspected criminal activities, leading to multiple arrests.
- Mentored junior investigators, sharing best practices for successful case management and evidence collection.
- Collaborated with forensic experts to analyze complex evidence, enabling accurate conclusions about criminal activity patterns.
- Established strong working relationships with federal partners for seamless coordination on cross-border investigations.
- Streamlined investigative processes, implementing time-saving strategies to expedite case resolutions.
- Increased conviction rates by presenting comprehensive reports and testifying effectively in court proceedings.
- Developed actionable leads through diligent suspect interrogations, resulting in breakthroughs on high-profile cases.
- Improved case resolution rates by conducting thorough criminal investigations and utilizing effective interview techniques.
- Conducted impartial investigations into complaints by employees.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
Education
Associate of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Midland College
Midland, TX1971
Skills
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Motivational skills
- Cash handling proficiency
- Donor relations
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Willing to learn
- Loss prevention strategies
- Organization skills
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Shipping and receiving
- Hand and power tool operation
- Physical strength and stamina
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Power washing
- Safety procedures
- Pallet jack operation
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Vehicle inspection
- Stacking and staging
- Forklift operation
- Hand-eye coordination
- First Aid/CPR
- Stock management
- Tool and supply organization
- Mechanical aptitude
- Storage area maintenance
- Quality assessment and assurance
Certification
Falconry permit
Timeline
Donation Center Attendant Floater
Goodwill
2014 - 2015
Criminal Investigator
USDI
1985 - 2011
Associate of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Midland College