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Luke Wendling
Lexington,OH
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Summary
Results-focused fiscal specialist, corrections officer, and 911 supervisor with experience preparing board-level reports, supporting annual budgets and forecasts, and maintaining audit-ready financial records. Led dispatch operations, trained new staff, and helped improve response coordination, compliance, and workflow in high-pressure environments. Maintained safety and security in a maximum security prison. I bring a steady mix of accounting accuracy and years of public safety leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiscal Specialist
Richland County Board of DD
Mansfield, OH
06.2025 - Current
- Prepared financial reports for board meetings and stakeholder reviews.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for various departments within the organization.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Prepared daily bank deposits and reconciled accounts receivable reports.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitate internal and external auditing.
Public Safety Telecommunications Supervisor
City of Mansfield
Mansfield, OH
05.2024 - 12.2024
- 911 Center Supervisor
- Trained new staff on protocols and emergency procedures regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of all calls and incidents for reporting purposes.
- Drafted policies related to 911 operations based on legal requirements as well as best practices.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement officers at crime scenes and the command center.
- Supervised and coordinated 911 call-takers, dispatchers, and other personnel to ensure proper response times.
- Ensured compliance with applicable state and federal regulations related to 911 operations.
- Monitored incoming calls for accuracy and ensured appropriate dispatch of police, fire, or medical services.
- Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information.
Public Safety Telecommunicator 9-1-1 Dispatcher
City of Mansfield
Mansfield
04.2022 - 05.2024
- (EMD, LEADS/NCIC/CJI Certified)
- Operated communication systems to relay emergency information efficiently.
- Monitored radio channels for incoming calls and dispatched units promptly.
- Coordinated with police, fire, and emergency medical services during critical incidents.
- Assisted callers by providing guidance and support during emergencies.
- Trained new telecommunicators on standard operating procedures and protocols.
- Researched vehicle, wanted and missing persons information.
Correction Officer
State of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
Mansfield
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Supervised inmate activities to maintain order and security within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of living areas for contraband and safety hazards.
- Managed inmate records and documentation in compliance with departmental policies.
- Responded to emergencies by following established protocols and procedures.
- Facilitated communication between inmates and staff to address concerns effectively.
- Trained new officers on operational procedures and safety measures in the facility.
- Enforced rules and regulations while promoting a respectful environment among inmates.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Speedway, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Coordinated daily operations and ensured smooth workflow across all store departments.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Trained and mentored new staff to maintain high customer service standards.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to meet business needs efficiently.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
Education
High School Diploma - business and computer skills
Lexington High School
Lexington05-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Eastern Gateway Community College
Skills
- Payroll Processing (171 Employees)
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial reporting
- General ledger
- Budget forecasting
- Account reconciliation
- Payroll administration
- Audit documentation
- Record management
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Verbal communication
- Financial software proficiency
- Purchase order management
- Fixed asset accounting
- DRCPS Use of Force Training (4 Credit)
- Defensive Tactics and Subject Control Training
- Use of Force Report
- Active Aggressor Trained
- Trauma Informed Care Trained
- Trauma Informed Care 20 Training
- Crisis Intervention Trained (40 hours; NAMI)
- Body Worn Camera Trained
- PR-24 Certified
- Parole Board Overview Training
- LEADS Practitioner/Administrator
- Administering Intranasal Naloxone
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
- ODRC Report Writing
- Department Offender Tracking System (DOTS)
- DRCPS Ethics/EEO Trained
- Transportation and Restraints Trained
- PR-24 Trained
- Firearms Qualification Shotgun
- Firearms Qualification Glock
- Firearms Qualification 38
- OC Spray Trained
- Strangulation & Domestic Violence Certified; Alliance for HOPE International, Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention
- PREA Trained
- Security Threat Group Trained
- Offender Manipulation
- DRCPS Security/Safety/Contraband
- DRCPS Crime Scene Training
- DRCPS Reentry
- DRCPS Interpersonal Communication
- DRCPS Standard of Employee
- Victim/Staff Assault Training
- Drug Identification Trained
- DRCPS Critical Incident Management Training
- FBI Criminal justice sensitive information certificate
- CPR and 1st Aid Trained
- Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification
- MUI (Major Unusual Incident) and CRT Training
- Elder Abuse and Domestic Violence in the elder community
- Horse Equine (Horse Leader for the Disabled) Cert 1 and 2
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Certified
Volunteer Experience
- Board of Director; The Domestic Violence Shelter
- Board of Director; Mansfield Alliance Youth Baseball & Softball
- Volunteer at MedCentral Hospital working on the Cardiac ICU unit helping out where needed., Spring 2013-Spring 2015
- Volunteer at Raemelton Therapeutic Equine Center working as a horse leader and barn assistant., Spring 2013-Fall 2017
- Member of Key Club in High School (little brother to Kiwanis Club)
- Volunteer for Kiwanis, volunteering in the community.
Timeline
Fiscal Specialist
Richland County Board of DD
06.2025 - Current
Public Safety Telecommunications Supervisor
City of Mansfield
05.2024 - 12.2024
Public Safety Telecommunicator 9-1-1 Dispatcher
City of Mansfield
04.2022 - 05.2024
Correction Officer
State of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
07.2019 - 03.2022
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Speedway, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma - business and computer skills
Lexington High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Eastern Gateway Community College