LYNODRA CARTER
Cantonment
Summary
I'm a highly driven person who maintains a positive attitude under pressure and welcomes the challenge and responsibility of producing results quickly for clients. I communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels of personnel by relying on excellent interpersonal skills, outstanding customer service and a solid expertise in human resources management. Currently have an active security clearance that has been held since January 22, 2009.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
Escambia County Corrections
Pensacola
06.2016 - Current
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of personnel and the general public
- Safely transported inmates to and from work sites
- Maintained records and logs of man hours, materials and equipment used
- Continually monitored dormitories for inappropriate activity
- Conducted internal security checks and distributed meals
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections of transport vehicles and equipment
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings
Human Resource Specialist
Army Reserve
Mobile
01.2009 - 06.2020
- Directed personnel, training and labor relations activities
- Created and modified job descriptions
- Processed leave forms and awards
Correctional Officer
Geo Group
Milton
02.2013 - 12.2015
- Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being of youth at all times
- Maintained correct physical head count at all times
- Attended regular training's
- Escorted prisoners to court appearances in a timely fashion
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity
- Performed warrant pick-ups and turnovers at other jails and prisons
- Routinely reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates when needed
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband
- Maintained appropriate certifications
Preschool Teacher
Legendary Preschool
Pensacola
02.2011 - 02.2013
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials
- Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions
- Applied progressive teaching principles to a class of 20 students
- Taught basic colors, counting, and alphabets to Preschool students
Education
General Studies -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahasse, FL01.2016
Criminal Justice - Certificate of completion
Northwest Florida Stat College
Niceville, FL01.2013
High School Diploma - Basic High School Education
Washington High School
Pensacola, FL, United States01.2008
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
- Motivated
- Proficient communicator
- Effective team leader
- File and record maintenance
- Data entry
- Data management
- High customer service standards
- Strong problem solving ability
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Computer-savvy
- First aid and CPR certified
Accomplishments
- Data management
- High customer service standards
- Strong problem solving ability
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Computer-savvy
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Escambia County Corrections
06.2016 - Current
Correctional Officer
Geo Group
02.2013 - 12.2015
Preschool Teacher
Legendary Preschool
02.2011 - 02.2013
Human Resource Specialist
Army Reserve
01.2009 - 06.2020
General Studies -
Tallahassee Community College
Criminal Justice - Certificate of completion
Northwest Florida Stat College
High School Diploma - Basic High School Education
Washington High School