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Education
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Melina Perkins

Melina Perkins

Correctional Officer
Galva,IL

Timeline

Correctional Officer - State of Illinois- Department of Correction
06.2018 - Current
Warehouse Specialist - Ace Hardware
02.2018 - 06.2018
Area Manager - Farm King
02.2017 - 02.2018
Retail Banker - Woodforest National Bank
09.2014 - 08.2016
Customer Service Representative - MidAmerican Energy
05.2014 - 09.2014
Retail Banker/Key Holder - Woodforest National Bank
07.2012 - 05.2014
Galva High School - Diploma, General Studies
2008 - 2011

Work History

Correctional Officer

State of Illinois- Department of Correction
Kewanee, IL
06.2018 - Current
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Warehouse Specialist

Ace Hardware
Princeton, Illinois
02.2018 - 06.2018
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Area Manager

Farm King
Kewanee, Illinois
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Retail Banker

Woodforest National Bank
Kewanee, IL
09.2014 - 08.2016
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Customer Service Representative

MidAmerican Energy
Davenport, Iowa
05.2014 - 09.2014
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Retail Banker/Key Holder

Woodforest National Bank
Silvis, Illinois
07.2012 - 05.2014
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Galva High School, Galva, IL
2008 - 2011

Skills

  • First aid training
  • Emergency response
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Inmate supervision
  • Mental health awareness
  • Correctional facility procedures
  • Policy enforcement
  • Restraint techniques
  • Inmate monitoring
  • Self-defense tactics
  • Search and seizure procedures
  • Contraband seizure
  • Facility security
  • Weapons training
  • Prisoner transport
  • Work crew management
  • Attention to detail
  • Professionalism and courtesy
  • Cash handling expertise
  • Customer relationship development
  • Patience and empathy
  • Listening and comprehension
  • Data entry efficiency
  • Sales and Cross-selling
  • Phone etiquette

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k match
Melina PerkinsCorrectional Officer