Melissa Culbertson
Current Business Owner, Previous Corrections Sergeant
Clarksville,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented Small Business Owner with 11 years of Heavy Equipment Repair business experience. Knowledgeable about equipment and accounting, policies, OSHA guidelines, with fantastic budgeting, training and hiring skills. Committed to running a smooth and profitable business.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Owner
United Industries Inc.
Clarksville, OH
01.2010 - Current
- Streamline operations and budget effectively to decrease spending.
- Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Determined best courses of action for United Inustries based on regional market trends and demands.
- Outlined finances, goals and daily operations.
Corrections Officer/Sergeant Supervisor
Warren County Juvenile Detention Center
Lebanon, OH
07.1999 - 05.2013
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Enforced regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, alcohol sensor testing, and cell assessments.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Strengthened emergency response protocols by conducting emergency scenarios and quarterly fire drills and assessing results.
- Conducted pat downs and searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
Corrections Officer
Warren County Sheriff's Office
Lebanon, OH
01.1996 - 07.1999
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Identified facility openings and designated inmates to housing units.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Notified victims of upcoming inmate releases.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
Education
Certification - Corrections Academy Through OPOTA
01.1996 - 03.1996
High School Diploma -
08.1984 - 05.1988
Skills
Business administration
Financial Management
Customer Service
Safety and security enforcement
Crisis intervention training
Suicide prevention training
Inmate behavior modification tactics
Surveillance
Correctional facility procedures
First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Business Owner - United Industries Inc.
01.2010 - Current
Corrections Officer/Sergeant Supervisor - Warren County Juvenile Detention Center
07.1999 - 05.2013
Corrections Officer - Warren County Sheriff's Office
01.1996 - 07.1999
Sinclair Community College - Certification , Corrections Academy Through OPOTA
01.1996 - 03.1996
Kings High School - High School Diploma,
08.1984 - 05.1988