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Michael Gilliam

Manchester,KENTUCKY

Summary

Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Correctional Officer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Delivery Driver

JEGX
07.2025 - Current
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.

Deputy Sheriff

Clay County Sheriff's Office
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
  • Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate reports and records, aiding in the proper documentation of cases for judicial proceedings.
  • Coordinated with social services agencies like Child Protective Services or mental health specialists as required during specific incidents.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Enhanced public trust by providing professional and compassionate assistance during emergencies.

Correctional Officer

Clay County Detention Center
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
  • Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
  • Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
  • Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
  • Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
  • Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.

Material Handler Supervisor

Phillips Diversified Manufacturing
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
  • Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
  • Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
  • Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.

Call Center Customer Service Representative

Senture
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
  • Answered customer inquiries with professional courtesy, giving exceptional customer service to each customer, based on client specific instruction.
  • Documented and detailed calls and complaints using call center's CRM database.
  • Verifying customers information, making corrections and updates as needed.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Managed over 100 customer calls per day.

Pre-Apprentice LineMan

Unified Utilities Inc
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.

Machine Operator Supervisor

Phillips Diversified Manufacturing
11.2019 - 02.2021
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.

Order Filler

Walmart Distribution Center
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Monitored packaging supply inventory and proactively requisitioned materials to avoid shortages.
  • Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
  • Reviewed printed tickets or digital orders to get item numbers and merchandise locations.
  • Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
  • Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
  • Picked and packed order items.
  • Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
  • Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.

Cashier

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
10.2017 - 06.2019
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Cashier

Save A Lot Grocery Store
02.2017 - 09.2017
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clay County High School
Manchester, KY
05.2019

Certification - Test Out PC Pro

Clay County High School
Manchester, KY
08.2018

Skills

  • Inmate Escorting
  • Safety and Security
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Observation
  • Active Listening
  • Search Cells
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Timeline

Delivery Driver

JEGX
07.2025 - Current

Deputy Sheriff

Clay County Sheriff's Office
03.2024 - 03.2025

Correctional Officer

Clay County Detention Center
03.2023 - 03.2024

Material Handler Supervisor

Phillips Diversified Manufacturing
01.2022 - 11.2022

Call Center Customer Service Representative

Senture
10.2021 - 12.2021

Pre-Apprentice LineMan

Unified Utilities Inc
03.2021 - 06.2021

Machine Operator Supervisor

Phillips Diversified Manufacturing
11.2019 - 02.2021

Order Filler

Walmart Distribution Center
07.2019 - 11.2019

Cashier

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
10.2017 - 06.2019

Cashier

Save A Lot Grocery Store
02.2017 - 09.2017

High School Diploma -

Clay County High School

Certification - Test Out PC Pro

Clay County High School