Nathan Palmer
Westernville
Summary
Versatile and dedicated, with a proven track record at Mid-State Correctional Facility and in landscaping, I excel in emergency response and customer service. Demonstrated success in reducing contraband by effectively utilizing critical thinking and relationship-building skills. Committed to maintaining safety and enhancing service quality, I bring hardworking adaptability and assertive conflict resolution to every role.
Resourceful and dedicated worker with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience with seven years in corrections.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Mid-State Correctional Facility
05.2018 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
Landscaper
Self Employed
03.2021 - 11.2024
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Lawn mowing
- Maintaining a professional relationship with all customers and fulfilling their needs
Landscape Worker
Royal Landscape
07.2010 - 01.2018
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Mowed lawns
- Interacted with customers on a daily basis
Education
General Studies
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NYSociology
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NYAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY05-2017
High School Diploma -
Holland Patent High School
Holland Patent, NY06-2013
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Hardworking
- Assertive
- Mental health awareness
- Flexible and adaptable
- Customer service
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Problem resolution
Accomplishments
Cert Team 20-2021-Present
Timeline
Landscaper
Self Employed
03.2021 - 11.2024
Correctional Officer
Mid-State Correctional Facility
05.2018 - Current
Landscape Worker
Royal Landscape
07.2010 - 01.2018
General Studies
Onondaga Community College
Sociology
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Mohawk Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Holland Patent High School
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