Dedicated and hardworking professional skilled in team leadership, training and development, as well as creation and implementation of team management programs and protocols. Offering to work both independently and as collaborative member of team to improve processes and meet organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Management And Training Corporation, Correctional Facility
Meridian, Mississippi
03.2024 - Current
Inspect cells and conduct random searches of common areas.
Observe inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
Review housing assignments and reassign inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
Maintain inmate logs and enter information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
Oversee public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
Detect potential threats and quickly defuse conflicts.
Supervise residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
Transport inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
Receive property from incoming inmates, provide receipts and inspect items for contraband.
Apply non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
Enforce resident behavior management protocols and draft incident reports for infractions.
Monitor daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
Employ de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
EMS Dispatcher
ASAP ambulance service
Laurel, Mississippi
09.2023 - 02.2024
Prioritized responses to public emergency and non-emergent calls to promptly dispatch police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time.
Handled emergency phone calls calmly and obtained pertinent information with composed approach.
Took caller information, read associated computer information and documented vital details in call tracking and assignment system.
Mitigated risks and emergency response delays by efficiently monitoring public safety field units.
Responded to emergency calls routed by automatic distribution system.
Advised personnel about accidents, weather conditions or other hazards.
Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information.
Dispatched calls to relevant police, fire or medical response personnel depending on individual call situations.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Store Manager
Claire's Boutique
Laurel, MS
01.2023 - 09.2023
Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
Preserved product quality by maintaining stockrooms and disposing of damaged items.
Reviewed customer feedback to make operational improvements and promote satisfaction.
Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
Store Manager
Hibbett Sporting Goods
Columbia, Mississippi
01.2022 - 12.2022
Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
Preserved product quality by maintaining stockrooms and disposing of damaged items.
Reviewed customer feedback to make operational improvements and promote satisfaction.
Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
Built relationships with key customers and stakeholders to grow business networks and locate new opportunities.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
Owner/Operator
Heckman home improvements
Laurel, MS
07.2011 - 01.2022
• Build and maintain customer relationships
• Paint the interior and exterior of homes and businesses
•Put up and finish Sheet rock
• Lay flooring
• Put up tile backsplashes
• Take down popcorn ceilings as well as Skip-trailing ceilings
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS
05-2006
Skills
Surveillance
Emergency Response
Crisis Management
Non-violent intervention
CCTV Monitoring
Contraband Seizure
Crime Prevention
Records Management
Prisoner Transport
Safety
Relationship building and management
Negotiation
Crisis intervention training
Emergency Management
Trained in defensive tactics
Excellent problem solver
Occupational hazards and safety precautions
Product Knowledge
First aid and CPR certified
Staff Management
Search and seize procedures
Weapons training
Restraint Techniques
Inmate behavior modification tactics
Mentorship
Armory and key control
Security Procedures
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Staff Development
Team Leadership
Verbal and written communication
Time Management
Key Performance Indicators
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Complex Problem-Solving
Sales and marketing
Employee training and development
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Management And Training Corporation, Correctional Facility
Correctional Officer at Illinois Department Of Corrections- Menard Correctional CenterCorrectional Officer at Illinois Department Of Corrections- Menard Correctional Center