Derrius Townsend
T.A Loving
Goldsboro,NC
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Results-oriented professional with experience as a Correctional Officer, Team Leader, and Heavy Equipment Operator. Expertise in maintaining safety, leading teams, and operating heavy equipment in high-pressure environments. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills drive efficient task completion and adaptability to changing priorities.
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
8 Months- Operated excavators, bulldozers, and loaders to support site grading and excavation tasks.
- Assisted with trenching, backfilling, and rough grading to maintain project schedules.
- Performed pre-operation inspections to verify equipment readiness and identify maintenance issues.
- Followed safety procedures while moving materials around active construction sites.
- Coordinated with crew members to complete lifting, hauling, and debris removal tasks.
Operator
11 Months- Monitored production equipment and adjusted controls to maintain consistent output and product quality.
- Inspected materials and finished products to identify defects and support quality standards.
- Operated forklifts and material-handling equipment to move supplies safely across work areas.
- Performed routine equipment checks and reported mechanical issues to reduce downtime.
Cook Shift Leader
1 Year 2 Months- Led kitchen shift operations, coordinating prep, line execution, and timely ticket flow.
- Trained team members on recipe standards, portion control, and station procedures.
- Monitored food quality, presentation, and consistency across all menu items.
- Enforced sanitation, safety, and food handling standards throughout service.
Correctional Officer
5 Years- Monitored housing units, identified suspicious behavior, and reported safety concerns promptly.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and common areas to prevent contraband circulation.
- Enforced rules consistently, using calm communication to de-escalate conflicts and disturbances.
- Supervised inmate movement, maintaining security, order, and compliance with facility procedures.
- Documented incidents, violations, and shift activities accurately in correctional reports and logs.
- Responded to emergencies, coordinating containment, backup, and incident control procedures.
Shift Supervisor
2 Years- Supervised sales floor operations, assigning tasks and maintaining service standards throughout shift.
- Trained associates on customer service, merchandise handling, and store procedures.
- Monitored cash drawers, transactions, and register accuracy during opening and closing routines.
- Coordinated inventory checks, stock replenishment, and showroom merchandising to support product availability.
Supervisor
2 Years 3 Months- Supervised associates, assigning daily tasks and maintaining workflow priorities across department operations.
- Coached team members on customer service standards, safety procedures, and operational expectations.
- Monitored inventory accuracy, replenishment, and shelf presentation to support store readiness.
- Coordinated freight flow, zoning, and backroom organization to improve stock availability.
Education
High School Diploma
Heavy Equipment Operator
Skills
Heavy equipment operation
Loader operation
Safety protocols
Machinery inspection
Debris removal
Excavator operation
Heavy lifting
Valid Driver's license
Sound judgment
Effective communication skills
Certification
- Certified [Heavy equipment operator], [Carolina equipment training]
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
T.A Loving
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Operator
Georgia-Pacific
04.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Cook Shift Leader
Olive Garden
02.2024 - 04.2025Read More
Correctional Officer
Adult Corrections
01.2019 - 01.2024Read More
Shift Supervisor
Badcock Home Furniture
09.2016 - 09.2018Read More
Supervisor
Walmart
02.2015 - 05.2017Read More
Carolina Equipment Trade School
Heavy Equipment Operator
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North Hampton High School
High School Diploma
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