Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Highlights
References
Certification
Work Availability
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Ray-Lee Palmer

Ray-Lee Palmer

Big Rock,TN

Summary

Seeking a fulfilling job to continue education and career. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable and enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, caring team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Professional Directions; Inc.
01.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Maintained safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client''s unique needs.
  • Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors among residents.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
  • Adapted support approaches based on individual client preferences, fostering increased trust and rapport over time.
  • Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Advocated for clients'' rights within broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from interdisciplinary team.
  • Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
  • Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within residence.

Senior Corrections Officer

Travis County Sheriff’s Officer
01.2016 - 05.2019
  • Maintained building security
  • Controlled logistics inmates while housed on correctional complex
  • Direct supervision of inmates in complex housing over 2500 inmates
  • Recorded daily shift activity, reported incidents and security events
  • Ensure safety and security of all inmates under direct supervision
  • Works successfully in team-oriented environment.
  • Improved inmate behavior by implementing effective rehabilitation programs and counseling sessions.
  • Enhanced facility security by conducting thorough inspections and addressing potential safety hazards.
  • Reduced instances of violence within correctional environment through proactive monitoring and consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.

Security Coordinator

Travis County Sheriff’s Officer
02.2015 - 01.2016
  • Maintained building security within complex of over 2000 residents
  • Controlled logistics of officers and inmates
  • Controlled security of building during emergency situations
  • Recorded daily shift activity of building including inmate count
  • Controlled CCTV activity and directly controlled housing unit slider door control
  • Received incoming calls to building and contacted chain of command when required.
  • Enhanced security measures by implementing advanced surveillance systems and access control protocols.
  • Reduced incidents of theft by conducting thorough risk assessments and deploying appropriate countermeasures.

Temporary Associate

Manpower
04.2013 - 02.2015
  • Assisted Customers via incoming calls and emails and complete purchase of preferred customer agreements
  • Logistically managed technicians for service calls
  • Ordered required parts of repair jobs
  • Entry of job, part, payment, code and invoice data into data base, records folders and spreadsheets
  • Collect and process payments
  • Contact customers for service reminders
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing efficient project management tools
  • Developed strong client relationships through timely and thorough follow-up on inquiries and concerns

Lead Dispatch Operator

Allied Barton
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • (FEMA Certified) Shift Lead Dispatch Operator for multi-million-dollar account
  • Monitor over 500 cameras on CCTV system; with additional 21 IP cameras
  • Monitor site radio activity
  • Enter all daily security business in specialized D3 system
  • Inventory officer and job materials.
  • Contributed to increased customer satisfaction by consistently providing accurate and timely information.
  • Assisted in implementing new dispatch software system, leading to improved operational efficiency.
  • Managed high call volumes while maintaining exceptional customer service standards during peak times.

Shift Supervisor / Assistant Shift Supervisor

Allied Barton
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Supervise shift of up to 34 officers
  • Perform post checks and assist officers where needed
  • Enter time sheet data and other Administrative data
  • Inventory officer and job materials.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates with consistent quality checks and timely resolution of complaints.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.

Security Main Entry / Reception Officer

Allied Barton and Day & Zimmerman
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Issue Temporary Employee / Visitor Access Badges through Security System
  • Answer and direct questions and phone calls to correct personnel
  • Greet and direct employees and visitors in proper protocols
  • Inventory officer job materials.
  • Increased efficiency with thorough knowledge of company policies, products, and services.
  • Managed high call volumes with exceptional customer service skills, resolving issues promptly and accurately.
  • Improved response times by efficiently handling incoming emails, phone calls, and messages from both internal and external sources.
  • Provided essential support during periods of high workload or employee absences by maintaining flexibility in job duties performed.
  • Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
  • Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client-related use.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis

Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN
12.2021

Criminal Justice -

National American University
Pflugerville, TX
06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Airframe And Powerplant

Aircraft Mechanics
Tulsa, OK
01.2001

Seminole High School -

High School Diploma
Seminole, TX
04.1999

Skills

  • Dispatching and Supervising
  • First Responder, CPR and First Aid Certified
  • Direct supervision of 60 individuals
  • ADL support / Behavioral Management
  • Transportation
  • Report Generation

Professional Highlights

  • Senior Corrections Officer, Travis County Sheriff’s Officer, Austin, TX, 2016-01-01, 2019-01-01, Maintained building security., Controlled logistics inmates while housed on correctional complex., Direct supervision of inmates on a complex housing over 2500 inmates., Recorded daily shift activity, reported incidents and security events., Ensure safety and security of all inmates under my supervision., Worked successfully in a team-oriented environment.
  • Security Coordinator, Travis County Sheriff’s Officer, Austin, TX, 2015-01-01, 2016-01-01, Maintained building security., Controlled logistics of officers and inmates., Controlled security of building during emergency situations., Recorded daily shift activity of building including inmate count., Controlled CCTV activity and directly controlled housing unit slider door control., Received incoming calls to the building and contacted chain of command when required.
  • Temporary Associate, Manpower, Austin, TX, 2013-01-01, 2015-01-01, Assisted Customers via incoming calls and emails and complete the purchase of preferred customer agreements., Logistically managed technicians for service calls., Ordered required parts of repair jobs., Entry of job, part, payment, code and invoice data into data base, records folders and spreadsheets., Collect and process payments., Contact customers for service reminders.
  • Lead Dispatch Operator, Allied Barton, Austin, TX, 2011-01-01, 2013-01-01, (FEMA Certified) Shift Lead Dispatch Operator for a multi-million-dollar account., Monitor over 500 cameras on a CCTV system; with an additional 21 IP cameras., Monitor site radio activity., Enter all daily security business in a specialized D3 system., Inventory officer and job materials.
  • Shift Supervisor / Assistant Shift Supervisor, Allied Barton, Austin, TX, 2010-01-01, 2011-01-01, Supervise a shift of up to 34 officers., Perform post checks and assist officers where needed., Enter time sheet data and other Administrative data., Inventory officer and job materials.
  • Security Main Entry / Reception Officer, Allied Barton and Day & Zimmerman, Alexandria, VA, 2008-01-01, 2010-01-01, Issue Temporary Employee / Visitor Access Badges through Security System., Answer and direct questions and phone calls to correct personnel., Greet and direct employees and visitors in proper protocols., Inventory officer job materials.
  • Security Patrol / Post Officer, Allied Barton, Dallas, TX, 2007-01-01, 2008-01-01, Greet and direct employees and visitors in proper protocols., Monitor site, post area and radio activity., Conduct site patrols and report., Inventory officer job materials.

References

  • Tracy Shumard, Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Corrections Sergeant, (512) 854 - 5375, Tracy.Shumard@traviscountytx.gov
  • Melissa Seaman, Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Senior Corrections Officer, (515) 707 – 5239, Melissaseaman59@gmail.com
  • Keith Morgan, Seton Medical Family, Security Specialist, (512) 731 - 6596, kdmorgan58@gmail.com

Certification

  • PCW - Personal Care Worker
  • PCA - Personal Care Aide
  • CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
  • PCHM - Personal Care Homemaker
  • DCA - Direct Care Aide

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved Bachelors by completing education with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Professional Directions; Inc.
01.2022 - Current

Senior Corrections Officer

Travis County Sheriff’s Officer
01.2016 - 05.2019

Security Coordinator

Travis County Sheriff’s Officer
02.2015 - 01.2016

Temporary Associate

Manpower
04.2013 - 02.2015

Lead Dispatch Operator

Allied Barton
01.2011 - 01.2013

Shift Supervisor / Assistant Shift Supervisor

Allied Barton
01.2010 - 01.2011

Security Main Entry / Reception Officer

Allied Barton and Day & Zimmerman
01.2008 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis

Purdue Global University

Criminal Justice -

National American University

Bachelor of Science - Airframe And Powerplant

Aircraft Mechanics

Seminole High School -

High School Diploma
Ray-Lee Palmer