Richard Prather
Lancaster
Summary
Accomplished Correctional Officer with a proven track record at the Kentucky Department of Corrections, showcasing expertise in crisis management and leadership. Skilled in de-escalation techniques and staff management, I have significantly enhanced safety and team cohesion. My ability to mentor and lead has fostered a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Kentucky Department of Corrections
10.2023 - Current
- Served as part of the Crisis Negotiation Team
- Served as a Field Training Officer
- Performed institutional clerking duties such as state count and audit assistance.
- 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.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
Owner
Woods up Services
03.2015 - Current
- Monitored cash flow for sustainable operational practices.
- Designed training programs, enhancing skills and enabling employee growth.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Event Specialist
Baller Tv
05.2018 - 04.2023
- Led onsite execution of events, overseeing setup, breakdown, troubleshooting any issues as they arose while maintaining composure under pressure for a professional outcome every time.
- Interfaced with clients to understand event objectives.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Elevated guest satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally during events.
- Assessed overall event success continuously by tracking key performance indicators and utilizing data-driven insights for continuous improvement in planning and executing future events.
- Negotiated and worked with venues and vendors to carry out event objectives.
- Developed planning strategies while creating and maintaining best practices for budgets, project plans, event timelines, and presentations.
- Implemented creative solutions when faced with unexpected challenges or obstacles throughout various stages of an entire event''s life cycle.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
General Manager
Sonics Drive In
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Analyzed competitive landscape for informed decision-making in product development.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Reviewed financial reports to identify trends for strategic adjustments.
- Fostered a culture of accountability for improved team cohesion and morale.
Education
No Degree - Outdoor Recreation
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYHigh School Diploma -
East Jessamine High School
Nicholasville05-2008
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Mental health awareness
- Policy enforcement
- Correctional facility procedures
- Restraint techniques
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Relationship building and management
- Crisis management
- Weapons training
- Crisis intervention training
- Mentorship
- Staff management
- Negotiation
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Training and coaching
Accomplishments
- Future Leadership Class Graduation
- Crisis Negotiation Team
- Institutional count clerk
- Field Training Officer
- 15 Years in supervision roles
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Kentucky Department of Corrections
10.2023 - Current
Event Specialist
Baller Tv
05.2018 - 04.2023
General Manager
Sonics Drive In
06.2015 - 07.2017
Owner
Woods up Services
03.2015 - Current
No Degree - Outdoor Recreation
Western Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
East Jessamine High School
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