Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Lieutenant at GEO, excelling in incident reporting and conflict resolution. Proven track record in ensuring safety protocol compliance and conducting thorough facility inspections. Adept at multitasking and organization, fostering a secure environment while enhancing team performance and morale.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant/Supervisor
GEO
Baldwin, Michigan
06.2025 - Current
Managed daily operations and ensured compliance with facility regulations.
Coordinated detainees supervision and maintained safety protocols during activities.
Conducted inspections to uphold cleanliness and order in the facility.
Implemented conflict resolution techniques among detainees to maintain peace.
Prepared reports documenting incidents involving criminal activity or violations of departmental policies.
Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
Coordinated detainees supervision and maintained safety protocols during activities and the daily schedule was being followed.
General Manager
McDonald's
Cadillac, Michigan
06.2021 - 06.2025
Managed daily operations to ensure smooth restaurant functioning.
Trained and developed staff to enhance team performance and service quality.
Implemented inventory control systems to optimize stock management processes.
Oversaw customer service initiatives to improve guest satisfaction and loyalty.
Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
Food Service Supervisor
State of Michigan MDOC
Manistee, MI
07.2019 - 03.2021
Supervised daily food service operations in correctional facilities.
Maintained inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items needed for daily operations.
Monitored food storage, handling, preparation and delivery to maintain health and safety standards.
Monitored portion sizes and plate presentation to ensure consistency across all dishes served.
Card Dealer
Little River Casino
03.2018 - 08.2019
Managed player interactions to ensure a friendly gaming environment.
Dealt cards in various table games to enhance guest experience.
Handled cash transactions accurately during gaming sessions.
Dealt cards to players according to game rules and regulations.
Assistant Food Service Director
Trinity Food Service
07.2017 - 02.2018
I helped plan, direct and coordinate the activities associated with running a large food service operation with one more units (kitchens).
Helped coordinate the work flow and assign work to team members, directed them to ensure job-related rules, policies, procedures, and security guidelines were enforced.
Instructed and trained team members on work techniques and procedures in safe, sanitary, and efficient operations of food preparation and service.
Maintained product service quality standards by conducting ongoing meal Evaluations and investigating grievances that was put against the food service department.
Monitored and conducted a daily walk-thru of the kitchen for cleanliness, sanitation, and any maintenance issues that I would see or that staff reported.
Lieutenant/Supervisor
Geo
Baldwin, MI
06.2015 - 06.2017
During my shift I was in charge in responding to major or unusual occurrences and helped prompt and appropriate assistance to prisoners/employees in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.
Maintained an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of prisoners and staff through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns.
Directed the work of other employees this included the selection of assigned areas, and job performance, employee training/development, reviewed disciplinary matters concerning both staff and prisoners, promoting any disciplinary action, including documented paperwork to HR for termination.
Conducted a complete walk thru of the facility reviewed post orders and assured that all procedures including emergency procedures were in place for staff.
Gave primary guidance on situational problems making referrals for more complex problems.
Prepared records and reports as assigned by management and maintained daily logs, sending out the nightly census reports, and performing other duties when assigned.
Cook Supervisor
Aramark
Manistee, MI
03.2015 - 06.2015
The safe handling and the preparation of food that was being prepared in the kitchen for the inmates and staff.
Watching over inmates of the main chow line to ensure the proper portions were being given and theft was not happening off the main chow line.
Sergeant/Supervisor
Emerald Correctional Management
Haskell, TX
04.2014 - 01.2015
My jobs included overseeing facility, personnel and detainees from the standpoint of security, morale, and employee/detainee relations.
Conducted and maintain accurate counts of inmates at all times including counts at irregular times when directed.
Communicated with detainees to give instructions and listen to their complaints or problems; identify and act on those within staff control or refer problems/complaints to appropriate supervisor or department.
Check records and report the status of all security equipment and features of the facility, i.e., windows, frames, doors, exterior walls and locks as prescribed by supervisors and post orders.
Ensures that Correctional Officers have read and are thoroughly familiar with the Post Orders of the duty post they are assigned to.
Maintained security of all keys and equipment assigned to staff on their shift.
Physically checks all persons entering, departing, or moving in the facility to determine that they are authorized to enter and/or depart.
Refuses entry to the facility, pending a supervisory check, of any suspected unauthorized party.
Maintained a neat, clean, well groomed, professional appearance at all times while in uniform.
The facility uniform will be worn as a complete set as specified in facility policy and procedures.
Conducted security inspections of equipment; searches and shakedown of housing units, work and administrative areas as required, directed, or assigned.
Investigates and report all questionable illicit activities involving either staff or detainees to include minor and major disciplinary infractions, accidents and incident reports.
Instructed and counseled to ensure their cooperation with facility rules and regulations.
Prepared reports connected with position responsibilities to include special progress reports, work reports, disciplinary infractions, accidents (both minor and major), and incident reports.
Drove a vehicle for the transportation of inmates on scheduled or emergency trips.
Supervised drills and other activities to ensure a constant state of readiness adhering to current emergency procedures.
Provided relevant information and training to Correctional Officers and to other Housing Sergeants during the Shift Briefing period.
Ensures that logbooks are kept current during their shift.
Ensures that assigned posts are covered at all times by the Correctional Officers assigned to them.
Submitted written recommendations to change facility policies and procedures to improve/correct security, safety, custody, and control within the facility.
Made written annual performance reports of staff under my supervision.
Performed other duties as assigned.
Education
One year certificate - Corrections, Criminal Justice
West Shore Community College
Scottville, MI
Serve Safe Certificate -
Skills
Incident reporting
Safety protocol compliance
Conflict resolution
Staff scheduling
Facility inspections
Compliance auditing
Decision making
Multitasking and organization
Weapons handling
Detainee processing
Supervised formal and face to ID counts
Security Supervision
Performed daily functions and maintained daily operations
Able to function at top performance through a 16 hour shift
Communication Skills
Proven ability to communicate in diverse and adverse environments
Excellent computer skills, Microsoft/Excel etc.
Proven to work with all ethic types
Timeline
Lieutenant/Supervisor
GEO
06.2025 - Current
General Manager
McDonald's
06.2021 - 06.2025
Food Service Supervisor
State of Michigan MDOC
07.2019 - 03.2021
Card Dealer
Little River Casino
03.2018 - 08.2019
Assistant Food Service Director
Trinity Food Service
07.2017 - 02.2018
Lieutenant/Supervisor
Geo
06.2015 - 06.2017
Cook Supervisor
Aramark
03.2015 - 06.2015
Sergeant/Supervisor
Emerald Correctional Management
04.2014 - 01.2015
One year certificate - Corrections, Criminal Justice