Robert Palson
Athens,NY
Summary
Dedicated and results driven team member approaching 6 years of experience at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory. Due to my military experience and background I’ve become adept at managing teams, improving operational efficiency, and delivering high quality results in face paced environments. Skilled in team leadership, performance management, and conflict resolution, with strong ability to motivate staff and promote a positive work culture. Proven track record of enhancing productivity through effective communication, hard work, strategic planning, and hands on training. Committed to driving team success while ensuring company objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Forces
Airforce (Air National Guard)
10.2025 - Current
- Manage, operate, and maintain fuel storage and dispensing facilities.
- Ensure accuracy of inventory and issue documents.
- Maintain Quality control of fuel and cryogenic products.
- Operate and maintain laboratory test equipment.
- Assess and perform preventive maintenance on the fueling vehicle and equipment.
Materials Characterization Technician, Class A
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
07.2024 - Current
- Perform materials characterization of radiological and non radiological soil sampling, paint sampling, and asbestos sampling for TSCA metals, PCBs and other regulated constituents.
- Assist with radiological spills, drills; assist with constructing of CSCA and decontamination tents as needed.
- Operate sampling equipment and perform work in accordance with technical work documents.
Military Police Officer
Army Reserve
09.2016 - 09.2024
- Trained regularly in weapons, fighting tactics, and de-escalation techniques to effectively handle a wide range of situations.
- Enforced military laws and regulations to protect people's lives and property on installations.
- Employed analytical mindset to remain calm in highly stressful situations.
Utility Worker
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Responsible for keeping the buildings, grounds, equipment and inventory clean, orderly, properly maintained, safe, and secure.
- Assists skilled maintenance, landscaping and custodial staff as directed in performing semi-skilled or unskilled tasks in the upkeep and repair of facilities.
Security Police Officer
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Detected and reported presence of unauthorized personnel and activities.
- Patrolled buildings and grounds frequently to identify and address security concerns.
- Responded promptly to incidents and disturbances to implement effective security protocols.
- Guarded important assets to prevent unauthorized access or theft in buildings or during transport.
- Patrolled assigned areas on foot or in vehicle and prevented and detected unsafe or illegal activity.
Security Supervisor
Sleepy Hollow Lake
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Monitored operations at screening points to proactively intervene and mitigate escalations.
- Directed individuals through security processes, clearly explaining policies and procedures.
- Drafted and updated morning briefings, checkpoint logs, and reports.
- Completed incident reports for management and law enforcement officials.
Security Officer
Ellis Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Monitored operations at screening points to proactively intervene and mitigate escalations.
- Leveraged critical thinking to identify and address potential security threats. Scanned personnel, belongings and shipments to identify dangerous items or signs of theft.
- Responded to inquiries and requests for assistance from visitors and staff members. Completed daily reports outlining regular activities and notable incidents, including theft and property damage.
- Monitored entrances and exits to control access and prohibit entry of unauthorized individuals.
Mental Health Technician
Columbia memorial
12.2013 - 02.2015
- Provides care to patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living; attends to patient behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
- Works with other members of a multidisciplinary team in leading milieu activities such as current events groups, community meetings, goals groups, fitness groups, activities of daily living groups, and/or recreational activities, as appropriate to the specified patient population.
- Participates in the development and implementation of patient treatment programs.
Freight Support Manager
Walmart
04.2010 - 12.2013
- Anchored cartons to pallets for staging freight in receiving or shipping.
- Worked with conveyor belt systems to offload new trucks.
- Operated powered pallet lifts to move loads weighing in excess pounds.
- Used warehouse management system to input shipping information, track cartons, and coordinate transfers.
- Scanned pallets to designated staging areas with minimal errors.
- Transported items within the warehouse using equipment such as hand trucks, pallets jacks, and forklifts.
Bartender
Windham Mountain
12.2006 - 02.2011
- Greeted patrons seated at the bar, provided menus, and memorized or recorded drink and food orders.
- Verified legal drinking age of patrons through stringent ID checks.
- Maintained updated knowledge of cocktail, wine, and beer menus and memorized all in-house recipes.
- Increased sales by introducing new and promotional cocktail recipes.
- Conversed with customers and recommended specials to build rapport and cultivate customer loyalty.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal justice
Purdue university
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN06-2026
Skills
- Contamination Worker
- Asbestos Supervisor
- Asbestos Inspector
- Excavation competent
- Radioactive Material (RAM) Transporter
- Waste chem rep (WCR)
- RAD waste rep (RWR)
- PGS
- PRCS (currently pursuing)
- Walk in CSCA, LOTO, mixed waste generator, hot zone team, lead worker, PAPR qualified, Silica worker, Hazwoper 40hr, Lab Info Management System (Lims) system (Radiochemistry) Qualified, Beryllium team, Paint chip response team, High Rad Area (HRA) entry
OTHER
- DOD secret clearance (8 plus years) and DOE Top secret clearance (5 plus years)
- Military police training school
Timeline
Security Forces
Airforce (Air National Guard)
10.2025 - Current
Materials Characterization Technician, Class A
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
07.2024 - Current
Utility Worker
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
07.2022 - 07.2024
Security Police Officer
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
04.2019 - 07.2022
Security Supervisor
Sleepy Hollow Lake
08.2017 - 07.2019
Military Police Officer
Army Reserve
09.2016 - 09.2024
Security Officer
Ellis Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2016
Mental Health Technician
Columbia memorial
12.2013 - 02.2015
Freight Support Manager
Walmart
04.2010 - 12.2013
Bartender
Windham Mountain
12.2006 - 02.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal justice
Purdue university
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis