Ronald Drake
Detroit,USA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust background in workforce development and behavior management, honed across roles from Penobscot Job Corps to the United States Navy. Excelled in training & development, achieving a significant improvement in team efficiency. Skilled in forklift operation and conflict resolution, I bring a proven track record of enhancing operational productivity and fostering positive environments.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fullfillment Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
Brewer, Maine
10.2024 - Current
- Operated forklift safely in order to move large quantities of products within the warehouse.
- Inspected incoming materials for quality assurance purposes.
- Assisted customers with pick-up orders at designated loading docks or drive-through areas.
- Followed safety protocols while operating material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks..
Wash Bay Attendant
H. O. Bouchard Inc
Hampden, ME
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of all tractors and trailers
- Cleaning trucks for new drivers
- Applying undercoating (Krown)
- Assist in inventory, Safety compliance
- Run for parts
- Transport driver's to desired locations
- Assist in applying new decals to trailers and removal of old decals if needed
- Using solvents to clean cement trailer and asphalt trailers
- Forklift and confined space qualified
Merchandising Team Lead
Sam's Club
Bangor, ME
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Supervisor for side of the club which includes but not limited to electronics, clothing, furniture, seasonal items, flooring, shelving, janitorial, toys, tools, beverages and alcohol
- On occasion assist in stocking freezer/cooler and assist front end team when busy by operating a cashier, club pick up/tobacco, service desk
TABE Administrator
Penobscot Job Corps
Bangor, ME
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Assist administering and proctoring test (Math & Reading) given to the student body
- Ensure schedules for each student are up to date and current
- Assist students with accommodations and ensure they have a good understanding of the test they are taking
- Assists students in adjusting to Center life by providing supervision, behavior modification and acting as a mentor
- Proctor C.N.A
- State Board test
- Proctor CMA Test
- Proctor HSD/HSE test
Residential Coordinator
Penobscot Job Corps
Bangor, ME
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Assists students in adjusting to Center life by providing supervision, behavior modification and acting as a mentor
- Provides daily supervision or assistance in monitoring students in personal hygiene, room/chore assignments, special recreation activities, cafeteria monitoring, transportation, and programmed activities
- Provides informal counseling related to stress management, personal problems, emergency or home situations, etc., with students, and provides insight into responsible behavior and attitudes
- Audits and annotates logs to ensure accurate documentation from the Residential Advisors, of daily observations of student progress, performance, behavior and attitudes
- Staff breaks, emergency information, communication information, references to critical information contained in folders
- Facilitates groups in life skills including budgeting, renter rights, completing a lease, completing chores, etc
- Facilitates small group discussions in life skills, peer mediation, conflict resolution, etc
- Key control for students rooms and key audit to ensure availability
- Performs other duties as assigned by Residential Manager
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Postal Service
Atlantic Beach, FL
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Sorting mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route
- Receives and signs for accountable mail
- Delivers mail to customers along a prescribed route and on a regular schedule by vehicle
- Collects monies and receipts for accountable mail
- Picks up mail from customers roadside boxes
- Sells stamps
- Furnishes routine information concerning postal matter and to customers
- Returns mail collected, undeliverable mail, and submits monies and receipts to post office
- Prepares mail for forwarding and maintains record of change of address information
- Prepares a daily trip report and maintains a list of customers on the route
- Conducts special surveys when directed
- Provide for mail security
Security & Transportation Officer
Jacksonville Job Corps Center
Jacksonville, FL
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Demonstrates and abides by Company Core Values and the operating principles
- Reviews all behavioral reports for consistency and conformity to the rules, deciding what level of the center's Behavioral Management System should deal with each problem
- Ensures Security and Safety of center is maintained
- Transports WBL (Work Based Learning) students to and from worksites in morning and afternoon
- Monitors student activities
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Trains staff in the First Aid & CPR, Customer Service Training, CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
Center Standards and Incentives Officer
Penobscot Job Corp Center
Bangor, ME
11.2009 - 01.2014
- Demonstrates and abided by Company Core Values and the operating principles
- Reviews all behavioral reports for consistency and conformity to the rules, deciding which level of the center's Behavioral Management System should deal with each problem
- Participates in CPP program to insure that center rules and regulations, disciplinary system and penalties are thoroughly explained
- Prepares all statistical reports necessary in compiling the Monthly Management Report and other statistics concerning disciplinary activities
- Monitors and coordinates activities of the Center Review Board
- Maintains a complete file of all students' disciplinary records
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Trains staff in the proper procedure for entering and dispositioning reports
Customer Service
Boston Region Job Corps Region One
Bangor, ME
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Positive Normal Culture Training (PNC)
- TABE 11/12 Certifications
- CMA Proctoring
Career Preparation Phase Instructor II
Penobscot Job Corps Center
Bangor, ME
12.2008 - 11.2009
- Develops and implements an Orientation Program based on Job Corps needs that supports the Career Development Services System (CDSS)
- Develops needs assessment of employment barriers and identifies potential transitional services that students may need for successful job placement and job retention
- Ensures students receive information and assistance in the following areas:
- A
- Employability skills
- B
- Information technology
- C
- Academic and vocational training
- D
- Support services
- E
- Community resources
- F
- Placement services
- G
- Resume writing
Military Preparation Program Instructor
Company Core Values
Bangor, ME
05.2007 - 12.2008
- Models and abides by Company Core Values and operating principles
- Models core values of UCMJ
- Instructs students on military watch standing, physical training, uniform standards
- Conduct daily inspections of students in uniform and daily activities
- Coordinates, plans, supervises all Military Prep Program (MPP) activities and extra-curricular events
Residential Advisor
Penobscot Job Corps Center
Bangor, ME
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Assists students adjusting to Center life by providing supervision, behavior modification and acting as a mentor
- Practices and models Core Values, as well as, conducts group teaching and clarifying Core Values for students, with case manager assistance
- Supervises all students to maintain a safe, clean, sanitary, comfortable, and orderly dormitory environment, including all housekeeping chores in and around the dormitories
- Trains and supervises student leaders to assist newer students to adjust to center life and make necessary behavior changes that will help build social development skills and that will enhance their ability to obtain employment and maintain a career
- Provides individual and group guidance on both an informal and formal basis in close coordination with other residential, administrative, and counseling staff
- Helps foster the center's behavior management system including the Job Corps' zero tolerance policy
Boatswain Mate E-6
United States Navy
01.1986 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: USA
- Directed 6 other recruiters in their responsibilities of recruiting and Navy Awareness, Core Values and Teamwork
- Assigned as the Assistant Zone Supervisor
- Assigned as RINC to Super station and directly in charge of all of Northern Maine Navy Recruiting Stations
- Qualified as Master Helmsman
- Qualified as Safety Officer for Underway Replinishment
- Qualified as Landing Signalman Enlisted (LSE)
- Qualified as Hazardous Material Petty Officer (HAZMAT PO)
- USA
Education
High School Diploma -
South Central High School
Union Mills, IN01.1985
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management
American Military University
OnlineSkills
- Workforce Development
- Human Resources
- Behavior Management
- Training & Development
- Conflict Management
- Forklift
- Materials handling
- Inventory management
- Barcode scanning
- Pallet jack experience
- Stock replenishment
- Shipping and receiving
- Trailer loading
- Product picking
- Order status updating
- Pallet building
- Shelf merchandising
- Palletizing
- Section reset coordination
- Pallet stacking
Certification
Driver's License, 07/01/23, 10/01/28
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Military Service
United States Navy, United States, E6, 01/01/86, 01/01/06
Timeline
Fullfillment Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
10.2024 - Current
Wash Bay Attendant
H. O. Bouchard Inc
01.2022 - 10.2024
Merchandising Team Lead
Sam's Club
08.2019 - 12.2021
TABE Administrator
Penobscot Job Corps
07.2018 - 08.2019
Residential Coordinator
Penobscot Job Corps
03.2017 - 07.2019
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Postal Service
12.2015 - 02.2017
Security & Transportation Officer
Jacksonville Job Corps Center
12.2014 - 12.2015
Customer Service
Boston Region Job Corps Region One
01.2011 - 01.2012
Center Standards and Incentives Officer
Penobscot Job Corp Center
11.2009 - 01.2014
Career Preparation Phase Instructor II
Penobscot Job Corps Center
12.2008 - 11.2009
Military Preparation Program Instructor
Company Core Values
05.2007 - 12.2008
Residential Advisor
Penobscot Job Corps Center
09.2006 - 05.2007
Boatswain Mate E-6
United States Navy
01.1986 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
South Central High School
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management
American Military University
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