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Ronald G Kean Jr

Litchfield,IL

Summary

Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Temporary Assignment Corrections Grounds Supvr

Illinois Department Of Corrections
12.2022 - Current

Perform all tasks assigned on a daily roster. Maintain facility grounds and all equipment used for daily use, welding, ordering parts, supplies, chemicals, landscaping materials, small engine repairs, monitoring individuals in custody performing their duties outside facilities secured area. Mowing, trimming, tree and shrub pruning or removal, snow removal, erosion control, operating tractors with attachments, dump trucks, snow plow trucks. Install new or fabricate new parts for any and all equipment to run and work in a safe and operating manner.

Correctional Sergeant

Illinois Department Of Corrections
06.2019 - Current
  • Supervise employees and performance of tasks and manage offenders.
  • Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
  • Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
  • Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
  • Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit.
  • Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
  • Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
  • Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
  • Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.

Correctional Officer

Illinois Department Of Corrections
01.1999 - 06.2019
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
  • Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
  • Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews and fingerprinting.
  • Addressed inquiries from general public, other staff, inmates and visitors to resolve concerns.
  • Identified facility openings and designated inmates to housing units.
  • Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
  • Supervised inmates clearing debris from roadways and drains.

Dialysis Technician

CharDonnay Dialysis Inc.
08.1994 - 12.1998
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
  • Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
  • Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.

Aircraft Flagger/Baggage Supervisor

AMR Corporation American Airlines
11.1988 - 08.1994
  • Operated baggage scanners and computers to route baggage and cargo to correct passenger's destination.
  • Reviewed flight schedules and airline destination information.
  • Safeguarded cargo, baggage and mail from damage, loss and weather.
  • Practiced safety-conscious behaviors and followed operational processes and procedures.
  • Oversaw operation of tugs, belt loaders and tow tractors on ground.
  • Loaded passengers' property onto appropriate aircraft by collecting, sorting and checking baggage tags against flight lists.
  • Observed safety and privacy procedures in handling passengers' property.
  • Coordinated with ramp agents to verify baggage was placed on correct outgoing flight.
  • Transferred luggage from aircraft to collection areas safely using tug equipment.
  • Stocked aircraft cabins with necessary equipment and supplies.
  • Managed cargo and baggage during flights while to keep items well-stowed and secure.
  • Maintained compliance with airport and airline policies and baggage weight restrictions to protect passengers, crew, cargo and aircraft.
  • Provided detailed training and safety protocol workshops to optimize performance and productivity of crew members.
  • Trained new employees in areas such as safety procedures or equipment operation.
  • Oversaw cargo loading operations to achieve proper weight distribution and maintain safety during all facets of aircraft operations.
  • Achieved optimal balance by loading cargo in accordance with accurate calculations of aircraft center of gravity and specific flight requirements.
  • Directed personnel to properly stage baggage and execute safe and accurate loading and unloading of cargo.
  • Accompanied aircraft as member of flight crew to monitor and handle cargo in flight.
  • Optimized space usage when loading cargo and baggage into aircraft compartments.
  • Determined quantity and orientation of cargo and computed aircraft's center of gravity.

Plumber/Heavy Equipment Operator

United States Airforce
04.1984 - 03.1988
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
  • Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
  • Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
  • Resolved most mechanical issues independently and worked with supervisors and senior personnel to resolve complicated problems.
  • Used inspection, troubleshooting and repair abilities to quickly clear mechanical issues with heavy equipment.
  • Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
  • Synchronized resources on job sites by smoothly communicating with and directing team members via handheld mobile devices.
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
  • Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
  • Ripped out existing asphalt and concrete to prepare for site changes and new construction.
  • Avoided hazards such as hanging or buried utility lines when operating equipment.
  • Controlled simultaneous machine operations by communicating with and directing individual operations.
  • Selected and fastened bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors using hitches.
  • Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions when working in confined spaces.

Education

High School Diploma -

Litchfield High School
Litchfield, IL
05.1983

Skills

  • Document Control Support
  • Quality Control
  • Project Management
  • Good Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Monitoring
  • Instructing

Timeline

Temporary Assignment Corrections Grounds Supvr

Illinois Department Of Corrections
12.2022 - Current

Correctional Sergeant

Illinois Department Of Corrections
06.2019 - Current

Correctional Officer

Illinois Department Of Corrections
01.1999 - 06.2019

Dialysis Technician

CharDonnay Dialysis Inc.
08.1994 - 12.1998

Aircraft Flagger/Baggage Supervisor

AMR Corporation American Airlines
11.1988 - 08.1994

Plumber/Heavy Equipment Operator

United States Airforce
04.1984 - 03.1988

High School Diploma -

Litchfield High School
Ronald G Kean Jr