RYEN FOERTSCH
Tell City,IN
Summary
Adept at team management and enhancing customer satisfaction, I have great experience in serving families in the financial industry and continually improved by fostering client relationships and leading innovative marketing strategies. My professional experience spans law enforcement to correctional facility management, demonstrating strong influencing skills and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Branchville Correctional Facility
02.2025 - Current
- 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, bunks, and common areas.
Regional Leader
PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
08.2022 - Current
- Increased regional sales by implementing innovative marketing strategies and fostering strong relationships with clients.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to drive company-wide success through shared goals and aligned objectives.
- Led regional expansion efforts that successfully opened new markets for products/services offered while managing associated risks effectively.
- Expanded market presence through targeted outreach efforts, resulting in increased brand awareness and new client acquisitions.
- Spearheaded talent acquisition initiatives to attract top performers who contributed significantly towards achieving regional goals.
- Built long-term client relationships through exceptional account management skills that resulted in repeat business opportunities for the company.
- Mentored emerging leaders within the organization, promoting professional growth and career advancement opportunities.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with focused attention on addressing concerns and implementing solutions in a timely manner.
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss and optimize strategies.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
Tell City Police Dept
City Of Tell City
01.2017 - 10.2024
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Correctional Sergeant
Branchville Correctional Facility
01.2010 - 01.2016
- 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.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Effectively managed high-stress situations while maintaining professionalism, demonstrating strong leadership skills under pressure.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Supervised employees and performance of tasks and managed offenders.
- Organized recreational activities that promoted positive interactions among inmates, reducing tensions and improving overall facility morale.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
Laborer
Waupaca Foundry, Inc.
05.2001 - 01.2010
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Upheld company reputation for quality workmanship through dedication to best practices within the laborer role.
- Ensured safety compliance through regular inspection of tools and equipment, reporting any issues promptly.
- Mitigated potential hazards with thorough site cleanup efforts at the end of each workday.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tell City High School
Tell City05-2001
Skills
- Team management
- Influencing skills
- Customer relationship
- Customer satisfaction
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Branchville Correctional Facility
02.2025 - Current
Regional Leader
PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
08.2022 - Current
Tell City Police Dept
City Of Tell City
01.2017 - 10.2024
Correctional Sergeant
Branchville Correctional Facility
01.2010 - 01.2016
Laborer
Waupaca Foundry, Inc.
05.2001 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Tell City High School
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