Shyon Sturgis
Lawton,OK
Summary
Adept at managing high-risk situations with professionalism, I enhanced safety and reduced contraband at Geo Group Inc. by leveraging skills in observation and conflict resolution. My diverse experience spans from correctional supervision to early childhood education, demonstrating a unique blend of empathy and security enforcement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Geo Group Inc
10.2024 - 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, cells, and common areas.
Caregiver
Avalon Memory Care
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Early Head Start Teacher
Child Care Associates
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided ongoing professional development for staff members by leading workshops on best practices in early childhood education settings.
- Reduced behavioral issues by creating a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student progress and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities in math, science, and creative arts to engage students fully in the educational process.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that connected subject areas, fostering deeper understanding for students.
- Improved student literacy rates by implementing engaging reading activities and strategies.
- Established a nurturing learning environment where children felt safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
- Coordinated school events like family nights or field trips to build community connections between families, teachers, and administrators.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction to meet individual needs and abilities.
- Developed strong relationships with families by maintaining open lines of communication about their child''s progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using various assessment tools and adjusted instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
Team Member
Whatabuger
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hudson High School
Lufkin, TX05.2018
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Mental health awareness
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Inmate monitoring
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Search and seizure procedures
- Observation
- Surveillance
- Contraband seizure
- Self-defense techniques
- Safety
- Facility security
- Central and pod control
- Suicide prevention
- Gang awareness
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Geo Group Inc
10.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Avalon Memory Care
07.2024 - 08.2024
Early Head Start Teacher
Child Care Associates
01.2024 - 06.2024
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
08.2023 - 12.2023
Team Member
Whatabuger
01.2023 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Hudson High School
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