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Work History
Education
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Certification
Languages
Work Availability
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STEVE BOUKAMBOU

Essex Junction,VT
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Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking and maintaining a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

42A Human Resources Specialist

Army National Guard Vermont
Colchester, VT
03.2022 - Current
  • Provided troubleshooting and technical assistance in use of PeopleAdmin system.
  • Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Improved customer service rankings by quickly resolving issues to improve overall satisfaction.
  • Implemented quality control initiatives to reduce downtime and increase revenue.
  • Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
  • Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
  • Completed projects on time and under budget while resolving complex issues for senior leaders.
  • Delivered consultative services and recruited qualified and diversified candidates for employment.

Correctional Officer ( Human Resources )

Northwest State Correctional Facility
Swanton, Vermont
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals
  • Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
  • Maximized team knowledge and productivity by training, monitoring and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
  • Launched company-wide HR strategies, practices and benefits and compensation policies to drive departmental and business objectives.
  • Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
  • Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
  • Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
  • Identified facility openings and designated inmates to housing units.

Correctional Officer

Johnson County
Olathe, Kansas
04.2018 - 12.2021
  • Applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
  • De-escalation and mediate disputes
  • Provide positive reinforcement
  • Collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately.
  • Conduct safety, security, health, and sanitation inspections to abide by rules and regulations
  • Perform administrative functions
  • Maintain shift logs and head counts
  • Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
  • Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.

Cable Technician

Time Warner Cable
Kansas City, Missouri
06.2014 - 04.2018
  • Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers and signal level meters
  • Completed new connects, reconnects, disconnects and service changes for residential and commercial customers
  • Performed troubleshooting of systems with techniques such as speed and ping tests.
  • Examining, analyzing and interpreting data from a variety of resources for example electronic monitoring instruments, news reports, and electronic mail to detect conditions of areas and visual displays,
  • Connected components to exterior cable systems and tested connections for adequate power and functional links
  • Analyzed user-generated trouble tickets to determine causes of problems and took appropriate action for resolution
  • Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics and crawl spaces
  • Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
  • Assisting in management and daily operations of Joint Operations Center.
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP and CTI applications
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.

Supply Specialist

US Army Reserve
Century, Kansas
06.2012 - 09.2015
  • Boosted productivity by maintaining weapons and materials for 30 team members.
  • Responsible for receipt, inventory, storage, issue, protection and destruction.
  • Managed staff of 7 employees for oversight of procurement and supply management.
  • Assembled and managed 30 team members in operations and equipment utilization.
  • Maintained accountability for assets valued in excess of $millions of dollars.
  • Maintains overall security of Facility Operations Center and performing entry control and escort procedures.
  • Analyzed equipment needs of units to procure required inventory and supplies.
  • Remained accountable for assets valued over millions of dollars.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.

Human Services Counselor

PSRI Technologies
11.2012 - 06.2014
  • Supported and encouraged adolescents, within program, to maintain substance free and sober lifestyle
  • Advise users on appropriate course of action
  • Monitor issues from start to resolution
  • Escalade, if needed, unresolved problems to higher level of support
  • Handled 50 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
  • Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for 25 new employees.
  • Reviewing human resources development programs.
  • Applying education and training policy requirements; discussing retraining procedures; and/or providing retirement options.
  • Competent in discussing equal opportunity and sexual assault prevention and response programs.
  • Have experiences in career counseling; completing or editing performance evaluations.
  • Conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs.
  • Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
  • Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.

Education

M.D. - National Security

Park University, Parkville,MO
05.2023

Homeland Security & Terrorism Certificate - Immigration

Park University, Parkville,MO
12.2015

Bachelor Degree - Organizational Communication/Criminal Justice

Park University, Kansas City, MO
12.2015

Bachelor Degree - Mass Communication & Journalism

Institute of Manager, Dakar/Senegal
08.2002

Skills

  • Employee Relations
  • Decision Making
  • Industry-Specific HR Regulations
  • Procedure Compliance
  • Policy and Procedure Writing
  • Adaptable to Changing Conditions
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Active Listening
  • Data Entry
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Development
  • File and records management
  • Interpersonal Communication

Certification

  • Certificate in Homeland Security and Terrorism - Park University 2015

Languages

French
Full Professional
Kikongo
Native or Bilingual
Lingala
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

42A Human Resources Specialist - Army National Guard Vermont
03.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer ( Human Resources ) - Northwest State Correctional Facility
12.2021 - 03.2022
Correctional Officer - Johnson County
04.2018 - 12.2021
Cable Technician - Time Warner Cable
06.2014 - 04.2018
Human Services Counselor - PSRI Technologies
11.2012 - 06.2014
Supply Specialist - US Army Reserve
06.2012 - 09.2015
Park University - M.D., National Security
Park University - Homeland Security & Terrorism Certificate, Immigration
Park University - Bachelor Degree, Organizational Communication/Criminal Justice
Institute of Manager - Bachelor Degree, Mass Communication & Journalism
STEVE BOUKAMBOU