Timothy L. DeBusk
Topeka
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in administrative tasks, including data entry and documentation management. Proven ability to leverage strong communication and organizational skills to enhance office operations and support team objectives. Committed to fostering a productive work environment through meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Shawnee County Solid Waste
04.2025 - Current
- Drove various trucks to collect trash and recycling around Shawnee County.
- Navigated routes to optimize collection efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
- Maintained high standards of vehicle cleanliness and organization.
- Enhanced team morale with positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes.
- Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck's lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
- Followed all traffic laws.
- Utilized effective time management skills.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
Gate Guard
Securitas
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Worked at the lumber yard at Menards in Topeka, Kansas.
- Checked to ensure customers entering the lumber yard had a ticket.
- Ensured customers leaving the lumber yard only had items from their ticket in their vehicle.
- Ensured all customers had left the lumber yard when closing the yard.
- Monitored access points to ensure security of the yard.
- Provided exceptional customer service to visitors, addressing concerns, and directing them to appropriate locations within the premises.
- Promoted a positive image of the organization while interacting professionally with employees, visitors, vendors, and contractors.
Semi-Truck Driver
Prime, Inc
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Drove semi-truck with trailer all over the country making deliveries.
- Inspected trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage and fuel usage in accordance with federal guidelines.
- Followed all traffic laws.
- Utilized effective time management skills.
- Increased fuel efficiency by implementing eco-friendly driving techniques.
- Promoted a positive company image by presenting a professional appearance and demeanor when interacting with customers or other drivers during stops or layovers.
- Maintained load safety and security.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
Communications Specialist I, CSII, Supervisor
Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Consolidated Emergency Communications Center
08.2016 - 09.2024
- Answered incoming administration and emergency calls.
- Entered calls for service for law enforcement, fire and/or medical response.
- Transferred incoming calls to the correct extension or agency when appropriate.
- Utilized effective time management skills.
- Maintained radio contact with units/responders in the field.
- Entered notes into active calls.
- Fulfilled requests from units/responders in the field.
- Created a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet to track data on call volume and length of calls.
- Checked vehicles, items and people in a database called the National Criminal Information Center to see if they are stolen or wanted. Ensured that if there was a hit in the database that the entry matched the person or item.
- Trained new employees on how to be a dispatcher. Taught new employees the policy and procedures of the department.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development in emergency communication practices.
- Supervised emergency communications staff to ensure efficient response to incidents.
- Fielded citizen complaints.
- Filled Kansas Opens Records Act requests.
- Created a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet to track employee leave.
- Created a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet to track employee seniority and time in position.
- Created a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet to track the days off rotation of employees to assist supervisors in assigning the correct number of employees to each rotation.
- Create a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet to assist supervisors in assigning overtime and do other scheduling duties.
- Took a Fred Pryor Microsoft Excel Basics class.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance team effectiveness.
Corrections Specialist
Shawnee County Department of Corrections
06.2012 - 08.2016
- Ensured inmates safety and security.
- Ensured public safety.
- Ensured that no inmates left the facility prematurely
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Searched inmates entering the facility to ensure no contraband entered the facility.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions.
- Utilized effective time management skills.
- Ensured correct paperwork received from outside agencies so inmates could be legally held at the facility and so paperwork could be passed onto the courts in a timely manner.
- Ensured correct charges and bond amounts were entered into the computer system.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Collected and counted money from bonds being posted for inmates.
Warehouser, Packaging Operator, Sunchips Processor
Frito-Lay, Inc
03.2005 - 06.2012
- Adhered to food safety regulations, preventing contamination risks during the processing, packaging, storage and transportation.
- Operated forklifts to efficiently move products within warehouse.
- Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient production of snack products.
- Monitored quality control standards to maintain product integrity and compliance.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production flow and product quality.
- Utilized effective time management skills.
- Operated forklifts to efficiently move products within warehouse.
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Reduced product damages with proper handling techniques.
- Processed outbound orders accurately.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Reduced waste and improved sustainability through diligent monitoring of packaging materials usage.
- Troubleshot and resolved packaging equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity levels.
- Increased output by optimizing the performance of packaging machinery and equipment.
- Learned and followed warehouse safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Observed machine operations to verify quality and conformity of packaged products, stepping in to resolve issues promptly and avoid costly production errors.
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient processing of product.
- Monitored quality control standards to maintain product consistency and safety.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously, maintaining organization.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Calibrated weigher to adherence to quality standards.
Dishwasher, Waiter, Cook, Supervisor
Pizza Hut
05.2000 - 12.2004
- Operated industrial dishwashing equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Maintained the cleanliness of the restaurant and maintained food safety.
- Served customers by phone and in person.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper accounting and minimizing discrepancies at the end of shifts.
- Cleaned up after customers, maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant.
- Over saw operation of the restaurant and employees on duty.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining high satisfaction levels and repeat business.
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Utilized effective time management skills.
- Bolstered team morale and productivity by maintaining positive attitude and assisting colleagues during high-pressure periods.
- Assisted in food storage organization, labeling and dating food items for easy retrieval and rotation.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Trained new staff on menu items, service standards, and operational procedures.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply.
- Reduced order errors by double-checking tickets before sending them to the kitchen staff for preparation.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Education
Undergraduate -
Colangelo College of Business, Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona12.2021
Undergraduate - undefined
Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas12.2004
Graduate -
Holton High School
Holton, Kansas05.2003
Skills
- Proficient typing skills
- Accurate 10-key input
- Excel proficiency
- Skilled in prioritizing concurrent responsibilities
- Effective communication techniques
- Customer service
- Impartial decision-making
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Kansas Open Records Act experience
- NCIC experience
- Police, Fire and Medical AED experience
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Truck Driver
Shawnee County Solid Waste
04.2025 - Current
Gate Guard
Securitas
03.2025 - 04.2025
Semi-Truck Driver
Prime, Inc
09.2024 - 02.2025
Communications Specialist I, CSII, Supervisor
Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Consolidated Emergency Communications Center
08.2016 - 09.2024
Corrections Specialist
Shawnee County Department of Corrections
06.2012 - 08.2016
Warehouser, Packaging Operator, Sunchips Processor
Frito-Lay, Inc
03.2005 - 06.2012
Dishwasher, Waiter, Cook, Supervisor
Pizza Hut
05.2000 - 12.2004
Undergraduate - undefined
Washburn University
Undergraduate -
Colangelo College of Business, Grand Canyon University
Graduate -
Holton High School