Todd Karnes
Tazewell,VA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Tennessee Department Of Corrections
Mountain City, TN
11.2023 - Current
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Worked all complex 1-3 units without hesitation when asked to do so
- Received employee of the month award feb 2024
- Received above and beyond achievement award feb 2024
- Began Career in June of 2022 left in november of 2022 to return home to cre for ill family member Returned in november of 2023
- 11 months of correctional experience
88M Motor Transport Operator
Virginia Army National Guard
Gate City, VA / Emporia VA
10.2018 - Current
- Currently E5-Sergeant
- Increased unit cohesion by fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and teamwork among peers.
- Maintained zero safety incidents or accidents throughout tenure due to diligent adherence to established safety protocols.
- Assisted by transporting vital supplies, equipment, and personnel for missions and operations
- Supervised soldiers during missions and convoys and loading missions
- Instructed new soldiers on proper operation of heavy wheeled vehicle
- Certified UPL (Unit prevention Leader) ensuring a substance abuse free unit in the 1710 transportation company
- Have deployed to the border of texas in assistance to the US Customs And border patrol from 2020-2021
Lineman Foreman/ Lineman
Parnell Resources
Marion VA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Improved crew efficiency by implementing streamlined work processes and providing clear communication.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-job briefings to ensure that all crew members understood their roles in accomplishing the day''s objectives.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from crew members regarding process improvements or safety concerns.
- Was regular lineman until moved up to foreman
- Laid off due to insufficent amount of work available
Education
High School Diploma -
Tazewell High School
Tazewell, VA06.2018
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Physical Fitness
- Spanish Fluency
- Surveillance
- Visitation guidelines understanding
- Restraint Techniques
- Cell Inspections
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate monitoring
- Inmate Supervision
- Mentorship
- Policy Enforcement
- Firearm operations trained
- First Aid Certification
- Self-defense tactics
- Evidence Preservation
Additional Information
References
Sgt Aaron White/ NECX TDOC 423-727-7387
Unit Manager James Cox/ NECX TDOC 423-727-7387
Sam Davidson/ Parnell Resources 276-639-9141
Jerry Boothe/ Parnell Resources 276-245-2178
SSG Anton Jarrell VA ARMY National Guard 804-477-0026
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Tennessee Department Of Corrections
11.2023 - Current
Lineman Foreman/ Lineman
Parnell Resources
05.2023 - 08.2023
88M Motor Transport Operator
Virginia Army National Guard
10.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tazewell High School