Todd Kenton
Michigan City,IN
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a strong work ethic and quick learning abilities. Maintains a positive attitude even in high-pressure situations. Possesses a diverse background and a wide range of skills that bring fresh perspectives to any team. Values stability for both family and personal growth. Retains knowledge and experiences gained throughout career, despite time away from business-oriented roles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
State of Indiana Department of Correction
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Participated in development of correctional policies and procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
Armed Messenger
GardaWorld
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
- Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
- Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally, and responding promptly to questions.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Casino Security Officer
Twin Pine Casino
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Performed security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
- Permitted authorized persons to enter property and monitored entrances and exits.
- Watched for irregular or unusual conditions to prevent safety hazards.
- Operated radio, telephone equipment and console monitors to watch for and report on suspicious person.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Identified illegal activities and alerted floor security personnel to address concerns.
Fork Lift Operator
Nu Forest Products
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Semi Driver
CR England
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
Service Parts Order Manager, Lead Dispatcher
Napa Valley Wine Train
08.2011 - 03.2016
- I was in charge of the parts ordering department for the mechanical side of the Napa Valley Wine Train as well as the lead dispatcher.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in railroad equipment.
- Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses.
- Monitored and evaluated supplier performance to maintain quality of parts.
- Provided timely, insightful and accurate reports to upper management.
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
Education
Diploma -
Lower Lake High School
Lower Lake, CA06.2008
Skills
- Record Keeping
- Good time management
- Friendly Personality
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Effective Team Leader
- Ability to Learn Quickly
- Communication Skills
- Computer Skills
- Mechanic
- Decision Making
- Detail Oriented
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Market Research
- Microsoft Office
- Inventory counting
- Records Maintenance
- Work Planning
- Officer Training
- Staff Supervision
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
- Supervised a team of 10 staff members.
- Documented and resolved inventory program fault which led to a complete overhaul of how the inventory was kept which is still currently in use today.
- Gained various certifications from current job.
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Santa Rosa, CA, United States
- Date of Birth: 08/22/1990
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
State of Indiana Department of Correction
01.2022 - Current
Armed Messenger
GardaWorld
02.2019 - 11.2021
Casino Security Officer
Twin Pine Casino
02.2018 - 11.2018
Fork Lift Operator
Nu Forest Products
09.2016 - 11.2016
Semi Driver
CR England
02.2016 - 08.2016
Service Parts Order Manager, Lead Dispatcher
Napa Valley Wine Train
08.2011 - 03.2016
Diploma -
Lower Lake High School
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