Willie Dillard
Lansing,MI
Summary
Compassionate Youth Mentor excited to take on new professional challenges and assist inner city youth in improving various life skills and gain stability. Hardworking and responsible professional with the ability to handle high stress situations with a calm and level head. Motivated to help the youth in my community dealing with behavioral issues by providing emotional support focused on understanding and coping with problems to improve their wellbeing. Dedicated volunteer, and employee, willing to take on any challenge and offering 11 years of experience with inner city youth. Outgoing and kind team player excited to work with people from all backgrounds. Eager in promoting the development of physical, mental, and emotional health, while helping each person develop to their maximum potential.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Safety Officer
Lansing School District
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with social service agencies to address issues related to homelessness, substance abuse, or mental health that impacted community safety.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents and actions taken during shifts, contributing to effective communication between team members and supervisors.
- Delivered presentations on various public safety topics at schools, community centers, and other venues to educate citizens about crime prevention strategies.
- Performed crowd control duties during large gatherings or events, maintaining order while prioritizing the safety of all attendees.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to share intelligence, coordinate responses, and support investigations into criminal activity.
- Assisted in the evacuation of buildings during fire alarms or other emergencies, ensuring the safe and orderly exit of occupants.
- Monitored surveillance systems for potential threats or suspicious behavior around critical infrastructure, reporting findings to appropriate authorities for further investigation.
- Provided first aid assistance during medical emergencies, applying life-saving techniques until paramedics arrived on scene.
- Utilized conflict resolution skills to de-escalate tense situations involving disputes between community members.
- Prepared reports on public safety activities and initiatives, contributing to decision-making processes for resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay up-to-date on best practices in public safety operations and procedures.
- Extinguished small fires using appropriate firefighting equipment before they escalated into larger incidents requiring additional resources from the fire department.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
Football Coach
Lansing School District
08.2018 - Current
- Set clear performance targets and evaluated player and team achievements.
- Assessed student behavior and academic achievements to determine continued eligibility for program.
- Managed detailed program records, including forms, reports and permission sheets.
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Checked equipment and monitored common areas to ensure neatness, organization and proper upkeep while remaining vigilant on safety.
- Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities to assign players to correct positions on team.
- Collaborated with other coaches to maintain consistent athletic program.
- Maintained safety of training, individual exercises, and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
- Reviewed game tapes of competitor matches to understand strategies and plan approaches.
- Worked closely in training capacity with fellow student-athletes during off-season.
- Observed MHSAA guidelines and protocols during practice sessions and game to help players avoid injuries.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and arranged tutoring for those with falling grades.
- Observed consistent program of stretching and proper conditioning in effort to reduce injuries.
- Maximized athlete performance by overseeing targeted physical conditioning programs.
- Communicated effectively with coaches and fellow athletes, including organizing meetings.
- Observed culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Oversaw rigorous practice sessions to enhance individual skills and team gameplay.
Custodian
MSU IPF
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Handled, used and stored hazardous chemical cleaners correctly to prevent injury or illness.
- Disinfected and mopped classroom and kitchenette areas to maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards.
- Notified building managers about needed repairs and replacement equipment immediately to reduce machinery downtime.
- Emptied all trash cans and replaced liners, disposing of all refuse in proper receptacles for garbage and recycling collections.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by trained new staff on proper cleaning methods and procedures.
- Helped set up venue for special events by locating furniture and building desired arrangements.
- Mixed water and detergents in containers to prepare chemical cleaning solutions, adhering to all safety measures to avoid accidents and exposure to poisonous gases.
- Vacuumed carpets, mopped floors and washed blinds, using company-approved cleaning products.
- Disposed of trash, cleaned and organized classroom and office areas and maintained supply inventory.
- Maintained all janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend life and avoid malfunctions.
- Dusted furniture, walls, machines and equipment, replaced burned out lightbulbs and disinfected all horizontal surfaces for 20 offices.
- Cleaned public restrooms, including scrubbing sinks, toilets, countertops and mirrors to mitigate germs and risk of illness.
- Maintained a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and adhere to OSHA standards of safe working practices.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain appearance and remove scratches.
- Implemented step-savers that reduced cleaning time per room by 20 minutes to 15 minutes while maintaining company quality standards.
- Safely operated equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor buffers and carpet machines and trained other custodians in proper usage.
- Followed proper handling procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floor and fixtures.
- Operated backpack vacuum and other power equipment tools such as the proteam backpack vacuum and the T5 floor cleaner to complete daily cleaning.
- Mopped and vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance at all times.
- Maintained accountability for building keys, master keys, and access cards.
- Gathered and emptied trash and recycling bins.
- Moved and carried equipment and furniture.
- Cleaned dormitories, athletic buildings, lab and research areas, academic buildings and office areas.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
- Wet mopped and spot mopped public corridors, washrooms and classrooms.
Package Handler
Fedex
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity.
- Transported more than 30 incompatible items between storage and production areas each day.
- Offered to assist other package handlers with loading duties during busy periods, which led to development of additional skills and improved productivity within warehouse.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors about potential hazards and other issues to resolve together.
- Inspected all packages per shift to determine any product or package damage.
- Organized boxes for easy movement and shipment.
- Cleared aisles, swept floors and reorganized inventory to keep warehouse neat and remove obstacles.
- Ensured packages were sealed properly.
- Gained complete understanding of duties and job tasks for each shift, prioritizing those requiring immediate completion.
- Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
- Tracked movements with hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Responded to job-related inquiries from supervisor quickly and professionally and provided updates on anticipated task completion times.
- Resolved conveyor system issues by clearing jams and blockages.
Education
High School Diploma -
JW Sexton High School
Lansing MISkills
Asset management
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Public Safety Officer
Lansing School District
08.2021 - Current
Football Coach
Lansing School District
08.2018 - Current
Custodian
MSU IPF
04.2016 - 04.2019
Package Handler
Fedex
02.2015 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
JW Sexton High School
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