Yakira Thomas
Valdosta
Summary
Proven professional with extensive experience in high-stress environments, such as Hamilton Correctional Institution and Werner Enterprises. Excelled in maintaining safety and security, showcasing skills in emergency response and conflict resolution. Achieved a notable reduction in contraband and maintained a flawless driving record, demonstrating both hard and soft skills critical to operational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Hamilton Correctional Institution
08.2023 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
Truck Driver
Davis Transfer Company
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transport
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Correctional Officer
Valdosta State Prison
01.2016 - 05.2021
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA05.2014
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Correctional facility procedures
- Inmate monitoring
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Search and seizure procedures
- Observation
- Surveillance
- Contraband seizure
- Safety
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Hamilton Correctional Institution
08.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
Davis Transfer Company
02.2023 - 07.2023
Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transport
04.2022 - 01.2023
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
06.2021 - 03.2022
Correctional Officer
Valdosta State Prison
01.2016 - 05.2021
High School Diploma - General Studies
Penn Foster Career School
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