Zachary Zareczny
Burkburnett,TX
Summary
Experienced professional in correctional operations, skilled in decision-making, problem-solving, and risk management. Successfully maintained safety standards and managed offender activities, contributing to a secure and efficient facility environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice
Iowa Park, Texas
07.2016 - 08.2025
- Performed advanced and highly complex correctional work involving the care and custody of offenders within a maximum-security facility.
- Conducted contraband searches of buildings, including dormitories and cell blocks, as well as offenders, by pat and strip searches.
- Oversaw and provided security for offenders performing work assignments, such as food service, laundry, and maintenance.
- Managed offenders during hours of movement, both indoors and outdoors.
- Prepared and maintained records, forms, and reports.
Assembler
Alto-Shaam
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Performed sheet metal and wire assembly by using a variety of parts.
- Followed assembly blueprints and wiring diagrams.
- Worked with a team on an assembly line.
- Communicated with teams of other departments to ensure a continuous flow of operations.
Parts Sales Manager
AutoZone
Sussex, Wisconsin
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Assisted the store manager with supervising, training, and developing employees to foster a motivated and engaged team.
- Maintained clear and effective interactions with both customers and employees.
- Monitored sales goals and performance standards.
- Followed structured store procedures, managed inventory, oversaw cash handling, and controlled shrink to ensure operational efficiency.
- Promoted risk management practices.
- Assisted in managing the commercial department to support timely deliveries.
- Resolved customer concerns and store operational issues.
Sales Associate
AutoZone
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Engaged with customers and ensured positive interactions through clear, professional communication.
- Worked with managers and teammates to create and support a motivated, productive store environment.
- Restocked merchandise, maintained organization, followed cash handling procedures, and followed loss prevention policies.
- Utilized structured processes to complete assigned tasks while following company safety policies and using personal protective equipment.
Aircraft Armament System Journeyman
United States Air Force
Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Loaded and unloaded nuclear and non-nuclear munitions, explosives, and propellant devices on aircraft.
- managed, controlled, maintained, and installed aircraft bomb, rocket, and missile release, launch, suspension, and monitor systems.
- Performed aircraft armament systems maintenance, including the removal, replacement, disassembly, repair, and installation of parts, while following technical order procedures and wiring diagrams.
- Planned, organized, and directed armament systems maintenance activities.
- Conducted aircraft armament systems tests to ensure system functionality, and develop system upgrades.
Education
Aircraft Armament Systems
Community College of The Air Force
Sheppard Air Force Base, TX03-2011
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORHigh School Diploma -
Harold S. Vincent High School
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Risk assessment
- Record maintenance
- Decision making
- Communication skills
- Systems testing
- Equipment installation
- Security management
- Risk management
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Operations management
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice
07.2016 - 08.2025
Assembler
Alto-Shaam
02.2016 - 07.2016
Parts Sales Manager
AutoZone
06.2015 - 02.2016
Sales Associate
AutoZone
08.2014 - 06.2015
Aircraft Armament System Journeyman
United States Air Force
08.2010 - 05.2013
Aircraft Armament Systems
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Oregon State University
High School Diploma -
Harold S. Vincent High School