SUMMARY
Customer-centered, Business Manager bringing broad background in Project Management,
Corrections, Industrial Assembly experienced. Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CDCA2) Food Services and Problem-solver, Client-focused and organized professional with advanced diverse experience in customer service, Project Coordinator. Collaborative communicator to quickly build relationships with both clients and business audiences. Team Player, Known for innovation and creative problem-solving abilities to address business / Client challenges. SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
CORRECTIONS OFFICER/DEPUTY SHERIFF OTTAWA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE PORT CLINTON, OH
12/04/2022- 07/05/2023
Maintain control of the jail to provide for safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and general public by enforcing rules/regulations/policies and procedures Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned areas of the facility. Basic skill in operation of personal computer & computerized security & surveillance equipment, restraining devices, operation of transport vehicles. Supervised Inmates during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance
President of Operations Women Half Way Home Foundation - Castalia, OH 01/2018-03/2022
Coordinated work across departments to keep teams on track with company goals
Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocol
Determined performance goals and offered tactics for achieving milestones
Created business process flows to identify opportunities for improvement
Maintained clinical treatment notes
Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history
Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients
Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction Resume Page 1 of 2
MELANIE WITT
Ph: 419-***-****. Fax: 833-***-**** Email: ad06be@r.postjobfree.com
Leadership and People Development
Industry / Business Expertise
Integrity and Transparency
Supervision
Complex Problem Solving
Employee Motivation and Performance
Profit and Loss Management
Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CDCA2)
Case Mangement, Treatment Plans
Correctional Officer
Industrial Assembly
Foster Care Provider
Employees / Customers Services
Thrives Under Pressure
Community Outreach
Human Resources Oversight
Quality Control Planning
People and Culture Awareness
Adaptable and Flexible
Human Resources
Management Team Leadership
Approachable and Outgoing
Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking
Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs
Conducted chemical dependency program orientation sessions
Worked successfully with diverse group of co-workers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
Maintained updated progress notes and Group notes
Supervision for eight employee’s
Conducted intake interviews and bio-psycho-social assessments to determine clients' eligibility and suitability for programs
Offered emergency response, family support and Case Management to meet individual objectives
Worked with court system and Mental Health agencies to coordinate support services
Analyzed behaviors and planned treatments, implementing coping skills techniques and optimizing Case Management for over 300 clients
Developed individualized course of treatment for each client, consistently meeting Medical, Mental Health, Food, Housing, Programming and Outreach needs
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR VENTRA- SANDUSKY, OH
02/2017-10/2017
Supervise employee in my department
Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery
Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand. Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity. Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement
Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals
Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices
Oversee inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing order
Correctional Officer Rici, ORW - Mansfield, OH/ Marysville, oh 02/2011-02/2014
Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas
Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict
Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities
Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates when necessary
Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations
Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities
Supervised Inmates during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance
Transported inmates to and from medical. Make sure inmates are safe QUALITY ASSURANCE/ MANAGER /ASSEMBLY HEDSTROM PLASTICS CORP.- ASHLAND, OH 10/1992-09/2010
Reviewed current standards and policies / Billing
Kept records of quality reports and statistical review Resume Page 2 of 2
Supervised and guided inspectors, technicians and other staff
Troubleshot product issues and fixed problems
Established product specifications and quality assurance practices
Monitored product trends and suggested changes
Directed production, performance and quality objectives for all units to keep team aligned with company goals
Identified deviations in finished products from quality standards, isolating causes within production process and devising solutions to increase consistency
Managed team of technicians and inspectors to ensure adherence to product requirements
Collaborated with customers to develop quality control criteria for products based on customer needs and intended product applications
Strictly followed all health, safety, and legal standards
Industrial Assembly
Ran Injection Molding Machinery
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
De-Paul University Illinois City, IL 06/1986 Purchasing, Procurement, and Contracts Mangement
Job & Family Services Foster Care Provider
Madison Adult Education Precision Machinery
State of Ohio Academy Correctional Officer
State of Ohio Serv Safe Certification
CEU MATRIX Columbus, OH 04/2018 Chemical Dependency Counselor (CDCA 2)
CEU MATRIX Columbus, OH 03/2019 Case Mangement REFERENCES
Available upon request.
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