SANDRA SISK
CONTACT
ad3f45@r.postjobfree.com
FL 34482 Marion
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dependable Correctional Officer
highly trained in facility
operations, security, and control.
Protects personnel and inmates
from harm with consistent
enforcement of regulations and
safety procedures. Well-versed in
emergency responses and team
actions.
Motivated college student,
currently enrolled and seeking
opportunity to apply skills in
database management,
spreadsheet and other computer
applications to meet challenging
work assignments and support
management team. Excellent at
communicating, writing and
editing. Keen attention to detail
and focused on meeting
deadlines.
Talented worker dedicated to
continuous improvement to keep
everything running smoothly.
Highly analytical and organized in
addressing routine needs and
managing unique circumstances.
EXPERIENCE
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER Mar 2023 Dec 2023
Marion CI, Ocala, FL
Inspected living areas and personal belongings regularly to detect and seize contraband.
Observed inmates continuously to maintain safety and enforce facility rules.
Monitored perimeters, gates and internal doorways during patrols and surveillance camera shifts.
Maintained vigilance to identify conflict and dangerous behaviors prior to escalation.
Managed inmate custody and security throughout correctional facility, in courthouse and during transportation.
Modeled healthy behaviors to promote safe and positive interactions between inmates and staff.
Supervised and documented inmate movements transporting to and from detention facilities, programs and community services. Used and maintained keycards, two-way radios and weapons with strong regard to safety protocols.
Escorted offenders within and outside institution, maintaining stringent control and awareness to reduce risks.
Performed scheduled inmate counts and reported discrepancies or initiated lock-downs.
Coordinated secure and safe visitation between inmates and personal contacts.
Obtained information to accurately complete inmate documents throughout booking process.
Applied training in conflict-resolution and communication to interact professionally with inmates, staff and general public. Intervened during fights and disturbances to stop unauthorized behaviors and restore order.
Communicated with visitors to explain policies and complete searches prior to authorized entry.
Encouraged participation in recreational and educational programs and activities.
Used restraint devices to minimize danger posed by high-risk inmates. Supervised and reported on inmates' work in kitchen, laundry and other areas.
Organized prisoners' daily schedules, assigned duties and provided instruction.
Screened incoming visitors to assess clothing, remove unauthorized items, and verify identities.
Maintained expertise in less-lethal weaponry to keep peace between potentially violent inmates.
S
S
SKILLS
Encouraged students to
practice strategies and skills
taught to enhance learning and
study skills.
Managed classroom
discussion, creating inclusive,
learning-focused
environments.
Followed district- and state-
mandated curriculum to give
each student optimal
educational experiences.
LANGUAGE
Fluent in English and Spanish
Investigated crimes that occurred within institution, collaborating with police officers.
Monitored CCTV feeds in master control room to keep close eye on designated areas.
Inspected conditions of locks, doors and gates at correctional facilities to maintain security and help prevent escapes.
Summarized shift happenings at daily handovers to prepare officers. Searched prisoners, cells and mail to locate and remove contraband materials.
Confirmed presence of each prisoner by conducting regular headcounts. Oversaw distribution of commissary purchases and other items to prison population.
Transported inmates to external sites in line with prison procedure. Kept daily logs of prisoner activities for detailed reporting. Attended regular training to maintain awareness of current processes and best practice.
OPERATIONS MANAGER Aug 2008 Jan 2022
Fleet Services, Belleview, FL
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels
Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance
Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures and safety practices
Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines
Helped build and review master service agreements for work eligibility Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget Directed initiatives to achieve regulatory compliance, foster good manufacturing practices and meet component quality standards Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue
Formulated processes to improve assistance to support groups, resulting in reduction of downtime and financial loss Spearheaded department training for appraisals of new components Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends Implemented ticket tracking system and worked with team to create customized system for improved
W H tracking and logging of work issues
Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms
Directed HR operations, including strategic workforce planning, goal cascading, performance management, staffing and benefits administration
Drafted invoices for completed work
Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues
Coordinated leadership workshops to educate team members on best practices to optimize productivity
Developed and implemented high-quality work environment as measured through employee satisfaction ratings
Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
Interviewed and hired strong candidates for team openings, using newspapers, job boards and social media to find applicants Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches. OWNER/OPERATOR Aug 2004 Jan 2022
Food Wizards LLC, Belleview, FL
Managed key accounts, including developing sales presentations and promotion initiatives to drive product sales and increase brand awareness
Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance
Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations
Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
Improved records management systems for leases and contracts to boost renewals timeliness
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs
Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues
Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks Trained and developed team members to build human capital Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels
Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems
Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory
Optimized team hiring, training and performance
Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports
Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth
Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions
Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels
Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends
Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations. EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE Jan 2025
Post University, On-line
GPA 4.0.
Graduated with honors.
CERTIFIED BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND FOOD SERVICE MANAGER E - SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Jan 2003
International Academy of Design And Technology, Pittsburgh, Florida, FL GPA 3.8
Graduated with honors.