Krista Abshire
Hackberry
Summary
Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity. I am a highly motivated hard worker that works well with other people. I am currently enrolled in Process Technology at Sowela Technical Community College, and on track to graduate May 2026.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office
06.2023 - Current
- Worked as a correctional officer in the Jail unit. Keeping track of daily logs & databases on personal and inventory. Used Microsoft Word, EForce, Afis “Finger Print Machine”, and other various log sheets. Administrated medication to inmates.
Commercial Fisherman
Self-employed
04.2010 - 05.2023
- Job duties included but not limited to Rigging and setting out crab equipment, Driving the boat, hooking the crabpots, culling crabs, helping with bait. Purchased, organized, and maintained supplies and equipment for efficient operations. Followed marine regulations applicable to planned route locations. Adhered to safety protocols when launching, operating, and landing large marine craft to protect crew, equipment, and vessels. Coordinated fueling, repairs and other port activities to properly maintain ship. Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain safety and efficiency of each trip.
Grass Cutter
Bayou Property Maintenance
05.2017 - 06.2023
- Used my existing skills to maintain residential and commercial properties for various types of property maintenance. Task included mowing with zero turn lawn mowers, weed eating, edging cement, picking up trash and debris, operating small equipment, maintaining flower beds, and spraying herbicide while using proper PPE for the different job task. I would pull various trailers from dump trailers, utility trailers, and cargo trailers.
Custodian
Hackberry High School
12.2008 - 04.2014
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance. Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses. Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors. Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands. Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space. Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas. Handled, labeled, and safely stored various hazardous chemicals and solutions to prevent injuries. Set up and removed furniture, equipment and supplies required for meetings and special events. Stripped, sealed, finished, and polished floors to maintain longevity and health. Maintained janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend machine life and avoid malfunctions.
Labor Worker
Air Force Base
05.2008 - 12.2008
- Job duties included but not limited to inventory of tools, digging holes for welders, cleaning up the workspace, keeping track of time sheets. Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards. Assisted distribution of tools, materials, and equipment to skilled workers. Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities. Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators. Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery and equipment. Set up equipment to maintain worksite productivity. Controlled traffic to protect work site integrity, crew safety, and public welfare.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hackberry High School
Hackberry, LA05.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA05-2026
Skills
- Certified Class B CDL Driver
- Data Management
- Training & Development
- Team Management
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Planning & Organizing
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Maintenance & Repair
- Flexible Schedule
- Good Work Ethic
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Computer Skills
- Basic Math
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office
06.2023 - Current
Grass Cutter
Bayou Property Maintenance
05.2017 - 06.2023
Commercial Fisherman
Self-employed
04.2010 - 05.2023
Custodian
Hackberry High School
12.2008 - 04.2014
Labor Worker
Air Force Base
05.2008 - 12.2008
High School Diploma -
Hackberry High School
Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology
Sowela Technical Community College