Michael Allen
Greensburg
Summary
Retired Corrections Supervisor from Dixon Correctional Institute with 25 experience in maintaining security, custody and control . Experienced in maintaining safety through effective conflict resolution and meticulous incident reporting. Demonstrated strong leadership and problem-solving skills, fostering a professional environment that reduced altercations and ensured compliance with safety standards, policy and procedures.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Dixon Correctional Institute - Correctional Office
Dixon Correctional Institute
Jackson
04.1995 - 10.2020
- Monitored inmate activities to ensure safety and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, keeping staff and inmates safe during incidents such as lockdowns or evacuations.
- Reduced inmate altercations through consistent communication and conflict resolution strategies.
- Oversaw the timely processing of inmate transfers, ensuring accurate paperwork completion and adherence to established protocols throughout each transition phase.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project objectives within deadlines.
- Maintained current knowledge through ongoing education and advanced training.
- Maintained strict adherence to confidentiality protocols while managing sensitive information pertaining to inmates, staff, and overall facility operations.
Maintenance Custodian
Ethel Baptist Church
Ethel
05.2010 - 06.2019
- Ensured cleanliness and order in church facilities and grounds to provide welcoming environment for visitors.
- Enhanced building interiors by performing routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas to uphold facility standards.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and repairs.
- Repaired furniture, fixtures, and other equipment in the facility.
- Performed minor plumbing repairs such as unclogging toilets and sinks.
- Operated cleaning equipment for efficient maintenance of surfaces.
- Cleaned windows, walls and ceilings using ladders or scaffolding when necessary.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Stocked restroom dispensers with paper towels, toilet tissue, as needed.
- Managed janitorial supplies inventory by monitoring stock levels and proactively ordering necessary supplies to prevent shortages.
- Replaced light bulbs, ballasts and filters on a regular basis.
- Maintained janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend machine life and avoid malfunctions.
- Set up and removed furniture, equipment and supplies required for meetings and special events.
Plant Operator
CDI
Port Allen
06.1992 - 03.1995
- Operated machinery to optimize production efficiency and streamline workflow.
- Maintained safety standards through strict adherence to regulations and plant procedures.
- Monitored gauges and meters for optimal performance of plant systems.
- Adjusted valves, pumps, motors, and components to sustain operational levels.
- Recorded operating data on daily work sheets from laboratory analyses and flow measurements.
- Managed chemical inventories to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent supply disruptions.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment status and repair needs.
Education
Instrumentation - Instrumentation
International Technical Institute
Baton Rouge, LA01.1990
High School Diploma -
Jackson High School
Jackson, LA05.1989
Skills
- Inmate monitoring
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Maintenance knowledge
- Preventive Maintenance
- Lock and key management
- Basic plumbing knowledge
- Lighting maintenance
- Waste and recycling management
- Supply management
- Hand tools proficiency
- Pressure washing
- Attention to detail
- Task prioritization
- Time management
- Responsible and dependable
- Friendly, positive attitude
Timeline
Maintenance Custodian
Ethel Baptist Church
05.2010 - 06.2019
Dixon Correctional Institute - Correctional Office
Dixon Correctional Institute
04.1995 - 10.2020
Plant Operator
CDI
06.1992 - 03.1995
Instrumentation - Instrumentation
International Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Jackson High School