Dominique T. McDonald
Summary
Accomplished correctional officer with years of experience dealing with inmates and security personal. Responsible for the transfer and supervision of inmates Proven success in developing and mentoring at risk adults and youth. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Reliable and committed to maintaining security and order with strong interpersonal skills and excellent judgment. Knowledgeable about safety procedures and crisis intervention, excelling in maintaining discipline and safety in challenging environments. Dedicated to creating safe and well-regulated facility, ensuring well-being of all individuals.
Efficient Desired Position with extensive hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical systems. Known for ensuring operational safety and minimizing downtime through effective preventive maintenance. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting issues and performing corrective actions promptly.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician/Shift Lead
Wolfspeed Inc.
Durham, NC
09.2018 - Current
- Performs electro-mechanical root-cause troubleshooting of a variety of semiconductor manufacturing equipment
- Disassembles, repairs and reassembles equipment according to operating manuals
- Perform routine equipment maintenance tasks (cleaning, calibration, or routine service)
- Delivered updates to support staff adhering to escalation protocols.
Semiconductor
Cree Inc.
Durham, NC
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Learn and perform tasks related to the assembly, optical and electrical testing, and characterization of LED component test boards
- Collecting data using goniometer, integration spheres and other electrical and optical testing equipment
- Provide support to team members to investigate/resolve testing issues and suggest solutions to prevent future occurrence
Cap Worker
A Small Miracle Inc.
Raleigh, NC
10.2010 - 01.2016
- Complete CPR/First Aid training, NC-mandated Core Competencies and service recipient specific training
- Provide Intensive In-Home Supports, In-Home Skill Building, Personal Care
- Transport disability patients to various destination for outings
- Work with different levels of mental health from serve, mild and profound mental retardation
Certified Correctional Officer
Polk Correctional Institution
Butner, NC
08.2011 - 07.2015
- Primary duty is the safe, secure and orderly operation of the prison
- Handle emergency situations within the prison
- The prevention of injury or loss of life and the protection of state property
- Transport inmates to various destination, another prison, and hospital
- Complete an extensive four-week program of firearms, self-defense and medical training
Caregiver
Blue Ridge Group Home
Asheville, NC
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Provide a safe and professional area for patients to receive treatment
- Counseled patients on life skills development
- Provided transportation for patients to events that enhanced their life skills
- Helped patients develop job skills that would allow them to enter the work force
Community Support Servicer
Triumph
Durham, NC
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Provide organized developmental activities for adults with developmental disabilities
- Give individuals the tools they need to live as independently as possible
- Opportunities provided by programs include daily living/personal care skills, work training & vocational support, community living skills, and leisure activities
- Provide service to improve in self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills are important goals
- Service focus on prevocational activities such as improving attention span, motor skills, attendance, and the completion of assigned tasks
Bagger/Cashier/Stocker
Food Lion
Durham, NC
04.2003 - 06.2005
- Stocked shells for incoming produce
- Responsible for processing food transactions and packing products
- Ensured that all customers were served in a timely manner
- I was awarded employee of the month April2003
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC05.2010
Diploma - undefined
Southern High School
Durham, NC05.2005
Skills
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Equipment installation
- Equipment Repair
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Mental health awareness
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Inmate monitoring
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Search and seizure procedures
- Observation
- Contraband seizure
- Surveillance
- Safety
- Gang awareness
- Firearm operations trained
- Search procedures
- Mentorship
- Effective leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Role modeling
- Behavior improvements
- Scheduling
- Direct supervision
- Life skills development
- Daily living support
Timeline
Maintenance Technician/Shift Lead
Wolfspeed Inc.
09.2018 - Current
Semiconductor
Cree Inc.
01.2016 - 09.2018
Certified Correctional Officer
Polk Correctional Institution
08.2011 - 07.2015
Cap Worker
A Small Miracle Inc.
10.2010 - 01.2016
Caregiver
Blue Ridge Group Home
06.2007 - 06.2010
Community Support Servicer
Triumph
06.2005 - 06.2007
Bagger/Cashier/Stocker
Food Lion
04.2003 - 06.2005
Diploma - undefined
Southern High School
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mars Hill University