Corey Bower
Wise
Summary
Experienced in maintaining safety and order within a correctional facility, effectively enforcing regulations and monitoring inmate behavior. Demonstrated ability to prepare detailed reports on daily operations and assist in training new personnel on safety protocols. Skilled in reading blueprints and schematics, performing carpentry tasks, and conducting routine maintenance on equipment, ensuring compliance with building codes. Proven track record of coordinating with teams to complete projects efficiently while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
Pound
08.2020 - Current
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, and other activities.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
Carpenter
Quesenberry's Construction Inc.
Big Stone Gap
06.2011 - 08.2020
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment such as saws and drills.
- Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Cut countertops from laminated material following template measurements.
- Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
- Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
- Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Anchored and braced forms to complete precise joining.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coeburn High School
Coeburn, VA05-2010
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Regulatory compliance
- Emergency response
- Incident reporting
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Safety protocols
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
08.2020 - Current
Carpenter
Quesenberry's Construction Inc.
06.2011 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Coeburn High School