Joe Powell

Experience

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  Michigan Army National Guard

  Sept 2005 - Sept 2011

  Infantryman

  Performed as a member of a fire team during drills and combat. Aided in the mobilization of vehicles, troops and weaponry. Maintain and store combat weapons (e.g., rifles, machine guns, handguns, etc) Veteran of the Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Deployed in 2008.) Sharpened skills in leadership, communication, team work, and decision making.

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  Wyoming Police Department

  Apr 2011 - Jul 2011

  Police Intern

  I have interned with the following bureaus, Patrol Division, where I rode along with multiple officers in a radioed squad car. Technical Support Unit, where I spent time learning the Forensics and scientific side of crime solving. Detective Bureau. And School Resource Officers, where I spent time leaning the day-to-day duties of a school officer.

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  Ottawa County Deputy Sheriff's Association

  Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

  Road Deputy

  Patrolled in a radio cruiser to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of a crime, and to enforce traffic and parking regulations.Answered calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, robberies and other misdemeanors and felonies. At the scene of the crime, administered first aid, conducted preliminary investigations, gathered evidence, obtained witnesses, made arrests, and testified as a witness in court.Interviewed people with complaints and inquiries and attempted to make the proper disposition or direct them to proper authorities.Conducted accident investigations providing first-aid for the injured, taking safeguards to prevent further accidents; interviewed principals and witnesses, took written statements from drivers and witnesses; examined vehicles and roadways, observing traffic control devices and obstruction to view; took necessary street measurements; cleared the scene of obstructions and wreckage. Issued traffic tickets and directed traffic at intersections. Show less

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  Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2017

  Assistant Student Personnel Officer

  Assist in administering the Center disciplinary system in accordance with the Policy and requirements Handbook.Participates in the orientation of new enrollees to explain the disciplinary system and penalties that may be incurred.Informs students by appropriate appointment when to appear before the dorm/peer court or center standards officer.Maintains and submits weekly activity report, percentage of class attendance, number of infraction reports, dorm incidents, and classroom and shop incidents, etc. Show less

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  MEANING IN COLORS

  Feb 2017 - now

  Vice President

  Oversee operations of Meaning In Colors non-profit organization.Manage budget for Mentoring and Housing programs. Obtained relationships with community partners to produce more housing for clients.Collaborates with the CEO and Director of Programs to develop and implement procedures to maintain and/or improve outcomes. Compile and maintain data for quarterly reports to evaluate program metrics. Serves as risk manager for all potential projects for the organization. Show less

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  MINACT, Inc./ Gerald R. Ford Jobs Corps

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2018

  Safety, Security and Fire Prevention Manager

  Assists with the administration of the Safety Program as needed, up to and including training for required areas of OSHA. Manage, monitor, and evaluated a team of 11 Safety and Security Officers who monitors student behavior and provide 24-hour security coverage to the Center.Implemented company wide safety plans to ensure that students and staff are knowledgeable in good safety practices. Audit and submit safety reports to the Regional and Corporate offices.Ensures that all students and staff are following all safety regulations and procedures in accordance to the Policy Requirement Handbook and the Standard Operating Procedures. Show less

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  HUMAN LEARNING SYSTEMS, LLC

  Sept 2018 - now

  Center Standards Officer/Positive Behavior Support Officer

  Administers the Center’s Behavior Management System according to Department of Labor (DOL), Corporate, and Center policies.Prepare Significant Incident Reports (SIR) based on reportable events according to the Policy Requirement Handbook. Oversees staff members assigned to this department. Ensures that staff have adequate training to complete key areas of responsibilities. Complies, plans and implements Standard of Operating Procedures (SOPs), Center Operating Procedures (COPs), and other written plans as necessary.Chairman of the Career Management Team. Expanded the program and was able to increase students progress and job prospects Show less

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  Connections Career Planning & Services

  Mar 2020 - now

  Director Of Operations

  Provide professional development services such as resume writing, interview prep, career coaching and job search strategies to assist clients in meeting their career goals. Develop curriculum and facilitate career development workshops tailored to audience ranging from high school students to the senior level employees. Oversee all operations of the professional firm.