Mike Dion

Experience

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  Glenn Security Services

  Jun 1983 - Aug 1984

  Security Guard

  Guarded the (closed) former Uniroyal Tire Complex property at 154 Grove Street in Chicopee, MA. The patrols covered all floors of several large buildings, and the outside property as well, through the use of Detex clocks.

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  The Republican

  Jul 1995 - Nov 2013

  Commanded staff of approximately 90 union employees to optimize daily packaging and distribution operations for 4 independent newspaper publications. Orchestrated processes to ensure product delivery in alignment with budget, scheduling and quality guidelines. Leveraged extensive technical knowledge to lead training and maintenance activities for a broad array of labeler and packaging equipment. Analyzed zone data and prepared production reports. Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, including OSHA. Collaborate with teams, including advertising, circulation, preprint, press room, and transportation departments. Executed human resources functions, including interviewing, on-boarding, and performance evaluation.Selected accomplishments:- Spearheaded training program for operation of forklifts and powered pallet trucks as a Certified Instructor of the National Safety Council of Western New England.- Extended life of production equipment by creating, modifying and implementing machine parts.- Resolved critical production issues with new SLS3000 title-up feeder equipment in time for first day of production, working 33 consecutive days to ensure meeting deadline. Show less Headed packaging team of 90 part-time and full-time employees and served as an resource in the operation of various buffering, inserter, stacking, tying, under wrap, conveyor and bundle deflection systems. Performed daily operation of packaging equipment in alignment with production schedule. Conducted quality inspections and quantity verification to ensure accuracy. Ensured full compliance with established industry practices and all safety standards.Selected accomplishments:- Created an innovative advertiser scheduling application in 1999, utilized by the company for 11 years until generating a more sophisticated solution in 2010.- Excelled at recruiting employees for extended hours to fulfill staffing needs during high-volumeprojects. Show less

  • Packaging and Distribution Manager

    Dec 2011 - Nov 2013

  • Assistant Packaging and Distribution Manager

    Jul 1995 - Dec 2011
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  Boston Center for Adult Education

  Mar 2005 - Sept 2007

  Teacher - Ghost Science: Behind the Scenes of a Paranormal Investigation

  While serving as the Co-Director for New England Paranormal and having over 175 investigations under my belt, I taught for 3 years at BCAE on everything from interviewing clients and conducting a professional investigation, to the use of the equipment involved and the procedures for analyzing and presenting evidence captured during a paranormal investigation. This in turn led to becoming the Home Team Director for The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) and earning an investigator position for the first 3 seasons on the SyFy network television show "Ghost Hunters." Show less

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  Edaron, Inc.

  May 2014 - Sept 2015

  Production Supervisor

  Directed staff of approximately 50 employees in the daily manufacturing and packaging operations for assembling games and puzzles. Coordinated efforts with machine shop to ensure operational readiness of production equipment.Selected accomplishments:- Created hundreds of detailed inkjet files and thousands of packaging labels for packing and shipping purposes.- Scheduled and prepared daily packaging operation reports.- Self-taught inner workings of print and apply label machinery to reduce necessity for maintenance crew repair calls. Show less

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  G4S (USA) Secure Solutions

  Dec 2015 - Apr 2016

  ID verification of students and visitors at American International College residence halls. Tour campus grounds to ensure safety of persons and property. Amazon Fulfillment Center in Windsor, CT - Screened employees and visitors for theft of Amazon property through the use of Garrett Walk-Through and hand-held metal detectors, along with bag searches.

  • Campus Safety Officer at American International College

    Dec 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Security Officer - Amazon Fulfillment Center

    Dec 2015 - Dec 2015
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  Brink’s Inc

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

  Armored Truck Driver

  Delivered and/or picked up and reconciled the valuables at a customer’s location. Maintained radio communication with the vehicle crew and dispatch personnel to ensure a secure transaction. Maintained the highest degree of security and control of the customer shipment at all times. Remained alert and prepared at all times, not only protecting the crew or premises against attack, but also watching for the accidental mishandling of packages that might result in a loss. Reconciled customer deposits and receipts of all valuables handled throughout the daily scheduled run. Show less

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  MassDOT

  Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  RMV Security (Armed)

  I was armed security for the Pittsfield, MA branch of the Registry of Motor Vehicles. In May of 2017 I was awarded employee of the month in the Massachusetts RMV "Taking Pride" newsletter, because of the work I had done as the security officer. I helped every customer that walked in the door. Whether it was getting the correct ticket, the correct paperwork, or actually helping them fill out their paperwork, I helped every single customer. This was not part of my job. I also kept the children entertained during their time at the RMV, with a children's art gallery that I had started, which grew to encompass the entire front of the registry's counter space. I actually had return children who would come straight to me, if their parents had to return to the RMV, who asked me if they could color another picture to put up on display. That was a great feeling. Show less

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  Kleenrite Services

  Jan 2017 - now

  Manager
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  Hampden County Sheriff's Office

  Mar 2019 - now

  Deputy Sheriff

  I was sworn in as an Honorary Hampden County Deputy Sheriff by Sheriff Nicholas Cocchi.