Colin Byrd
Kempton
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Worker
MacAllister Machinery Company
Kokomo, IN
11.2023 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for loading and unloading equipment efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during daily operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of yard areas to enhance productivity.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking incoming and outgoing materials.
Laborer
L&M Quality Lawn Care
Sharpsville, IN
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Operated lawn care equipment to maintain residential and commercial landscapes.
- Assisted in planting, weeding, and mulching tasks to enhance outdoor aesthetics.
- Followed safety protocols while handling tools and chemicals for landscaping projects.
- Collaborated with team members to execute landscape designs efficiently.
Correctional Officer
Howard County Sheriff's Office
Kokomo, IN
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of facilities to identify potential hazards.
- Responded promptly to incidents, de-escalating conflicts and ensuring safety of inmates and staff.
- Documented daily activities and incidents accurately in logs for record-keeping purposes.
- Was a shift supervisor and managed staffs timecards and time-off
Correctional Officer
Tipton County Sheriffs Office
Tipton, IN
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies during investigations to enhance security protocols.
- Trained new officers on safety procedures, emergency response, and operational protocols.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided constructive feedback to foster professional development.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
Laborer
Hobbs Feed
Hobbs
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move feed products.
- Assisted in loading and unloading deliveries, ensuring accurate inventory counts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to adhere to safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols while handling equipment and materials on-site.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tri- Cental High School
Sharpsville, IN05-2019
Skills
Heavy equipment operation
Flexible and adaptable
Strong work ethic
Team collaboration
Staff management
Complex Problem-solving
De-escalation techniques
Conflict resolution skills
Stress tolerance
Timeline
Yard Worker
MacAllister Machinery Company
11.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
Howard County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - 01.2023
Correctional Officer
Tipton County Sheriffs Office
01.2020 - 02.2022
Laborer
Hobbs Feed
07.2019 - 12.2019
Laborer
L&M Quality Lawn Care
05.2017 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Tri- Cental High School