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Melissa Cosby

Thorntown

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Well-trained CPR Instructor dedicated to building knowledge and abilities for students to handle stressful emergency situations. Talented in leading classes and hands-on activities with class participants of diverse backgrounds. Decisive in identifying and correcting students' knowledge gaps.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

American Red Cross
Crawfordsville
10.2019 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans to enhance student engagement and understanding.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and collaboration.
  • Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student performance effectively.
  • Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of students.
  • Attended meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.
  • Evaluated performance of students and made provisions to meet learning needs.
  • Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.

Asset Protection Associate

Walmart
Crawfordsville
08.2018 - Current
  • Conducted investigations on suspicious activities and incidents.
  • Collaborated with team members to implement safety protocols.
  • Trained new associates on asset protection procedures and policies.
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents for management review.
  • Maintained safety and security of premises, visitors and employees.
  • Monitored CCTV surveillance to detect suspicious activity.
  • Investigated incidents, collected evidence, wrote detailed reports, and made recommendations for corrective action when necessary.
  • Responded promptly to all alarms activated within the DC.
  • Executed safety protocols to protect the store's assets.
  • Reported any suspicious activities immediately upon discovery.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to asset protection.
  • Established relationships with local law enforcement agencies as needed.
  • Advised management on security vulnerabilities and recommended improvements.
  • Conducted physical security checks of premises to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Board of Director's Security Team

Walmart
Bentonville
10.2009 - Current
  • Provide security to the Walmart Board of Directors, their spouses/family, Walton Family members and Walmart Executives
  • Provide security to them in other states and countries.
  • Work closely with the Executive Protection Team and Law Enforcement
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Continued training in High Risk Driving courses; Combat Trauma Training; Surveillance & Counter Surveillance; Hostage training.

Patrol Officer

Purdue University
West Lafayette
01.2000 - 12.2007
  • Patrolled campus to ensure safety and security of students and staff.
  • Conducted investigations into reported crimes involving university property.
  • Responded to incidents and emergencies while providing immediate assistance.
  • Enforced campus policies and regulations to maintain a safe environment.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents and actions taken during shifts.
  • Monitored surveillance systems to identify potential security threats on campus.
  • Responded to radio dispatches regarding disturbances or criminal acts in progress.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to detect criminal activity and provide public safety.

Education

Certification - High Risk Driver Course, Combat Trauma Training

T1G
West Memphis, AR
09-2010

Graduated - Criminal Justice

Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Plainfield, IN
12-2001

High School Diploma -

North Montgomery High School
Crawfordsville, IN
05-1988

Affiliations

  • Love to travel
  • I have 3 dogs and a horse

Timeline

First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

American Red Cross
10.2019 - Current

Asset Protection Associate

Walmart
08.2018 - Current

Board of Director's Security Team

Walmart
10.2009 - Current

Patrol Officer

Purdue University
01.2000 - 12.2007

Certification - High Risk Driver Course, Combat Trauma Training

T1G

Graduated - Criminal Justice

Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

High School Diploma -

North Montgomery High School

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