Daekon Sherrill
Collinwood
Summary
Hard working, punctual and intelligent employee with various experience in different fields. Always willing to learn and pursue required certifications. Willing to step into leadership roles when needed. Always looking to improve personal and team performance whenever possible. Willing to do the undesired responsibilities. Wants to provide others with assistants when they are struggling. And constantly aware of hazardous environments, equipment and chemicals during work
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Officer
Corecivic Inc.
Clifton
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Supervised inmate activities to maintain safety and order within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
- Managed inmate documentation and records accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and legal teams for case management processes.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to de-escalate tense situations among inmates.
- Monitored surveillance systems to detect suspicious behavior or security breaches.
- Provided training and mentorship to new corrections officers on procedures and policies.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Ensured safety and security of inmates within the facility by conducting searches, supervising activities, and maintaining order.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Maintained correct physical head count for inmates.
- Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
- Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone, and shower time.
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
- Completed daily duties before daily deadline
- Responded to and assisted other officers during emergency situations quickly.
- Performed appointment and emergency transport of inmates with company vehicles and by helicopter.
Operator
Innovative Hearth Products
Russellville
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Operated machinery to assemble fireplace components efficiently.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
- Inspected products for quality assurance before packaging.
- Undertook leadership role to train new employees and insure continuous production of quality products.
Assistant Mechanic
Wayne County Board Of Education
Collinwood
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted in routine maintenance of school vehicles and equipment.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and systems.
- Collaborated with senior mechanics on complex repair tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and service performed.
- Organized tools and parts for efficient workflow during repairs.
- Communicated effectively with team members to address issues promptly.
- Tested repaired vehicles for proper performance before returning them to customers.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using specialized tools and equipment.
- Performed oil changes and other minor maintenance tasks according to established schedules.
- Ensured compliance with applicable state laws concerning vehicle registration and inspection requirements.
- Communicated professionally with customers regarding their concerns about their vehicles' performance or condition.
- Inspected completed work to ensure proper function before returning the vehicle to its owner.
- Transported vehicles between locations as needed for service or repair purposes.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as filing paperwork and entering data into computerized databases.
- Removed, replaced, and repaired various components such as brakes, radiators, starters, alternators, exhaust systems, steering systems, air conditioning systems, and suspension components.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean workspace by disposing of hazardous materials properly and following safety procedures at all times.
- Provided support for other technicians during peak workload periods.
- Received instruction from senior mechanics regarding specific repair techniques and best practices for working on particular types of vehicles.
- Identified worn or damaged parts that required replacement and ordered new parts when necessary.
Small Engine Mechanic
Wayne County Co Op
Waynesboro
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Maintained detailed records of repairs and parts inventory.
- Collaborated with customers to understand engine issues and provide solutions.
- Managed shop cleanliness to promote a safe working environment.
- Communicated effectively with team members to streamline repair processes.
- Tested repaired equipment to ensure proper performance.
- Disassembled engines to gain access to defective parts for removal or repair.
- Used chemicals and high-pressure water systems to clean engines and equipment after repairs.
- Filled out warranty claims with serial and model numbers.
- Ordered replacement parts as needed based on diagnostic tests results.
- Followed safety protocols while performing repair work in the shop or at customer sites.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts with solvents or lubricants.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about maintenance needs for small engines.
- Assisted customers in buying new units according to their wants and needs
- Performed highly in sales to exceed average sales numbers each year.
- Communicated with Stihl sales rep. to ensure the company received correct inventory according to average customer wants and needs in the area.
Education
Collinwood High School
Collinwood, TNSkills
- Inmate supervision
- Safety inspections
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency response
- Customer communication
- Equipment operation
- Team collaboration
- Facility security
- Verbal de-escalation
- Active listening
- Training delivery
- Professional integrity
- Armory and key control
- Security procedures
- Leadership qualities
- Integrity and honesty
- First aid and CPR certified
- Continuing education
- De-escalation techniques
- Incident prevention
- Patrol techniques
- Restraint techniques
- Crisis management
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Inmate rights
- Firearms proficiency
- Surveillance
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Emergency management
- Verbal communication
- Excellent problem solver
- Self-defense tactics
- Prisoner transport
- Factory Safety
- PPE
- PPCT
- Production Oversight
- Forklift Certified
- OC Certified
- Pepperball Certified
- Human Trafficking Identification Certified
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
- OC
- Pepperball
- Firearms
- Human Trafficking Identification
- PPCT
- Forklift
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Cattle
- Family
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Corecivic Inc.
03.2025 - 12.2025
Operator
Innovative Hearth Products
03.2025 - 09.2025
Assistant Mechanic
Wayne County Board Of Education
08.2020 - 02.2022
Small Engine Mechanic
Wayne County Co Op
03.2016 - 08.2019
Collinwood High School