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Cole Buss

Belvidere

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in security and logistics, including roles at UPS and the Illinois Army National Guard. Proven ability in crisis management and teamwork, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-pressure environments. Skilled in packing and shipping operations, with a strong attention to detail and adaptability to meet organizational goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Air Hub Handler

UPS
11.2025 - 01.2026

Worked as a team to ensure that deadlines were met as we had to make flight times.

Working together to move large heaving shipping cans, loading the cans on trailers, and taking the cans to the planes with safety and timeliness.

Correctional Officer

Winnebago County Sheriff's Department
03.2022 - 10.2025

Conduct security operations, transports of detainees, escorts throughout the facility, work together as a team/shift to solve issues.

Maintain order and safety of 50-60 people at a time.

Overwatch Meal safety/service, health services, and mental health services

Military Police Officer

Illinois Army National Guard
11.2017 - 11.2023
  • Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
  • Documented and organized security information accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards, and potential dangers.
  • Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection.
  • Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic, and responded to emergencies on base.
  • Executed search and seizure operations in strict accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

During the period of September of 2018-February 2019 I was in basic training.

During the period of July 2019-July 2020 I was deployed to Cuba on a detention facility mission.

Correctional Officer

Wisconsin Department of Corrections
09.2020 - 03.2022
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.

Barback

District Bar And Grill
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
  • Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
  • Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
  • Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
  • Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.

Laborer

A-1 Restoration
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
  • Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
  • Specialized in Fire and Water Restoration

Education

Welding Certificate - Welding

Rockford Career College
Rockford, IL
10-2026

High School Diploma -

Harlem High School
Machesney Park, IL
05-2018

Skills

  • Packing skills
  • Shipping
  • Crisis management
  • Workplace safety
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Task delegation
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-solving
  • Professionalism

Timeline

Air Hub Handler

UPS
11.2025 - 01.2026

Correctional Officer

Winnebago County Sheriff's Department
03.2022 - 10.2025

Correctional Officer

Wisconsin Department of Corrections
09.2020 - 03.2022

Barback

District Bar And Grill
03.2019 - 07.2019

Laborer

A-1 Restoration
05.2018 - 09.2018

Military Police Officer

Illinois Army National Guard
11.2017 - 11.2023

Welding Certificate - Welding

Rockford Career College

High School Diploma -

Harlem High School
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