David Dameron
Mansfield
Summary
Public Safety professional with 15 years experience serving the Parkland College and Champaign community with proven ability to learn, adapt, and succeed in a variety disciplines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Parkland College
02.2009 - Current
- Ensure the safety of Parkland College employees, students and members of the surrounding community
- Speak regularly with faculty, staff, students, and visitors to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigate and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Utilize clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with community members.
- Participate in special assignments including but no limited to Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), EMT certification, Use of Force instructur.
- Inspect, maintain, utilize, and repair as needed emergency equipment such as firearms, police vehicles, medical equipment.
Safety Coordinator
Mettler Athletic
10.2007 - 02.2009
- Inspected Mettler Center and Mettler Athletic facilities, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Conducted Red Cross certified CPR, AED and First Aid Training and maintaining all corresponding records
General Contractor/Carpenter
Dave Hagar Construction
10.2004 - 10.2007
- Adhered to building codes and regulations in planning and construction phases for full project compliance.
- Sub-contracted to Anchor Door Co. for installation of CMI overhead doors.
- Sub-contracted to Colfax Building Center and John Molck Construction
- Specialized in remodeling, flooring, framing, finishing, drywall installation, cabinet installation, basic wiring, door and window replacement and residential plumbing installation.
Co-Owner/Operator
Dameron Farms
05.2004 - 10.2007
- Oversaw daily business operations and financial decisions to drive profitability and growth of a family-only 1000+ acre grain farm.
- Operating all equipment and machinery for a grain farm to include, tractors, mowers, tillage equipment, harvesting and planting equipment
- Maintained and repaired all technical farm equipment as well as any sheds, vehicle storage, grain storage, and dwellings.
Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time)
Mike's Sentry Hardware
06.2004 - 08.2007
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases related to hardware, gardening, plumbing, electrical products.
- Manage transactions and consolidate receipts and daily record-keeping.
- Cut and duplicated keys and maintained key-cutting equipment
- Re-stock inventory
- Other duties as assigned including mixing paint, repairing glass windows and mesh screens, and other building maintenance of the store itself.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Agribusiness Operations
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2004
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Risk Assessment
- Strategic Planning
- Proficient in a variety of computer applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Outlook, ARMs police reporting system, CAD Computer Aided Dispatch, IYETek Crash reporting system, IWIN Illinois Wireless Info Network, FLOCK camera system, Avigilon, LEADs, Sharepoint, Datatel, Colleague
- General mathematic skills
- Technical proficiency with power tools, measuring tools, heavy machinery
- Mechanical Inclination
- Residential Construction
- Teaching and Coaching
- Working as a team member, team leader or independently
Timeline
Police Officer
Parkland College
02.2009 - Current
Safety Coordinator
Mettler Athletic
10.2007 - 02.2009
General Contractor/Carpenter
Dave Hagar Construction
10.2004 - 10.2007
Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time)
Mike's Sentry Hardware
06.2004 - 08.2007
Co-Owner/Operator
Dameron Farms
05.2004 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Agribusiness Operations
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign