Carl MacDonald
Truro,Canada
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in corrections, security, and commercial construction, emphasizing safety, teamwork, and attention to detail. Skilled in framing, demolition, concrete work, and drywall installation, demonstrating adaptability across various hands-on roles. Proven ability to manage high-pressure environments, prioritize safety protocols, and effectively communicate with diverse teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Labourer
Highway 311 Construction
04.2024 - Current
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Helped with door and window installations.
EXPERIENCE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
CENTRAL NOVA SCOTIA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
08.2019 - Current
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behaviour, improper conduct and signs of conflict
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections of transport vehicles and equipment
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities
- Supervised inmates during Medical Temporary Absence such as hospital stays
- Conducted and monitored all types of searches; including, pat search, strip search, routine searches, and cell search
- Monitored medication distribution given to inmates from a medical professional
- Participated in extensive communication roles; including but not limited to; report writing, two way radios, emails, and outside agencies
SECURITY OFFICER
COMMISSIONAIRES
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Monitored 8 security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems
- Oversaw premises to identify safety risks and ensure employee and visitor safety
- Inspected parking lot to verify vehicles were properly parked and displayed parking permits
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras to monitor for trespassers and criminal activity
- Patrolled industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and secure doors, windows and gates.
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT INTERN, DARTMOUTH SOUTH PROFESSIONAL CENTRE
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Delivered an exceptional level of service; by listening to concerns and answering questions of public civilians
- Completed security checks, and inspected locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates for tampering Prepared detailed written records and reports while serving court documents and warrants Recording, coordinating, and logging court proceedings
- Assisted in drafting, processing, and served warrants, summons, subpoenas, civil and other official papers Served as courthouse security officer
- Documented situations that were not consistent with the routine operations
- Recognized the importance of carrying out policy and procedures.
LABOURER
JOHN MCKENNA PLUMBING, TRURO
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Performed general labor functions while following all safety and quality procedures
- Cut Galvanized iron materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws
- Retrieved materials, tools and equipment from trucks and delivered to skilled workers
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance
- Trained in plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing and installation
- Measured, cut and laid out materials based on individual job requirements
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient, safe work and meet job schedules
Education
CORRECTIONS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT -
SUCCESS COLLEGE
LOWER SACKVILLE, NS01.2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
COBEQUID EDUCATIONAL CENTRE
Truro, NS01.2016
Skills
- Courtroom practices familiarity
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Responsible handling confidential and sensitive information
- Strong oral communication in the workplace
- framing and carpentry
- demolition techniques
- concrete mixing and finishing
- drywall installation and repair
- construction safety protocols
- Power tool operation
- Team collaboration in construction environment
Activities And Honours
Pressure point control tactics, Defensive Tactics and use of force, Spontaneous knife defence, Barricaded persons, Cell Extractions, Handcuffing, Manipulation Awareness, Con Games, Incident command system 100, FAC- Restricted and Unrestricted, Counselling and client rapport building, COPAT/PARE Training, Ground Avoidance Ground Escape, First Aid/ CPR, Suicide Intervention (A.S.I.S.T), Verbal Conflict crisis intervention, Non violent crisis intervention, Critical incident stress management, Mental health first aid
Timeline
Labourer
Highway 311 Construction
04.2024 - Current
EXPERIENCE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
CENTRAL NOVA SCOTIA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
08.2019 - Current
SECURITY OFFICER
COMMISSIONAIRES
07.2019 - 08.2019
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT INTERN, DARTMOUTH SOUTH PROFESSIONAL CENTRE
04.2019 - 05.2019
LABOURER
JOHN MCKENNA PLUMBING, TRURO
01.2017 - 05.2018
CORRECTIONS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT -
SUCCESS COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
COBEQUID EDUCATIONAL CENTRE
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