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Katrina Gilbert

Cambridge

Summary

Experienced with maintaining security and control within correctional facilities. Utilizes conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to manage inmate behavior effectively. Strong understanding of legal and ethical standards, ensuring compliance and safety.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Monitoring Officer

Murray’s Millwood Manor
04.2024 - Current
  • Ensure the federal parolees are following the guidelines of their parole
  • Monitor CTV cameras throughout the shift
  • Ensure the federal parolees are signing in and out of the building
  • Ensure the federal parolees are calling in by phone while on weekend passes
  • Enforce the rules and regulations of the nursing home
  • Respond to any emergency situation
  • Maintain and update the logbook for CSC activity

Server

The Black Badger
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Greet and seat guests upon arrival.
  • Detailed knowledge of the menu for recommendations.
  • Know the specials for the night.
  • Clear tables and reset tables after each shift.
  • Assist guests with all that is required in a friendly manner.

Server and Bartender

Pearle Hospitality
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Help prepare event rooms before events.
  • Ensure that guests are seated and orders are taken in your assigned section.
  • Refill water glasses and pour wine throughout the event.
  • Deliver the correct meals to the guests in order of service.
  • Clean and organize the rooms after the events are finished.
  • Maintain consumption reports of guests to ensure safety.
  • Know the signs of intoxication and when to stop serving alcohol to a guest.
  • Assist with proper setup and takedown of the bar once events are complete.
  • Ensure safe transportation home for all guests.

Correctional Officer II

Ministry of the Solicitor General
12.2016 - 10.2023
  • Enforce institution rules and supervise the activity of inmates.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Search for contraband or weapons.
  • Ensuring the safety of staff and inmates in all situations.
  • Be alert and ready to respond to all situations.
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.

Security Guard/Parking Enforcement

Securitas
12.2014 - 09.2016
  • Conduct patrols and ensure the safety procedures are in place and functioning.
  • Respond to all situations.
  • Write occurrence reports.
  • Ensure vehicles adhere to parking regulations
  • Ensure each vehicle as a valid parking pass that is clear and visible
  • Skilled in handling any customer service concerns regarding ticket disputes

Customer Service Representative

Old Navy
10.2014 - 12.2014
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
  • Improved resolution time with effective problem-solving for customer complaints.

Hospital Security Guard

Garda World
04.2014 - 07.2014
  • Assisted in the development of security protocols, contributing to a comprehensive safety plan for the facility.
  • Improved emergency response times with efficient communication and coordination among team members.
  • Managed access control systems, ensuring only authorized individuals entered restricted areas of the facility.
  • Enhanced hospital security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into reported incidents, providing detailed reports for management review.
  • Actively participated in drills simulating emergency scenarios aimed at improving overall preparedness and response capabilities.

Fitting Room Associate

Winners
05.2012 - 08.2012
  • Checked fitting room stalls and sorted merchandise to racks.
  • Cleaned and maintained fitting rooms regularly.
  • Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple customer requests simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Organized clothing and accessories that customers had returned to fitting room desk.
  • Picked out correct sizes and colors according to each customer's specific interests.
  • Reduced theft by limiting number of items that each customer took into fitting rooms.
  • Placed merchandise on appropriate hangers, verifying hanger sizes matched garment sizes.

Debt Collector

GreenSpace
09.2008 - 05.2009
  • Collected on delinquent accounts to reduce overdue balances.
  • Resolved customer disputes and disagreements through professional, calm communication to find mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Educated debtors about repayment options, enabling them to make informed decisions while preserving positive business relationships.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers to foster timely payments and account resolution.
  • Provided excellent customer service during difficult conversations, empathizing with debtors while remaining firm on repayment expectations.

Call Taker

NCO Securus Department
05.2008 - 07.2008

● Set up phone accounts for families and friends with loved ones in prison whom they
wished to contact
● Often had to show empathy for the families after they received the first phone call
notifying their loved one was in prison

  • Maintained a professional demeanor, managing difficult callers and deescalating tense situations.
  • Managed high-pressure situations calmly, ensuring timely assistance to callers during peak hours or emergency scenarios.

Technical Support Representative

Arvato-Xbox Department
08.2007 - 04.2008
  • Provided remote assistance to customers experiencing technical difficulties, guiding them through step-by-step resolutions with patience and professionalism.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate technical support for various software and hardware issues.
  • Resolved complex technical problems through effective troubleshooting techniques, enhancing the user experience.
  • Maintained a high level of expertise on company products, ensuring accurate information was provided to customers at all times.

Customer Service Cashier

Tim Hortons
10.2006 - 04.2007
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.

Customer Service Cashier

Tim Hortons
12.2003 - 07.2006
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.

Customer Service Cashier

Tim Hortons
06.2003 - 08.2003
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
  • Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
  • Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy, resulting in increased customer loyalty.

Customer Service Cashier

Burger King
01.2003 - 04.2003
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
  • Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy, resulting in increased customer loyalty.

Education

Correctional Officer Training - Certificate of Competition

Correctional Officer Training And Assessment (COTA)
Hamilton, ON
12-2016

Advanced Security Management - Advanced Diploma

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON
04-2014

Protection, Security and Investigation - Diploma

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Brantford, ON
04-2013

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Community Engagement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Crisis Management
  • Critical Incident Response
  • Documentation
  • Emergency management
  • Evidence preservation
  • Flexibility/Valuing Diversity
  • Integrity
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Leadership
  • Legal Knowledge
  • Medical Training
  • Physical and Psychological Readiness
  • Physical Fitness
  • Problem-Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Security Protocols
  • Self Confidence
  • Self-Control
  • Team Collaboration
  • Self-defense tactics
  • Search and seizure procedures
  • Surveillance
  • Prisoner transport
  • CCTV monitoring

Certification

  • Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police certification
  • Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C certified
  • Women in Policing shuttle run and mentorship program certificate of completion


Timeline

Monitoring Officer

Murray’s Millwood Manor
04.2024 - Current

Server

The Black Badger
10.2023 - 12.2023

Server and Bartender

Pearle Hospitality
10.2022 - 12.2023

Correctional Officer II

Ministry of the Solicitor General
12.2016 - 10.2023

Security Guard/Parking Enforcement

Securitas
12.2014 - 09.2016

Customer Service Representative

Old Navy
10.2014 - 12.2014

Hospital Security Guard

Garda World
04.2014 - 07.2014

Fitting Room Associate

Winners
05.2012 - 08.2012

Debt Collector

GreenSpace
09.2008 - 05.2009

Call Taker

NCO Securus Department
05.2008 - 07.2008

Technical Support Representative

Arvato-Xbox Department
08.2007 - 04.2008

Customer Service Cashier

Tim Hortons
10.2006 - 04.2007

Customer Service Cashier

Tim Hortons
12.2003 - 07.2006

Customer Service Cashier

Tim Hortons
06.2003 - 08.2003

Customer Service Cashier

Burger King
01.2003 - 04.2003

Correctional Officer Training - Certificate of Competition

Correctional Officer Training And Assessment (COTA)

Advanced Security Management - Advanced Diploma

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology

Protection, Security and Investigation - Diploma

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Katrina Gilbert