Joshua Gustafson
Gloucester,MA
Summary
Passionate about supporting troubled youth in their journey towards becoming productive members of society. Leveraging personal experience of overcoming adversity and finding happiness, I possess a profound understanding of the challenges they face. Dedicated to helping them recognize the significance of resilience and positive living. Having emerged stronger and more determined through my own recovery journey, I am driven to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Young Person Liaison and Programming Assistant
CORE Peer Recovery Center
04.2024 - Current
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
- Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, sharing insights with colleagues to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
- Helping others find their own path of Recovery through resources and my own experience.
Lumber Yard Worker
Ace Hardware
11.2023 - Current
- Learned lumber products and manufacturer differences to give customers sound advice on building materials.
- Provided support to fellow workers when needed.
- Loaded lumber onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Operated saws, forklifts and wood splitters.
- Organized the yard according to product type and size.
- Cleaned work area daily including sweeping floors and organizing storage areas.
- Stacked material in a safe manner on pallets or racks ready for shipment.
- Operated heavy machinery, such as forklifts and loaders, to transport lumber safely and efficiently.
- Assisted customers with loading lumber and other various building materials.
Construction Worker
Gurino sites and utility
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
Correctional Officer
Cheshire County Department Of Corrections
10.2015 - 06.2020
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
Crew Leader
Vision Solar Massachusetts
02.2010 - 02.2015
- Mentored newly hired crew members to prepare each for job roles.
- Trained new hires on job duties, safety protocols, and company policies.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Organized crew placement per job function when assigning work.
- Monitored task completion to meet company standards for performance.
Education
Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Porter And Chester Institute
Worcester, MAHigh School Diploma -
Gardner High School
Gardner, MA06-2012
Skills
- Hardworking
- Reliable
- Honest
- Willingness to learn
- Punctual
- Patient
- Natural Leader
- Dedicated Employee
- Volunteer Work
- Empathetic
- Compassionate
- Quick decision making in difficult situations
- Working under stress
- Mediation skills
- Influencing skills
- Goal setting
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Critical evaluation capacity
- Collaborative relationships
- Project planning
- Issue resolution
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Contact
Gloucester, MA 01930
Education and Training
true,Worcester, MA,Gardner, MA
References
- Mickey Reeve (774) 218 5777
- Julia Quinn (978) 833 3227
- Stephan Hagar (978) 729-4718
- Andre Clark (978) 962-7782
- Billy Valaway (603) 205 5869
- Andre Gomez (206) 886 7972
Certification
CPR and AED Certified
Life Savior Merit
Correctional Officer for 5 years (attended many trainings and relevant certification classes.
Timeline
Young Person Liaison and Programming Assistant
CORE Peer Recovery Center
04.2024 - Current
Lumber Yard Worker
Ace Hardware
11.2023 - Current
Construction Worker
Gurino sites and utility
06.2020 - 11.2022
Correctional Officer
Cheshire County Department Of Corrections
10.2015 - 06.2020
Crew Leader
Vision Solar Massachusetts
02.2010 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Gardner High School
CPR and AED Certified
Life Savior Merit
Correctional Officer for 5 years (attended many trainings and relevant certification classes.
Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Porter And Chester Institute
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