MICHAEL E. CURRY

HC 63 Box 325

Hanna, Utah 84031

435-848-5512 - H

skylobo@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

·               Sociology, Human resources, benefits, telecommunications, operations, and public safety experience.

·               BS degree in Sociology with emphasis in Criminology.

·               Proficient in Word, Excel, Internet, and demonstrated experience utilizing proprietary software.

·               Knowledge of other Microsoft applications including PowerPoint, and Project

·               Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

·               Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited direction.

·               Experience interacting with civilian, law enforcement and legal department  personnel.

·               Experience with tracking cases to completion, with attendant reporting.

·               Excellent at cross functional projects and associated relationships.

·               I have always left previous employment on good terms.

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

UTAH STATE COURTS – Duchesne, UT   2015-Present

Juvenile Probation Officer

Work with juvenile offenders and the juvenile court system.

 

STATE OF UTAH, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES – Roosevelt, UT             2013-2015

Caseworker

Provide Department of Children and Family Services In-Home services

 

UTAH MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. -Midvale, UT     2012-2013

Human Resources Specialist

Administer health benefits, recruiting, hiring, terminations, investigations, employee functions, supervise receptionist, administer workers compensation claims, training, OSHA reporting, employee orientation for 130+ employees.

 

AIRGAS INTERMOUNTAIN – SLC, UT-    2012-2012

Inter-branch Driver

Local hazardous materials transport via semi-tractor trailers.

 

GREAT WESTERN SUPPLY INC. – SLC, UT    2011-2012

Shipping Manager

·               Initially employed as local driver and quickly promoted to Shipping Manager.

·               Coordinate and assign associates to delivery and loading of trucks.

 

SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC. - SLC, UT     2007-2010

Human Resources Specialist          

·               Initially employed as Administrative Specialist and quickly promoted to HR Specialist.  My duties expanded to recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orientation, counseling, training, benefits administration, open enrollment, OSHA incidents, HRIS systems expert, and tracking of all associates.

·               Helped create, organize and deliver orientation and initial state mandated training for all new hires.

·               Responsible for all aspects of HR for over 450 employees under the HR Manager.

 

 

GUARDSMARK - Murray, UT2006

Assistant Supervisor

Security, safety and accident prevention practices.

Worked inside and outside plant in an investigative and preventive capacity at the site, which employed over 300 associates, and was in the process of being shut down.

I was the only member of our company assigned to work inside the plant.

 

 

FULL TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT -University of Utah, SLC, UT      2003-2005

Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology

·               Averaged 15-16 credit hours per semester and received 36 Hrs of CLEP Test Credits (College Level Examination Program).

·               On the “Dean’s List” for all of the last five semesters these two years with a GPA over 3.9.

 

 

UTAH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY               2/2002 - 9/2002

Communications Specialist

Responded via radio, telephone and PC to routine and emergency requests from the public to Utah State

Public Safety Agencies. 

 

 

EXCITE@HOME               4/2001 - 8/2001

Director New Services and Technology Introduction

Process Engineering.  Directed development and deployment of process flow charts,

methods/procedures, training and Operational Readiness Test Plan.  

 

 

AT&T BROADBAND                       1989-2001

* Senior Project Engineer (1999 to 2001)

Implemented and upgraded, high-speed data services on the broadband network to various

Utah communities in Cache, Weber, Salt Lake and Utah counties.

* Advanced Services Engineering Manager(1997 to 1999)

Successfully managed Digital Video launches, in Utah, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.

* Director of Operations PrimeStar(1996 to 1997)

Directed start-up operations of direct broadcast satellite in Utah and Idaho. Directly managed,

supervised and trained in-house associates and contractors, with "dotted line" responsibility

for 10 additional sites in Wyoming and Montana.

* Director of Security/Safety UT/ID (TCI)(1994 to 1996)

Directed safety and protection of all associates in Utah and Idaho.

Implemented "McGruff Truck" programs for the company.

* Security/Safety Manager (Salt Lake City) (TCI)(1992 to 1994)

Directed security and safety procedures and set up processes for asset handling.

Initiated inventory-tracking reform.

* Field Auditor - Advanced Technician (TCI)(1989 to 1992)

Audited field, financial and inventory assets.

 

 

EDUCATION

·               BS-Sociology - University of Utah, December 2005

·               Certificate-Criminology

·               Cumulative GPA 3.7

·               Deans List last five semesters

 

 

CERTIFICATES AND COURSES

 

·               Numerous law enforcement certifications

·               Installer/Advanced Telecommunications Technician

·               Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

·               The Basics of Supervisory Success

·               The Empowering Leader Workshop

·               Core Skills for Building Commitment

·               Digital Cable Systems Training

·               Two Way Data Over Cable Access

·               Tools and Techniques of Project Management

·               Human Dimensions for Project Management

·               Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Service During the XIX Winter Olympics

·               Emergency Medical Dispatch Diploma “With Honors”

·               Completed 17 training courses for Securitas Security maintained State licensing and trained new hires.

 

 

AFFILIATIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

·               Past member of the Utah Council on Crime Prevention

·               Trained clients at The Road Home computer lab on Internet access, email, and attendant functions.

·               Completed many law enforcement and security certifications.

·               Active for many years in ecclesiastic organizations.

·               Active in many community based organizations/

 

 

REFERENCES

Glenn Parker  (Retired Sheriff’s Sergeant and friend)

801-726-4137

zulu69r@gmail.com

 

Jeff Trapp (Commercial Services Manager and co-worker)

406-294-6601

jtrapp@cablevision.com

 

Steve King (Business Owner, former supervisor and friend)

801-420-4120

kingcomm@digis.net 

 

Scott Skelly  (HR Manager and co-worker)

801-520-7838

scott.phr@gmail.com

 

Kirk Harris (DCFS Manager)

435-722-6543

ksharris@utah.gov