Mcripps
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Mcripps


Meaghan Cripps
Springfield, Ma. 01118
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Key Strengths____________________________________________________


Leadership Skills
Self-motivated
Responsible
Analytical
Problem Solver
Communicator
Honesty & Integrity
Flexible & Adaptable
Positive Attitude


Professional Experience_____________________________________________ __ __
Belchertown Public Schools/Holyoke Community College (Holyoke, MA) 2017 - current
Ed Coach/Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Trained special education students life skills needed for college settings
Experienced in teaching children K-12 with behavior challenges
Certified as restraint use and allergy response

Chicopee High School (Chicopee, MA) 2016 - 2017
Paraprofessional
Provided 1:1 educational and vocational instruction to high school students with Autism
Responsible for discreet behavioral analysis trials in a special education classroom
Administered physical safety support (C.P.I.) and redirection techniques

BJ’s Wholesale Club (Chicopee, MA) 2010 - 2016
Manager - Loss Prevention
Part of management team responsible for internal & external asset protection for an 80,000 sq. ft retail business
Supervised $10-30k of product coming into the facility and ensured proper procedures
Enforced food safety regulation to avoid loss from damage or spoilage
Maintained all key lighting, alarm management, and other safety/security devices
Documented all theft activity and damage, and provided related reports to senior management

Liberty Security (Springfield, MA) 2014 - 2015
Security Guard Supervisor 2008 – 2009
Supervised 15 guards at multiple locations, applying and reinforcing policy and procedure as needed
Monitored 16 CCTVs covering multiple locations, including government, financial, and legal
Provided safety escort services for Mercy Medical Center employees and patients upon request
Assisted with situations involving gang activity as well as helping those with drug and alcohol addictions

UMASS Police Department (Amherst, MA) 2008-2010
Police Cadet Officer
Enforced campus and city laws inclusive of search, seizure, arrest, and booking of offenders
Followed strict procedures for handling contraband and monitoring use/consumption of alcohol
Handled situations ranging from alcohol abuse, drug overdose, sexual crime, child abuse, and mental health crisis
Monitored and helped with campus events where problems involving alcohol could arise
Trained as a First Responder, and proper baton & restraint use

Education____________________________________________________
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (2014) Westfield State University
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice (2010) Holyoke Community College