VAUGHN COLVA
Bethlehem
Summary
Dynamic professional with strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous learning, complemented by exceptional communication skills. Prepared to drive team success and deliver positive outcomes through collaboration and innovative thinking. Eager to embrace new challenges while advancing organizational goals with unwavering dedication and enthusiasm. Passionate about contributing to a thriving work environment that fosters growth and achievement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Steel Fabricator
Welder Training & Testing Institute
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production workflows.
- Maintained equipment and tools, ensuring safe operation and efficiency.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and specifications for structural steel fabrication.
Security Officer
Windcreek
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and compliance with security protocols.
- Conducted regular patrols to deter potential threats and identify vulnerabilities.
- Responded promptly to incidents, documenting findings for follow-up actions.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations and emergency situations.
- Trained new security personnel on protocols and emergency response procedures.
Northampton County Corrections
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Responded to emergencies, employing de-escalation techniques to manage potentially volatile situations.
- Maintained accurate logs and reports on inmate behavior, incidents, and daily operations.
- Implemented security measures that enhanced overall safety within the correctional facility environment.
- Participated in regular training sessions to refine skills in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Tree Crew
Hillsborough Public Works
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Increased efficiency by implementing streamlined cutting techniques and processes.
- Safeguarded property and public safety by promptly removing hazardous trees and branches.
- Maintained optimal equipment performance through routine inspections, cleaning, sharpening, and repairs when necessary.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by strictly adhering to company safety protocols and consistently wearing appropriate protective gear during operations.
Beekeeper
Colva Honey Works
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed strategies to increase bee productivity and enhance pollination efficiency.
- Boosted pollination efficiency by strategically placing hives in areas with abundant flora for bees to forage.
- Maximized honey extraction with efficient use of specialized equipment such as extractors, uncapping knives, and settling tanks.
- Adapted quickly to changing environmental conditions, adjusting hive management strategies as needed to support healthy colonies in various climates.
Gas Station Attendant
QuickChek
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store interior and exterior areas to enhance customer experience.
- Conducted routine safety inspections on equipment and premises to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures, promoting adherence to company policies and safety standards.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints promptly, fostering a positive shopping environment.
Lifeguard
Imperial Pools
05.2018 - 08.2019
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Raritan Valley Community College
Raritan, NJ12-2027
High School Diploma -
Hillsborough High School
Hillsborough, New Jersey01.2021
Skills
- Effective communicator and public speaker
- Attentive listener
- Strong leader
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Emergency response
- Patrol operations
- Conflict de-escalation
Affiliations
- Freemason
Certification
CPR Trained - 04/18/2024-04/2026
Timeline
Steel Fabricator
Welder Training & Testing Institute
09.2025 - Current
Security Officer
Windcreek
12.2024 - 08.2025
Northampton County Corrections
07.2024 - 11.2024
Tree Crew
Hillsborough Public Works
11.2023 - 07.2024
Beekeeper
Colva Honey Works
01.2023 - 11.2023
Gas Station Attendant
QuickChek
10.2021 - 11.2022
Lifeguard
Imperial Pools
05.2018 - 08.2019
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Raritan Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Hillsborough High School
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Executive Mentor Civil air patrol , August 2021- Present
- Deputy Commander Civil air patrol , August 2019-August 2021
- Committee member -Boy Scouts Of America, Neshanic, New Jersey
Awards
Eagle Scout Award 2020,
Hillsborough Athletic Varsity Award 2018 – 2021,
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award- Civil Air Patrol, March 2018,
Detective Matthew Terention Matter or Pride Award”, July 2017,
Civil Air Patrol Community Service Ribbon, August 2015