Amos Ralston
24358 Chestnut Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
661-305-7529 · the.masters.nebraskan@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/amosralston
Summary of Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts; excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- 10+ years working with Audio/Video in a variety of contexts
- Strong team member; strong multitasking skills; works well under deadline
- Quick learner; independent worker; natural leader; trustworthy decision maker
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills; effective trainer
- Detail oriented; strong customer service skills
Employment History
The Master’s College, Santa Clarita, CA
Security Officer, Supervisor – (2008-Present)
- Maintained safety and security on a 40-acre campus with 1100+ faculty, staff and students; First responder for campus emergencies; First Aid, CPR and C.E.R.T. certified; Familiar with Everbridge emergency notification and incident communication system; prepared incident reports and daily logs;
- Patrolled the campus in vehicle and on foot; issued parking permits and citations for parking violations, warnings and citations for major moving violations; traffic control for special events;
- Interacted with faculty, staff and students for requested services; directed guests to requested offices; opened and closed buildings as needed
- Trained new officers on all shifts
The Master’s College, Santa Clarita, CA
Audio/Video Technician – (2005-2008)
- Set-up, strike and operate complete audio/video system three times per week in our school gymnasium for the entire academic year
- Set-up, strike and operate complete audio/video system for several national conferences and school and church retreats at various hotels and other venues
- Set-up, strike and operate small portable systems as needed for special campus events
- Trained and supervised a crew of 6 or more student employees
- Worked with a team to write, shoot, edit and finish projects by deadlines
- Created and produced videos for campus events; camera operator; video editor;
- Duplicate and distribute CD and DVD material; troubleshoot and repair equipment
Staffing Services, Inc, Ameri-Cold operated facility in Crete, NE
Warehouse Worker – (Summer 2007)
- Quality Assurance on special orders
- Picked and packed orders on pallets; loaded orders on trucks
- Utilized computerized inventory system to fulfill orders
- Trained on stand-up forklifts
- Recommended for permanent hire
City of Crete, Police Department, Crete, NE
Community Service Officer – (Summer 2006)
- Assisted other Community Service Officers in abating nuisance property located within the jurisdiction of the city
- Took complaints from the general public about violations; Located and cited property owners for violations; Documented violations in reports and photos. Removed abandoned vehicles under the supervision of senior officers.
- Interacted with the public as a member of the department, signing fix-it tickets and answering questions
- Recommended for permanent hire
Lower Big Blue Natural Resources Department, Wilber, NE
Administrative Intern – (Summer 2005)
- Served with the local implementation of the Conservation Security Program that encourages farmers to conserve water and energy; handled a variety of administrative tasks related to the program; interacted with clients in person and on the phone; ran reports; reviewed reports and forms for accuracy and completeness
- Learned basic GIS mapping and surveying skills; Assisted NRCS employees in the field
- Recommended for permanent hire.
Sower Printing, Lincoln, NE
Press Operator – (2002-2004)
- Operated small Ryobi printing presses meeting customer’s job specifications; maintained and improved quality of projects through multiple printings; designed projects
- Operated paper cutter, folder, and shrink-wrap machines; operated letter presses set up as die-cut machines to produce pocket folders, door hangers and other cut-sheet items.
- Prepared and shipped orders to customers; delivered jobs to local customers
- Took phone orders and disseminated information as needed
- Integrated computer-to-plate workflow company-wide
TFG, Inc, Crete, NE
Assistant Cook – (2001-2002)
Education
B.A. in Communication, The Master’s College, 2011
Volunteer and Life Experience
- Audio/Video Technician for Crossroads Community Church in Santa Clarita, CA (2009-Present)
- Occasional single-day volunteer at the Union Rescue Mission and Los Angeles Mission (2009-Present)
- Audio Technician for a handful of short films shot in Santa Clarita, CA (2008-Present)
- Volunteered for construction work on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona (July 2006)
- Studied culture, history, archaeology and geography in Israel for one semester (Spring 2006)
- Volunteer for Chapel Media Dept. assigned to various projects (2004-2005 Academic Year)
- Audio Technician for Cornerstone Bible Church, Crete, NE (2000-2004)
- Served with a group remodeling an orphanage in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico (August 2001)