Blake Richardson
Goodyear
Summary
Experienced with operational oversight, including process improvement and team leadership. Utilizes strategic planning to streamline operations and boost productivity. Track record of fostering team collaboration and maintaining high standards of performance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Arizona Department of Public Safety
03.2023 - Current
- As an Arizona POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Master Instructor in physical fitness, schedule, prepare, and teach police officers throughout the state and certify them as physical fitness instructors.
- Coordinate maintenance and preventative maintenance of Fitness center and equipment.
- Assist department employees on a proper use of fitness center equipment.
- Assist department employees in implementing fitness routines.
- Assist department employees in meal planning and meal preparation.
- Assist future sworn Academy recruits in preparing for the physical fitness portion of the Academy.
- Schedule health events, such as blood drives mammogram Van and prostate Van visits.
- Lead group fitness classes.
Background Investigator
Arizona Department of Public Safety
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Research and conduct confidential investigative backgrounds on applicants for the Department.
- Interview subjects and references in person or by telephone; gathering, compiling and analyzing information relevant to applicants.
- Assess data from various databases and information systems to check for inconsistencies related to the applicant's background, financial information, possible criminal history, etc.
- Analyze findings and prepare summary reports with appropriate documentation
CDL Class A Driver w/Tanker Endorsement
Hickman's Family Farms
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Load and deliver chicken feed to multiple chicken houses.
- Ensure trucks and trailers have pre-trip inspections completed
- Ensure trailers are loaded securely and with the proper load.
- Deliver and unload trailers with product to locations throughout Arizona and California.
- Maintain digital logbooks
Park Ranger
City of Surprise/Surprise Police Department
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Patrol city parks and ensure patrons are following parks rules and regulations.
- Inform Park maintenance of any damage and graffiti in city parks.
- Assist Surprise Police Officers where needed.
Public Safety Training Specialist
Arizona Department of Public Safety
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Delivers sworn proficiency training in areas such as firearms, defensive tactics, tactical driving, field training, and other required or elective training programs. Assists in developing instructional training objectives based on subject matter expertise by researching information and evaluating curriculum for currency and trends.
- Assists in developing instructional training objectives based on subject matter expertise by researching information and evaluating curriculum for currency and trends.
- Assists in the design of training materials, handouts, lesson plans, and audiovisual presentation materials.
- Adapts existing training materials to meet instructional objectives for Department employees.
- Designs and creates comprehensive training delivery methods considering the context of the student group and the training curriculum.
- Improves instructional materials, lesson plans, handouts, or demonstrations.
- Coaches and gives constructive comments and advice to students on performance.
Arizona Highway Patrol Officer
Arizona Department of Public Safety
06.2012 - 11.2017
- Answer calls and complaints involving accidents, misdemeanors, and felonies.
- Investigate traffic accidents and criminal cases by conducting interviews and gathering evidence.
- Write detailed reports on police-related activities.
- Arrest criminal and traffic law offenders and transport to jail. Use appropriate force to subdue offenders.
- Stabilize emergency situations. Secure accident and crime scenes, administer first aid as first responder, and provide assistance and/or protection as required.
- ACJIS authorization.
- AZPOST Certified General Instructor
- AZDPS Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Taser Instructor
- AZPOST Physical Training Instructor
United States Marshal
Federal Judges
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Transport federal prisoners to scheduled court hearings.
- Track and apprehend wanted fugitives.
- Personal security of Federal Judges in courtrooms and public venues.
- Provide security of government witnesses.
Arizona Highway Patrol Officer
Arizona Department of Public Safety
04.2007 - 06.2010
- Answer calls and complaints involving accidents, misdemeanors, and felonies.
- Investigate traffic accidents and criminal cases by conducting interviews and gathering evidence.
- Write detailed reports on police-related activities.
- Arrest criminal and traffic law offenders and transport to jail. Use appropriate force to subdue offenders.
- Stabilize emergency situations. Secure accident and crime scenes, administer first aid as first responder, and provide assistance and/or protection as required.
- ACJIS authorization.
Battalion Communications Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Supervised staff of 55 to include: assignment of duties, scheduling of work hours, evaluation of work performance, discipline and corrective action of the Platoon.
- Senior advisor to the Communications Officer concerning all matters with the section.
- Planned, developed and implemented communication networks to include voice, data and satellite systems for military training exercises.
- Planned, developed and implemented the security plans of cryptographic communications equipment.
- Scheduled and oversaw all mandatory and elective training for the Platoon.
Assistant Operations/Training Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Coordinated the movement of personnel and equipment to include military tactical vehicles, communications security equipment, and serialized gear from the United States to Fallujah, Iraq, in support of Iraqi freedom II.
- Developed and implemented security positions, emergency plans, and cryptographic emergency plan for Fallujah Liaison Team in Fallujah, Iraq.
- Maintained accountability of over two million dollars of sensitive communications equipment.
- Maintained records of all training for over 300 personnel.
28th Color Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Section leader of the United States Marine Corps Color Guard.
- Held Top Secret White House Clearance for the Clinton and Bush administrations with access to the Presidential living quarters.
- Trained and supervised a team of 20 personnel to include: ceremonial drill protocol, assignment of duties, evaluation of work performance, discipline and corrective action of the Platoon.
- Advised Military District of Washington on proper Marine Corps flag protocol.
- Responsible for the official Presidential and Marine Corps flags to include Presidential Inauguration, White House State Dinners, and Congressional events.
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Maintained strict accountability of personnel. (Approximately 35 Marines)
- Primary point of contact to Communications Chief on all matters concerning unit personnel and their training.
- Oversaw maintenance of all gear pertaining to the platoon including personal equipment, weapons and vehicles
Communications Operator
United States Marine Corps
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Installed and maintained communications networks.
- Inducted and tracked all gear in maintenance cycle.
- Driver and communications operator for Regimental Commanding Officer.
Education
Arizona Law Enforcement Academy
01.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Cherry Creek High School
Englewood, CO01.1994
Skills
- Trauma response
- Team Leadership
- Training & development
- Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook
- Time Management
- Teaching (20 years)
- Verbal and written communication
- Communication skills (20 years)
- Adult learning
- Staff training and development
- Self-motivated and disciplined
Certification
- Master Instructor
July 2024 to Present
- CDL Class A Driver w/Tanker Endorsement
January 2019 to Present
Timeline
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Arizona Department of Public Safety
03.2023 - Current
Background Investigator
Arizona Department of Public Safety
03.2020 - 03.2023
CDL Class A Driver w/Tanker Endorsement
Hickman's Family Farms
02.2019 - 03.2020
Park Ranger
City of Surprise/Surprise Police Department
09.2018 - 12.2018
Public Safety Training Specialist
Arizona Department of Public Safety
11.2017 - 09.2018
Arizona Highway Patrol Officer
Arizona Department of Public Safety
06.2012 - 11.2017
United States Marshal
Federal Judges
06.2010 - 06.2012
Arizona Highway Patrol Officer
Arizona Department of Public Safety
04.2007 - 06.2010
Battalion Communications Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2005 - 01.2006
Assistant Operations/Training Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2002 - 01.2005
28th Color Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
01.1999 - 01.2002
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
01.1997 - 01.1999
Communications Operator
United States Marine Corps
01.1994 - 01.1997
High School Diploma - undefined
Cherry Creek High School
Arizona Law Enforcement Academy
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