Nicholas M.
Hurtekant
13609 Terrace Creek Drive Apt 203
Louisville, Kentucky 40245
nicholashurt@live.com
813-420-5500
Objective:
Seeking a permanent, full time position with growth potential, health benefits and a supportive working
atmosphere.
Education:
Ivy Tech Community College
August 2008 – May 2012
(Associates of Applied Science) Human Services Major
Ottawa University
December 2011 – August 2013
(Bachelor of Science) Psychology Major
Western Kentucky University
December 2013 – Present
Master of Social Work
Employment Experience:
Securitas
December 2019 – February 2021
Observes and reports any activities and/or incidents at client’s site.
Provides periodic patrols to check for any irregularities
Controls access to client site or facility through the strict admittance process
Patrols client site on foot, checks for unsafe conditions, hazards or security violations
Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event there is an accident, emergency or security
breach or ongoing investigation
Commercial Accounts Delivery Driver
October 2018 – April 2019
AutoZone (Lagrange, Kentucky
Use company software to help customers locate merchandise or find suitable alternatives
Follows all company policies, procedures and management direction
Ensures commercial products are delivered on time and in excellent working order
Drives delivery vehicle to transport parts to commercial customers, including the loading and
unloading of parts
Ensure appropriate delivery documentation is generated and issued for each delivery, filed
paperwork invoices with the commercial manager
Work constantly with the commercial manager to maximize efficiency and maintain safe driving
habits
Checks over vehicle(s) and takes the necessary steps to report vehicle maintenance to on duty
manager
Builds long term professional relationships with the customers
Handles cash transactions, charge transactions, and core/part returns per company policy and
guidelines
Assists DIY customers between deliveries by performing the following duties
Utilizes OBDII to read codes and assist with customer vehicle issues
Sales Associate
April 2014 – September 2018
Liquor Barn (Party Mart)
Provide excellent customer experience from greeting customers at the door to assisting
customers with checking out items and assisting with services.
Make sure to keep up to date on the latest and greatest products
Assist in replenishing stock before during and after store hours
Operate cash register and assist in accepting cash and credit cards
Bagging or boxing purchases to ensure safe transport
Always maintain store safety standards
Be ready at all time to assist in store celebrations and promotions with event setups
Protection and Permanency/Child Protective Services Investigator
December 2013 – February 2014
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Department for Community Based Services (Shelby County DCBS Facility)
Under Supervision, provide families or community-based services including but not limited to
o Child protection, adult protection, juvenile justice, guardianship services, and adoption
services
Interviews clients for potential family services needed
Investigates complaints of abuse and neglect of children and adults
Makes home visits and accesses what needs are being met and what services the DCBS may
render.
Works with a team of professional staff to ensure correct unified services are being met
Completes service objectives including making appropriate referrals
Assist in the placement of children or juvenile in adoptive/foster/family care homes or juvenile
facilities
Assists in the formulation of patient treatment plans and discharge plans
Constantly maintains current and confidential case records
Investigates and verifies information and prepares court reports as well as testifies at court
hearings
Monitors conditions set by family and/or criminal court
Ensures up to date information and enters data into computer system in order to maintain
appropriate records
Performs job duties in an office or residential program setting including visiting clients and/or
families at home
Provides emergency services on 24-hour basis including accepting referrals from central intake
Provides emergency investigations including completing investigations at any hour without prior
warning
Internship
May 2011 – September 2011
Kentuckian Mental Health Associates (Louisville, Kentucky)
Prepared paperwork for new clients to the facility
Participated in supervised counseling, directed clientele sessions, assembled and reviewed
background history.
Conducted drug prescription background checks at the beginning and during treatment
Helped conduct substance abuse meetings on a weekly basis
Conduct drug testing when necessary for the facility
Complete doctor reports on a daily basis to keep files up to date and performed other duties as
assigned
Communicated over the phone with pharmacies when problems would arise
Upkeep of patient files to make sure all insurance and billing information was in order
Reporting of any missing necessary information to Dr. Michael York
Best Buy Co. (Geek Squad City, Brooks, KY)
August 2008 – July 2010
Loss Prevention/Safety and Security
Conduct physical security perimeter & surveillance using CCTV equipment to detect loss within
the environment
Conduct safety inspections and communicate hazards to Management
Identify any forms of loss and involve in implementing creative shortage control solutions
Assists the Loss Prevention Lead in detecting, reporting and resolving loss prevention matters
Conduct internal investigations of suspected loss situations, including theft of goods, vandalism,
theft of services, fraud investigations, etc. Interviews and prepares statements and reports from
victims, witnesses, and suspects
Interface with other Geek Squad employees and emphasize consequences of illegal actions
Conduct mobile, stationary and video surveillance of internal and external investigations
Report any behavior that may cause an asset protection risk or problem to Geek Squad including
theft, policy and procedural violations, safety violations, and unfriendly behavior towards other
employees
Prepare pre and post documentation of loss of an employee under circumstances against
company policy
Testify to observations, actions, and reports when required
Report in an objective and fair manner to my direct Loss Prevention Supervisor
Maintain “cover" of all areas at all times during shift including clear communication between other
Loss Prevention employees when coverage is not met
Meet with Loss Prevention Supervisor to receive areas of concentration and special assignments
during shift
Awards and Achievements:
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society Chapter Alpha Tau Sigma
Academic Excellence Award
Chancellors Award
Multiple Listing of Deans List
Graduated Cum Laude
Firearm Certified and licensed to carry a concealed deadly weapon
Instructed in advance Firearm skills
Licensed Pharmacy Technician in the State of Kentucky
Summary:
Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge from varied experiences.
Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas
clearly and effectively.
Extensive computer skills, including knowledge of multiple networking environments and business
software packages.
Enthusiastic and knowledgeable.
