ANTONIO N. SWYGART
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff Sergeant
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
Little Rock, AR
02.2020 - Current
- Conducted preliminary or follow-up investigations of various crimes or other incidents to close open cases.
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Responded quickly to calls, questions and complaints from citizens to help in various situations.
- Collaborated with divisional commanders to maintain consistency in all operations.
- Reviewed and assessed criminal prosecution information, including search warrants, citations and complaints.
- Evaluated evidence for validity and admissibility and provided testimony during administrative and criminal court hearings.
- Led operational planning teams to address field and base concerns with minimal delays.
Academic Success Coach
Instructional Connections
Dallas, TX
10.2018 - 01.2023
- Applied standardized tests and measurements to assess data and document accuracy.
- Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Examined students' goals and interests to counsel on important academic decisions.
- Assisted in development and evaluation of school programs by sharing data and insights into student success with teacher and administrators.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development.
Business, Adjunct Professor, Adjunct Professor
Remington College
Little Rock, AR
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Educated and trained students in their field of expertise using accepted and approved instructional methodology
- Prepared lesson plans using industry-standard approaches (e.g., multimedia, adult learning methodology)
- Taught courses as assigned, instructed, and evaluated students, developed students' skills, encouraged growth, and tracked their attendance, performance, and grades.
- Participated in various administrative activities (e.g., attending faculty/staff meetings or in-service meetings)
- Participated in graduation ceremonies, as assigned
- Participated regularly in continuing professional development activities
- Performed other duties or special projects as assigned.
- Selected materials for classroom usage to discuss defensive policing and investigation techniques.
Associate Director of Admission/ Assistant Registrar
Shorter College
North Little Rock, AR
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Served as a member of the Admission Team representing, to prospective students, parents, counselors, alumni, and the public with primary emphasis on Second Chance Pell (S.C.P.) student admissions counseling and transcript evaluation, serving as the admissions office designated school official (D.S.O.), with primary responsibility for registration, transcript analysis, and G.P.A
- Calculations, and management
- Assisted with publications, design, and coordination of admission office web content, market research, coordination of communication flow with prospective students, and social media efforts in recruitment
- Maximized available resources and schedule; worked with various educational centers via email and new media; cultivated relationships with school counselors
- Counsel students throughout the application and admission process, following up on inquiries and encouraging completion of applications from qualified students
- Evaluated applications from S.C.P
- Applicants
- Work with the Director of Enrollment Management,
- Director of Financial Aid, and Director of Admissions, as necessary, to determine best practices for enrollment
- Initiated, planned, and executed special projects in conjunction with the goals of the office
- I have worked with students, parents, and alumni organizations that assist with recruiting students
- Overseen the coordination of career events
- Oversee the communication between appropriate campus departments and program participants
- Conduct ongoing assessments and provide feedback as to the effectiveness of such events
- Served as assistant to the registrar by preparing transcripts, record keeping, and training other documents
- Worked to increase S.C.P
- Student numbers from 200 to 500 by helping expand the program to different correctional units throughout the state.
Police Major
Shorter College
North Little Rock, AR
10.2014 - 02.2020
- Prepared, planned for and coordinated execution of support missions to aid deployed forces and individuals.
- Advised commanding officers on weapons operations, capabilities and unforeseen operational problems.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Improved criminal investigation lead times through enhanced case management and better personnel training.
- Evaluated evidence for validity and admissibility and provided testimony during administrative and criminal court hearings.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Supervised crowds at busy events and provided security services to prevent injuries.
Sergeant
Arkansas Department of Human Services, D.H.S, Division of Behavioral Health Services
Little Rock, AR
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Supervised police officers in the performance of regularly assigned patrols and incident investigations; prepared shift notices and assignments; conducted pre-hire evaluations of prospective police officer candidates; conducted performance evaluations; and made recommendations concerning employee discipline and retention
- Provided public assistance, including lockout services, escorts, first aid, and vehicle jump-starts
- Processed evidence, prepared court cases, and provided legal testimony
- Assisted shift commander in establishing procedures; made recommendations regarding improvements or changes in department operations
- Conducts accident and crime investigations and prepares detailed reports.
Administrative Captain
City of Dermott
Dermott, AR
08.2003 - 06.2014
- Assisted chief with departmental operations.
- Responded to major incidents reported to department, assuming role of chief for emergency situations.
- Analyzed and organized policies, processes, and other strategies, especially related to new programs that would allow the Chief of Police to meet the office's regulatory and/or oversight body requirements
- Improved criminal investigation lead times through enhanced case management and better personnel training.
- Developed and recommended policies and procedures for maintaining documents to ensure that the office meets regulatory and oversight requirements
- Reviewed open issues and recommended the direction in which the office needs to proceed to effectively meet expectations
- Participated with council members, identified appropriate mechanisms for implementing policies, processes, and products, design budgetary supplements to increase the effectiveness
- Oversaw and controlled purchasing, maintenance and inventory of departmental equipment, vehicles and property.
- Conducted criminal and background investigation of police applicants, budget drafting, and human resource.
- Monitored serving of warrants and assisted in making required arrests.
- Participated in development and administration of division's annual budget.
- Coordinated activities between sworn and non-sworn personnel.
- Reviewed and assessed criminal prosecution information, including search warrants, citations and complaints.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership, Organizational Management
Oakland City University
05.2025
Master of Public Administration - Administration
Columbia Southern University, School of Business and Public
02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
09.2011
Certified Law Enforcement Instructor- State of Arkansas -
Specialties Taser M26/X26 Fire Fighter Module 1&2 Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification -
Investigations School
Board Member (Former) General Law Enforcement Certification Firefighter Certification FEMA-National Fire Academy Basic Correctional Certification Tactical Shooting Effective Report Writing Police Internal Affairs Certification Animal Cruelty Investigation Narcotics Investigation School Professional Law Enforcement Instructor Advanced Law Enforcement Certification Interview Crime Witnesses Racial Profiling (Former Board -
Certified Supervisor Career Development Education CAMS/ CANVAS/ -
MOODLE Shorter College
Retention/Default Committee Senior Law Enforcement Certification Advanced Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques Death and Homicide Investigation Child Death Investigation Grant Writing Crime Scene Investigation Education Default Task Force Cultural Diversity Certificate -
Skills
- Criminal Investigations
- Crime Prevention
- Evidence Identification
- Public Safety
- Surveillance
- Emergency Management
- Evidence Collection
- Witness Interviews
- Court Testimony
- Witness Communication
- Civil Process Completion
- Staff Management
- Court Proceedings
- Emergency Response
- Subpoena Delivery
- Incident Response
- Search and Rescue Operations
- Crime Investigation Discovery
- Courthouse Safety
- Relationship Building and Management
- Civil and Criminal Laws
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff Sergeant
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
02.2020 - Current
Academic Success Coach
Instructional Connections
10.2018 - 01.2023
Business, Adjunct Professor, Adjunct Professor
Remington College
09.2018 - 12.2021
Associate Director of Admission/ Assistant Registrar
Shorter College
01.2018 - 02.2020
Police Major
Shorter College
10.2014 - 02.2020
Sergeant
Arkansas Department of Human Services, D.H.S, Division of Behavioral Health Services
07.2014 - 06.2016
Administrative Captain
City of Dermott
08.2003 - 06.2014
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership, Organizational Management
Oakland City University
Master of Public Administration - Administration
Columbia Southern University, School of Business and Public
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
Certified Law Enforcement Instructor- State of Arkansas -
Specialties Taser M26/X26 Fire Fighter Module 1&2 Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification -
Investigations School
Board Member (Former) General Law Enforcement Certification Firefighter Certification FEMA-National Fire Academy Basic Correctional Certification Tactical Shooting Effective Report Writing Police Internal Affairs Certification Animal Cruelty Investigation Narcotics Investigation School Professional Law Enforcement Instructor Advanced Law Enforcement Certification Interview Crime Witnesses Racial Profiling (Former Board -
Certified Supervisor Career Development Education CAMS/ CANVAS/ -
MOODLE Shorter College