5-year military veteran who effectively trained, supervised and mentored large teams under high stress conditions. A Criminal Justice professional with experience in caseload management of both high and low-risk offenders, court procedures, documentation, and reporting. Familiar with behavior disorders, successful at adapting management styles to suit varying personality types, and adept at managing cases to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism among offenders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Trial Service Officer
Professional Probation Services
Cocoa, FL
03.2022 - Current
Interviewed criminal defendants to determine their eligibility for pretrial services supervision and prepared reports regarding the defendant’s criminal history, employment status, financial resources, family ties, etc., in order to assist judges with bail decisions.
Prepared and maintained records of criminal history through electronic Judicial Inquiry System (JIS), pretrial case management systems, NCIC/CCIS/FCIC and other sources.
Completed and submitted violation and pre-sentence reports for the court
Assisted in the supervision of up to 100 pretrial defendants, including monitoring their compliance with court-ordered conditions and restrictions.
Informed the court, state’s attorney and public defender of noncompliance with conditions of pretrial supervision.
Parole Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Houston, TX
05.2019 - 06.2020
Supervised adult offenders to monitor compliance with court ordered conditions.
Counseled adult felony offenders with legal, substance abuse, mental health, employment and personal problems.
Referred offenders to appropriate community agencies to complete services in compliance with court orders.
Offered transitional services for program offenders, including referral to appropriate community agencies and organizations.
Assisted with case completion by conducting office, home and employment visits to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
Assisted probationers with resolving housing, employment and social services problems.
Monitored inmates progress using questionnaires and psychological testing.
Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by preparing offender reports for corrective action planning.
Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
Server
Landry's Inc.
Galveston, TX
06.2018 - 11.2018
Part-time while taking college classes.
Provided extensive information about menu items, took down special restrictions and always suggested upsell items like appetizers.
Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
Effectively listened to, understood and clarified guest concerns and issues.
Crew Supervisor
United States Navy
Norfolk, VA
03.2015 - 02.2018
Managed a team of more than 52 personnel, delegated tasks and ensured personnel was held accountable for completed delegated tasks.
Communicated clear expectations and goals to each crew member.
Tracked personal and professional development of subordinates and provided mentorship to promote growth and alignment with core Navy values.
Selected as work-center training supervisor above others of more senior rank
Created, implemented and managed a 12-month qualification/certification training program for 198 crew members to ensure mission readiness.
Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities.
Provided on-the-job training to crew members, resulting in advancement and certification of new team members.
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Navy
Lemoore, CA
06.2013 - 03.2015
Received, inspected, packaged, stored, handled and processed weapon shipments.
Performed as the work-center training petty officer, flawlessly maintaining 83 work center personnel training records, and receiving zero discrepancies on the last QA audit.
Maximized operational readiness and elevated team competency in key processes.
Cited for providing continuous training and instruction to junior work-center personnel regardless of workload or tempo of operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
2017
Skills
Effective communication skills
Empathy
Unwavering ethics
Computer skills
Strong Investigation skills
Client supervision
Assessments
Court procedures
Pre-sentencing Investigations
Motivational Interviewing
Records management
Adult behavior
Weapons training
Urinalysis testing
Field supervision
Firearm basic training
Accomplishments
Received the Community Service and Outreach Volunteer award in 2013.
Earned the Navy Blue Jacket of the Quarter Medal in 2014.
Nominated three times for Junior Sailor of the Quarter.
Nominated for Junior Sailor of the Year in 2016.
Completed advanced leadership training courses through the Department of the Navy.