Avis Belton
Thomson,Georgia
Summary
Dynamic Communications Officer with proven success at McDuffie County Sheriff's Office in enhancing community engagement through strategic messaging and effective media relations. Skilled in crisis management and relationship building, I excel in delivering clear communication and fostering collaboration, ensuring public safety and awareness.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Communications Officer
McDuffie County Sheriff's Office
Thomson, GA
2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented communication strategies to enhance community engagement and public awareness.
- Crafted press releases and official statements to effectively convey agency information.
- Coordinated internal communications to ensure consistent messaging across departments.
- Assisted in organizing public events, fostering relationships between law enforcement and residents.
- Trained staff on communication protocols and tools for effective information dissemination.
- Answering 911 emergencies and administrative calls.
Paraprofessional
McDuffie County School System
Thomson, GA
07.2008 - 11.2019
- Supported teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Assisted students with individualized learning strategies and behavior management techniques.
- Facilitated communication between educators, students, and parents to enhance learning outcomes.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to instructional staff for adjustments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomson High School
Thomson, GA05-2000
Skills
- Web content management
- Media relations
- Brand messaging
- Internal communications
- Crisis management
- Multicultural communications
- Translation services
- Problem-solving
- Data entry
- Decision-making
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Prioritizing situations
- Attention to detail
- Call prioritization
- Listening skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Dispatch coordination
- Computer-aided dispatching
- CPR and first aid
- NCIC database
- Relationship building
- Public safety telecommunicator (PST)
- Flexible schedule
- Providing clear directions
- Radio frequencies monitoring
- Information documentation
- Police and fire procedures
- First aid knowledge
- Map reading skills
- Medical terminology
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency medical dispatch (EMD)
- Professionalism
- Good judgment
- 911 system information databases
Certification
Certified Training Officer (CTO)
POST Certified
Timeline
Paraprofessional
McDuffie County School System
07.2008 - 11.2019
Communications Officer
McDuffie County Sheriff's Office
2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Thomson High School