Barbara Walrath
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Meticulous and methodical document management professional with30 years of experience in Corrections. Coordinates files and maintains workflows to ensure compliance with business, customer, and project management needs. Adept at organizing and categorizing documents to optimize efficiency and accessibility. Proven track record of effectively managing large volumes of information while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
MVM, Inc
11.2016 - 04.2024
- Operations Manager responsible for managing and directing the work of the security division programs
- Responsible for monitoring and implementing workflows, policies, procedures, and protocols that support efficient field operations
- Oversees the implementation of operational changes or concerns and communicates changes to processes and/or policy, productivity levels and policy or procedural matters
- Interacts with Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on a bi-weekly basis at a minimum
- Implements company’s standard operating procedures at all locations, monitors the company’s QC Plan, which includes monitoring the work output level, quality of the work product, quality of service and ensuring technical contract compliance
- Assists and guides Managers with resolving problems/concerns
- Reviews current policies and procedures and recommends revisions that will support the changing/evolving needs of the operation
- Conducts routine checks of QC audits to ensure operational, administrative and contract compliance
- Monitors, reviews and recommends changes of corporate support services (HR, IT, Payroll, Billing, and Finance) to ensure that support procedures are implemented efficiently and timely
- Monitors and controls the operating budget for the contract
- Conducts performance reviews and evaluations
- Responsible for mentoring and continually developing Site Managers and Supervisors
Program Manager
MVM, Inc
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Managed and directed site managers to ensure day-to-day tasks are delivered in a Served as the Facility Manager responsible for the oversight of daily overall operations for the Migrant Operations Facility
- Responsible for administrative, programmatic, security and operational aspects of the facility
- Implementation of all standard operating procedures, post orders, emergency plans, base instructions as they pertain to the migrant population and all other contractual requirements
- Work cooperatively with the facility staff, corporate management and clientele to attain the daily goals and objectives of the operation
- Providing best practices
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with all client and their representatives
- Maintain facility health and safety programs in accordance with base policy and procedures as well as those established by the Department of Defense Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Program
- Monitor contract performance
- Ensure total contract compliance obligations are met per the Performance Work Statement
Area Supervisor
G4s Secure Solutions, USA
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Responsible for the day to day operations of a portfolio of assigned client sites.
- Maintain and oversee weekly operating schedules and payroll
- Developed post orders, work with site supervisors to ensure quality services are being provided
- Conduct site inspections and provide technical assistance
- Ensure financial and operational goals are met
Warden
Irwin County Detention Center
08.2009 - 05.2014
- Directly responsible for the overall operations of a twelve-hundred (1200) bed secured facility housing County, United States Marshals Service (USMS) and United States Immigration and Custom Enforcement, (ICE) inmates/detainees
- Responsible for obtaining ICE contract for housing and transportation of detainees
- Ensure the facility is in compliance with the State of Georgia, Federal Marshals, and Immigration and Customs PBNDS (Performance Based National Detention Standards), standards and regulations
- Ensure Medical department maintains NCCHC and ACA standards by reviewing and developing policies and procedures, Risk Management exposure, conduct critical incident reviews and quality improvement issues
- Developed Transportation division for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to provide transportation for the Atlanta Field Office covering Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina
- Maintain a fleet of thirty vehicles to include buses, transporters and vans and a transportation staff of seventy five (75) Officers
- Develop and maintain annual budget
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with contract agencies
Warden
Emerald Correctional Management
03.2008 - 08.2009
- Directly responsible for overall operations of a one-thousand (1000) bed secured facility housing Federal Marshals Service and United States Immigration and Custom, (ICE) detainees
- Ensure Medical department maintains NCCHC and ACA standards by reviewing and developing policies and procedures, and Risk Management exposure
- Conduct critical incident reviews and quality improvement issues
- Developed and implemented policy and procedures
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with contract agencies staff
- Ensured contract compliance
- Maintained ACA accreditation and ICE Performance Based Detention Standards
Records Manager (Inmate Systems Manager)
Cornell Companies
01.2006 - 03.2008
- On the activation team for the opening of the facility for the Federal contract with the Bureau of Prisons
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures
- Conducted audits ensuring compliance with all BOP standards
- Records Manager responsible for the legal documentation of all inmate files
- Calculated federal sentences
- Investigated prior criminal record for jail credit and detainers
- Responsible for the receiving and discharge unit ensuring proper security measures were in place and maintained for the processing and discharging of the inmate population
- Responsible for the day to day operations of mail room, inspecting all incoming and outgoing mail, utilizing x-ray machine ensuring no contraband enters the prison
- Coordinated with ICE officials on deportation proceedings
Corrections Expert
PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PARDONS
01.2000 - 12.2005
- Member of the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons, appointed by Governor Ridge to serve in the capacity of a Corrections Expert
- The Board of Pardons consists of five (5) members: The Lieutenant Governor, The Attorney General and three (3) members appointed by the Governor with the approval of a majority of the senate
- The three (3) appointed members are a corrections expert, a crime victim representative and a doctor of medicine, psychiatrist or psychologist
- The board met monthly to review and hear criminal cases to determine whether clemency should be recommended to the Governor for his approval or denial
Education
Administration of Justice -
Widener University
Chester, Pennsylvania01.1979
High School - undefined
Sun Valley High School
Aston, Pennsylvania01.1974
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Communication skills
- Data entry
- Analytical thinking
- File management
- Records compliance management
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Operations Manager
MVM, Inc
11.2016 - 04.2024
Program Manager
MVM, Inc
08.2015 - 11.2016
Area Supervisor
G4s Secure Solutions, USA
06.2014 - 08.2015
Warden
Irwin County Detention Center
08.2009 - 05.2014
Warden
Emerald Correctional Management
03.2008 - 08.2009
Records Manager (Inmate Systems Manager)
Cornell Companies
01.2006 - 03.2008
Corrections Expert
PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PARDONS
01.2000 - 12.2005
High School - undefined
Sun Valley High School
Administration of Justice -
Widener University
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