Beth Lazarus
Ventura,CA
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience as a Police Officer for the City of Santa Barbara, excelling in crisis intervention and community relations. Proven ability to build relationships and resolve conflicts effectively, while demonstrating strong decision-making skills in high-pressure situations. Committed to enhancing community safety and well-being.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Trainer
Studio Impact
Ventura, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
- Coached and encouraged participants during exercises and routines.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' current physical condition, strength, flexibility, and body composition.
- Explained and demonstrated fitness and conditioning techniques and movements.
Police Officer
City Of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2006 - Current
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
- Developed positive relationships with members of the community through outreach programs.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Counseled victims of domestic violence regarding available resources and legal options.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
- Provided immediate emotional support and stabilization to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.
Womens Department Manager
SK8 Shack
Clovis, CA
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Maintained high standards of visual merchandising, creating attractive displays to drive sales.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing customer inquiries and resolving any issues that arose.
- Implemented innovative ideas designed to improve operational efficiency within the Women's Department.
- Developed strategies for increasing profits and reducing costs in the Women's Department.
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks, Barista
Fresno, CA
02.2001 - 02.2005
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Enforced company policies fairly while maintaining an open door policy for staff concerns.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Coordinated shift workers for inventory receiving, auditing and restocking.
- Mentored and coached staff by giving employees suggestions and feedback to improve job performance.
- Managed coffee grinding and brewing equipment, performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
- Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
- Recommended pastries and sandwiches to pair with customers' beverages.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper food handling and cleanliness standards.
Sales Associate
Old Navy
Fresno, CA
07.1998 - 08.2003
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Education
Personal Trainer / Nutrition - Health And Fitness
ISSA
Online04-2022
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12-2009
Police Academy - Law Enforcement
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA12-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA05-2005
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Active listening
- Consistent approach
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Multitasking
- Decision-making
- Multitasking Abilities
- Emergency response
- Community relations
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Crisis intervention
- De-escalation techniques
- Resource referral
Accomplishments
- Guerry Award for outstanding performance while in the position of Crime Scene
Investigator 2014. Each year, law enforcement officers from agencies in the County of
Santa Barbara are honored for valor, skill in conflict resolution and outstanding overall
performance. The Guerry award continues to be the most coveted and respected award an
officer or deputy can receive in the county and each year members of the Guerry family,
without fail, attend the ceremonies.
• Recognized as employee of the month 2012 and quarter 2014.
• Have had multiple latent print identification hits in CAL ID while in my current assignment.
• I have trained many new officers while in the assignment of CSI in regards to evidence
collection and handling as well as scene management.
• I conducted a department wide training on education and awareness of the traumas in law
enforcement and line of duty death notification and paperwork.
• I am a trained peer support officer and have attended multiple trainings surrounding
trauma, PTSD, addictions, depression and suicide.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Trainer
Studio Impact
03.2021 - Current
Police Officer
City Of Santa Barbara
01.2006 - Current
Womens Department Manager
SK8 Shack
08.2003 - 06.2005
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks, Barista
02.2001 - 02.2005
Sales Associate
Old Navy
07.1998 - 08.2003
Personal Trainer / Nutrition - Health And Fitness
ISSA
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Police Academy - Law Enforcement
Fresno City College
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies
California State University, Fresno
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