Calandra Myles-King
Accreditation Manager/ Program Coordinator
Greenville,MS
Summary
Knowledgeable Compliance Manager with documented success in developing policies, leading training programs, and managing reporting to achieve compliance. Methodical with exceptional presentation and communication skills. Strong background working with federal and state regulations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accreditation Manager
Washington County Regional Correctional Facility
Greenville, MS
08.2013 - Current
- Obtained accreditation by using a system of verification that correctional agencies and facilities comply with by national standards promulgated by the American Correctional Association. Accreditation is achieved through a series of reviews, evaluations, audits and hearings.
- Managed full life cycle of assigned audits in alignment with departmental procedures, delivering progress as well as closing reports to senior management and clients.
- Defined and developed policies and procedures for ethical reporting and privacy practices.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit findings to support annual planning and definition of goals.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Structured programs, produced working documentation and implemented best practices.
Manager , Alcohol & Drug Director/ Program Coordinator
Washington County Regional Correctional Facility
Greenville, MS
02.2012 - Current
- WCRCF Alcohol & Drug Treatment Program is an official and documented program with the MIssissippi Department of Corrections
- Focus on every aspect of life in order to help maintain a healthy lifestyle inside as well as outside of the facility upon completion of their sentencing
- Implement daily duties are to ensure the female state population proceeds with the following tasks and practices:
- Ensure the female offender population make a daily use of the 12 Steps to Recovery
- Provide the female offender population with Anger Management techniques
- Prepare the female population for release of the facility by providing relapse prevention skills
- Provide the female offender population with both weekly individual counseling and required monthly counseling
- Provide the female offender population with weekly group sessions to discuss each Traditional step, as well as Vent Session topic
- Ensure that the female offenders after successful completion of the 12 Steps Program, be placed in the proper aftercare setting conducive to their individual needs
- Provide the offenders with NA/AA program information and preregister them into the program.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
Fitness & Health Director, Facility Manager
McCluskey Enterprises/ Serio DBA The Gym & Studio
Greenville, MS
08.2007 - 02.2012
- Provided quality customer care to both clients and potential clients- Manage both the fitness facility and salon area - Design position requisitions based upon owner requests and develop sourcing plans
- Developed advertising program and conduct first-level interviews to screen for appropriate job candidates
- Maintain bookkeeping as well as weekly payroll for all employees
- Obtained corporate accounts with potential businesses
- Met or exceeded monthly revenue and training goals.
- Conducted needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events or services.
Social Service-Learning Lead Teacher
DRCI Miss. Valley State University, Greenville Public Schools District
Greenville, MS
07.2005 - 08.2007
- Assisted students with social service and volunteering within the community
- Aided with college enrollment for students preparing for post-secondary schooling
- Facilitated and planned various community projects for all neighborhoods within the Washington County and Leflore County community areas
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Career Counselor
Greenville Public Schools District
Greenville, MS
08.2003 - 08.2007
- Censurable for preparing students to attend post-secondary schooling or seek probable career choices - Counsel students on academic standing within their class and school - Coordinated career fairs for the student body - Hosted college day field trips
- Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
- Developed and deepened connections with mentees, influencing career and life choices of each potential program participant.
- Volunteered as the Frontline Coordinator for the high school
- Volunteered as a senior class sponsor
- Volunteered as a band's dance line coordinator
Education
MSCE - Psychology & Counseling
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL 08.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications (Concentration Speech Communication
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS 01.1998 - 05.2002
Skills
Risk analysis
System development
Process Management
Regulatory examinations
Compliance documentation
Internal Audits
Good Telephone Etiquette
Interpersonal Communication
Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Received 100% on ACA Accreditation 2013 for A&D Program and Overall Facility (First Regional Correctional Facility in the State of Mississippi)
- Achieved a continued ACA Accreditation at 99.75% or greater in every audit conducted
Affiliations
Member, Lambda Pi Eta Communications National Honor Society
- Member, Alpha Chi National Honor Society
- Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Member, Who's Who Among College Students in America
Work Availability
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Quote
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
John R. Wooden
Timeline
Accreditation Manager
Washington County Regional Correctional Facility
08.2013 - Current
Manager , Alcohol & Drug Director/ Program Coordinator
Washington County Regional Correctional Facility
02.2012 - Current
MSCE - Psychology & Counseling
University of West Alabama
08.2011 - Current
Fitness & Health Director, Facility Manager
McCluskey Enterprises/ Serio DBA The Gym & Studio
08.2007 - 02.2012
Social Service-Learning Lead Teacher
DRCI Miss. Valley State University, Greenville Public Schools District
07.2005 - 08.2007
Career Counselor
Greenville Public Schools District
08.2003 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications (Concentration Speech Communication
Mississippi Valley State University
01.1998 - 05.2002