Professional with expertise in strategic planning, project and program management, and team leadership. Known for coordinating and organizing recreational programs with driving results, fostering collaboration, and adapting to evolving needs. Strong analytical skills, effective communication, and decisive problem-solving abilities. Reliable and focused on achieving organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Investigative Services (SIS) Technician
Federal Bureau of Prisons
04.2022 - 09.2024
Conducted investigations of inmate violations of bureau of prisons prohibited acts of various severity levels, such as assaults, introduction of contraband or narcotics, possession of money or currency, communicating gang affiliation and/or participating in gang activities, and other prohibited activities.
Performed internal audits of the Special Investigative Services and Correctional Services operations for Program Review purposes and revised and submitted findings.
Prepared memorandums of interviews and warden to warden memorandums for PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) investigations.
Inventoried evidence to include messages, telephone calls, video footage, and maintained files in accordance with the Special Investigative Services manual and filed confidential documents in the appropriate folders per policy requirements and audit review purposes.
Created confidential and sensitive correspondence for state officials, government agencies, and local law enforcement agencies per request.
Conducted receiving and discharging of individuals in custody to include admission and release, physical processing, identification, coordination of prisoner transfers, security procedures, bus movement, and final releases.
Reviewed court documentation for terrorist-related intelligence and placed individuals on high alert status for staff awareness.
Resolved complicated issues and initiated corrective action in accordance with policy requirements.
Provided attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, sheriff’s, judges, and probation officers with case information and referred criminal acts committed by individuals in custody and promptly referred them to the appropriate enforcement agencies.
Assisted subordinates with inquiries regarding policy and other institutional procedures to ensure compliance as well as assisted lieutenants with the management of the daily roster as well as assisted with ensuring subordinates were aware of proper protocols of their housing units.
Maintained security of the institution by assisting and taking lead with shakedowns, pat searching inmates, and assisted employees in emergency situations following bureau procedures.
Established effective relationships with key criminal justice stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
Led critical missions to ensure public safety, achieving significant reductions in crime rates.
Managed departmental budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for necessary equipment and training.
Served disciplinary reports to inmates charged with violating rules and conducted thorough investigation of inmates pleading, evidence, and facts known regarding the case and ensuring the violation being imposed on the inmate is correct, fair, and reasonable.
Investigated Disciplinary reports by interviewing staff members and inmates, obtaining witness statements, watching required video footage and listening to audio of incidents.
Maintained confidentiality of reports and information pertaining to staff and inmates.
Ensured disciplinary reports were grammatically correct and free of any errors and if there are errors, they are forwarded back to the proper party for revisions.
Assisted in writing correspondence and preparation of correspondence and responses to various sources.
Identified social histories as it relates to problematic behavior, current social problems, and causative factors as well as identified individuals in custody programs needs and monitored progress.
Collected and investigated evidence for investigations and conduct fact-finding interviews and retrieve verbal and written statements.
Adhered to deadlines and ensured disciplinary reports were processed and served in a timely manner.
Completed and entered investigations into the CDC database and forward disciplinary reports to the Classification Office to be heard in Disciplinary Report Court.
Aided inmates who need do not speak English and ensure the translating staff member allows the inmate to understand the charge and the Disciplinary process.
Advised supervisor in a timely manner of issues affecting work and other issues that arise.
Maintained compliance and followed the rules, regulations, and policies set in place by the state of Florida and the Department of Corrections.
40 hours per week
Childhood Teacher
Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend
08.2011 - 04.2016
Actively engaged with students in small groups and/or individual activities daily.
Developed lesson plans and modified existing academic curricula to meet individual learning needs.
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other computer system as well as great knowledge of computers and data system programs as well as the ability to type 40/WPM.
Planned and conducted educational programs based on assessment data of students for example, knowledge of teaching strategies, learning styles and student’s interests.
Developed and modified curricula to meet the diverse learning needs of students and identified remedial needs and interest of students.
Conduct Ages & Stages questionnaire (ASQ) screening to identify developmental delay. ASQ Social Emotional (SE) identifies behavioral concerns.
Train, assist coach and monitor teaching staff in the development and implementation of curriculum plans to encourage social, emotional, physical and cognitive skill.
Assisted the Director in ensuring all operational policies and procedures relating to enrollment of the program are implemented including DCF licensing Regulations, NAEYC accreditation and EHS Performance Standards were fulfilled.
Developed remedial strategies for students who had learning disabilities to accommodate educational needs.
Utilized Teaching Strategies Gold to conduct daily observations of the child and maintain child assessment checkpoints monthly as well as sustain child’s portfolio.
Scheduled and participate in home visits and conferences with parents throughout the program year to communicate the child’s development as well as other needed support.
40 hours per week
Sports and Arts Leader/Coach
Boys and Girls Club of the Big Bend/Frank Nims Middle School
06.2012 - 08.2013
Established program objectives and outdoor activities consistent with organizational goals and the mission of the organization.
Demonstrated leadership and ensure members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop needed skills.
Planned and conducted educational, and sports/recreational programs based on assessment data of members for example, knowledge of teaching strategies, learning styles and student’s interests.
Modified existing sports program bracket style and resolved issues involving fiscal concerns, age of participants, and participation levels in each sport and modified course objectives and in selecting the curriculum for short and long-term use, to achieve educational goals.
Coached sports games, tournaments, and organized practice schedules and coordinated off season programs to keep participants motivated and excelling.
Designed innovative sports programs to coordinate with existing programs to include sports, leisure activities, and wellness activities.
Thorough knowledge of the regulations, procedures, and formats of several sports and continuously refreshing myself on current philosophy and guidelines regarding activities, wellness, and leisure activities.
40 hours per week
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Criminal Justice, Public Management and Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
06.2025
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
08.2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL
06.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
James S. Rickards High School
Tallahassee, FL
06.2011
Skills
Enhanced knowledge of criminal justice principles, methods, procedures, agency manuals, program statements, and investigation methodology
Profound communication skills, both verbal and written as well as excellent interpersonal skills, having dealt with a diversity of professionals and staff members
Able to maintain a well-organized, accurate, complete and up-to-date office filing system which allows easy access and prompt retrieval on file
Experience with advanced computerized database systems to include tracking systems and can analyze sensitive and non-sensitive information
Prepared sensitive and non-sensitive reports and memorandums used in court cases and disciplinary hearings correspondence from law/government agencies and provided responsive information to those inquiries
Team player able to function effectively, independently with the ability to set and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, as well as manage multiple task and conflicting priorities
Knowledge of general criminal justice principles, methods, and procedures and ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Accountable for maintaining evidence as it relates to investigations and other cases and have forwarded them to the appropriate party whether for prosecution or a legal suit
Certification
Department of Corrections Certificate of Training Basic Recruit
The Commissions of Criminal Justice Standards and Training Certificate of Compliance Correctional Officers (420hours)
Certificate of Training Correctional Phase II
FEMA Emergency Management Institute Introduction to Incident Command System
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