CHRISTOPHER STEPHENS
Cincinnati
Summary
Compassionate professional in the field of communication disorders, skilled at delivering productive and efficient therapy sessions. Possess specialized abilities in speech sound disorders, language development, and alternative communication methods. Excel in active listening, empathy, and clear communication, ensuring successful outcomes for clients with diverse needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Time Student
MVNU Graduate And Professional Studies
Mt. Vernon
10.2024 - Current
- Engaged in continuous learning through summer courses and enrichment programs.
- Participated actively in group projects, contributing to successful outcomes.
- Provided guidance and support to fellow students on academic issues.
- Managed time effectively to balance academic, extracurricular, and personal responsibilities.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
Police Officer
Summit Behavioral Health
Cincinnati
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Protected lives by inspecting facility areas for security issues and maintained enforcement of regulations.
- Respond to psychiatric, medical, and emergency calls; conduct fire drills with safety coordinator; handle various security tasks including issuing keys and fingerprinting.
- Conduct investigations and document findings under the direction of the Police Lieutenant.
- Facilitated arrests of criminal violators by enforcing applicable laws.
- Conducted administrative tasks by logging shift activity, reporting unsecured areas, and maintaining security conditions log.
Police Officer
Ripley Police Department
Ripley
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Responded to 911-dispatched calls, reducing the level of crime in the city by 15%.
- Responded quickly to dispatch and took appropriate action at crime and disaster scenes.
- Demonstrated sound judgement while under pressure, including life-threatening situations, to maintain safety for people and property.
- Helped the police chief plan and present a proposal to the City Council, procuring $70K for state-of-the-art law enforcement equipment for better service delivery in the city.
- Participated in community programs, reducing the gap between law-enforcement officers and the locals, and creating trust.
- Directed traffic during five emergencies and congested situations.
- Instructed suspects on field sobriety tests and used portable equipment to perform tests.
Police Officer
Aberdeen Village Police Department
Aberdeen
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims, and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Conducted video and audio surveillance to support criminal research.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, and apprehending suspects.
- Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
- Communicated with victims, suspects, and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
- Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
- Observed and recorded details of criminal events according to departmental protocol.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion, and combat skills.
Student Radiologic Technologist
UC Health Hospital
Cincinnati
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety, and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions, and expectations.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
Freight Conductor
CSX Railroad
Columbus
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Facilitated seamless team collaboration through effective use of radio communications and visual signals.
- Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
- Motivated members to provide first-rate performances by applying honed skills and experience.
- Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
- Operated trains adhered to route plans and maintained operations and repair schedules.
- Carried out critical and scheduled service tasks on railway equipment at different intervals of travel for enhanced functionality.
Mechanical Technician
VSE Corporation
04.2008 - 07.2013
- Fabricated mechanical components consistent with engineering specifications for efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members, lending mechanical expertise to meet team goals.
- Facilitated initiatives to boost performance of maintenance technicians.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Collaborated on design concepts to address business and technical requirements.
- Evaluated resource requirements and labor charges to ensure efficient assembly, test procedures.
Army Specialist/E-4
United States Army National Guard
03.2004 - 12.2006
- Exercised critical thinking and problem-solving skills in urgent situations.
- Acted as subject matter expert leveraging specialized knowledge.
- Coordinated and managed various programs or projects to achieve established objectives.
- Balanced competing priorities through deliberate project and time management practices.
- Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
- Established clear objectives and guided the team towards successful outcomes.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
MVNU
Mt. Vernon, OH06-2026
CDCA #191913 - Chemical Dependency
OHMAS
Online03-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Cincinnati Clermont College
Batavia, OH04.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Police Academy
University of Cincinnati Clermont College
Batavia, OH05-2021
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Criminal investigation
- Data analysis
- Community engagement
- Crisis management
- Case documentation
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Learning assessments
- Analytical thinking
- Performance improvement
- Team leadership
- Energetic and enthusiastic
Certification
- CDCA #191931
Timeline
Full Time Student
MVNU Graduate And Professional Studies
10.2024 - Current
Police Officer
Summit Behavioral Health
10.2023 - 10.2024
Police Officer
Ripley Police Department
07.2023 - 07.2024
Police Officer
Aberdeen Village Police Department
07.2021 - 07.2023
Student Radiologic Technologist
UC Health Hospital
06.2019 - 11.2019
Freight Conductor
CSX Railroad
02.2015 - 08.2017
Mechanical Technician
VSE Corporation
04.2008 - 07.2013
Army Specialist/E-4
United States Army National Guard
03.2004 - 12.2006
MBA - Business Administration And Management
MVNU
CDCA #191913 - Chemical Dependency
OHMAS
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Cincinnati Clermont College
Associate of Applied Science - Police Academy
University of Cincinnati Clermont College
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