Clayton Watson
Live Oak,FL
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Suwannee County Sheriff's Office, excelling in law enforcement operations and community relations. Proven track record in enhancing officer accountability and reducing response times through effective resource allocation. Strong analytical thinking and exceptional communication skills drive successful team development and crime prevention initiatives. Experienced with coordinating and supervising patrol activities. Utilizes effective communication and leadership skills to maintain safety and order. Track record of proactive problem-solving and ensuring operational efficiency.
Dedicated Police Supervisor with proven success. Productive and positive communicator with public and other law enforcement officers and agency's. Transforms crises into orderly solutions.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Supervisor
Suwannee County Sheriff's Office
01.2013 - Current
- Fostered positive public perception of the department through consistent professionalism, transparency, and respectful interactions with community members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to agency policy and Florida Satte statutes.
- Lead and trained all deputies under my command in staying current with law enforcement practices and procedures.
- Responded to radio calls and engaged in law enforcement activities.
- Investigated reports of suspicious activities.
- Increased officer accountability with thorough documentation and reporting procedures.
- Maintained open lines of communication with external law enforcement agencies for collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Reduced response times to incidents through effective resource allocation and proactive patrolling strategies.
- Reviewed performance metrics regularly to identify areas in need of improvement or additional resources within the team.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
Manager of Operations
Interstate All Battery Center
06.2009 - 11.2011
- Streamlined operational processes by implementing efficient workflow management strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in reduced costs and better quality products.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing effective training programs and performance management systems.
- Directed resource allocation efforts, maximizing utilization of personnel, materials, and equipment resources for efficient operations management.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion and timely delivery.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by ensuring prompt resolution of issues and concerns.
- Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Sales Manager
Interstate All Battery Center
09.2004 - 05.2009
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
- Responsible for ordering inventory for both the retail and wholesale operations.
- Served as primary salesman for the gaining and retention of wholesale customers.
- Responsible for expansion in advertising by writing and starring in a local television commercial which helped to grow retail sales by 14%.
- Consistently met or exceeded quarterly sales targets through diligent effort and persistence in closing deals.
Manager of Operations
Interstate All Battery Center
10.2002 - 08.2004
- Established positive and effective communication among staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements.
- Identified and resolved ineffective practices.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by ensuring prompt resolution of issues and concerns.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives, reducing overall operational expenses without compromising service quality.
- Optimized inventory control procedures to minimize stockouts and excess inventory levels.
- Created and executed strategic plans aimed at increasing profitability while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
Instructor
United States Marine Corps
01.1999 - 09.2002
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in classes.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Coordinate field evolutions with the company gunnery sergeant and ensure upkeep of all courses.
- Facilitated ammunition and pyrotechnics support for tactical demonstrations.
Infantryman
Unites States Marine Corps
01.1995 - 12.1999
- Communicated effectively with superiors and subordinates alike, facilitating smooth execution of orders during high-stress situations.
- Developed skills by providing guidance on marksmanship, physical fitness, and tactical maneuvers.
- Maintained strict discipline within the ranks enforcing adherence to military standards and regulations.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry battle drills.
- Enhanced team efficiency by conducting regular training sessions and tactical drills.
- Led fire team during infantry drills and situational training exercises.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Employed various weapons systems proficiently in both offensive and defensive engagements.
- Adapted quickly to changing conditions on the battlefield, enabling successful completion of assigned tasks under pressure.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.
- Increased mission success rate through thorough planning and coordination with other units.
- Operated advanced communication systems to maintain constant contact between ground forces and higher headquarters.
- Led a squad of infantrymen in various combat situations, achieving objectives while minimizing losses.
- Evaluated performance through regular assessments and feedback sessions, promoting continuous improvement within the unit.
- Participated in humanitarian aid missions, delivering essential supplies to affected populations.
- Established defensive positions to protect against enemy forces.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chemical agent gear.
- Promoted to higher ranks ahead of peers due to exemplary performance and leadership skills.
- Improved unit cohesion and readiness by conducting regular physical training sessions.
- Achieved objectives under extreme stress by leading squad through simulated combat scenarios.
- Maintained high standards of weapons handling, ensuring safety and preparedness.
- Enhanced team survival skills with comprehensive field training exercises.
- Ensured equipment reliability and readiness through rigorous maintenance routines.
- Trained new infantry soldiers on standard operating procedures.
- Instructed squad members on proper use of weapons and equipment.
- Utilized advanced combat tactics to maintain safety during engagements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia County High School
Lake City, FL06-1994
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Enhanced situational awareness
- Team development
- Defensive tactics training
- Fitness training
- Law enforcement operations
- Patrol techniques
- Community relations
- Crime prevention
- Evidence collection experience
- Interviewing capability
- Investigative skills
- Experience issuing citations
- Firearms proficiency
- Integrity and honesty
- Self-defense tactics
- Stress tolerance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Conflict de-escalation
- Defensive driving
- Task prioritization
- Tactical operations
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Search and seizure procedures
- Analytical thinking
- Operational planning
- Criminal investigation
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Incident reporting
- Staff supervision
- Written communication
- Training development
- Crime scene management
- Report writing
- Emergency response
- Professional demeanor
- Courtroom procedures
Accomplishments
While serving in the United States Marine Corps received:
- Meritorious promotion to Corporal
- Selected as instructor of the cycle twice while serving at Officer Candidate School
- Selected and maintained position as Battalion Color Sergeant at Officer Candidate School for two years
- Selected as finalist and then subsequently won the Elihu Rose award for Teaching Excellence as Instructor of the year, all finalists were selected from within the entirety of the Marine Corps
While serving as a Deputy Sheriff
- Earned a position on the agency SWAT team after serving one year in law enforcement and still maintain that position currently
- Selected and promoted to patrol corporal after two years in law enforcement
- Selected and promoted to patrol sergeant after five years as a corporal in law enforcement
Certification
- School of infantry
- Jungle Warfare Course
- Coxswain's Skills Course
- Corporal's Leadership Course
- Nuclear Biological Chemical Defense School
- Infantry Squad Leader Course
- Search and Rescue First Responder
- Formal School Instructor Course
- Sergeant's Course (Finished 2nd in class and was placed on the Commanding Generals Honor Roll)
- Marine Corps Institute: Battle Skills, Weapons Handling, Training, Military Studies, Leadership, and Sergeants Nonresident Program
- MAC-TAC Active Shooter
- Field Training Officer for Law Enforcement Officers
- KSOTS-G Tactical Team Course
- Marijuana Impaired Driving Detection for Law Enforcement
- Drug Interdiction Techniques (Advanced)
- DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
- FBI - Law Enforcement Training for Safety and Survival
- Drug Interdiction and Conducting Complete Traffic Stops
- Firearms Instructor for Law Enforcement
- General Instructor Techniques for Law Enforcement
- Line Supervision
- Defensive Tactics Instructor for Law Enforcement
- Shoot House Instructor
Awards
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2nd Award)
Combat Action Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2nd Award)
NATO Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award)
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal (2nd Award)
Certificate of Commendation
Letter of Appreciation (2nd Award)
Navy Commendation Medal
Timeline
Patrol Supervisor
Suwannee County Sheriff's Office
01.2013 - Current
Manager of Operations
Interstate All Battery Center
06.2009 - 11.2011
Sales Manager
Interstate All Battery Center
09.2004 - 05.2009
Manager of Operations
Interstate All Battery Center
10.2002 - 08.2004
Instructor
United States Marine Corps
01.1999 - 09.2002
Infantryman
Unites States Marine Corps
01.1995 - 12.1999
High School Diploma -
Columbia County High School
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