Cynthia D. Willingham
Criminal Justice Professional
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic Criminal Justice Instructor eager to use my educational background to contribute to team success through engaging, challenging, and inspiring the growth in my students.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Atlanta Police Dept
Atlanta, GA
01.2017 - Current
- Receive, screen, and direct phone calls for the Major Crimes Section Conduct weekly crime analysis on the City of Atlanta’s major crimes Develop and deliver crime and staffing reports electronically Retrieve, screen, open and distribute incoming mail.
- Prepare mail for delivery and sends outgoing documents and other materials.
- Maintain the Major’s calendar and schedules appointments and meetings Process Open Records Request for Atlanta Homicide/Missing Persons Prepares and maintains organized and detailed internal records of cases Access data quickly for investigators related to homicides Maintain and audit personnel files for Major Crimes Section Use sound judgment and knowledge of the organization and its policies and procedures to respond to routine questions, requests, or needs.
- Assist on hiring practices by sitting on interview panels Supervise interns, police recruits, and administrative assistants.
Administrative Assistant III
Georgia DOT
Atlanta, GA
01.1998 - 12.2017
- Receive, screen, and direct phone calls Greet and assist clients by directing them to designated units Prepares legal documents, coordinates and maintain calendars Maintain filing and record-keeping systems and reference materials Maintain staff calendars and schedules appointments, meetings, and conferences.
- Enter data from forms, records, and/or reports using a computer.
- Create office manuals for employees to promote a hands-on learning Attend job-related training and other staff development raining programs.
- Proofread and edits documents for accuracy, consistency and the use of proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Process attorney request and attorney acceptance letters.
- Assign state projects to acquisition managers.
- Certify monthly projects to be completed by set completion date.
- Monitor filing system to comply with ROW guidelines.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL 04.2016 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Emergency Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL 05.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Public Administration, Criminal Justice
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL 05.2020 - 03.2021
Skills
Writing reports
Project Management
Policy and procedure modification
Executive presentations
Documentation and reporting
Administrative support
Supervising staff
Timeline
Master of Science - Public Administration, Criminal Justice
Columbia Southern University
05.2020 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Emergency Management
Columbia Southern University
05.2018 - 07.2019
Administrative Assistant
Atlanta Police Dept
01.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
04.2016 - 02.2017
Administrative Assistant III
Georgia DOT
01.1998 - 12.2017