Dana Johnson
Cumming,GA
Summary
Experienced federal law enforcement officer with the United States Courts conducting presentence investigations involving extremely complex conduct of unusual notoriety including white-collar, large conspiracy drug cases, and criminal organizations. I am a public service professional with top-notch skills in oral and written communication with the ability to train others to critically analyze challenging cases and apply the law for sentencing.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Sentencing Guidelines Specialist
U.S. Courts
04.2017 - Current
- Serve as district authority on sentencing and sentencing Guidelines issues. Maintain current knowledge of case law, and Sentencing Commission, Administrative Office and local policies and procedures pertaining to sentencing.
- Train district staff, law enforcement agencies, U.S. Attorney's staff, and/or defense attorneys on sentencing Guidelines and sentencing matters, including new developments in sentencing issues, Guidelines amendments, case law, etc.
- Complete presentence investigation involving extremely complex issues and/or cases of unusual notoriety (e.g., white collar, organized crime, large conspiracy drug cases and criminal organizations).
- In completing presentence investigations, assess convicted individuals criminal conduct, conduct criminal history investigation, document personal background information, and make recommendations regarding sentencing range and special conditions for supervision for the U.S. District Judges.
Court Investigator
United States District Court
04.2014 - 04.2017
- Conducted presentence investigations and prepared presentence reports assessing convicted individual's ability to pay fines, restitution, cost of prosecution, incarcaration, and supervision; applied U.S. Sentencing Commission guidelines and case law.
- Determined appropriate courses of action after analyzing any objections to presentence reports.
- Made recommendations regarding sentencing range and special conditions for supervision for the U.S. District Court Judges.
Intensive Supervision Officer
United States District Court
03.2008 - 09.2014
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Reported violations of supervised release conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
Court Investigator
United States District Court
04.2000 - 03.2008
- Conducted presentence investigations and prepared presentence reports assessing convicted individual's ability to pay fines, restitution, cost of prosecution, incarcaration, and supervision; applied U.S. Sentencing Commission guidelines and case law.
- Determined appropriate courses of action after analyzing any objections to presentence reports.
- Made recommendations regarding sentencing range and special conditions for supervision for the U.S. District Court Judges.
Counselor
CBHG
09.1999 - 04.2000
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
Senior Parole Officer
State Board Of Pardons And Paroles
02.1995 - 04.2000
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
- Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on parole.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
Clerk
Georgia Department Of Revenue
12.1993 - 02.1995
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Processed documents and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties.
- Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling And Educational Psychology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA12.1999
Master of Science - Psychology
Berry College
Rome, GA12.1993
Skills
- Department Oversight
- Microsoft Office
- Statement Preparation
- Correspondence Writing
- Solution Development
- State Regulation Compliance
- Information Gathering and Analysis
- Data Inputting
- Resolving Irregularities
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Professional Development
- Performance Goals
Timeline
Sentencing Guidelines Specialist
U.S. Courts
04.2017 - Current
Court Investigator
United States District Court
04.2014 - 04.2017
Intensive Supervision Officer
United States District Court
03.2008 - 09.2014
Court Investigator
United States District Court
04.2000 - 03.2008
Counselor
CBHG
09.1999 - 04.2000
Senior Parole Officer
State Board Of Pardons And Paroles
02.1995 - 04.2000
Clerk
Georgia Department Of Revenue
12.1993 - 02.1995
Master of Science - Counseling And Educational Psychology
University of West Georgia
Master of Science - Psychology
Berry College
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