Qualified professional with several years of experience in law enforcement roles. Demonstrates excellent leadership, decision-making, and records management abilities. Experienced in collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders to address security challenges effectively.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Campus Safety
Converse University
Spartanburg, South Carolina
01.2025 - Current
Planned, examined, analyzed, evaluated, and supervised campus safety operations.
Developed preventative training programs, both live and online, that prepare the campus to respond to critical situations.
Trained faculty and staff on how to respond to emergency situations for all employees related to weather, medical, violence, bomb threat, active shooter, and other emergencies.
Oversaw the university's Emergency Management Team and provided frequent training to members.
Served as the Campus Fire Safety officer and the liaison with the Local Fire Department.
Prepared the annual campus safety (Clery) report and ensured that the University complied with federal, state, and local legal regulations.
Chief of Campus Safety
Limestone University
Gaffney, SC
12.2016 - 10.2024
Planned, examined, analyzed, evaluated, and supervised campus safety operations.
Developed preventative training programs, both live and online, that prepare the campus to respond to critical situations.
Trained faculty and staff on how to respond to emergency situations for all employees related to weather, medical, violence, bomb threat, active shooter, and other emergencies.
Oversaw the university's Emergency Management Team and provided frequent training to members.
Served as the Campus Fire Safety officer and the liaison with the Local Fire Department.
Prepared the annual campus safety (Clery) report and ensured that the University complied with federal, state, and local legal regulations.
Owner
Huggin Marketing and Web Design
Gaffney, SC
03.2013 - 01.2017
Designed and developed corporate website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JQuery.
Managed hosting services and domain names for client websites.
Assisted in training users in operating content management systems.
Designed and developed responsive websites optimized for mobile and desktop platforms.
Funeral Attendant-Part Time/PRN
Shuford Hatcher Funeral Home
Gaffney, South Carolina
03.2008 - 02.2017
Provided comfort to grieving family members during visitation hours.
Distributed memorial cards to attendees at the service.
Greeted mourners and directed them to seating areas.
Place floral arrangements around the chapel or gravesite according to instructions from the family or funeral director.
Coordinated with clergy, musicians, and other professionals involved in the funeral service.
Organized transportation for family members and guests to the funeral service.
Collaborated with cemetery personnel on grave site preparation prior to burial.
Assisted pallbearers with carrying casket into the chapel or gravesite.
Assisted funeral director in coordination of services.
Performed removals from the home, hospital, or facility at the time of death, and transported them back to the funeral home.
Transport Officer
Cherokee County Sheriff Office
Gaffney, SC
02.2007 - 03.2013
Supervised inmates in transit, ensuring compliance with established rules and regulations.
Conducted searches of inmates for contraband items, weapons or other prohibited items.
Provided security escort services for prisoners being transported from one location to another.
Trained new officers on proper patrol procedures and techniques.
Provided courtroom security for judicial proceedings.
Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
Education
SLED Safeguard Instructor -
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC
05-2024
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Class III Advance Law Enforcement Certification
06-2021
Class Two Law Enforcement Certification -
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Columbia, SC
03-2008
High School Diploma -
Gaffney High School
Gaffney, SC
05-2002
Skills
Axon (CEW) Instructor
OC Instructor
SLED Safeguard Instructor
Proven track record in leadership
Financial Oversight
Continuous Improvement
Accomplishments
United States Congressional Recondition of Excellence
South Carolina President of the National Association of Campus Safety Administrators