Deana Santosky-Wright

• Attended professional training courses to stay current on recent criminal trends, enforcement techniques, and law updates maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, promoting respect and trust between law enforcement and the community members we serve.
• Displayed sound judgment in rapidly evolving scenarios when making critical decisions that impact both public and victim safety during emergency situations.
• Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while taking appropriate action to support affected individuals.
• Conducted witness interviews and gathered information to determine best course of action.
• Conducted thorough investigations for a variety of complaints resulting in prompt resolution and commencement of criminal charges when appropriate.
• Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
• Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecution of offenders.
• Enforced traffic laws promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
• Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
• Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.

· Directly responsible for management of platoon level training objectives and administrative functions.

· Managed platoon level operations and personnel, responsible for the supervision of 45-50 Soldiers.

· Managed horizontal construction platoon driver’s training program, ensured the safe operation and proper training and documentation for all heavy construction equipment assigned to the unit.

· Construction supervisor for a variety of vertical construction projects, ensured project success by effectively managing personnel, assets, and time.

· Unit Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) representative, regularly delivered training briefs to an audience exceeding 100 personnel.

· Unit EO advisor, reviewed command climate surveys and provided command level guidance to address areas of concern, ensured equal consideration for a very diverse population of troops.

· Coordinated with adjacent platoons to meet unit level training objectives, demonstrated a fundamental understanding of the benefits of a collaborative effort.

· Developed subordinate leaders through challenging assignments, increased responsibilities and developmental counseling sessions.

· Managed 4-6 mid-level non-commissioned officers, completed regular evaluation reports which provided a fair but critical analysis of recent performances.

· Recognized subordinates for superior performance, worked with mid-level NCO’s to ensure that appropriate award recommendations were submitted and approved to the benefit of junior personnel.

· Responsible for vertical and horizontal platoon construction assets, conducted detailed cyclic inventories to ensure all equipment was properly maintained and accounted for.

· Assisted with unit level sensitive items inventories, regularly conducted 100% accountability checks of all assigned weapons, communications systems, and sensitive items by individualized serial number.

· Regularly attended developmental training in order to increase leadership capabilities and technical proficiency.

· Responsible for the management and supervision of junior NCO’s and enlisted troops during deployment operations, squad personnel fluctuated between 10 and 20 troops based on operational needs.

· Maintained digital training records and spreadsheets for the platoon.

· Secured training opportunities for subordinate troops while awaiting assignment to forward base, increased Soldier MOS proficiency.

· Responsible for scheduling squad movements to forward operating bases, required coordination with Air Force personnel to mobilize troops, personal equipment and unit construction tools.

· Responsible for the independent control of a squad sized element, deployed to FOB absent higher level unit support within the same geographical location.

· Created and maintained Gantt charts to track project management and provide feedback to the Unit Executive Officer

· Maintain communication with Company Commander and 1SG, ensured that squad movements and construction project details were approved and documented.

· Accepted responsibility for construction projects which were consistent with the Commander’s intent, tactfully refused request from senior leaders outside of my chain of command when directives ran counter to unit objectives.

· Managed conflict within the team, ensured that personality variances did not comprise productivity.

· Responsible for unit SHARP and EO training program, developed and presented monthly training briefs which were engaging and accomplished Army objectives.

· Submitted more that 15 individual award recommendations, ensured that Soldier accomplishments and contributions were properly recognized

Completed NCO evaluation reports for nine junior NCO’s, utilized performance reviews to reinforce positive performance and further individual leader development.