Derek Sardinas
Miami Lakes,Florida
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Criminal Justice Student
Saint Thomas University
08.2021 - Current
- Strong understanding of recidivism reduction strategies and restorative justice approaches.
- Knowledgeable in restorative practices aimed at victim-offender mediation and community healing.
- knowledgeable in correctional ethics, professionalism, and accountability in custodial environments.
- Knowledgeable in due process, Miranda Rights, and constitutional Protections.
- Studied criminal typologies and behavioral patterns to assess risk factors and design prevention strategies.
- Analyzed Social and psychological factors contributing to crime, including poverty, peer influence, and environments stressors.
- Explored Sociological perspectives on deviances and social controlling, linking theory to real world justice applications.
- Knowledge of the appeals process and post-trial motions, including the functions of appellate courts.
- Collaborated with peers to enhance group assignments and foster teamwork.
- Developed time management skills by balancing coursework and extracurricular activities.
Salesman
Brandsmart
04.2025 - Current
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of products, services and promotions in order to provide informed advice.
- Analyzed customer preferences to suggest appropriate products or services based on individual needs.
- Adapted to and remained flexible in changing, fast-paced work environment.
- Called and met with regular and prospective customers to build long-term customer relationships and networks.
- Managed large volumes of incoming calls from customers promptly and professionally.
- Attended scheduled training sessions, department meetings, and company events to build expertise and promote company image.
- Demonstrated ability to establish rapport quickly with clients, leading to increased sales.
- Exhibited expertise in using point-of-sale systems, cash registers, inventory management software and other relevant technologies.
- Developed excellent communication and interpersonal skills by interacting with customers on a daily basis.
- Followed up with customers after sales to gain feedback.
- Highlighted new products and company promotions during sales pitches.
Deckhand
JsDsCharters
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with crew members, captains, and other personnel aboard a vessel.
- Assisted captain and supervisory personnel in maintaining vessel equipment and systems.
- Swept, mopped, and washed down decks and exterior to remove dirt and debris.
- Capable of carrying out maintenance tasks such as painting, cleaning hulls and decks.
Work Study Student
Saint Thomas University
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Demonstrated organizational abilities while managing multiple tasks simultaneously when analyzing crime reports and statistics.
- Supported faculty in managing sensitive academic data, akin to record-keeping or case documentation within a criminal justice setting.
- Helped compile data for research projects and classroom exercises related to criminal behavior, legal systems, and statistical methods—laying the groundwork for data-driven insights and analysis. Assisted professors in inputting crime statistics and demographic trends into Excel sheets and academic software, mimicking the foundational stages of real-world data analysis in law enforcement.
- Gained early exposure to structured systems and protocol-based operations, useful in future work involving data auditing or surveillance reviews.
- Organized and maintained departmental data logs and academic resources, ensuring accuracy and accessibility. This cultivated a strong attention to detail, essential for reviewing crime reports, incident logs, or surveillance summaries in real-world crime analysis work.
- Participated in simulation assignments that modeled crime geographical areas mapping techniques and incident report evaluations. These hands-on tasks offered early exposure to pattern recognition and trend tracking—key components of predictive policing and tactical crime analysis.
Education
Bachelor of arts - Criminal Justice
Saint Thomas University
Miami12.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Paladin academy
Pembroke pines, Florida05.2021
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Strong communication
- Time Management
- Team collaboration
- Data Entry & Analytical Reporting
- Incident Documentation & Case Log Management
- Research & Statistical Interpretation
- Geographic Awareness & Crime Mapping Concepts
- Communication & Report Writing
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Fluent
English - Fluent
Timeline
Salesman
Brandsmart
04.2025 - Current
Deckhand
JsDsCharters
06.2024 - 06.2024
Work Study Student
Saint Thomas University
01.2022 - 05.2022
Criminal Justice Student
Saint Thomas University
08.2021 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Paladin academy
Bachelor of arts - Criminal Justice
Saint Thomas University