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Education
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DeShawn Ricks

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Proactive, experienced, retired Army Staff Sergeant with excellent attention to detail. Ambitiously seeking knowledge and work experience with the juveniles of Hampton Roads through the Criminal Justice System. Offering leadership skills and ability in support and enforce goals and objectives.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Daymen Robinson Esq.
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Gained valuable experience working alongside attorney while drafting correspondence and email communication to courts, opposing counsel, and cleints.
  • Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.
  • Gained hands-on experience inside various courtrooms in Hampton Rods, increasing proficiency and expanding communication skills while attending new client consultations and criminal trials.
  • Answered multi-line telephones, filing, scanning, copying, and preparing legal briefs.
  • Managed case files efficiently, ensuring easy accessibility for attorneys when needed.

Barracks Manager

United States Army
07.2006 - 02.2020
  • As a barracks manager, supervised over 200 soldiers in the barracks management housing program.
  • Planned and prepared conflict resolution plans of action. Created workorders to ensure quality of living excelled. Managed all administrative requirements for over 125 incoming and outgoing personal.
  • Developed a safe space to promote and minimize Sexual Assault as a Certified Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate.
  • Led emergency response efforts during crisis situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents.
  • Performed duties as a Heavy Vehicle Operator, maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment valued at $11,255,030.
  • Responsible for health, welfare, safety, training, discipline, and accountability of 22 soldiers.
  • Served 4 tours overseeing completing various critical and peaceful missions throughout Iraq and Afghanistan.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05-2025

Associate in Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, Virginia
05.2023

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Adaptable learner
  • Efficient at acquiring new skills
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Commitment to goal achievement

Awards

Purple Heart, Combat Action Badge, Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Drivers Badge, Certificate of Achievement, Iraq/ Afghanistan Campaign Medal

Timeline

Intern

Daymen Robinson Esq.
08.2022 - 12.2022

Barracks Manager

United States Army
07.2006 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Old Dominion University

Associate in Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Tidewater Community College

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