Cherri Price
Franklin,IL
Summary
Seasoned professional with a background in departmental operations management and leadership, honed at the Illinois Department of Corrections. Excelled in partnership development and executive support, significantly enhancing Victim Services Unit efficiency. Proven analytical and communication prowess, adept at fostering relationships and spearheading training initiatives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive II
Illinois Department Of Corrections
Springfield, IL
03.2004 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase Victim Services Unit efficiency.
- Led initiatives to improve communication levels between the Victim Services Unit, other units, employees, and departments throughout the Illinois Department of Corrections.
- Established relationships with key partners outside of the Department of Corrections to ensure a successful exchange of information.
- Created and maintained relationships with key partners.
- Coordinated work schedules, delegating work to staff, setting priorities, and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of the Department of Corrections and the Victim Services Unit.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting partner relationships.
- Created procedures for the Victim Services Unit as a result of legislative changes in the laws affecting victims in Illinois.
- Represented the Illinois Department of Corrections in state and nationwide forums relating to victim rights.
- Created and provided instructional training to Department of Correction staff in relation to victim issues, including, but not limited to, domestic violence legislative mandated training for all parole agents.
Administrative Assistant I
Illinois Department Of Corrections
Springfield, IL
08.2002 - 03.2004
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to the appropriate department.
- Answered questions from victims and constituents regarding those incarcerated in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations, and other written correspondence as required.
- Facilitated communication between different departments within the Department of Corrections, and partners outside of the department.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Developed and maintained a digital filing system for confidential documents and records in reference to crime victims.
- Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
- Conducted research on victim issues, as requested by management.
PSA Intern
Illinois Department Of Corrections
Springfield, IL
08.2000 - 08.2002
- Same duties as the Administrative Assistant I.
- Job title change
Education
40 Hour Sexual Assault Advocate
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Springfield, Illinois07-2010
40 Domestic Violence Counselor Training
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Springfield, Illinois06-2001
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
Illinois State University
Normal, IL06-1991
Skills
- Departmental operations management
- Leadership/communication skills
- Partnership development
- Analytical skills
- Training and development
- Communication skills
- Executive support
Timeline
Executive II
Illinois Department Of Corrections
03.2004 - Current
Administrative Assistant I
Illinois Department Of Corrections
08.2002 - 03.2004
PSA Intern
Illinois Department Of Corrections
08.2000 - 08.2002
40 Hour Sexual Assault Advocate
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault
40 Domestic Violence Counselor Training
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
Illinois State University
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