Dominique Dennis
Rembert,SC
Summary
Behavioral health professional equipped with comprehensive background in behavior analysis and intervention. Skilled in developing and implementing effective behavior modification programs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance clients' outcomes. Known for adaptability and results-driven approach in dynamic environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
The Wells Family
04.2012 - Current
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
Custody Officer
Recovery Solutions
02.2022 - Current
- Oversaw recreational activities among inmates, facilitating positive outlets for energy and promoting physical well-being within the facility.
- Minimized conflicts within the facility by effectively mediating disputes between inmates.
- Developed rapport with inmates, fostering mutual respect that contributed to overall facility stability.
- Assisted in the transportation of detainees to court appearances, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Managed daily population counts, ensuring accurate accounting of individuals within custody at all times.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Managed daily operations, including supervising inmate work details, meal distribution, and recreational activities.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through effective communication and adherence to established protocols.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on best practices in detention management and security protocols.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Detention Officer
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
10.2016 - 02.2022
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Assisted in reducing incidents of violence by implementing conflict resolution strategies and de-escalation techniques.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
Education
Culinary Arts Training -
Bamberg Job Corps
Bamberg, SC12.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Crestwood High School
Sumter, SC06.2010
Skills
- Assertiveness
- De-escalation techniques
- Verbal communication
- Legal compliance
- Emergency response
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Decision-making
- Mental health awareness
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES
- Ability to react, remain calm, and make sound decisions in emergency situations
- Ability to communicate in writing
- Ability to perform duties of all correctional posts
- Ability to communicate orally
- Ability to observe and pay attention-to-detail in order to recognize discord, abnormal behavior, etc.
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to use own initiative in the resolution of problem situations
Training
- Basic Detention Class2 Certification, SC Criminal Justice Academy,06/2017
- Firearm Training, Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center,08/2017
- CPR Certified, Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center,06/2017
- Defensive Tactics, SC Criminal Justice,06/2017
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Achievement, Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center,12/2016
- Officer of the Month Certificate, Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center,03/2017
Timeline
Custody Officer
Recovery Solutions
02.2022 - Current
Detention Officer
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
10.2016 - 02.2022
Nanny
The Wells Family
04.2012 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Crestwood High School
Culinary Arts Training -
Bamberg Job Corps
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