Dominique Garvey
Windsor,USA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Hartford Public Schools, excelling in safety compliance and crisis communications. Proven ability to foster community engagement and resolve conflicts effectively. Recognized for operational reporting and staff scheduling, ensuring a secure environment while promoting emotional intelligence and teamwork among diverse groups.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Officer in Charge/School Safety Officer/Field Training Officer
Hartford Public Schools
Hartford, CT
10.2014 - Current
- Established and maintained a safe environment for students, visitors, and staff.
- Conducted safety checks and led investigations to ensure compliance.
- Scheduled staff assignments and managed overtime efficiently.
- Supervised daily operations of educational programs and staff activities.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among students, staff, and parents to promote harmony.
- Prepared operational activity reports for upper management review.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, including medical incidents, providing first aid until paramedics arrived.
- Coordinated communication between teachers, parents, and administration effectively.
Assistant Manager/Rehabilitation Specialist
Vinfen
Windsor, CT
11.2010 - 03.2014
- Assist adults with developmental disabilities with integration into the community
- Implement and monitor goals and behavior programs; assure and maintain the safety of the home, its resident
- Assist with or prepare meals to meet nutritional requirements and specialized diets
- Maintain the cleanliness of the home; assist with or perform personal care and daily living needs
- Transport individuals to appointments, recreational activities, day program etc. as needed
- Implemented best practices for client management and service excellence.
- Led team meetings to discuss goals, challenges, and progress updates.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
Volunteer Head Coach
Windsor Instructional Basketball League
Windsor, CT
12.2004 - 12.2013
- Instructed and demonstrated essential techniques for individual and team development.
- Established clear communication of team rules and conduct regulations for athletes.
- Created a safe environment promoting physical, social, and emotional growth for students.
- Mentored assistant coaches to cultivate collaboration within coaching staff.
- Evaluated player performance, providing regular constructive feedback to enhance skills.
- Fostered relationships with players, parents, and league officials to strengthen community ties.
Education
Diploma -
Windsor High School
Windsor, CT06.2004
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Staff scheduling
- Emergency response
- Incident investigation
- Operational reporting
- Community engagement
- Emotional intelligence
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal communication
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
- Decision-making
- Crisis communications
- Stress management
- Empathy and patience, especially with students
- Task prioritization
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- CPR
- AED
- FIRST AID
- CPI
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Head Coach, Windsor Instructional Basketball League
12/01/04- 12/01/13, Windsor, CT
Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development., Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed., Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Timeline
Officer in Charge/School Safety Officer/Field Training Officer
Hartford Public Schools
10.2014 - Current
Assistant Manager/Rehabilitation Specialist
Vinfen
11.2010 - 03.2014
Volunteer Head Coach
Windsor Instructional Basketball League
12.2004 - 12.2013
Diploma -
Windsor High School