Gentry Hawk
West Union,SC
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Coach
School District Of Oconee County
Seneca And West Oak High Schools
08.1997 - 02.2023
- Analyzed player skills to accurately assign players to teams and provide training for improvement.
- Coached high school athletes in both football and wrestling.
- Monitored student players' compliance with satisfactory academic performance standards.
- Scheduled practices, tournaments and bus transportation for team members.
- Implemented reasonable discipline measures when players failed to meet academic requirements or abide by school policies.
Jail Administrator (Retired February 2021)
Oconee County Sheriff's Office
Walhalla, SC
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
- Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Negotiated and executed contracts on behalf of department.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
Criminal Investigator
Oconee County Sheriff's Office
Walhalla, SC
07.2002 - 08.2018
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Boosted productivity by training and guiding 10 employees.
- Researched, developed and began the evidence recovery dive team for the Sheriff's Department.
School Resource Officer
Oconee County Sheriff's Office
Walhalla, SC
08.1998 - 07.2002
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers and administration.
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Established and supervised a Law Enforcement Explore post available to all students in Oconee County. This is group of students interested in Law Enforcement as a career. We trained them in LE techniques set up ride alongs with deputies.
- Developed and instructed numerous classes to students in the areas of gangs, drugs and other areas.
- Developed a class using a golf cart, traffic cones, and DUI googles to teach students the hazards of drunk driving.
- Wrote, planned, directed, and edited a video for High school students prom promise highlighting the dangers of drinking and driving for the prom season of Oconee County High Schools.
School Resource Officer
Seneca Police Department
Seneca, SC
12.1996 - 08.1998
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers and administration.
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
Police Officer
Seneca Police Department
Seneca, SC
02.1995 - 12.1996
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
US Navy Diver
US Navy
Various Locations
08.1989 - 02.1995
- Maintained and checked diving equipment for functionality and safety.
- Exercised impeccable risk management with regular revisions to safety protocol.
- Supervised and trained other divers in performance of essential functions and duties of position.
- Used diver helpers, diving suits and other scuba gear properly and safely to aid in successful diving operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seneca High School
Seneca, SC06.1988
Skills
- Public Safety
- Creative Solutions
- Court Testimony
- Operational Improvements
- Physical Restraint
- Professional Relationships
- Orientation and Training
- Department Leadership
- Hiring and Terminations
- Train Staff
- Update Policies
Timeline
Jail Administrator (Retired February 2021)
Oconee County Sheriff's Office
07.2018 - 02.2021
Criminal Investigator
Oconee County Sheriff's Office
07.2002 - 08.2018
School Resource Officer
Oconee County Sheriff's Office
08.1998 - 07.2002
Athletic Coach
School District Of Oconee County
08.1997 - 02.2023
School Resource Officer
Seneca Police Department
12.1996 - 08.1998
Police Officer
Seneca Police Department
02.1995 - 12.1996
US Navy Diver
US Navy
08.1989 - 02.1995
High School Diploma -
Seneca High School