Gia DeGirolamo
Columbus,OH
Summary
Juvenile justice professional with over 12 years of experience in Delaware County Probate/Juvenile Court. Expertise in program evaluation, youth rehabilitation, and compliance with regulations. Proven track record in developing interventions, leading teams, and collaborating with families, schools, and community partners. Recognized for enhancing program operations and driving successful outcomes for staff and youth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Chief Probation Officer/Therapy K9 Handler
Delaware County Probate/Juvenile Court
Delaware, OH
07.2019 - Current
- Executed program evaluations and compliance audits to ensure alignment with evidence-based practices.
- Developed innovative therapy-dog-assisted interventions that improved youth rehabilitation outcomes.
- Provided technical assistance to courts and community partners for effective program planning and budgeting.
- Analyzed performance data to recommend precise program enhancements.
- Supervised staff training to maintain adherence to policies and quality standards.
- Coordinated Family Treatment Court and Juvenile Treatment Court programs, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Managed day-to-day probation team operations to ensure compliance with legal standards.
- Collaborated with community organizations to address issues affecting youth.
Probation Assistant / Community Service & SAP Specialist
Delaware County Probate/Juvenile Court
Delaware, OH
02.2016 - 07.2019
- Assisted with case management and documentation for juvenile court proceedings.
- Coordinated Restitution Work and Suspension Alternative Programs, maintaining accurate records.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to ensure compliance with court requirements.
- Collaborated with schools and community agencies to optimize program delivery.
District Loss Prevention Manager (Area Manager Supervisor)
Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
, Multi-State District
01.2007 - 11.2014
- Supervised over 40 direct and 100 indirect reports across 22 locations to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on theft investigations and recovery efforts to minimize losses.
- Developed loss prevention strategies for multiple retail locations, improving security measures.
- Ensured training of all loss prevention staff on relevant policies and procedures.
- Conducted compliance audits to verify adherence to regulations and standards.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and drive improvements in store security protocols.
- Maintained accurate records related to audits, investigations, and employee disciplinary actions.
- Implemented operational improvements and corrective action plans to optimize processes.
Police Officer
Alliance Police Department
Alliance, OH
05.2004 - 06.2006
- Graduated with top honors from Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA).
- Enforced laws through community patrols and engagement strategies.
- Provided court testimony to support criminal prosecutions.
- Responded to emergency calls and managed crises effectively.
- Mentored junior officers in procedures, policies, and community relations.
- Maintained accurate records during all law enforcement activities.
Education
M.S. - Criminal Justice (Criminal Behavior Concentration)
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH01.2022
B.A. - Criminal Justice
Kent State University
Kent, OH01.2003
Skills
- Program assessment and quality control
- Research-backed methodologies
- Regulatory oversight
- Financial planning and resource distribution
- Team leadership and development
- Interdisciplinary partnerships
- Stakeholder communication
- Data interpretation and documentation
- Results documentation
- Office software expertise
- Analytical software tools
- Remote teamwork systems
- Funding administration
- Operational reporting
- Financial statement analysis
- Regulatory inspections
- Policy adherence
- Therapeutic strategies
- Emergency response management
- Performance tracking
- Dispute resolution
- Agency collaboration
- Youth justice
Certification
- Effective Practices in Community Supervision (EPICS) – Certified
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) – Trained
- Bridges Out of Poverty – Certified
- Mindfulness Certification – University of Cincinnati
- Therapy K9 Handler – Certified
- Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) – Graduate with Honors
Timeline
Deputy Chief Probation Officer/Therapy K9 Handler
Delaware County Probate/Juvenile Court
07.2019 - Current
Probation Assistant / Community Service & SAP Specialist
Delaware County Probate/Juvenile Court
02.2016 - 07.2019
District Loss Prevention Manager (Area Manager Supervisor)
Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
01.2007 - 11.2014
Police Officer
Alliance Police Department
05.2004 - 06.2006
M.S. - Criminal Justice (Criminal Behavior Concentration)
Tiffin University
B.A. - Criminal Justice
Kent State University
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