Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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GINA MARCHETTI

GINA MARCHETTI

Eureka,MT

Summary

State Parole Agent calm under pressure. Works alone, undercover, in team-based environments. High energy twenty years experience behind prison walls and in Chicago's toughest neighborhoods. Detailed case manager skilled in field surveillance and supervision. Creative with strong problem-solving ability, motivating offenders to rise above obstacles and overcome challenges. Successfully developed positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Sought out and respected. Approaches each situation with compassion and concern. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Parole Agent

IL Department of Corrections
Chicago, IL
10.2003 - Current
  • Assisted thousands of felons in recognizing strategies for solving life problems, making wise choices, developing career goals, and remaining crime free, productive members of society.
  • Prepared 10 reports per day via interview, transcript, physical evidence, served protective orders, warrants, and conducted arrests.
  • Insured compliance with state policies, rules, regulations and statutes. Collaborated with social services, local, and federal agencies, FBI, ATF, ICE, DEA, and U.S.Marshals.
  • Monitored violators in targeted gang areas in Chicago by direct contact and covert surveillance. Reduced serious risk to community by 80%. Recovered stolen property, illegal drugs, kidnapped individuals.
  • Evaluated offender progress, addressed difficulties, sanctioned or procured warrants, arrest, transport felons local and nation-wide.
  • Performed high risk extraditions both in non-marked vehicles and in aircraft, administered drug tests, search and seizure of person and property.

Correctional Officer

IL Department of Corrections
Stateville Prison Crest Hill, IL
08.2000 - 10.2003
  • Maintained inmate custody and control at Illinois largest Maximum Security unit Stateville Correctional Center.
  • Monitored and coordinated 12-man inmate road crews, supervised maintenance, operations, and construction projects.
  • Searched buildings, grounds, and living quarters for contraband, investigated 10 attempted escapes, and other inmate crimes.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, transported to court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Established and maintained respect and cooperation by formulating clear professional boundaries.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers

Children's Pastor

River of Life Minstries
8509 West 191st Street Mokena, Illinois
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team, evaluated children's progress, recommend appropriate solutions for 60 children and teens.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and church management.
  • Give one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Established positive rapport with students and parents through home visits, phone calls, e-mails and After School Club.
  • Assist/performed Christian Dinner Theatre, children's choir director, chauffeur before and after school care.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Provided pastoral care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children
  • Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans
  • Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors

Volunteer Counselor

South Suburban Pregnancy Center
9115 South Cicero Oak Lawn, IL
05.1996 - 08.1998

Interviewed and assessed ten to twenty women with crisis pregnancy per week.

  • Led two group therapy sessions each week.
  • Conducted one-on-one counseling sessions with average of 5 women per week. Provided food, clothing and baby gear to pregnant unwed mothers.
  • Explained available adoption opportunities, and life giving services to clients.
  • Developed and distributed relevant and comprehensive written and audio visual materials.
  • Planned and participated in annual "Hike for Life" outreach.

Multi-Channel Communications Equipment Operator

United States Army
Frankfurt, Germany
12.1979 - 12.1985
  • Top Secret Security clearance, entrusted with classified transactions crucial to mission.
  • Youngest Battalion Training NCO led combat preparations designed fat-man's club.
  • Spearheaded support for 3rd Armored Division Frankfort, Germany.
  • Analyzed information for appropriate distribution and filing.
  • Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from federal agencies.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic

Education

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL
2012

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Governors State University
University Park, IL
2002

Skills

  • Proven Leadership
  • Strategic Thinker
  • Solution Focused Counseling
  • Treatment and Planning
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Certified Field Training Agent
  • Public Speaker State and Federal
  • Program Development
  • Search and Seizure
  • Crisis Intervention De-escalation Techniques

Accomplishments

  • Class President and Valedictorian Illinois Department of Corrections.
  • Excellence Award Highest Firearms Score Parole Academy Springfield, IL.
  • Domestic Violence Resource. Developed curriculum. Instructed staff and violent offenders.
  • Motivational Speaker at state prisons.
  • Testify under oath, officer of the court, state and federal mandated reporter juvenile and adult cases.

Certification

Crisis Intervention, DNA Indexing, Interstate Compact Proficient, Strong Interpersonal Abilities, Instructor Defensive Tactics/Weapons, First Aid- CPR Certified, Expert Witness Court Hearings, Risk and Needs Assessment

Affiliations

Adjunct Professor Lewis University

County Election Judge
Licensed Beautician
CERT Certified

Personal Trainer AFAA

Fraternal Order of Police
Veterans of Foreign War
National Rifle Association
B,C,M Class Vehicle Licensure

Timeline

Senior Parole Agent

IL Department of Corrections
10.2003 - Current

Correctional Officer

IL Department of Corrections
08.2000 - 10.2003

Children's Pastor

River of Life Minstries
01.2000 - 01.2003

Volunteer Counselor

South Suburban Pregnancy Center
05.1996 - 08.1998

Multi-Channel Communications Equipment Operator

United States Army
12.1979 - 12.1985

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Governors State University