Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and acknowledgement of other's interests and thoughts.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief Probation Officer
State of Colorado, 17th Judicial District
03.2023 - Current
Direct auxiliary to the Chief of Probation, and member of the department Leadership Team
Provide support and assistance to the Chief in decision making for the 17th Judicial Probation Department
Involvement in personnel issues, corrective and disciplinary actions
Provide Acting CPO coverage
Manage and coordinate local vendor contracts for 17th Judicial Probation Department and assist SCAO Contract Management Unit with contract solicitations
Provide direct supervision to team of Probation Managers, including coaching and mentoring
Provide performance feedback year-round and through performance appraisals
Work alongside Judicial Human Resources, Career Services, and local Hiring Committee in posting local employment openings in the state TalentLink system
Payment of vendor and service invoices through Colorado Operations Resource Engine system, CORE
Manage data entry, computation, and evaluation of the local probation workload value statistical report to balance staffing needs throughout department
Probation Manager
State of Colorado, 17th Judicial District
03.2021 - 02.2023
Member of the district Leadership Team, assisting in department decision making, guidance and overall prudent focus for the 17th Judicial Probation Department
Provided Acting CPO coverage, on occasion and as needed
Worked collaboratively with the Leadership Team and Management Team to create, modify, implement, support, and ultimately approve district policies and procedures
Provided overall office management and operations oversight for the Commerce City satellite office, working collaboratively with county and state agencies, partnering agencies including the contracted security company, and shared building partners, ACSO, Adams County Victims’ Advocates and SRP offices
Worked as liaison for several district projects and special programs
Provided direct supervision for a team of Probation Supervisors in a satellite office, including coaching and mentoring supervisors who supervise Drug Offenders, Sex Offenders, DUI, Domestic Violence, FOP, Property Offenders, and high-risk typology caseloads
Provided coaching and performance feedback year-round and through performance appraisals
Probation Supervisor
State of Colorado, 17th Judicial District
11.2012 - 02.2021
Provided direct supervision, support and performance feedback for a team of Probation Officers who supervise Drug Court, Veteran’s Court, Drug Offenders, DUI, Domestic Violence, FOP, Property Offenders, Sex Offenders
Worked collaboratively with the Leadership Team and Management Team to create, implement, and support district policies, as well as monitoring PSC budgets
Worked collaboratively with the Court and stakeholders to determine programming, therapeutic intervention, and supervision to lend to the success of clients on probation
Completion of Management Track trainings, Orientation to Supervision Course, STAR series, HR Law Series, and Probation Super Series, Safety Trainings
Probation Officer
State of Colorado, 17th Judicial District
08.2000 - 10.2012
Supervised, managed, and counseled a caseload of approximately 130 clients, maintained accurate records and documentation, and provided community agency referrals
Corresponded verbally and in written report form with Court regarding compliance of clients
Utilized evidence-based practices in supervision of clients, incorporated strengths and collaboratively established goals
Program development of Probation Release Program and Detention Management of youth
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
01.1998
Skills
Large Department Strategic Planning
Budget management
Interpersonal Skills
Personnel Management
Summary of Qualifications
Deputy Chief Probation Officer, 03/01/23 to Present
Probation Manager, 03/01/21 to 02/28/23
Probation Supervisor, 11/01/12 to 02/28/21
Probation Officer, 08/01/00 to 10/31/12
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, 05/01/98
Timeline
Deputy Chief Probation Officer
State of Colorado, 17th Judicial District
03.2023 - Current
Probation Manager
State of Colorado, 17th Judicial District
03.2021 - 02.2023
Probation Supervisor
State of Colorado, 17th Judicial District
11.2012 - 02.2021
Probation Officer
State of Colorado, 17th Judicial District
08.2000 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
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