Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Pro
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
Colorado Springs, USA
12.2023 - 04.2024
Prepared and filed client’s tax returns electronically
DMV Greeter (Fort Carson) Part Time
El Paso County
Colorado Springs, USA
02.2022 - 07.2023
Greets soldiers, retirees and civilians
Checks all their paperwork for correctness
Supply clients with any need paperwork
Issue clients their number
Make sure company forms are up to date
Runs copier machine and fax machine
Customer Service Agent
Airport Terminal Service
08.2021 - 02.2022
Works Baggage Service Office
Works Kiosk
DMV Greeter (Fort Carson)
El Paso County
Colorado Springs, USA
03.2018 - 07.2021
Greets soldiers, retirees and civilians
Checks all their paperwork for correctness
Supply clients with any need paperwork
Issue clients their number
Make sure company forms are up to date
Runs copier machine and fax machine
Security Corporal
El Paso County
Colorado Springs, USA
06.2013 - 08.2017
Provides hands on supervision over security officers.
Reviews reports, logs, and other department paperwork for accuracy, correctness, and content as necessary.
Ensures that all operating procedures are followed.
Ensures all responsibilities of assignments are met.
Uses County and department policy and procedure, along with judgment and experience, to determine most appropriate course of action to follow during problematic situations.
Presents testimony in court when necessary.
Ensures that subordinates follow department policy and procedure, local and state law and County rules and regulations to reach solutions.
Security Officer (Armed)
El Paso County
Colorado Springs, USA
05.2012 - 06.2013
Investigates and reports incidents on County property.
As needed, conducts searches of individuals and arrest violators.
Performs self-defense and arrest control techniques when needed.
Provides protection for County and State officials, special events, data processing operations, County and District Court operations, election return process, and other related activities.
Monitors, sets, and responds to County burglar and fire alarm systems.
Transports evidence and presents testimony in court when necessary.
Works with employees and the public in a courteous but persuasive manner.
Access Control Officer (Unarmed)
El Paso County
Colorado Springs, USA
08.2011 - 05.2012
Writes accurate, truthful, detailed reports
Maintains accurate logs
Monitors closed circuit television and audible alarm systems
Answers phone in the Security Operations Center, and performs general dispatcher duties
Interacts effectively and professionally with the public, members of law enforcement and other protective services, building occupants, and fellow employees
Determined suspicious objects through the use of computerized x-ray scanning equipment
Electronically and/or physically search courthouse entrants for weapons and other prohibited contraband.
Certified Test Administrator
Pearson VUE
Colorado Springs, USA
10.2010 - 08.2011
Provides a secure exam delivery and superior customer service
Understands and complies with all testing procedures
Checks in examinees, verifies identification, and explains exam process
Monitors examinees while testing
Maintains a secure testing environment
Communicates with internal departments to investigate and fix technical issues
Strictly adheres to company policies using careful judgment
Other duties as assigned.
Intensive Supervision Officer I
Wichita, USA
06.2010 - 07.2010
Reports to the Intensive Supervision Officer III
Assist assigned clients in following their terms and conditions of probation
Gather and verify client intake information
Complete professional assessments
Develop and implement a supervision plan
Secure community resources to meet client needs
Explain applicable laws, regulations and standards of behavior to clients and their families
Use professional interviewing techniques to motivate and assist clients in setting and meeting goals
Report client's progress and all alleged violations of probation to the court as necessary
Create and maintain all legal documents, reports, social documents, chronological and statistical reports
Complete all data entry into the required database
Use a two-way radio
Participate in court hearings by investigating problems, court reports and presenting same to the Judge, District Attorney, and Defense Attorney
Present evidence and recommendations to the court
Perform liaison duties in coordinating client's involvement.
Corrections Coordinator
Wichita, USA
09.2005 - 06.2010
Reports to the Facility Administrator
Provide oversight and management of an adolescent boys aftercare program
Communicated the mission, goals and objectives of the department
Monitor program expenditures
Organize and lead weekly program meetings
Implement evidence-based programming for juvenile clients
Develop, update, and ensure implementation of policies and procedures for the program
Keep program audit ready by outside agencies (JJA, and KDHE Licensing)
Supervise the work of the Case Coordinators, the Intervention Services Officer and Employment Prep Instructor
Complete performance-based employee evaluations
Serve as liaison to the community, internal, and external shareholders
Department trainer of new procedures and protocol
Help in interviewing and hiring decisions.
Transaction Processor
Affiliated Computer Services
Tallahassee, USA
01.2005 - 04.2005
Processed Medicare/Medicaid claims into a computerized system.
Generated claim rejection reports for providers.
Provided quality assurance checks on processed claims.
10 key by touch.
Facility Administrator
Youth Services International, Inc.
Greenville, USA
02.2003 - 10.2004
Reported to the Senior Vice President of the Juvenile Division and supervised 40 employees
Maintained the daily operations of a 30 bed adolescent girls juvenile corrections facility
Managed a budget of $1 million and developed policies and procedures to ensure the efficient operation of the facility
Hiring, discharges and employee discipline
Kept program ready for Juvenile Justice Authority and ACA audits.
Assistant Chief Jailer
Shelby County Sheriff's Office
Memphis, USA
07.2001 - 11.2002
Reported to the Chief Jailer and managed a 2400 bed correctional facility
Supervised the human resources, food service, environmental health, maintenance and laundry services departments
Managed a budget of $35 million
Served on disciplinary board and made final hearing decisions
Made sure policy and procedures were updated as needed
Use a two-way radio Deputy Warden of Administration.
Deputy Warden
Bureau of Corrections
Pittsburgh, USA
11.1996 - 06.2001
Reported to the Warden of Administration
Managed a budget of $69 million, the inmate trust fund and the inmate commissary fund
Facilitated all human resource procedures and supervised 100 correctional officers for 453 female inmates
Made sure facility was audit ready for State audits
Identifying, collecting and preserving evidence used to support enforcement actions
Preparing investigation reports and recommending the appropriate penalty for policy violations
Provide court testimony as needed
Use a two-way radio.
Assistant Deputy Warden
Bureau of Corrections
Pittsburgh, USA
10.1995 - 11.1996
Reported to the Deputy Warden of Administration
Assisted with the administration of a $67 million budget
Implemented all human resource procedures
Identifying, collecting and preserving evidence used to support enforcement actions
Preparing investigation reports and recommending the appropriate penalty for policy violations
Provide court testimony as needed
Use a two-way radio.
Captain
Bureau of Corrections
Pittsburgh, USA
05.1993 - 10.1995
Supervised 630 correctional officers
Served on the Allegheny County Jail Transition Team and liaison with the court system
Provided interpretation and advice on jail policies and procedures for employees
Identifying, collecting and preserving evidence used to support enforcement actions
Preparing investigation reports and recommending the appropriate penalty for policy violations
Provide court testimony as needed
Liaison between the senior court judge and the jail on overcrowding issues.
Use a two-way radio.
Lieutenant
Bureau of Corrections
Pittsburgh, USA
06.1990 - 05.1993
Supervised 630 correctional officers
Managed the security shift from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Provided interpretation and advice on jail policies and procedures for employees
Identifying, collecting and preserving evidence used to support enforcement actions
Preparing investigation reports and recommending the appropriate penalty for policy violations
Provide court testimony as necessary
Use a two-way radio.
Sergeant
Bureau of Corrections
Pittsburgh, USA
04.1986 - 06.1990
Supervised 630 correctional officers
Managed the security shift from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Provided interpretation and advice on jail policies and procedures for employees
Identifying, collecting and preserving evidence used to support enforcement actions
Preparing investigation reports and recommending the appropriate penalty for policy violations
Provide court testimony as needed
Use a two-way radio.
Correctional Officer
Bureau of Corrections
Pittsburgh, USA
08.1979 - 04.1986
Provided for the care, custody and control of inmates
Prepared daily written reports
Performed hourly security checks
Identifying, collecting and preserving evidence used to support enforcement actions
Preparing investigation reports and recommending the appropriate penalty for policy violations
Provide court testimony as needed
Use a two-way radio.
Education
Master's Degree - Business Administration
University of Phoenix- Southern Colorado Campus
02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix-Wichita Campus
04.2010
Associates of Science - Child Development
Community College of Allegheny County
05.1976
Skills
Communication Skills
Team Player
Team Building Skills
Computer Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Maintaining Statistical Data
Organizational Skills
Time Management Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Delegation Skills
Affiliations
NAACP, Lifetime Member
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Member
American Red Cross, Volunteer
Executive Profile - Career Objective
To obtain a position utilizing my 30 plus years of experience in the areas of management, public safety and leadership development.
Timeline
Tax Pro
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
12.2023 - 04.2024
DMV Greeter (Fort Carson) Part Time
El Paso County
02.2022 - 07.2023
Customer Service Agent
Airport Terminal Service
08.2021 - 02.2022
DMV Greeter (Fort Carson)
El Paso County
03.2018 - 07.2021
Security Corporal
El Paso County
06.2013 - 08.2017
Security Officer (Armed)
El Paso County
05.2012 - 06.2013
Access Control Officer (Unarmed)
El Paso County
08.2011 - 05.2012
Certified Test Administrator
Pearson VUE
10.2010 - 08.2011
Intensive Supervision Officer I
06.2010 - 07.2010
Corrections Coordinator
09.2005 - 06.2010
Transaction Processor
Affiliated Computer Services
01.2005 - 04.2005
Facility Administrator
Youth Services International, Inc.
02.2003 - 10.2004
Assistant Chief Jailer
Shelby County Sheriff's Office
07.2001 - 11.2002
Deputy Warden
Bureau of Corrections
11.1996 - 06.2001
Assistant Deputy Warden
Bureau of Corrections
10.1995 - 11.1996
Captain
Bureau of Corrections
05.1993 - 10.1995
Lieutenant
Bureau of Corrections
06.1990 - 05.1993
Sergeant
Bureau of Corrections
04.1986 - 06.1990
Correctional Officer
Bureau of Corrections
08.1979 - 04.1986
Master's Degree - Business Administration
University of Phoenix- Southern Colorado Campus
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration