KASSEE BUONANO
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Accomplished Pretrial Supervisor with a proven track record of successfully overseeing teams and court operations. Skilled in conflict resolution and problem-solving to drive team and organizational success. Proficient in legal protocols and administrative tasks, ensuring seamless court compliance. Adaptable and reliable team member focused on achieving outcomes and protecting public welfare.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pretrial Officer Supervisor
Administrative Office of the Courts
07.2022 - Current
- Oversaw department operations, ensuring efficient workflow and timely task completion.
- Applied leadership and problem-solving skills to enhance team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Conducted staff performance evaluations, identifying improvement areas and guiding development plans.
- Collaborated with law enforcement, court personnel, and community partners for public safety.
- Supported judicial decisions with concise pretrial reports on defendants' backgrounds and risks.
- Facilitated referrals for substance abuse treatment or mental health services when appropriate, supporting defendant rehabilitation efforts during the pretrial period.
- Increased defendant accountability by monitoring compliance and reporting violations to court.
Pretrial Officer Team Lead
Administrative Office of the Courts
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Modeled commitment and professionalism, embodying company values.
- Coached team in essential job techniques.
- Collected and entered information into databases.
- Conducted interviews to gather critical risk assessment information.
- Determined supervision levels through risk assessments.
- Identified flight risk by analyzing community ties and court history.
- Maintained detailed electronic records for efficient case management.
- Participated in trainings and workshops for continuous professional development.
Pretrial Officer (Intake & Investigations)
Administrative Office of the Courts
08.2016 - 07.2021
- Worked flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ensured compliance with laws and regulations during investigative work.
- Screened intake interviews and submitted defendant summary reports to court.
- Interacted with law enforcement and counsel for reliable release recommendations.
- Conducted risk assessments to determine appropriate supervision levels.
- Monitored GPS-supervised defendants for compliance with court sanctions.
- Prepared court documents for filing to support compliance protocols.
- Responded to requests for information from public and legal parties.
Education
Juvenile Justice Probation Certification -
FLORIDA PUBLIC SAFETY INSTITUTE
Tallahassee, FL11.2015
Law Enforcement Officer Certification -
SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SERVICE ACADEMY
Fort Myers, FL06.2013
B.S. Criminal Justice -
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY
Fort Myers, FL05.2011
Skills
- Professional ethics
- Professional demeanor
- Intake & Court procedures
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Risk assessment proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- State of Florida Notary Public
- FCIC/NCIC Limited Access Certification
- Crisis Intervention Team Training (40 hrs)
- Advanced Crisis Intervention Team training (7 hrs)
- Professional Certification in The Fundamentals of Neurodiversity (0 hrs)
- CPR/AED Training
Affiliations
- National Association for Court Management
- Association of Pretrial Professionals of Florida
Timeline
Pretrial Officer Supervisor
Administrative Office of the Courts
07.2022 - Current
Pretrial Officer Team Lead
Administrative Office of the Courts
07.2021 - 07.2022
Pretrial Officer (Intake & Investigations)
Administrative Office of the Courts
08.2016 - 07.2021
Law Enforcement Officer Certification -
SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SERVICE ACADEMY
B.S. Criminal Justice -
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY
Juvenile Justice Probation Certification -
FLORIDA PUBLIC SAFETY INSTITUTE
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