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Katie Sanduski

Omaha,Nebraska

Summary

Encouraging supervisor and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Training Sergeant

Douglas County Department Of Corrections
Omaha, NE
05.2020 - Current
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
  • Assessed student needs to develop effective New Hire training.
  • Revamped the FTO program to include creating a roster of more than 30 FTOs.
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Ability to recognize strengths and weaknesses in staff and aid in their development as Officers

Sergeant

Douglas County Corrections
Omaha, NE
11.2016 - Current
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the general public
  • Respond to requests from Officers to intervene and de-escalate stressed inmates
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage
  • Supervised 15 employees and performance of tasks and managed roughly 300 offenders
  • Direct and/or assist officers during emergency or officer assistance events, evaluate the situation and coordinate the necessary action with Lieutenants
  • Completed daily paperwork and delegated tasks to employees

Education

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE
08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
12.2011

Skills

  • Skilled in conflict resolution
  • Observant
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Staff leadership
  • Employee coaching
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Compassion
  • Detail-oriented

Certification

American Jail Association Certified Jail Officer (CJO)

Mental Health First Aid Instructor

CPR Instructor

Accomplishments

  • Awarded “Supervisor of the Year” for 2018 and 2017
  • Member of the Douglas County Department of Corrections Honor Guard
  • Implemented a "Women in Corrections" segment in training for new Corrections Officers
  • Recruited for the Department (both externally and internally) since 2013
  • Member of the Awards Committee
  • Implemented several morale building activities for the facility

Timeline

Training Sergeant

Douglas County Department Of Corrections
05.2020 - Current

Sergeant

Douglas County Corrections
11.2016 - Current

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

College of Saint Mary

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Bellevue University