Kevin Meadows
Chatham,VA
Summary
Encouraging manager 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. I am looking for a part time position with a company that can use my skills and extensive experience.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Danville Adult Detention
Danville, VA
02.1995 - 05.2026
- Directed detention programs, aligning services with correctional policies and facility security requirements.
- Coordinated inmate rehabilitation, education, and reentry activities with custody and treatment staff.
- Oversaw daily program operations, ensuring compliance with facility standards and procedural guidelines.
- Developed schedules for counseling, classes, and support services to maintain consistent program delivery.
- Oversaw the medical staff as well as reentry staff
- Collaborated with internal teams and community partners to expand available inmate resources.
- Trained staff on program procedures, documentation practices, and interdepartmental communication protocols.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Developed CPR Training Center program from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles.
- Trained staff in CPR, Bloodborne pathogens, and First Aid in order to maintain compliance with state standards.
- Developed Covid 19 response from the ground up. Trained all inmates and staff in the new policies to maintain safety.
Correctional Officer
Mecklenburg Correctional Center
Boydton, VA
08.1994 - 02.1995
- Monitored inmate movement and maintained facility security during housing unit and perimeter operations.
- Conducted regular counts, searches, and security checks to identify contraband and safety risks.
- Responded quickly to disturbances, using approved restraints and de-escalation techniques to restore order.
- Documented incidents, shift logs, and inmate behavior reports with accuracy and clear detail.
- Enforced institutional rules consistently while providing firm, professional inmate supervision.
- Worked all areas of the facility including Death Row.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Area Manager
Bacon Enterprises Kentucky Fried Chicken
Danville, Va
02.1983 - 08.1994
- Directed multi-unit operations to ensure consistent service, food safety, and brand standards.
- Analyzed sales trends to identify labor, inventory, and profitability improvement opportunities.
- Coached store managers on scheduling, staffing, and performance expectations.
- Monitored compliance with health, sanitation, and operational procedures.
- Resolved guest concerns promptly to protect customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Supervised over 200 employees to include store managers, assistant managers and hourly employees
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Danville Community College
Danville, VA 05-2007
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Blair High School
Silver Spring, MD06-1981
Skills
- Relationship building
- Effective leader
- Program leadership
- Staff development
- Budget administration
- Lesson planning
- Conflict resolution
- Staff management
- Operations management
- Relationship building and management
- Team development
- Goals and performance
- Resource allocation
- Staff scheduling
- Recruitment and hiring
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Mental health awareness
- Correctional facility procedures
- Observation
- Safety and security enforcement
Timeline
Program Director
Danville Adult Detention
02.1995 - 05.2026
Correctional Officer
Mecklenburg Correctional Center
08.1994 - 02.1995
Area Manager
Bacon Enterprises Kentucky Fried Chicken
02.1983 - 08.1994
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Danville Community College
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Blair High School