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KEVIN SPRAGGINS III

St Louis,MO

Summary

Youth services professional with experience supporting daily operations in structured program environments. Skilled in supervising individuals, coordinating staff support, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with internal and external partners. Strong communicator with a focus on safety, accountability, and program consistency.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Detention Deputy Juvenile Officer

St. Louis County -Family Court, Juvenile Detention
07.2025 - Current

As a DDJO, the position caused me to supervise 8–21 youth per residential unit and routinely oversaw multiple housing pods per shift, including assuming expanded operational responsibility during staffing shortages. Promoted to Utility / On-Call Supervisor within six months based on demonstrated leadership, reliability, and sound decision-making. Managed admissions and releases, control desk operations, documentation, and coordination with courts, law enforcement, and child welfare agencies. Ensured compliance with safety, security, data systems and PREA while supporting crisis intervention, staff coverage, while developing relationships with inmates to promote a positive environment and reduce conflict.

District Aide & Coach

Ferguson - Florissant School District
06.2023 - Current

Providing essential administrative support, facilitating communication, managing records, and assisting with events and projects to ensure smooth operations and collaboration among stakeholders. Developed engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards. Observing and monitoring children's activities relating to all student enrollment, attendance, and academic performance throughout the school district. Alongside facilitated communication between household and school district regarding student progress engaging to make strong relationships. Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching methods, even having to take the role as a substitute teacher for the remainder of a year that rolled into 2 years.

Site Manager

Saving Our Children
06.2023 - Current

Implemented and coordinated recruitment, selection, and training of site workers, acting as the first line of problem-solving. Ensured all needs were met, maintained paperwork, staff, and client relations by assigning daily tasks and administering POS when required. Filed and managed daily records and documentation from clients, consistently maintaining a proactive approach to production. Helping 200+ students a day and leading 8 colleagues on staff,

Production Supervisor

Ford Motor Company
06.2021 - 06.2023

Supervised 500 employees at Ford Motor Company, coaching on safety, quality, and production across rotating shifts. Supported the production of high-quality vehicles, contributing to a 33% increase in quality and production numbers. Monitored daily production, presenting monthly reports to Lead Managing Process Supervisors. Programmed and reset AIS dox and Andon light systems, while managing daily pay input for all working employees. Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards (OSHA). Trained and mentored team members on operational procedures and best practices with the continue of product efficacy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
05-2020

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • SQL
  • Adobe
  • Constructive Feedback
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Crisis management
  • Handle with Care Technique
  • First Aid and CPR

Timeline

Detention Deputy Juvenile Officer

St. Louis County -Family Court, Juvenile Detention
07.2025 - Current

District Aide & Coach

Ferguson - Florissant School District
06.2023 - Current

Site Manager

Saving Our Children
06.2023 - Current

Production Supervisor

Ford Motor Company
06.2021 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

Alabama State University
KEVIN SPRAGGINS III