Kirsten Andrews
Marietta,GA
Summary
Dynamic criminal justice professional with 10 years of experience in law enforcement, corrections, or related fields. Skilled in crime prevention, investigation, and ensuring public safety. Proficient in the application of legal principles and adept at navigating complex legal procedures. Known for my commitment to fairness, integrity, and the pursuit of justice. Experienced in collaborating with diverse stakeholders and fostering positive community relations. Dedicated to upholding the law and protecting the rights of all individuals
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health, Safety and Security Manager
Home Chef
Lithia Springs, GA
03.2021 - Current
- Maintain team compliance with security protocols and appearance standards
- Served as a primary point of contact for external stakeholders, including vendors and regulatory agencies
- Received commendation from senior management for outstanding performance and dedication to fostering positive relationships
- Conduct drills to keep security staff on alert and proficient with established plans
- Investigate onsite incidents and develop follow up reports
- Implement innovative programs to improve the safety and security culture in a warehouse employing 700+ associates
- Cultivate new training programs to improve onboarding of new employees and authorized trainings
- Oversees implementation of compliance programs, including internal assessments, corrective actions, and coaching
- Created new policies and procedures to improve the EHS department across four warehouses
- Collaborated with multiple department Managers to implement new policies and programs to improve the EHS culture
- Successfully reduced departmental costs
- Monitoring and tacking expenditures, developed annual budget for the EHS department.
Project Coordinator
New York City Department Of Corrections
Queens, NY
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Supervised all tasks through departmental project life cycles to ensure strict adherence to identified milestones and deadlines
- Provided analytical and decisiveness to ensure project needs are accounted for as determined by project owners and stakeholders
- Identified performance issues requiring special attention and/or planning adjustments
- Strengthened system-wide departmental operations as related to compliance, consent decrees, legal mandates and system-wide conditions of confinement
- Curated project status reports, presentations, agendas, meeting minutes, and maintain applicable supporting documents
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments
- Assembled manuals for team usage from vendor-supplied product data sheets and submittal information.
PREA Compliance Manager
New York City Department Of Corrections
Queens, NY
12.2017 - 07.2020
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations
- Delivered subject matter expertise on the PREA Standards and all departmental policies and functions for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control
- Managed and provided operational oversight of the PREA Federal Standards within a facility of 800+; made the department 100% PREA compliant within one year
- Developed, amended, and implemented DOC policies and procedures
- Facilitated Sexual Assault Incident Reviews in efforts to deter and/or prevent sexual abuse and harassment within the department
- Investigated complaints of retaliation and violation of individual rights
- Conducted detailed analysis and evaluations of systemic operations and performance; completed bi-weekly reports and presented findings to managers
- Facilitated the Departments’ public communication including internal publications, website creation, staff trainings and marketing
- Collaborated with Medical, Social Services and Investigative staff to ensure sexually assault survivors received proper treatment and care
- Collaborated with NYC Board of Correction regarding the implementation of PREA policies and procedures
- Trained over 5,000 newly hired, in-service employees and volunteers regarding PREA policies and procedures
- Curated the first ever PREA Online Training for NYC DOC
- Organized team building initiatives and overall support for maintenance of organizational culture and employee morale.
Re-Entry Planner
New York City Department Of Corrections
Queens, NY
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables
- Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources
- Facilitated groups daily in high classification units, Enhanced Supervision Housing Units
- Identified strategic and creative solutions for programmatic challenges
- Identified and implemented innovative strategies to maximize program participation and performance
- Identified barriers to engagement and proposed solutions to these barriers on a weekly basis
- Generated recommendations for detainees to transfer to less secured housing units and re-entry services upon release.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice, Management & Operations
Long Island University
01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Forensic & Behavioral Sciences
Kennesaw State University
01.2012
Skills
- Program Support
- Policy Development
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Oversight
- Public Safety and Security
- Security Best Practices
- Operations Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Access Control
- Company risk mitigation
Certification
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Lean Six Sigma: White Belt Certification
- NYS Division of Criminal Justice Certified Instructor
Past Experience
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, Marietta, GA, 05/01/12, 08/01/12, Internship
Timeline
Environmental Health, Safety and Security Manager
Home Chef
03.2021 - Current
Project Coordinator
New York City Department Of Corrections
07.2020 - 03.2021
PREA Compliance Manager
New York City Department Of Corrections
12.2017 - 07.2020
Re-Entry Planner
New York City Department Of Corrections
07.2015 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Criminal Justice, Management & Operations
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Forensic & Behavioral Sciences
Kennesaw State University
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