Marcia "Jan" Nobles
Columbia,SC
Summary
Experienced with strategic planning and project management. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Victim Services
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
12.2023 - Current
- Directed organizational change management efforts to align processes with Agency objectives.
- Spearheaded development programs, mentoring staff to improve performance and engagement.
- Established key performance indicators, monitoring outcomes to ensure alignment with agency goals.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations including knowledge and awareness of state statutes.
Ceasefire Coordinator
Columbia Police Department
10.2020 - 12.2023
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives to enhance public engagement and awareness of police programs.
- Developed and maintained databases for tracking departmental resources and community interactions, improving information accessibility.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement officers, federal law enforcement and prosecutors to facilitate effective communication between police and community stakeholders.
- Monitored project timelines and deliverables, ensuring adherence to established goals and departmental priorities.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
Victim/Witness Advocate
Columbia Police Department
04.2012 - 10.2020
- Serve as liaison between victim, law enforcement, attorneys, court personnel, creditors, and other government and community organizations.
- Inform crime victims of their legal rights and ensure rights are protected.
- Gives presentations to school, community, and civic groups as requested to increase public awareness and support of the Victim Assistance Program.
- Attend pre-trial meetings, bond/parole hearing, and trial and provide testimony on behalf of victims as necessary.
- Provide follow-up services to victims of crime and their families.
- Remain on call as scheduled for emergency purposes.
Victim/Witness Advocate
Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Acting as liaison between victims, prosecutors, employers, and various support agencies.
- Notify crime victims of court dates and informing them of their rights as crime victims.
- Establish and maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and case databases.
- Assists in coordinating program actives with those of other social service and government agencies as appropriate to better serve victims and their families.
- Train and supervise program interns and volunteers as well as part-time staff.
Victim/Witness Advocate
Charleston County Sheriff’s Department
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Assisting crime victims in preparation for court appearances
- Attending parole hearings and advising victims of case status
- Acting as a liaison between victims, employers, and various support agencies
- Preparing monthly status reports and maintaining case files
- Responding to incident scenes; assisting officers with interviewing victims and witnesses
- Provide emotional and moral support to victims of crimes; refer victims to other agencies in cases of physical, social and/or psychological injuries or anxieties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology and History
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC01.2002
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Team management
- Project coordination
Affiliations
- Richland County SART Team – Member since 2005, Chair since 2014
- Richland County Multidisciplinary Task Force
Training
- SCADVASSA: Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Conference 2015
- SCADVASSA: Fatality Review Training 2015
- Various trainings presented through Richland County SART Team 2014-2015
- Victim’s Rights Week 2014
- NOVA Crisis Response Team Training
- Currently in compliance with the Office of Crime Victims’ Ombudsman and Office of Victim Services Education and Certification of continued education hours for 2015; with additional hours to be carried to 2016
PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC SPEAKING
- “Train the Trainer” – SC Office of the Crime Victims’ Ombudsman
- Columbia Police Department Citizens Academy
- Columbia Police Department Basic Candidate School
- Work Place Violence – Allied Barton Security
- Ft. Jackson Community Symposium
- Orientation School for Magistrate and Municipal Judges – South Carolina Court Administration
- Governor’s CDV Task Force Subcommittee
Timeline
Director of Victim Services
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
12.2023 - Current
Ceasefire Coordinator
Columbia Police Department
10.2020 - 12.2023
Victim/Witness Advocate
Columbia Police Department
04.2012 - 10.2020
Victim/Witness Advocate
Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office
01.2004 - 01.2012
Victim/Witness Advocate
Charleston County Sheriff’s Department
01.2002 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Sociology and History
Charleston Southern University
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