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Work History
Education
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Matthew Sorensen

Carrollton,Georgia

Summary

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

PROGRAM MANAGER

Journal Technologies
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2016 - Current
  • Provided leadership and guidance during the execution of software implementation in courts
  • Led the coordination and supervision of business analysts and development teams for seamless software implementation
  • Facilitated effective collaboration between court staff and software development and implementation team to ensure seamless integration of system requirements.
  • Enhanced collaboration by ensuring clear communication of project status between court customers and Journal Technology staff
  • Managed the hiring, coaching, and retention of staffing resources.
  • Provided monthly project status reports to executive management
  • Delivered regular project status updates to a wide range of stakeholders such as judges, court executives, and elected officials
  • Monitored project budget, delivery, and timeline.

COURT ADMINISTRATOR

Superior and State Courts of the Clayton Judicial Circuit
Jonesboro, Georgia
01.2011 - 07.2016
  • Oversaw the operational functions of both Superior and State Courts
  • Handled budgeting and fiscal operations for both the Superior and State Courts.
  • Demonstrated expertise in addressing human resources and information technology concerns within the Superior and State Courts
  • Participated actively in the development and implementation of policies
  • Ensured successful completion of multiple judicial projects
  • Served as a liaison between the court and governmental entities, as well as justice system partners.

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, Criminal Justice/General Studies

ITT Technical Institute
Kennesaw, Georgia
09.2011 - 06.2016
  • Instructed various general studies courses including Introduction to American Government and Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • Oversaw the organization of course materials and curriculum.

CONSULTANT

CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL/USAID
Almaty, Kazakhstan
02.2011 - 05.2011
  • Created a comprehensive court administration employee manual for the economic courts
  • Shared insights on international best practices in court administration policy.

JUDICIAL ADVISOR/COURT ADMINISTRATION ADVISOR

Civilian Police International/U.S. State Department
Baghdad, Iraq
05.2010 - 10.2010
  • Provided detailed documentation of Iraqi judicial administrative policy to the Iraq Higher Judicial Council (HJC).
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills in overseeing global team and achieving targets
  • Communicated project progress and accomplishments to U.S. State Department staff
  • Successfully fostered a positive working relationship with key representatives from the Iraqi government.

CHAIR, SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

ITT Technical Institute
Kennesaw, Georgia
10.2008 - 05.2010
  • Implemented successful strategies to improve student retention rates
  • Participated in coordinating faculty schedules and assisting with hiring procedures
  • Led regular meetings to discuss curriculum implementation
  • Ensured effective oversight of faculty training, development, and performance.
  • Conducted interviews and provided hiring recommendations for instructors
  • Managed teaching assignments according to the designated schedule.

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia
08.2008 - 01.2010
  • Taught Introduction to American Government
  • Managed course content and syllabi

Deputy Court Administrator

Fulton County Superior Court
Atlanta, GA
06/30/05 - 9/30/08
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of current systems and procedures.
  • Maintained safe and secure environments for court proceedings.
  • Provided courtroom security for judicial proceedings.
  • Attended meetings with local officials and representatives from community organizations concerning public safety initiatives.
  • Assisted in the organization and implementation of community outreach programs to raise awareness about public safety.
  • Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability by developing organizational deployment material filing systems for confidential employee records and reports.
  • Coordinated with other departments in the courthouse to ensure efficient processing of legal matters.
  • Assisted in developing budget plans for court operations including personnel hiring and firing decisions.

Criminal Court Manager

Salt Lake City Justice Court
Salt Lake City, Utah
12/17/02 - 6/15/05
  • Organized meetings, conferences, and hearings as needed.
  • Served as liaison between the court's administration and local law enforcement agencies.
  • Assisted judges in researching legal issues related to cases before the court.
  • Supervised staff members such as bailiffs and clerks of courts, ensuring their adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Provided administrative support to judicial officers, clerks, and court personnel.
  • Monitored court activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Compiled statistical data relating to various aspects of judicial operations for publication.
  • Implemented new technologies or systems designed to improve efficiency within the court system.
  • Conducted periodic audits of financial records maintained by the court's accounting department.

Education

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (M.P.A.) -

University of Utah

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE/SOCIOLOGY - MINOR IN ECONOMICS -

University of Utah

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Information Technology
  • Training and Development
  • Human Resource Management
  • Public Administration
  • Grant Management
  • Communication/Public Speaking
  • Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Program performance analysis
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Personnel Management
  • Team Development
  • Resource Allocation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Change Management
  • Project Lifecycle
  • Team Management
  • Budget Development
  • Schedule Management
  • Cost Control

Papers And Articles

  • Foot in the Door: A Minimalist Approach to Homeless Court, 2004, American Bar Association - Commission on Homelessness and Poverty, Chicago, IL
  • Evaluation of the Fulton County Superior Court's Criminal Non-Complex Case Management Division, 2007, National Center for State Courts, Williamsburg, VA

Specialized Training

INSTITUTE FOR COURT MANAGEMENT (ICM) - FELLOWSHIP, National Center for State Courts - Court Executive Development Program, Williamsburg, Virginia

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

PROGRAM MANAGER

Journal Technologies
07.2016 - Current

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, Criminal Justice/General Studies

ITT Technical Institute
09.2011 - 06.2016

CONSULTANT

CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL/USAID
02.2011 - 05.2011

COURT ADMINISTRATOR

Superior and State Courts of the Clayton Judicial Circuit
01.2011 - 07.2016

JUDICIAL ADVISOR/COURT ADMINISTRATION ADVISOR

Civilian Police International/U.S. State Department
05.2010 - 10.2010

CHAIR, SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

ITT Technical Institute
10.2008 - 05.2010

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

University of West Georgia
08.2008 - 01.2010

Deputy Court Administrator

Fulton County Superior Court
06/30/05 - 9/30/08

Criminal Court Manager

Salt Lake City Justice Court
12/17/02 - 6/15/05

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (M.P.A.) -

University of Utah

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE/SOCIOLOGY - MINOR IN ECONOMICS -

University of Utah

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