Melvin Benedict Collins III
New Orleans,Louisiana
Summary
Dependable and motivated critical thinker passionate about providing professional excellence to data-driven communities. Experienced in data analytics, security, communication, and client-based service. Seeking opportunity to apply expertise.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
STEM Teacher
Collegiate Academy
New Orleans, LA
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated technology-based activities to enhance student learning.
- Created assessments to evaluate student progress in STEM courses.
- Integrated project-based learning into classroom activities for a more hands-on approach.
- Conducted research on best practices in STEM education and used results to improve curriculum design.
- Instructed students in the fundamentals of coding language R.
- Encouraged students to take initiative and think critically when solving coding problems.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting assistance to students during class sessions.
- Organized group projects that enabled students to collaborate on coding assignments.
Correctional Officer
Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office
New Orleans, Louisiana
02.2006 - 03.2019
- Oversaw staff and workflow efficiency during tenure
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Researched: Orleans Parish Motions System, Jefferson Parish ARMMS System, Louisiana Judicial Administrator's Office System, Cajun System, and Internet.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
File Clerk / GS 04 01
Minerals Management Service Gulf Mexico OCS Region
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Classified as a Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP).
- Built collaborative environment within customer-focused company
- Provided support for managing internet-based data
- Supported Technical Data Management Services by inputting data into Well Data Inventory (WDI)
- Supported issuance of release orders following Federal guideline 30CFR 250.18
- Developed and oversaw transition projects from paper to digital information
- Facilitated seamless adoption of computerized information management
- Managed teams of 2 to 5 employees in a customer-centric environment over four years
- Led efforts in digitizing information effectively
- Directed processes to enhance efficiency in managing databases and internet information
Education
Doctor of Business Administration - Business Intelligence
Capella University
05-2026
Master of Professional Studies - Homeland Security Studies
Tulane University School of Professional Advancement
New Orleans, Louisiana12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana12.2005
Skills
- Experienced in Data Analysis with R and Microsoft Office
- Psychological assessments understanding
- Relationship building and management
- Focused Listening Skills
- Exceptional problem solver
- Staff Management
- Emergency Management
- Program and Classroom Management
- Documentation And Reporting
- Learning Strategies
- Data-driven approaches
- Risk Mitigation
- Performance optimization strategies
- Analytical Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Continuing education
Affiliations
Community Leadership Member
Extracurricular Leadership
Timeline
STEM Teacher
Collegiate Academy
08.2021 - Current
Correctional Officer
Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office
02.2006 - 03.2019
File Clerk / GS 04 01
Minerals Management Service Gulf Mexico OCS Region
Doctor of Business Administration - Business Intelligence
Capella University
Master of Professional Studies - Homeland Security Studies
Tulane University School of Professional Advancement
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of New Orleans
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