Michael Perry
Abilene
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at the City of Abilene, excelling in strategic planning and operations management. Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, enhancing employee engagement and optimizing resource allocation. Proven track record in relationship building and decision-making, implementing innovative solutions that significantly improved operational efficiency.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
City Of Abilene
02.2024 - Current
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Actively promoted risk mitigation and avoidance strategies.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in improved operations.
- Promoted organizational core values.
Police Supervisor
City of Abilene
08.1999 - 02.2024
- Included ranks of sergeant, lieutenant, assistant chief and interim chief.
- Established collaborative relationships with local businesses and organizations for increased community engagement and safety.
- Assessed crime data regularly to identify patterns or trends that required targeted intervention from law enforcement resources.
- Ensured officer adherence to state laws and regulations governing police procedures, maintaining a high standard of ethics within the department.
- Managed scheduling of personnel, optimizing shift coverage for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed comprehensive policies and procedures for officer conduct, ensuring departmental consistency and professionalism.
Police Officer
City Of Abilene
09.1991 - 08.1999
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Trained other officers.
Bank Officer
NCNB National Bank
09.1985 - 09.1991
- Supervised bank operations and made continuous improvements in each area during an unusually tumultuous period in banking.
- Conducted training sessions for fellow employees on new policies and applications to ensure a seamless transition and improve productivity.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
Education
Cooper High School
Abilene, TXCertificate - Basic Peace Officer
Abilene Police Academy
Abilene12-1991
BBA - Accounting And Finance
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05-1995
Certificate - Law Enforcement Management
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX02-2002
Certificate - Law Enforcement Management
FBI National Academy
Quantico, VA03-2009
Certificate - Certified Public Manager
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX06-2015
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Operations management
- Project management
- Employee development
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed dozens of internal investigations resulting in timely, quality, equitable outcomes.
- Developed and contributed to policies that improved city operations.
- Developed revised claims process for standardization and risk mitigation.
Certification
- Master Peace Officer License - 1999
Timeline
Director
City Of Abilene
02.2024 - Current
Police Supervisor
City of Abilene
08.1999 - 02.2024
Police Officer
City Of Abilene
09.1991 - 08.1999
Bank Officer
NCNB National Bank
09.1985 - 09.1991
Cooper High School
Certificate - Basic Peace Officer
Abilene Police Academy
BBA - Accounting And Finance
Abilene Christian University
Certificate - Law Enforcement Management
Sam Houston State University
Certificate - Law Enforcement Management
FBI National Academy
Certificate - Certified Public Manager
Texas Tech University
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