With a distinguished career in the United States Marine Corps and extensive experience in corrections and child protective services, I excel in personnel management and maintaining security. Demonstrated success in training over 200 troops, enhancing mission readiness, and fostering team morale. Skilled in operational planning and building solid relationships, I bring a proven track record of achieving stringent objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
10.2009 - Current
Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
Trained, supervised and organized over 200 troops and personnel.
Advised Maintenance Control Officer regarding needed repairs and material readiness.
Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
Managed multimillion-dollar worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
Federal Correctional Officer
Bureau Of Prisons
08.2020 - 02.2025
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
Administered drug tests to inmates.
Received and inspected mail, property, and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
Child Protective Investigator
Department of Children and Family Services
03.2023 - 01.2025
Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.
Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect.
Documented all relevant information by filling out forms and completing case reports.
Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
08.2016 - 08.2020
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
Director of Food, Hospitality and Commercial Recreation at United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Community ServicesDirector of Food, Hospitality and Commercial Recreation at United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Community Services