Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Community Service
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Nakisha Gilliard

9775 Luther Beck Rd. Hastings,FL

Summary

Career Goal: Transition into a role that redirects youth toward positive futures by connecting them with career opportunities, job readiness training, and community-based support.

Dedicated Juvenile Detention Officer and Supervisor with 24 years of experience in supervising, intake/release, control room operations, camera monitoring, electronic door control, leg monitoring, fingerprinting, intake/food prep, transport, data entry, searches, and group facilitation. Strong youth mentorship and community outreach skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Volunteer

Helpers of the Library of Hastings, FL
Hastings, USA
01.2015 - Current
  • Organized and managed fundraisers to support library programs
  • Promoted youth literacy and community engagement through events

Youth Leader

Church Ministry
Hastings, USA
01.2000 - Current
  • Led church youth programs, including choir, outreach, and development activities
  • Created mentorship and character-building events for youth
  • Organized leadership and community service initiatives

Juvenile Detention Officer / Supervisor

Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
01.1999 - 01.2023
  • Supervised staff to maintain safety, security, and policy compliance
  • Managed juvenile intake and release procedures
  • Operated control room systems and switchboard
  • Monitored camera systems and electronically controlled facility doors
  • Implemented leg monitoring systems and managed detainee compliance
  • Conducted fingerprinting and identification procedures
  • Prepared and distributed meals according to dietary requirements
  • Transported juveniles to court, medical, and external appointments safely
  • Performed data entry and maintained detailed records
  • Conducted frisk and contraband searches at key junctures.
  • Ensured overall safety and security through protocols and emergency response
  • Facilitated structured group sessions to support youth engagement and behavior
  • Trained and mentored staff on procedures and best practices

Education

Coursework - Cosmetology

Coursework - Early Childhood Development

Skills

  • Leadership & Supervision
  • Youth Mentorship & Group Facilitation
  • Community Outreach & Program Development
  • Detention & Security Operations
  • Transport Coordination
  • Office Software
  • Event Planning & Fundraising

Certification

  • Juvenile Detention Training (State of Florida)
  • Ongoing Development in Youth Leadership

References

  • Robert Hardwick, (904)626-0655, rhardwick@sjs.org
  • Tonya Harris, (404)895-2950, Tonya_Harris@bellsouth.net
  • Tammy Morabito, (904)540-7587, tmorabito@mbaileygroup.com
  • Kristin Cline, (904)484-6322, Kcline@themcleodfirm.com

Community Service

  • Youth Leader, Church Ministry, Hastings, FL, 01/01/00, Present, Led church youth programs, including choir, outreach, and development activities, Created mentorship and character-building events for youth, Organized leadership and community service initiatives
  • Community Volunteer, Helpers of the Library of Hastings, FL, 01/01/15, Present, Organized and managed fundraisers to support library programs, Promoted youth literacy and community engagement through events

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Community Volunteer

Helpers of the Library of Hastings, FL
01.2015 - Current

Youth Leader

Church Ministry
01.2000 - Current

Juvenile Detention Officer / Supervisor

Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
01.1999 - 01.2023

Coursework - Cosmetology

Coursework - Early Childhood Development

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