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OSARIMWIAN BANKS
Nottingham,MD
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Summary
Dedicated Correctional Officer with proven skills in maintaining safety and security within a facility. Expertise in conflict resolution, regulatory compliance, and effective communication. Prepared to enhance operational effectiveness and inmate management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Maryland department of publicsafety and correction
Baltimore, Maryland
06.2019 - Current
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure safety and security within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband detection.
- Responded promptly to incidents, ensuring safety by adhering to established emergency protocols.
- Supervised inmate activities during meals, recreation, medical visits, and work assignments to maintain order and security.
- Responded promptly to incidents, adhering to appropriate protocols during emergencies.
- Maintained detailed reports documenting daily operations and incidents at the facility.
- Coordinated with law enforcement for inmate transportation and legal proceedings.
- Provided guidance and counseling to help inmates adjust to prison life, fostering a supportive environment.
Legal Personel/HR Manager
coscharis technologies
Lagos Nigeria
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Developed and implemented HR policies to align with organizational goals.
- Oversaw recruitment processes to attract top talent for various departments.
- Managed employee relations to foster a positive workplace environment.
- Conducted performance evaluations to ensure staff development and growth.
- Collaborated with leadership on workforce planning and talent management strategies.
- Monitored budgets related to HR operations including staffing costs, compensation packages.
- Advocated for employee needs and benefits, promoting engagement, transparency and interactive communication.
- Communicated regularly with senior executives regarding staff morale, retention rates, turnover trends.
- Participated in external networking activities to build relationships with potential candidates for future roles within the organization.
- Advised managers on best practices for managing their teams effectively while maintaining compliance with applicable laws.
- Drove business outcomes and strong employee engagement through implementation of new talent strategies.
- Addressed and resolved escalated issues, leveraging strong conflict resolution and emotional intelligence.
- Oversaw recruitment, interviewing and hiring processes for new employees.
- Advised on disciplinary actions and employee terminations.
- Ensured that all personnel files were up-to-date and compliant with applicable legal requirements.
- Served as a liaison between management and staff to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Managed payroll processing, benefits administration and other related HR functions.
- Researched labor laws and regulations to ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
- Launched wellness plans to reduce stress, boost morale and increase productivity.
- Suggested promotions and wage increases according to employee performance.
- Aligned HR policies with federal and local regulations.
- Drafted legal documents including contracts, pleadings, and motions for various cases.
- Provided advice on potential liability risks associated with business transactions.
- Performed complex legal research to prepare for cases or arbitration.
- Interpreted recent court opinions and current legal research to remain current with developments.
- Investigated facts and prepared detailed reports on findings related to civil matters.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in local, state and federal laws.
- Ensured compliance with state bar association rules regarding professional conduct.
- Analyzed relevant precedents set by previous court decisions.
- Interpreted statutes, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsels.
- Handled labor and employment law issues, advising on compliance, dispute resolution, and representing clients in related litigation.
- Collaborated with legal teams, paralegals, and administrative staff to coordinate case preparation and manage workload efficiently.
- Assisted in drafting and negotiating commercial leases, real estate agreements, and facilitating property transactions with attention to legal and financial details.
- Facilitated legal compliance audits for corporate clients, identifying potential legal risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
- Liaised with government agencies, other attorneys, and parties involved in legal proceedings, maintaining professional relationships to facilitate case progress.
- Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements, and contracts.
Legal Officer/Facility General Manager
Zinox group of companies
lagos Nigeria, Nigeria
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Drafted legal documents and contracts for corporate transactions and partnerships.
- Advised management on risk assessment and mitigation strategies in business operations.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address legal issues in various projects.
- Represented the company in negotiations with external stakeholders and partners.
- Negotiated settlements between opposing parties in order to avoid costly litigation proceedings.
- Drafted, edited, and finalized contracts for clients in accordance with applicable laws.
- Provided guidance to staff members regarding specific legal matters.
- Reviewed and monitored legal documents to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Researched compliance and regulatory requirements to advise clients.
- Collaborated with Human Resources to ensure compliance with labor laws.
- Maintained corporate compliance with laws and regulations for businesses.
- Researched new legislation that could impact current operations or procedures.
- Prepared contracts, governance documents and legal documentation related to business operations, finances and non-disclosure policies.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives through value analysis and supplier evaluation.
- Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and sustainability.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports for supervisor review.
- Prepared reports on purchasing activity including cost savings achieved through negotiations with suppliers.
- Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
- Investigated discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received from vendors.
- Delegated tasks to procurement teams to expedite work processes.
- Ordered new materials to prevent shortages and approved delivery details and times.
- Provided guidance on sourcing decisions related to product specifications, materials selection and vendor selection criteria.
- Collaborated with other departments such as engineering or production teams during the development phase of new projects.
- Developed systems for tracking inventory levels at all times so that critical supplies were not depleted unexpectedly.
- Performed quality control by inspecting materials and disposing of damaged products.
- Performed detailed analysis of supplier costs associated with different items purchased by the organization.
- Managed property operations, ensuring tenant satisfaction and timely issue resolution.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules, optimizing service delivery for residential units.
- Oversaw lease agreements, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.
- Facilitated tenant communications, addressing concerns and maintaining positive relationships.
- Conducted property inspections, identifying maintenance needs and coordinating repairs.
- Addressed resident complaints promptly to ensure tenant satisfaction and resolve issues effectively. and expedited maintenance requests.
- Inspected properties regularly to identify deficiencies and schedule repairs.
- Resolved tenant complaints quickly and effectively while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions including rent collections, security deposits, and other income sources.
- Collected monthly assessments, rental fees, deposits and payments.
- Conducted periodic inspections of properties to ensure compliance with safety regulations and tenant requirements.
- Managed eviction processes in accordance with state laws to ensure legal compliance.
- Issued non-payment notices to delinquent tenants in accordance with lease, county and state regulations.
- Ensured that all rent payments were collected on time by following up with delinquent tenants.
- Coordinated with maintenance and contractors to promote timely turnovers after move-outs.
- Prepared monthly reports detailing financial performance data such as revenue growth, expenses incurred.
- Met with prospective tenants to show property and assess applications or sign leases.
- Negotiated leases, rental agreements, and other contractual documents related to property management activities.
- Coordinated with vendors for the procurement of services such as repairs, renovations, landscaping.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with owners and tenants to minimize hassle for both parties.
- Advised owners on potential improvements or investments that could increase the value of their properties.
- Exercised direct supervision over property staff.
- Completed lease applications and verifications, notifying prospects of results.
- Solicited and analyzed bids for repairs, renovation and general maintenance.
- Worked with on-site and remote service providers to support tenants requesting accommodations.
- Implemented cost-cutting measures where appropriate in order to reduce overhead costs without compromising quality standards.
- Evaluated current staff members' performance levels in order to determine training needs or staffing changes if required.
- Provided guidance and support to junior team members in order to facilitate their professional development.
- Oversaw projects through timely inquiry response, event coordination and on-site support for feature film productions and events.
Education
Master of Arts - International Law And Diplomacy
The University of Lagos
Nigeria11-2012
Bachelor of Arts - LAW
The University of Lagos
Nigeria12-2002
Master of Arts - Psychology
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL06-2026
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Defensive tactics
- Conflict resolution
- Inmate rehabilitation programs
- Risk assessment techniques
- Compliance knowledge
- Legal research and analysis
- Project management expertise
- Effective communication skills
- Crisis intervention techniques
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Auditor
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Maryland department of publicsafety and correction
06.2019 - Current
Legal Personel/HR Manager
coscharis technologies
03.2014 - 04.2016
Legal Officer/Facility General Manager
Zinox group of companies
02.2013 - 03.2014
Master of Arts - International Law And Diplomacy
The University of Lagos
Bachelor of Arts - LAW
The University of Lagos
Master of Arts - Psychology
Columbia Southern University