RAINIER HARVEY
Operations Professional
Windsor Mill,US
Summary
Experienced with strategic planning, organizational leadership, and stakeholder management. Utilizes collaborative approach to drive team performance and achieve company objectives. Track record of effectively managing resources and navigating complex challenges to deliver sustained growth.
Knowledgeable in Security and Public Safety with proven track record of leading organizations to growth and success through strategic planning and innovative problem-solving. Successfully managed diverse teams, driving operational efficiency, and fostering collaborative environments. Demonstrated excellence in financial oversight and stakeholder engagement.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Executive Director, Detention Services
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Directed daily operations for all state juvenile detention facilities, ensuring youth safety, transportation, and programming.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state mandates, and labor agreements.
- Acted as the primary contact for incident escalation, and led emergency response coordination.
- Integrated medical and behavioral health services, with detention operations.
- Oversaw programming in partnership with the Juvenile Services Education Program.
- Standardized operational policies across facilities, and monitored quality assurance.
- Represented the department in internal and external policy, and planning forums.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
Chief, Division of Administrative Operations
Maryland Department of Human Services
09.2002 - 11.2024
- Provided statewide leadership in emergency response, facilities, security, risk, and logistics.
- Oversaw $38.9M in leases across 1.98M sq. ft. Of real estate and managed a $10.6 million budget.
- Directed mass care and repatriation operations per federal and state mandates.
- Supervised fleet, warehouse, asset management, public safety, and Baltimore City DSS operations.
- I taught Operational Resource Management at the DHS Leadership Development Institute.
- Led procurement policy and compliance for the DHS and 24 local departments under COMAR Title 21.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Operations Administrator
Baltimore City Department of Social Services
06.2000 - 09.2002
- Managed real estate, fleet, warehouse supply, procurement, and facility security.
- Chaired Risk Management and Emergency Response Committees.
- Conducted performance reviews and developed operational improvement plans.
Superintendent, J. Deweese Carter Youth Center
Maryland State Department of Juvenile Justice
06.1996 - 06.2000
- Oversaw a $1.6M facility budget and daily youth center operations.
- Designed a mental health pilot program adopted statewide.
- Conducted de-escalation and crisis training for staff.
Law Enforcement Officer (Retired, Injured in Line of Duty)
Baltimore County Police Department
02.1988 - 01.1994
- Enforced criminal and traffic laws and conducted investigations.
- Prepared case documentation and delivered expert court testimony.
- Participated in crime prevention and community engagement initiatives.
Special Events Coordinator
Baltimore City Department of Transportation
09.1985 - 02.1988
- Planned and coordinated citywide events in collaboration with public and private stakeholders.
- Managed operations for events including the City Fair, Baltimore Marathon, and Inner Harbor festivals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
05.1999
Skills
Cross-functional team leadership
Effective strategic planning
Change strategy implementation
Clear technical documentation
Project execution management
Team leadership
Budget oversight and management
Project management
Organizational strategy development
Contract administration
Operational efficiency management
Risk mitigation strategies
Compliance and regulations
Innovation and creativity
Certification
American College of Forensic Examiners International
Affiliations
- Member, United States Electoral College (2008), State of Maryland
- Fraternal Order of Police, Baltimore County Lodge #4
- American Biohazard-Recovery Association
- Maryland Emergency Management Association
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Several Maryland House of Delegate Citations
- Recipient of Several Maryland Senatorial Citations
- Recipient of numerous letters of appreciation
- Recipient of Several letter and media articles of recogniiont
Timeline
Executive Director, Detention Services - Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
11.2024 - 07.2025
Chief, Division of Administrative Operations - Maryland Department of Human Services
09.2002 - 11.2024
Operations Administrator - Baltimore City Department of Social Services
06.2000 - 09.2002
Superintendent, J. Deweese Carter Youth Center - Maryland State Department of Juvenile Justice
06.1996 - 06.2000
Law Enforcement Officer (Retired, Injured in Line of Duty) - Baltimore County Police Department
02.1988 - 01.1994
Special Events Coordinator - Baltimore City Department of Transportation
09.1985 - 02.1988
Marymount University - Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice