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Sandra Lang

Program Facilitator
Statesboro ,GA
Sandra Lang

Summary

Completion of the pre service academy for the Division of Juvenile Corrections, as well as Division of Adult Institution with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Firearm certification, exposure to three different chemical agents in line with the policy required by DAI. Training / Certification in POSC (Principle of Subject Control) completion of various certifications in line with the requirements by the Department of Correction.


Top level assistant with 27 years of experience managing business relations and special projects at the senior management level. Served as primary point of contact for senior management, call center supervisor and client contact, Youth Counselor Advanced (SGT) in the Targeted Intervention Program with high risk youth. Program facilitation of a wide range of programs with certifications in line with the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
3

Department of Corrections

27

C-Level Executive Assistant

Work History

Core Civic (Private Corrections Company)
Millen, GA

Program Facilitator
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

• Passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting
• Conducted various programs in a group setting with Justice Involved Individuals assigned to court ordered and release impact programs
• Interviewed and assessed prospective program participants to determine individual and group needs
• Implemented a wide range of programs, including the following counseling certifications received in line with the Georgia Department of Corrections
• Online Counselor Advisement Training
• Counselor Advisement Training Phase II
• Initial Correctional Counselor Training
• Sex Offender Psycho-Educational Program (SOPP)
• Motivation For Change
• Moral Reconation Therapy
• Thinking For A Change
• Matrix Training
• Planned, conducted / facilitated workshops, and group activities specific to programs by facilitating group discussions, lecturing, demonstrating, and using audio and/or visual aids and other material to supplement program curriculum
• Followed standard curriculum for the program and supervised all program activity
• Created and maintained an environment that is conducive to learning and personal growth of Justice Involved Individuals by establishing standards of behavior and participation, and encouraged to maintain these standards.

• Coordinated admissions, evaluations, program completion, and program termination information with other interested staff and departments.
• Maintained and monitored confidentiality of Justice Involved Individuals and administrative files
• Evaluated progress of assigned Justice Involved Individuals and reviews status to verify that programs are completed

Veterans Securing America
Atlanta, GA

X-Ray Screening and 2nd Shift Supervisor
06.2021 - 12.2022

Job overview

• Safe Passage training course completion / X-Ray / IED detection certified in line with aviation / DHL requirements
• CAT 12 / IATA Dangerous Goods course completion
• Explosive trace detection (ETD)
• Recognition of explosives, dangerous goods etc. and the handling procedure for screening International cargo
• Preserves order and enforces security regulations
• Ensure no theft, pilferage, damage, intentional / unintentional disruptive activity takes place
• Ensure no activity takes place which is capable to cause unlawful interference in Civil Aviation Activities and also ensure no act of commission or omission amounts to any act unlawful interference in civil aviation
• Maintain and operate Evolv weapons detection system
• Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.

Wisconsin Department Of Corrections
Stanley, WI

Correctional Officer
11.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Maintaining control and security of approx. 100 inmates
  • Recording appropriate information and statistics involved in shift activities
  • Documenting instances of inmate misbehavior and conduct
  • Reminding inmates of the proper corrections procedures and policies
  • Applying de-escalation procedures when needed
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Supervised inmates clearing debris from roadways and drains.
  • Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews and fingerprinting.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
  • Addressed inquiries from general public, other staff, inmates and visitors to resolve concerns.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments
  • Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.

Wisconsin Division Of Juvenile Corrections
Irma, WI

Correctional Officer (YC / YCA)
08.2019 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Trainer for all Youth Counselors assigned to the work area
  • Assume the lead role in planning, establishing and directing work area operations
  • Developing and implementing the delivery of treatment services
  • Ensure and oversee the security and safety duties in a juvenile correctional institution
  • Supervise high risk juvenile youth on all shifts to ensure the security of the institution
  • Ensure that the physical needs of assigned youth are maintained in all areas
  • Provide case management assistance and other treatment services to youth according to their behavior management plan
  • Work closely with the Social worker pertaining to the daily behavior of the youth in the targeted intervention program (TIP)
  • Maintain order and discipline within the institution

Professional Photographers Of America
Atlanta, GA

Executive Assistant to CEO
06.2007 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner
  • Generating routine correspondence for signatures, memos and presentation materials
  • Maintaining records of all correspondence for the CEO and CFO
  • Serve as the Secretary of the Board of Directors and Council
  • Record, transcribe and distribute Executive, Board of Directors and Council meeting minutes
  • Maintaining of confidential files
  • Interface and correspond with the Board of Directors and International contacts
  • Follow up with Department Heads of assigned tasks from CEO and CFO
  • Heavy National and International travel arrangements for CEO, CFO and Board of Directors / Executives
  • Oversee and execute passport renewals for CEO / CFO and family, as well as visa requirements for
  • International travel
  • Maintain all VIP contacts for the annual convention and ensure designated VIP's receive all needed attention / accommodations for their travel
  • Prepare Expense reports and Per Diems for the Board of Directors, CEO and CFO
  • Event planning - preparation of Board, Council, Committee and Senior management meetings, i.e
  • Venues and catering
  • Staff liaison on the Bylaws Rules and Ethics Committee and Nominating Committee
  • Oversee and execute all annual award orders
  • Create and maintain the annual budget for the Board of Directors, Council, CEO / CFO and assigned committee's
  • Maintain and update Governance Documents and issue related correspondence
  • Set up and creation of interface and maintenance of company travel profile with Safe Harbors)
  • Assist CEO with personal matters as needed
  • Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and briefing papers for members of board of directors and executive team.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.

American BOA, Inc
Cumming, GA

Executive Assistant
01.2006 - 01.2007

Job overview

  • Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through in a timely manner
  • Generating routine correspondence for signatures, memos and presentation materials
  • Maintaining records of all correspondence for the CEO and CFO
  • Transcribe and distribute Executive and Board of Directors minutes
  • Follow up with Department Heads of assigned tasks from CEO and CFO
  • Planning and preparation of Board and Senior management meetings
  • Maintain and prepare Power Point Presentations, Excel Spread Sheets and Committee lists
  • Preparation of AD Hoc reports as needed
  • Preparation of weekly and monthly financial and statistical reporting packaging for upper management
  • National and International travel arrangements
  • Interface and correspond with German subsidiary and Translation of German documentation as needed

Education

Pädagogium Baden-Baden
, Germany

High School Diploma Equivalent

Berufskolleg
, Germany

Associate Of Applied Business from International Business And Trade

Skills

  • Criminal Investigations
  • Dispatch
  • Suicide Prevention Training
  • Search and Seizure Procedures
  • Safety and Security Enforcement
  • Safety and Security
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Inmate Management
  • Crisis Intervention Training
  • Correctional Facility Procedures
  • Central and Pod Control
  • CCTV Monitoring
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Emergency Management
  • Self-Defense Techniques
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Weapons training
  • Firearm operations trained
  • Continuing education
  • Relationship building and management
  • Segregation unit specialist
  • Staff Management
  • File and records management
  • Surveillance
  • Inmate behavior modification tactics

Additional Information

  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Languages

German
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Program Facilitator

Core Civic (Private Corrections Company)
01.2023 - Current

Correctional Officer

Wisconsin Department Of Corrections
11.2021 - 05.2022

X-Ray Screening and 2nd Shift Supervisor

Veterans Securing America
06.2021 - 12.2022

Correctional Officer (YC / YCA)

Wisconsin Division Of Juvenile Corrections
08.2019 - 11.2021

Executive Assistant to CEO

Professional Photographers Of America
06.2007 - 09.2018

Executive Assistant

American BOA, Inc
01.2006 - 01.2007

Pädagogium Baden-Baden

High School Diploma Equivalent

Berufskolleg

Associate Of Applied Business from International Business And Trade
Sandra LangProgram Facilitator