Sheena Richardson
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 25 years of military service and law enforcement coupled with a proven record of demonstrated strengths in customer service, leadership and personal management to exceed goals. Excellent verbal and written communicator with a strong background in crisis management and problem solving. Extremely effective at troubleshooting problems and creating successful solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Federal Police Officer
Department of Defense
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2024 - Current
- Created and filed reports to document investigative activities.
- Interviewed witnesses, suspects, and informants to gather essential details for investigations.
- Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Enforced federal laws relating to narcotics, firearms, terrorism, money laundering, and immigration violations.
- Monitored surveillance operations to detect criminal activity.
- Provided security for high-profile individuals, events, and locations.
Senior Deputy Sheriff
Chesapeake Sheriff's Office
Chesapeake, VA
10.2016 - 08.2024
- Served warrants, subpoenas, and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Participated in community outreach programs designed to foster positive relationships between law enforcement agencies and citizens.
- Testified in court proceedings as needed.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Enforced laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies related to the protection of life and property.
- Prepared detailed written reports documenting all aspects of an investigation or incident.
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
Automated Logistical Specialist
United States Army
Jacksonville, FL
11.2002 - 03.2017
- Organized purchase and delivery of materials needed for various contracts.
- Maintained records of damaged goods, backorders and applicable regulatory reporting.
- Implemented inventory control measures to safeguard sensitive items and equipment.
- Supervised a team of workers responsible for receiving, stocking, shipping and delivering supplies.
- Managed and provided assistance to soldiers in materials management, logistics and supply.
- Managed movement, sorting and loading of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Generated reports on personnel and equipment availability, storage space, relocation of materials and warehouse denials.
- Trained personnel on proper techniques for handling hazardous materials safely.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Prepared reports detailing inventory status, discrepancies in supply counts and other data as needed.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Staffing
Jacksonville, FL
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Modified instructional materials as needed for special education students.
- Left notes for head teacher about notable students, events and problems.
- Managed classroom environments to ensure a safe and productive learning experience.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted mutual respect.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by displaying enthusiasm for teaching subjects.
- Integrated real-world examples to make learning relevant and engaging.
- Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance interactive learning experience.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure a positive learning environment for students.
Family Service Counselor
Daniel Memorial
Jacksonville, FL
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Managed caseloads of up to 50 families at any given time while providing quality care.
- Educated families on parenting techniques that promote healthy relationships between parents and children.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Coordinated with school personnel regarding students' academic performance or social behaviors.
- Developed treatment plans for clients in need of long-term counseling services.
- Monitored changes in client behavior or condition over time and adjusted interventions accordingly.
Senior Correctional Officer
St. Brides Correctional Center
Chesapeake, VA
10.2007 - 06.2011
- Conducted investigations into alleged violations of rules and regulations.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Responded quickly during emergencies such as riots or disturbances among inmates or staff members.
- Investigated incidents involving contraband smuggled into the prison or any suspicious activity taking place inside the facility.
- Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of inmates.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Maintained detailed logs of inmate behavior, incidents, and daily activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Everest College
Jacksonville, FL08-2014
Associate of Science - Criminalistics Investigations
Everest College
Jacksonville, FL06-2013
Skills
- Surveillance operations
- Crisis management
- Intelligence gathering
- International logistics
- Documentation skills
- Warehousing and delivery
- Behavior management
- Positive reinforcement
- Multi-subject instruction
- Records management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Department of Navy Armed Security Forces Training August 2024
- Defensive Tactics August 2024
- Weapons Qualification August 2024
- EVOC October 2024
- National Crime Information Center Certification March 2024
- Virginia Criminal Information Network Certification March 2024
- Crisis Intervention Training and Certification October 2021
- Field Training Officer January 2018
- Florida Family Service Counselor Certification April 2015
- Advanced Automated Logistics Course March 2011
- Equal Opportunity Leadership Course January 2010
- Basic Leadership Course November 2008
- Unit Level Logistics Supply-Ground October 2005
- U.S. Army Developmental Management Course October 2005
- U.S. Army Supervisor Development Course September 2005
- School of Automated Logistical Specialist May 2003
Timeline
Federal Police Officer
Department of Defense
07.2024 - Current
Senior Deputy Sheriff
Chesapeake Sheriff's Office
10.2016 - 08.2024
Family Service Counselor
Daniel Memorial
04.2015 - 10.2015
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Staffing
08.2012 - 06.2016
Senior Correctional Officer
St. Brides Correctional Center
10.2007 - 06.2011
Automated Logistical Specialist
United States Army
11.2002 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Everest College
Associate of Science - Criminalistics Investigations
Everest College