Sherry French
Newberry,FL
Summary
Strategic professional with the passion to drive change, over 25 years of investigative experience conducting and leading extensive and complex investigations, handling critical communications across agencies to facilitate key stakeholders. Influential, dedicated Operations Leader who excels at building, directing, and encouraging high-performing teams to deliver exceptional outcomes. Trains, mentors and leads colleagues to strengthen negotiations, lead criminal investigations, and prevent security threats. Demonstrated success in effective communication, excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, under minimal supervision. Highly skilled at balancing multiple responsibilities within challenging, fast-paced environments while providing top-level line management, problem-solving, decision-making, and project management. Proven ability to apply sound judgment and discretion for sensitive information.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
INSPECTOR / SHIFT COMMANDER /QUALITY CONTROL
ALACHUA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
01.2016 - Current
- Manage and coordinate shift operations, handle special projects, lead investigations, administer staff payroll, and oversee cross-functional team of 100 in captain's absence
- Oversee, review, and analyze variety of cases to determine and investigate policy violations
- Execute comprehensive inspections and provide ideal advice and recommendations on corrective actions.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Enhanced company safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and facilities.
LIEUTENANT
PATROL OPERATIONS DIVISION
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Directly in charge of managing up to 100 deputies and other supervisors, while serving as interim captain during absence of patrol operations captain.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
SERGEANT
UNIFORM PATROL DIVISION
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Coordinated and administered field training deputy program, including reorganization to ensure compliance with Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Standards.
- Supervised various specialty units to include, aviation, reserve program, communications liaison
- Managed 25 to 30 personnel daily, coordinated shift assignments as well as approved payroll and leave
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Leo University
Gainesville, FL04.2007
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Disaster Recovery
- Technical knowledge
- Security personnel training
- Ethics and integrity
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Security team management
- Security Awareness Training
- Security Policies
- Physical Security
- Compliance Management
- Data protection
- Incident Response
- Network Security
Recommendation
"Sergeant French identified numerous issues of concern requiring immediate action. She quickly prioritized assignments and readily made suggestions for solution. Sergeant French displayed the same leadership characteristics I had previously identified, affirming her assistance would prove invaluable." ~ Captain Steve Maynard, City of Waldo Interim Chief of Police
Timeline
INSPECTOR / SHIFT COMMANDER /QUALITY CONTROL
ALACHUA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
01.2016 - Current
LIEUTENANT
PATROL OPERATIONS DIVISION
01.2014 - 01.2016
SERGEANT
UNIFORM PATROL DIVISION
01.2005 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Leo University
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