Sonia Daniel
Manning,SC
Summary
Goal-oriented coach dedicated to helping athletes of all skill levels achieve their potential. Provides personalized support to young athletes, fostering growth and confidence. Committed to transforming emerging talent into lifelong champions through tailored guidance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Coach
Clarendon County School District
Manning, SC
02.2010 - Current
- Designed and implemented training programs for athlete skill development.
- Organized and led team practices, focusing on strategy and teamwork.
- Evaluated player performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated game schedules and logistics for competitions and tournaments.
- Fostered a positive team culture through effective communication and support.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress in the sport.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Provided feedback to players on technique, strategy, and skill development.
- Organized weekly practices and developed strategies to help athletes reach their goals.
- Established rules for behavior during practice sessions and enforced those rules when necessary.
- Attended coaches meetings to discuss current trends in volleyball coaching methods and philosophies.
- Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses to develop game plans that would give our team an advantage.
Captain
City of Manning Police Department
Manning, SC
05.2004 - Current
- Directs the Criminal Investigations Division, including person crimes, property crimes, special victims, and other specialized investigative units.
- Review overnight crime reports and major case updates, brief the Chief on significant incidents, arrests, or emerging trends requiring command attention
- Oversees case assignment, investigative strategy, evidence handling, and coordination with prosecutors from initial investigations through court disposition.
- Reviews and approves investigative reports, case plans, and search warrant affidavits.
Provided technical guidance on complex homicide and sexual assault cases. - Respond to major crime scenes (shootings, suspicious deaths, officer-involved incidents) to assume command, coordinate resources, and brief the Chief and the media as needed.
- Monitor case progress through the case-management system, follow up on pending lab results, witness intervies, and coordination with the Solicitor's office for prosecution
- Provides overall management direction for field and special operations, integrating patrol, investigations, traffic, and specialty units to meet city and department goals.
- Addresses complex issues, participates in internal investigations and discipline processes, and ensures professional standards are maintained.
- Provides high-level administrative support to the chief, including budget development, policy review, strategic planning, and evaluation of service delivery methods.
- Check detectives' schedules, court appearances, and leave requests; ensure adequate Criminal Investigation Division staffing, and adjust assignments if personnel are tied up in court or on call-outs.
- Analyze crime statistics and investigative clearance rates to identify trends, allocate resources, and recommend tactical or strategic adjustments to the Chief.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL10-2025
High School Diploma -
Clay County High School
Green Cove Springs, FL06-1990
Skills
- Criminal investigation
- Case management
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical thinking
- Sportsmanship promotion
- Motivational leadership style
- Community engagement
- Effective communication
- First aid and CPR
- Youth mentorship
- Relationship building
- Emergency response
- Ethics and integrity
- Agenda development
- Motivational techniques
- Personable demeanor
- Evidence handling
Accomplishments
Officer of the Year x2 during my career
Affiliations
Community Mentor - Both troubled teens and athletes
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Coach
Clarendon County School District
02.2010 - Current
Captain
City of Manning Police Department
05.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Clay County High School