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Sonya Gillespie

Aurora,CO

Summary

Collaborative leader with a dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Connection to the community to build collaborative relationships.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Division Chief

Denver Sheriff Department
03.1992 - Current
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
  • Liaised with Human Resource Business Partners to optimize recruitment, hiring, and employee benefits.
  • Managed Department's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team and liaised with Denver Office of Social Equity and Inclusion.
  • Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections performance evaluations.
  • Oversaw Technology Management Unit and Risk Management and Innovation teams.
  • Liaised with Department of Safety and City Wellness teams.

Major

Denver Sheriff Department
10.2017 - 10.2020
  • Responsible for managing Denver Sheriff Department Internal Affairs Unit.
  • Self-motivated and skilled at working independently and collaboratively.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular presentations and interactions with colleagues and citizens.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance and staff development.

Captain

Denver Sheriff Department
06.2012 - 10.2017
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships in various assignments.

Sergeant

Denver Sheriff Department
02.1997 - 06.2012
  • Skilled at interacting with staff to provide support and guidance.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Proficient in scheduling to meet staffing needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources

DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL
06.2024

Skills

  • Expertly forecasted budgetary needs for division
  • Presented material at several national conferences
  • Served on project team(s) to implement electronic health management system
  • Instituted policies related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • Monitored and approved expenditures for division
  • Established streamlined recruitment and hiring processes in coordination with Human Resource Business Partners
  • Maximized Wellness Resources to support staff

Affiliations

American Jail Association Board of Directors

American Correctional Association

Society for Human Resource Management

Black Sheriffs Protective Association

Latin American Law Enforcement Association

Timeline

Major

Denver Sheriff Department
10.2017 - 10.2020

Captain

Denver Sheriff Department
06.2012 - 10.2017

Sergeant

Denver Sheriff Department
02.1997 - 06.2012

Division Chief

Denver Sheriff Department
03.1992 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources

DeVry University

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