Deputy Assistant Director with 27 years of experience in law enforcement and behavioral health services. Skilled in managing relationships, problem-solving, and implementing improvement strategies. Proficient in local and national law enforcement systems and Microsoft Suites. Lead the development of critical strategies, policies, and procedures across multiple agency functional areas. Successfully negotiated the agency Collective Bargaining Agreement as a member of the management negotiation team. Oversee development and management office guidance and processes. Manage and train agency management on various operational functions. Mentor and advise agency leadership on varying levels in government, community agencies, and nonprofits. Coach supervisors and coordinate with management officials to address performance, human capital and develop office initiatives. Facilitate leadership to anticipate, address and resolve issues that will affect the office and agency. Developed and managed human capital resources and budgets for over 15 years. Coordinate with senior leadership to resolve operational issues. Collaborated with agency leadership and union officials to propose solutions and improve efficiency within the organization.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting-Deputy Assistant Director
Pretrial Services Agency for District of Columbia
08.2024 - Current
Mentor, coach, and advise leadership at all levels in the federal government, community agencies, and nonprofit organizations; provide guidance and support for professional goal setting, strategic planning, critical thinking, and decision-making
Coach supervisors and coordinate with inter- and intra-agency management officials at all levels and the PSA Office of Human Capital Management to address EEO, Reasonable Accommodations, and Performance/Disciplinary actions
Facilitate meetings with various levels of staff and management , and manage fact-finding exercises, anticipate, and document potential issues, and provide guidance to mitigate the need for further action and results in mutual agreements at the lowest level and changes in
Serve as Management representative to support Office, Division and Agency mission critical projects.
Develop, analyze, manage and interpret data such as project plans, guidance documents, performance data, and other relevant information as appropriate to assist and support leadership and staff.
Coordinate with agency leadership and employee representatives to analyze issues/information and provide guidance to Unit and Office leadership thoroughly and accurately.
Manage progress and lead evaluation of data outcomes for Office, Division and Agency initiatives.
Create and employ the vision based on Agency strategic goals. Assist in the development of Office strategic goals and objectives.
Create inclusive work environment among staff at all levels.
Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures to promote efficiency and optimal outcomes, promote staff recognition and morale building through Office activities and opportunities with internal and external stakeholder.
Maintain accountability for staff proficiency, development, productivity, and currency in industry best practices.
Initiate and sustain positive alliances with partnering agencies
Mentor and coach office management and leadership to address conduct and performance; reducing the number of performance improvement plans and conduct issues in .
Developed, managed, and approved human capital resources and business budgets for more than 10 office teams and over 150 employees
Coordinate with senior leadership to resolve multiple agency-wide operational issues regarding business unit and team needs
Oversee the development and implementation of project plans and other guidance and plan and evaluate unit operations
Analyze and direct the analysis of work processes to identify barriers, quality, resource allocations, technology, planning, and program evaluation
Develop and conduct agency and unit briefing presentations, conference materials, and other communications for staff, management, and local, national, and international stakeholders
Develop and execute communication plans to promote changes in the policies, rules, and regulation throughout my business unit, which often directly impact the agency's stakeholders
Created the Office off-site leadership retreat to develop office work plans address human capital management issues and create team building opportunities
Implemented quarterly office wide "all team" brown bag meeting to share information and address office wide initiatives.
Lead projects to design, develop, and implement evidence-based risk-based supervision for agency and client management system (CMS) business processes for units and teams within the Pre-Release and Post Release Supervision (formally known as Operations) while under strict time constraints.
Represent the agency on a national level while developing and facilitating workshops for criminal justice administrators on various topics relating to agency process and leadership development
Advise senior and executive management and multiple business units on performance, human capital and development interventions that support the mission and vision for the agency, based on research, data, and industry best practices
Provide consultation to management and business units on change management activities, operational policy interpretations and applicability, compliance, conflict management, and team buillding activities
Conduct needs analysis; analyze qualitative and quantitative data on training and organizational development needs, work functions, and processes; identify current and potential obstacles based on daily observation and study; identify process improvements; formulate alternative solutions and recommendations, and draft proposals to management
Collaboratively implement enhancements to increase overall Program and process effectiveness, as necessary.
Promote diversity, administer assessments, and conduct team building workshops to facilitate improved communication and cohesiveness within and between teams and units
Coach, manage and employ mediation techniques to achieve clarity and amicable resolve between and among management and staff
Conduct activities that navigate individuals through conflict and change as it occurs
Recognized as a creative and influential critical thinker, strategic planner, and problem solver.
Senior Special Assistant
Pretrial Services Agency for District of Columbia
05.2022 - 04.2024
Identify problematic and challenging areas; collects, interprets, and evaluates data of a complex and specialized nature, reason logically and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex and specialized problems
Served as OPRS Management representative to support Office, Division and Agency mission critical projects and inter-agency initiatives.
Developed, analyzed, monitored, interpreted data such as project plans,, guidance documents, performance data, and other relevant information as appropriate to assist and support leadership and staff
Coordinated with agency leadership and employee representatives to analyze issues/information and provide guidance to Unit and Office leadership thoroughly and accurately
Monitored progress and evaluates outcomes for Office, Division and Agency initiatives
Created and employed the vision based on Agency strategic goals
Assisted in the development of Office strategic goals and objectives
Co-Created and sustain collaborative workspaces with external and internal partners and members of the Agency's Management Team
Created inclusive work environment among staff at all levels
Oversaw the development and implementation of policies and procedures to promote efficiency and optimal outcomes, promote staff recognition and morale building through Office activities and opportunities with internal and external stakeholder
Maintained accountability for staff proficiency, development, productivity, and currency in industry best practices
Initiated and sustained positive alliances with partnering agencies
Coordinated with agency stakeholders at varying levels to develop and present/train agency information to internal and external stakeholders
Designed, developed, implemented, managed, and evaluated training for agency leadership and staff on agency diagnostic and supervision process, including but not limited to; interviewing, program eligibility, use of agency and criminal justice computer systems, making release condition recommendations, supervision of compliance, report writing, and court testimony
Co-facilitated the development of recommendation and subsequent guidance and case management system to support and improve case management processes and priority to goal
Facilitated office project management, training consultation, and many other essential department functions
Coached and mentored division supervisors and Unit Chiefs around developmental goals and opportunities; Resolve conflict; Work with management to form a resolution to workplace issues; review team members' work to ensure compliance with all applicable policies and processes, while providing feedback
Advised senior management and multiple business units on complex human resource and Office development interventions that support the mission and vision for the agency, based on research and data
Consulted with management and business units on change management activities, operational policy interpretations and applicability, compliance, conflict management, and team building
Collaborated via ad hoc groups, working groups, and focus groups on developing, implementing, and evaluating guidance and development interventions
Evaluated the impact of Office guidance and initiatives
Utilized evaluation results and industry standards to make recommendations and implement changes to suit Office, Division and Agency needs
Developed, updated, and evaluated, organizational guidance and processes
Researched regulatory guidance, HR development, and corporate development industry trends, concepts, methodologies, and learning technologies
Coordinated contractor provides training; writes statements of work and review, rate, and rank vendor proposals; evaluates contractor performance; results with the Contracting Officer to resolve identified performance or other issues
Reviewed and approved budgeted spending for contracted services for Office staff and leadership and recommend action on expenditures for assigned business units
Unit Chief
Pretrial Services for District of Columba
05.2015 - 04.2022
Developed, implemented, managed, evaluated, and amended business procedures and processes that allow staff at all levels to contribute fully to PSA's operation, vision, and mission
Oversaw and evaluated the quality and quantity of services meet and exceed agency standards
Planned and coordinated with stakeholders to implement and improve processes
Led unit leadership and staff through unrepresented global pandemic, collaborating with agency leadership to develop and implement changes to process, policies, and procedures to address continuous changes throughout the agency and federal government
Worked collaboratively with agency staff and leadership to transition the agency's business processes, developing procedures, training, and implementation strategies
Created, directed, and led complex and diverse organizational, systemic, and statistical methods/policies/procedures and performance studies and projects that positively impact the department and criminal justice programs
Researched, analyzed, assessed data and made recommendations on philosophies, policies, procedures, and protocols that have departmental, cross-jurisdictional, and cross-disciplinary impact
Coordinated operational and programmatic activities with the courts and other health, safety and justice agencies and community entities to meet mission critical objectives and operational goals and resolved issues as appropriate to build effective working relationships and provide on-going consultation on Agency's procedures
Implemented program policy, procedures, protocols, and changes due to judicial and operational changes and trends
Developed, implemented, and managed long and short-range strategic goals, contracting services and operational plans that accurately reflected and addressed office initiatives and needs
Interpreted rules, regulations, departmental policies and procedures for staff, supervisors, justice, and community partners
Develop and facilitate training and developmental opportunities for staff and unit supervisors
Establish and manage a comprehensive and progressive, long-term career-oriented professional development plan for unit leadership
Facilitate meetings and provide support for with judicial officers, court personnel and other criminal justice stakeholders to build effective working relationships and provide on-going consultation on Agency's procedures
Represent PSA in committee meetings, forums, and briefing to discuss agency units, program eligibility, and suitability challenges
Collaborate with other supervisors and management within the Agency to determine solutions to outstanding and new challenges/issues
Developed written reports on program evaluations and analysis, policies, and procedures of various units
Assessed program performance to determine the most appropriate use for the Agency resources
Reviewed and provided recommendations for allocations of funds for contracted programs (e.g
GPS monitoring)
Manage the monitoring and supervision services to defendants with pending felony, misdemeanor, and domestic violence cases
Manage the interview, evaluation and supervision process of defendants pending release to determine eligibility for placements in a community supervision program
Manage the screening and placement process for defendants in various teams and programs within PSA
Establish, implement, manage, organize, and evaluate unit employee, operational and programmatic performance, and effectiveness
Coordinates with Office of Human Capital Management staff and management to provide and oversee guidance to unit and office leadership on the administration operations, human resources programs and resource management
Implemented virtual Unit meetings and internal recognition to address moral concerns within the unit
Collaborated with agency leadership to review, evaluate requests for tuition reimbursement and admission into agency leadership programs to determine award allocations and selections based on policy and budgetary constraints
Managed and Oversaw the development, delivery, and management of agency-wide employee development programs and training to include career enhancement opportunities and leadership training for employees (including interns/externs, attorneys, examiners, analysts, communications specialists), supervisors, managers, and executives.
Supervisory Pretrial Officer
Pretrial Services Agency for District of Columbia
08.2006 - 08.2016
Implemented policies and procedures to ensure that court documents, reports, recommendations, and other information for the court are prepared in a timely and accurate manner and meet established requirements
Managed staff and leadership attendance in judicial proceedings to testify as required and aid court officers in areas related to PSA and/or unit policy
Testified on complex or controversial cases, explaining PSA and/or program policy and defending recommendations
Supervised staff's interviewing, assessment and supervision of persons awaiting trial
Supervised and trained staff on agency diagnostic and supervision process, including but not limited to; interviewing, program eligibility, use of agency and criminal justice computer systems, making release condition recommendations, supervision of compliance, report writing and court testimony
Collaborated with the Program Deputy Director and other unit supervisors to ensure consistency of PSA policies and procedures
Collaborated closely, formally, and informally with PSA union staff members of the AFGE Local 1456 for prevention and problem solving geared to collective approach
Collaborated with Office of Human Capital Management, employees and AFGE Local 1456 to review, address, prevent and/or resolve conduct and administrative issues at the lowest level possible
Consulted with management to update the status of assignments and projects; pursued clarification and made recommendations; and adapted to changing priorities based on management's feedback
Served as an advisor to the Program Director and Executive Leadership, recommended short- and long-range goals for the Program
Developed recommendations for solutions to substantive problems
Prevented and resolved issues with internal and external stakeholders, ensured compatibility and consistency of policy and procedure interpretation and application
Participated in the critical review, modification, development and implementation of PSA Memos Operations Management Instructions and Policy Statements
Provided oversight of the operation of information technology and control of sensitive criminal justice information
Identified technology resources needed to accomplish the mission
Worked with responsible offices to obtain resources and training for their full utilization
Ensured records were protected and staff apply relevant law and regulation in information dissemination and protection
Managed work groups that include a diverse staff who represent appropriate operational areas
Led the establishment and implementation of the team purpose and goals and ensured well-established, reasonable timetables
Facilitated the development of final executive leadership reports outlining the purpose, processes, identified gaps and recommendations of both the management team and workgroup for assigned projects
Represented PSA's Leadership in leading work groups, interacting with staff, the court, law enforcement, and external agencies; facilitating trainings, testifying, explaining, and interpreting PSA operations to the courts, stakeholders and defendants and ensure compliance with, and consideration of, PSA's mission, policies, and procedures.
Training Officer
Pretrial Services for District of Columbia
08.2001 - 08.2006
Designed, developed, implemented, managed, and evaluated training for agency leadership and staff on agency diagnostic and supervision process, including but not limited to; interviewing, program eligibility, use of agency and criminal justice computer systems, making release condition recommendations, supervision of compliance, report writing, and court testimony
Managed Agency Internship Program - recruited, selected, and placed interns in functional business units
Developed recruiting process for potential facilitators for substance abuse program
Team lead: Consultant and trainer to new and junior TCDC team members
Conducted classroom and online facilitation and course development, training program development, LMS management, program and project management, training consultation, and many other essential department functions
Coach and mentor employees around developmental goals and opportunities; Resolve conflict; Work with management to form a resolution to workplace issues; review team members' work to ensure compliance with all applicable policies and processes, while providing feedback
Composed interview questions and participate in rating/ranking panels and interview panels for entry-level and mid-level positions
Agency representative on the Executive Committee for District of Columbia Co-Occurring Initiative; collaborated effort to develop, train, and subsequently evaluate a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the referral, supervision, and service protocols for citizens in the District of Columbia with mental health and substance abuse issues
Developed and executed communication strategies for all affected business units and agency personnel
Coordinated contractor provided training; writes statements of work and review, rate, and rank vendor proposals; evaluates contractor performance; results with the Contracting Officer to resolve identified performance or other issues
Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
Managed budgets, control funds, and recommend action on expenditures for assigned business units.
Pretrial Services Officer
Pretrial Services Agency for District of Columbia
05.1996 - 08.2001
Interviewed, investigated, and supervised court-ordered compliance of individuals charged with a misdemeanor, felony, and federal offenses while released to the community pending trial and sentencing
Performed fact-finding, case-management, conducted risk assessments for arrestees/defendants and applied appropriate policies and statutory regulations to formulate written and oral reports and recommendations for action to Judicial Officers and the Court
Completed treatment and social assessments; reviewed, amended, and recommended appropriate treatment options, plans, and reports
Served as the team representative for treatment program staffing and completing Addiction Severity Index (ASI) assessments
Provided sworn testimony to Judicial Officers and Court Officials regarding defendant compliance, agency policies, procedures, and records maintained during the ordinary course of business
Delegated tasks based on individual strengths in a manner consistent with operational needs
Reassigned work (as necessary) based on team dynamics and assisted in resolving conflicts between staff members by bringing all parties together, asking probing questions, establishing ground rules
Conducted on-the-job training and oversaw the development of newly assigned and reassigned employees
Supervised college interns assigned to the Program
Conducted college intern performance evaluations and submitted them to their respective University Intern Coordinator or Advisor
Developed policies, guidance, and job aids regarding newly implemented program initiatives
Evaluate program effectiveness
I identified strengths, areas requiring additional growth and attention, and resources needed and formulated written and verbal recommendations to management
Provided support in the Drug Testing and Compliance Unit
Arranged juvenile and adult arrestee placement into court-ordered drug testing and monitored specimen submission and compliance
Drafted and delivered written reports for the court on the defendant's compliance with court-ordered drug testing
Provided sworn testimony to Judicial Officers and Court Officials regarding agency policies, procedures, and records
Recognized and received letters of commendation two times from a DC Superior Court Magistrate Judges for my role in monitoring and coordinating mental health and substance use interventions that promote community safety and the illegal detention of arrestees in the District of Columbia.
Education
Senior Leadership Program
George Washington University
Washington, DC
11.2022
Certificate - Addictions Counseling
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
12.2023
MS - Counseling Psychology
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
05.2016
BA - Administration of Justice
Howard University
Washington, DC
05.1996
Skills
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Management
Analytical Skills
Change Management
Forecasting
Problem Solver
Operational Innovation and Creativity
Research and Data Analysis
Accomplishments
Led the successful proposal and coordination of several agency offices to implement the agency wide annual Summer Crime Initiative to allow over 500 defendants to complete court ordered conditions and receive life skill resources from over 20 vendors.
Co created and managed the agency's Risk Based Services Evaluation Evaluation Workgroup comprised of over 20 agency leadership and staff. Led the group's process to evaluate the implementation of the Agency Priority Goal which resulted in 189 recommendations for the improvement of case management processes, 10 inter office guidance documents and over 20 case management systems updates.
Managed the collaboration between agency and union leadership to achieve innovative solutions to labor management concerns associated with human capital management of over 150 employees, including five modification agreements, inter-team reassignments and intra-team projects.
Created and manage the community outreach program with the mission to coordinate efforts of local and national community service and government agencies to address social services needs in the DC metropolitan area with a team of 30 staff and leadership and 25, 000.00 budget.
Certification
Masters of Addictions Counseling Certification (MAC)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Careerqualifications
Over 27 years of progressively challenging experience as an Officer with the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia (PSA).
Member of Agency management negotiation team to negotiate agency Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Oversee leadership and staff performing case management activities.
Manage, supervise and train agency staff and leadership on various agency operational functions.
Mentor, coach, and advise leadership at all levels in the federal government, community agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Developed, managed, and approved human capital resources and business budgets of up to $800,000 for more than 200 employees.
Coordinate with senior leadership to resolve multiple agency-wide operational issues.
Develop and conduct agency and unit briefing presentations.
Liaise with external stakeholders and organizations affiliated with mental health, criminal justice, and human resources development.
Lead projects to design, develop, and implement evidence-based risk-based supervision.
Advise senior management and multiple business units on complex training and development interventions.
Conduct needs analysis and implement enhancements to increase overall Program and process effectiveness.
Promote diversity, administer assessments, and conduct team building workshops.
Relevantcourseworkandtraining
Project Management
Change Management
Mentoring Program (Mentee)
Management Discovery Series Program
OPM Supervisor Development Training Program Graduate
The Art of Effective Coaching
Time Management: Analyzing Your Use of Time
Professionalawards
Multiple Performance Awards (1999 – present)
Letters of Commendation from DC Superior Court Magistrates (1997-1998)
PSA Customer Service Award (2005)
PSA Supervisor of the Year Award (2012 and 2014)
References
Available Upon Request
Personal Information
Citizenship: US Citizen
Additional Experience
Over 20 year of volunteer executive leadership experience with community service organizations ( 2002- present):
Consultant to senior leadership on organizational developmental solutions
Evaluate the impact and efficiency of operational processes, the status of organizational culture, and diversity in organizational demographics
Provide technical guidance in interpreting systemic data to advise leadership and to improve overall organizational efficiency
Advise on a wide range of situations from an impartial perspective that helps inform senior leadership's decision-making
Conceive and implement new approaches to current and anticipated obstacles in relation to operations and mission achievement
Design, develop, coordinate, and facilitate onsite and virtual workshops that promote leadership development and employ individual productivity, mental and emotional wellness
Lead organizational strategic planning, the development of mission and vision statements, and the implementation of various programs that align with strategic goals, resulting in an overall improvement of operational efficiency throughout the organization
Lead internal collaborative initiatives and projects that favorably support and impact organizational program effectiveness
Apply mediation techniques to reach amicable resolve among Ministry leadership and congregants
Manage all auxiliary operations, activities, and budgets
Oversee weekly and intermittent organizational events, managing the coordination and production of each event
Responsible for increasing organizational presence by formulating community partnerships and researching, recommending, and implementing media technologies
Develop project plans; advise senior leadership on the progress and status of organizational programs, initiatives events, marketing initiatives, events, and partnering opportunities; propose viable solutions based on research, trends, and data.