Tanja White
Hampton,Georgia
Summary
Seeking progressive employment opportunities to utilize my numerous years of experience in a professional work environment where I can deliver excellent customer service. Driven Director with experience planning and coordinating all aspects of facility management. Proficient in the selection and retention of personnel. Multifaceted leader with experience working with a diverse workgroup.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director III (Facility Director)
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center/State of Georgia Department of Juvenile
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Oversee all aspects of a 200-bed juvenile detention center located in Atlanta, Georgia
- Managed an operating budget of $8 million dollars per annum
- Experience overseeing various types of large contracts, financial transactions, and complex budget analysis and budget presentations
- On call 24/7
- Utilize business acumen to review contracts with vendors and other business partnerships
- Self-starter/leader
- Experience leading complex/multifaceted teams across several disciplines
- Experience multitasking and working in a high-stress/fast-paced environment
- Chaired meetings and conducted tours/presentations to the public, government officials, and other stakeholders
- Prepared both oral and written communications using various computer software/technology
- Conduct team building exercises with all staff and departments to ensure a cohesive work team
- Conduct investigations to ensure policies were followed and conduct data supporting initiatives and tracking benchmarks for strategic plans
- Developed and maintained rapport with internal and external stakeholders
- Draft/interpret legal documentation for courts.
Director I
State of Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
Various locations in Georgia, Georgia
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Responsible for overall operations at various Detention Centers throughout the state of Georgia
- Provide and guide organizational leadership
- Conduct trainings
- Conduct leadership training and meeting for department heads
- Prepare and present annual Strategic Plan and chair Committee, conduct quarterly meetings to ensure benchmarks/goals are met in all areas
- Oversee the overall operation of two 50 bed juvenile detention units with the 200 bed facility
- Supervise over 70 staff and a diverse workforce
- Conducts performance evaluations for subordinate staff
- Supervision of diverse workforce spanning different professional disciplines including Psychologist, Behavioral Health Counselors, Physicians, Nurses, Food Service, Counselors
- Collaborate with DFCS (Department of Family/Children Services), probation officers, drug treatment counselors for appropriate treatment, placement, services for youth detained and preparation for transition to the community
- Chair and conduct meetings and prepare written reports and plans of actions
- Conduct critical incident reviews when serious incidents occur
- Develop and draft local operating procedures and policies based on state laws and policy
- In collaboration with all departments, develops operational goals and needs assessments
- Participate in community forums and liaison with for other stakeholders and Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
- Works with and supervises a diverse workforce.
Corrections Unit Administrator
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (Lincoln Correctional Center)
Lincoln, Nebraska
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Review and draft policy changes to reflect state statute and Departmental policies
- Supervise 68+ unit management staff to ensure compliance with Nebraska Department of Correctional services and conduct performance evaluations on mid-level managers under my direct supervision
- Conduct internal investigations and prepare reports on the results of those investigations
- Recommend and prepare documentation regarding employee discipline based on Departmental and Union Contract Guidelines
- Chair employee hiring boards
- Conduct facility audits of other correctional facilities within the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations.
Education
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) -
Ohio Christian University
05.2017
First Year Law School -
Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law
05.1994
B.A. - Psychology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
05.1993
Skills
- Staff Development
- Project Coordination
- Contract Negotiation
- Business Planning
- Staff Management
- Business Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Crisis Management
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Government Relations
- Hiring and Retention
- Issues Resolution
Additional Information
Received Supervisor/Manager of the Year for the State of Nebraska (2006). Participated in various leadership training seminars such as Correctional Leadership (National Institute of Corrections), Conflict Resolutions, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Leadership Training. Over 18 years in leadership positions working with diverse groups of people. Possess strong written/verbal communication skills as well as strong leadership skills. Detail oriented. Experience using various computer office programs: Microsoft Works, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, etc.
Timeline
Director III (Facility Director)
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center/State of Georgia Department of Juvenile
08.2019 - 03.2023
Director I
State of Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
01.2009 - 01.2019
Corrections Unit Administrator
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (Lincoln Correctional Center)
01.2008 - 01.2009
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) -
Ohio Christian University
First Year Law School -
Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law
B.A. - Psychology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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