Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Associations Affiliations
Activities
Awards
Timeline
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Tara Craig

North,S.C.

Summary

Dynamic Leader with extensive experience at the South Carolina Highway Patrol, specializing in team motivation. Proven ability to enhance performance through effective communication and exceptional time management. Proficient in Microsoft Office, contributing to operational efficiency and goal achievement aiming to leverage leadership skills to drive organizational success in a challenging environment.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Major

South Carolina Department of Public Safety
06.2022 - Current

Commander

South Carolina Department of Public Safety
04.2017 - 06.2022

Lieutenant

South Carolina Department of Public Safety
02.2013 - 04.2017

Trooper - Sergeant

South Carolina Department of Public Safety
08.1994 - 02.2013

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Sociology

Lander University
Greenwood, S.C.
05.1993

Personal Trainer Certification -

American Council on Exercise
02.2025

Law Enforcement Fitness Specialist -

Cooper Institute
Dallas, Texas
02.2025

FBINAA Class -

FBI-National Academy
Quantico, Virginia
03.2019

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy -

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Columbia, South Carolina
11.1994

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Element K – Leadership Series

Certification

  • Personal Trainer Certification, American Council on Exercise (ACE), Current, N1242995
  • Law Enforcement Fitness Specialist, Cooper Institute, Current
  • FBI National Academy Graduate: Masters Level- Police Psychology, 2019
  • SCCJA Master Instructor, Current, 2009
  • Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Management Institute /Center for Domestic Preparedness, Emmitsburg, MD, Anniston, AL

Associations Affiliations

  • FBINAA – FBI National Academy Association
  • SCFBINAA – South Carolina Chapter of the FBINAA
  • NAWLEE – National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (Scholarship Recipient)
  • SCWLE – South Carolina Women in Law Enforcement Association (Board Member)

Activities

Hybrid Fitness Pro Age Group

Awards

SC Top Cop- South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association

Timeline

Major

South Carolina Department of Public Safety
06.2022 - Current

Commander

South Carolina Department of Public Safety
04.2017 - 06.2022

Lieutenant

South Carolina Department of Public Safety
02.2013 - 04.2017

Trooper - Sergeant

South Carolina Department of Public Safety
08.1994 - 02.2013

Personal Trainer Certification -

American Council on Exercise

Law Enforcement Fitness Specialist -

Cooper Institute

FBINAA Class -

FBI-National Academy

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy -

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy

Bachelor of Science Degree - Sociology

Lander University
Tara Craig