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Tracy Scherer

Omaha,Nebraska

Summary

Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Programs

Women's Center For Advancement
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Managed approximately 30 staff of managers, advocates, and front desk staff.
  • Managed budgets within grant guidelines and spending limits in order to provide and approve financial assistance to clients.
  • Approved payroll and scheduling.
  • Developed operational plans within assigned area.
  • Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables for clients.
  • Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs.
  • Provided training to staff regarding best practices in field.
  • Coordinated, facilitated, and attended meetings with staff and community partners.
  • Participated in hiring process for new applicants.

Captain

Omaha Police Department
01.1995 - 06.2022
  • Supervised officers in numerous areas of the police department in various ranks including: training, criminal investigations, internal affairs, and uniform patrol
  • Most recently assigned to the Special Victims Unit including investigating crimes against children, missing persons and intimate partner violence
  • This role included oversight of 35 subordinates including sworn and non-sworn personnel and eight employees who were subject to grant reporting guidelines
  • Responsibilities included: grant management, budget requests and management, staffing and personnel management
  • Recent experience with recruitment, hiring interviews, and quality and control compliance
  • Created and participated in new programs to better serve the community
  • Examples include but not limited to the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative; a multimillion dollar grant partnership with six plus agencies/organizational partnerships
  • I facilitated inventory, testing, and analysis and re-investigated cold case sexual assaults
  • Also, Missing Youth Program; a partnership to identify youth with a propensity to run from home/placement and become at risk for sex trafficking or criminal justice, with focus on prevention and familial support
  • Awards received include: two Ribbons of Excellence, Community Action Award, Crimestoppers Officer of the Year nominations, Kid's First Award and The Metro Chief's Association Award.

Education

Bachelor's of Science - Criminal Justice

Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois
05.1992

Skills

  • Communication, including verbal and written
  • Computer programs including Word, Excel, Google Drive, Microsoft, etc
  • Proficient in scheduling and managing calendar application
  • Data Analytics
  • Networking
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Troubleshooting
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organization
  • Analytical Thinking

Timeline

Director of Programs

Women's Center For Advancement
08.2022 - 09.2023

Captain

Omaha Police Department
01.1995 - 06.2022

Bachelor's of Science - Criminal Justice

Western Illinois University

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