Union N. Tanyi
Oklahoma City
Summary
As a manager/supervisor, my primary objective is to support the functioning of the facility, enforce policy and procedure, managing staff, coordinating operations, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Lieutenant
Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau
Oklahoma City
11.2025 - Current
- Supervised staff to ensure safety and security for youth residents.
- Managed incident response protocols to uphold safety and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Conducted regular inspections to uphold cleanliness and maintenance standards.
- Documented behavioral incidents and maintained accurate records for effective reporting.
Detention Officer
Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau
Oklahoma City
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Supervised youth in secure detention facility ensuring safety and compliance.
- Conducted regular inspections of living quarters and common areas for security breaches.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to de-escalate conflicts among residents.
- Conducted searches of cells for contraband items such as drugs, weapons or other prohibited materials.
Unit Manager
central Oklahoma Juvenile center
02.2019 - 01.2025
- Supervised daily operations of juvenile facility staff and programs.
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for youth management.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to address youth needs and challenges.
Resident care specialist
COJC
05.2017 - 01.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Trained new staff on resident care protocols and quality standards.
- Ensured a safe and clean living environment for all residents.
- Encouraged independence by assisting residents with self-care tasks such as grooming and hygiene.
House Manager
WECARE
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed daily operations and household schedules for multiple clients.
- Oversaw budgeting and resource allocation for household needs.
- Implemented safety protocols and maintained compliance with regulations.
- Established standards for cleanliness, hygiene, and orderliness throughout the house.
Education
B.SC. - Political Science
University of Buea
CameroonSkills
- Crisis management
- Safety compliance
- Policy implementation
- Documentation accuracy
- Report writing
- Scheduling
- Team coordination
- Exceptional leadership
- Supervision
- Decision making
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- DBT skills
- Clear communication
- Communication
- Operational standards
- Ending isolation
References
Available upon request
Communication Skills
Enforce and communicate policy and procedures and technologies that improved efficiency and trigger better line of communication to enhance effective team building.
Accomplishments
completed 30 hours Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Timeline
Shift Lieutenant
Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau
11.2025 - Current
Detention Officer
Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau
07.2025 - 11.2025
Unit Manager
central Oklahoma Juvenile center
02.2019 - 01.2025
Resident care specialist
COJC
05.2017 - 01.2025
House Manager
WECARE
01.2017 - 02.2019
B.SC. - Political Science
University of Buea