Vance White
Flora,MS
Summary
Sports specialist with expertise in event coordination, community outreach, and recreational planning. Demonstrated success in increasing participation in wellness initiatives and promoting personal development across diverse groups.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Specialist
Department of Justice
Yazoo City, Mississippi
03.2010 - Current
- Coordinated community events promoting physical activity and wellness initiatives, increasing participation and awareness.
- Developed and implemented recreational programs for inmate community groups, fostering engagement and personal development.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance community engagement efforts, strengthening partnerships and outreach.
- Managed facility operations, ensuring safety and compliance standards were met.
- Monitored equipment usage and maintained inventory for recreational supplies.
Correctional Officer
Department of Justice
Yazoo City, Mississippi
10.2008 - 03.2010
- Monitored inmate behavior and maintained security within correctional facilities.
- Enforced rules and regulations to ensure a safe environment for staff and inmates.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify safety hazards or contraband.
- Responded to emergencies and disturbances, utilizing de-escalation techniques as needed.
- Documented incidents and prepared reports for review by supervisory personnel.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
Transportation Security Officer
Department of Homeland Security
Jackson, MS
04.2003 - 10.2008
- Screen passengers and luggage for prohibited items and security threats.
- Conduct thorough inspections using advanced imaging technology and scanning equipment.
- Patrol airport facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Collaborate with law enforcement to respond to security incidents effectively.
- Maintain detailed logs of security actions and incidents for review purposes.
- Enforce TSA regulations consistently while providing exceptional customer service.
- Utilized problem solving skills to deescalate difficult customer service encounters.
- Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
- Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to apprehend suspicious individuals.
Direct Care Supervisor
Mississippi State Hospital
Brandon, Mississippi
08.1999 - 09.2005
- Supervised daily activities of direct care staff and patients.
- Coordinated training sessions for new direct care employees.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for patients.
- Facilitated communication between staff, patients, and families.
- Evaluated job performance of direct care staff through observation, coaching, feedback, and formal reviews.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Worked closely with other departments within the facility to coordinate services.
Education
High School Diploma -
R. H. Watkins High School
Laurel, MS05-1994
Criminal Justice
Jackson State University
Jackson, MSPre-Law
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MSSkills
- Event coordination and recreational planning
- Facility management
- Community outreach
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
Affiliations
- Basketball Camp Coordinator (Lindsey Hunter's Basketball Camp Jackson State University)
- Sports Coordinator (Mississippi State Hospital)
Timeline
Sports Specialist
Department of Justice
03.2010 - Current
Correctional Officer
Department of Justice
10.2008 - 03.2010
Transportation Security Officer
Department of Homeland Security
04.2003 - 10.2008
Direct Care Supervisor
Mississippi State Hospital
08.1999 - 09.2005
High School Diploma -
R. H. Watkins High School
Criminal Justice
Jackson State University
Pre-Law
Tougaloo College