career objective                              

community-oriented law enforcement officer eager to contribute superior communication, problem-solving, and mediation skills toward actively supporting operations of a progressive organization seeking a driven and productive team member

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of progressive experience in promoting community safety, education, and improvement initiatives with expertise in law enforcement and diplomacy

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; extensive training and experience in counseling, crisis management, and conflict resolution

ø  outstanding organizational aptitude; proactively coordinate government, community, and educational resources to achieve large-scale goals

ø  solid record of effective operational management; innovative thinker equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

professional experience                

deputy sheriff, okaloosa county sheriff s office, okaloosa county, fl                                                    4/04 c present

         proficiently protect and serve the citizens and community of okaloosa county; perform all duties and responsibilities of a sworn law enforcement officer to effectively reduce crime and increase safety

         actively promote and participate in programs and initiatives focused on community education and awareness; serve on crisis negotiation team and community policing unit

         efficiently respond to a diverse range of situations; address, analyze, and resolve conflicts and escalations

         diligently document all incidents, generate reports, and maintain accurate records

 

youth career manager, okaloosa county public schools foundation, fort walton beach, fl                                  1/03 c 6/03

         successfully effected community support for the youth skills training program grant enabling 150 special-needs students to have access to training and employment opportunities; coordinated and collaborated with okaloosa county school district community affairs office and the okaloosa county workforce development board as well as high school principals and local businesses

 

associated marine institutes (ami)                                                                                                               5/96 c 1/03

executive director/school principal, emerald coast marine institute, fort walton beach, fl (1/01 c 1/03)

         in recognition of outstanding performance, steadily progressed within organization to achieve executive position entrusted with financial, operational, and administrative management for a 45-slot alternative education and behavior modification program within a multi-state non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of adjudicated children

         oversaw all therapeutic and educational program development as well as direct care initiatives; ensured compliance with florida department of juvenile justice (djj), department of education (doe), and okaloosa county school district contracts

         managed comprehensive budget planning and maintenance, resource allocation, fundraising activities, and public relations efforts; performed human resources functions

regional operations manager, ami, tampa, fl (10/99 c 5/01)

         worked closely with regional director to manage safety, quality, and development of 12 juvenile justice programs throughout florida, louisiana, and texas

         supervised program operations including direct care staff initiatives and leadership training

         served as regional community liaison and spokesperson

director of operations, emerald coast marine institute, fort walton beach, fl (8/98 c 9/99)

         developed and implemented new behavior management program; responsible for creation of all policies and procedures as well as compliance with djj, doe, and ami specifications; designated staffing patterns and facility site location

         established daily education and activity schedules; coordinated community, legal, and social services; organized safety plans and food services contracts

management trainee - leadership development program, ami, nationwide (5/98 c 7/98)

quality assurance analyst/team leader, jacksonville marine institute, jacksonville, fl (9/96 c 5/98)

instructor/counselor, jacksonville marine institute, jacksonville, fl (6/96 c 8/96)      

                                                                                     

~ additional professional background information available ~

 

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education                                           

studies toward ms in clinical counseling, troy state university, fort walton beach, fl             anticipated graduation 5/09

 

bs in psychology & criminal justice, university of north florida, jacksonville, fl                                            1998

         member, phi theta kappa international honor society, sigma mu chapter

 

~ certifications~

certified/sworn law enforcement officer, florida department of law enforcement, 2003

department of juvenile justice certified instructor - crisis intervention techniques

department of juvenile justice preventive action response certified

scuba certification