Oversight and supervision of the Classification Department and its personnel.Proven experience in public policy and administration. Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills. Most recent role as Classification Supervisor has me fulfilling these leadership functions:
Oversight and supervision of the Classification Department and its personnel.
Responsibility for the correct assessment of inmate custody, risk and needs, program assignment, transfer, special management, and discipline.
Training for employee orientation and in-service covering disciplinary procedures.
Establishment of facility classification procedures, develop facility policy, maintain high compliance to ACA Stantards.
Research and response to inmate grievances related to all classification issues for the facility. Involves research into case law effecting inmate sentence structure, inmate rights, etc.
Utilization of skills in project management, public relations, and leadership to establish and maintain an excellent classification program and assist others in developing skills in this area.
Managment of the facility's Quality Control Program.
EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, AWARDS AND SPECIAL SKILLS
1995-Present Moore Haven Correctional Facility, Moore Haven, FL
Classification Supervisor1994-1995 Glades Correctional Institution, Belle Glade, FL
Classification Officer1991-1994 Florida Department of Corrections, Labelle, FL
Correctional Probation Officer, Community Supervision 1990-1991 Redlands Christian Migrant Association, Labelle, FL
Lead Teacher1980-1990 Genealogical Research, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Independent Research Consultant
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
Bachelor of Arts, English Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Crisis Debriefing Training, May 2002Crisis Negotiation Certification, Dept. of Corrections, April 2001Lessons in Leadership, Florida Atlantic University, July 2000How to Supervise People, Career Track, July 2000Assertive Communication Skills for Women, Career Track, Oct. 1999How to Handle People with Tact and Skill, Career Track, Sep. 1999Manage Multiple Projects and Meet Deadlines, Fred Prior Seminars, Sep. 1998Wackenhut Leadership Course, Wackenhut Corrections Corp., April 1997Microcomputer Skills, Edison Community College, Dec. 1995Youthful Offender Program, May 1993Crisis Intervention, Jan. 1993Defensive Tactics, Dec. 1992Criminal Justice Standards/Training Commission, Officers Training Program, Dec. 1991Florida Association of Hostage NegotiatorsAmerican Correctional Association, Professional II MemberFlorida Council on Crime and Delinquency, MemberAdelaide Ruth Snyder Prize for Excellence in the Humanities, Florida Atlantic UniversityEnglish Departmental Award, Broward Community CollegePhi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society, Florida Atlantic UniversitySigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society, Florida Atlantic UniversityGeneological research, 20 years, with published recognition in research