Category: AGRICULTURE

         COMMITTEE MEMBER         Executive Profile     Result driven professional with experience in working with local and state government agencies. Organized and skilled in financial management, customer service, conflict resolution, EEO matters, contract negotiation, grant writing, and Homeland Security. Proficient in government, private sector, ordinances, rules, and laws. Exemplary ability to lead teams in cultivating a productive work atmosphere, resource management, and meeting external/internal deadlines. Ambitious professional offering outstanding presentation, communication and cross-cultural team management skills. High-energy, results-oriented leader with an team player work ethic.       Skill Highlights          Customer Relations  Problem Resolution  Leadership/communication skills  Public Relations      Project Management  Strategic Planning  Contract Negotiations  Performance Analysis            Core Accomplishments      Project Management:     Initiated the Brothers' Keeper Program which resulted in a multi-year private and government grant funding.    Human Resources:     Spearheaded new recruitment and training program which increased retention of employees.    Staff Development:     Launched well-received program of professional development courses for all staff in conjunction with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Training Commission.          Professional Experience      Company Name     January 2016   to   Current     Committee Member   City  ,   State      Works to facilitate citizen participation in the planning and implementation of the Durham Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG).  Ensures that decent affordable housing an d city services are provided to most vulnerable communities.  Collaborate with local, state, and federal officials to create jobs through the expansion and retention of businesses in Durham.           Company Name     August 2015   to   Current     Correctional Officer   City  ,   State      Supervise inmates in the close custody (death row, lock down, and mental health) housing units, and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures; instruct inmates in housekeeping and sanitation; supervise the issuance of clothing and other personal effects to inmates.  Oversee periodic patrols of quarters and work areas and initiate counts of inmates at regular and irregular intervals.  Maintain control and discipline including use of physical restraint and restraining devices; prevent the introduction of contraband into the institution/unit.          Company Name     October 2009   to   April 2013     Sr. Police Officer/Field Training Officer (FTO)    City  ,   State      Assumed first line supervisor duties for a patrol squad in the presence and/or absence of the lieutenant.  Administered and completed performance evaluations; reviewed officers reports and daily activity logs for accuracy, completeness and essential elements.  Patrolled assigned areas on foot and/or by motor vehicle to control traffic, prevent and/or deter crime and to arrest violators.  Issued warnings and/or citations to motor vehicle operators when violations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws were observed.          Company Name     March 2007   to   July 2011     Program Coordinator/Case Manager   City  ,   State      Maintained confidentiality in compliance with HIPPA laws, while organizing case records and providing assistance to clients with appropriate documentation; worked closely with local and state social services agencies.  Assessed the functional, social, psychological, environmental, and financial needs of all clients.  Structured and managed a cost-effective, comprehensive plan to meet the housing, living, and, social service's needs of the client, and implemented a short- term living plan that would help assist them as they worked towards total independence.          Company Name     December 2005   to   March 2007     Sr. Mental Health Case Manager   City  ,   State      Provided high-quality mental health and educational services to children and adolescents with special learning, social adjustment, dependency and behavioral health needs.          Company Name     February 2002   to   August 2007     Sr. Police Officer/Anti Crimes Unit   City  ,   State      Initiated drug interdiction and organized crime investigations.  Effected many arrests as a result of my investigations of illegal drug organizations, collection of physical and scientific evidence, interviewing confidential informants, and interrogating suspects which led to confessions.          Company Name     November 2004   to   March 2006     Mental Health Technician   City  ,   State      Reviewed patient charts and treatment history for compliance issues with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO).  Promoted the maximum cognitive, social, behavior, and emotional development in each patient assigned to me, in the most expedient and efficient manner.          Company Name     April 1990   to   September 1996     Police Officer    City  ,   State      Member of the Tactical Response Unit, which was responsible for making forcible entries to effect the safe execution of warrants.  Served on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General Drug Elimination Task Force.          Company Name     January 1989   to   March 1991     Criminal Investigator

   City  ,   State      Initiated several undercover sales and purchases of United States Food Coupons.  Prepared detailed reports for the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for prosecution.  Drafted federal Affidavit's of Probable Cause for the U.S. Attorney of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.  As a result of my investigations, all of the defendants were found guilty for violating the U.S. Food Stamp Act (7 U.S.C.2024).          Education      North Carolina Central University     2016       Select One  :   Master of Public Administration & Master of Science in Information Science MPA/MIS    City  ,   State        Dual Master's Degree in Public Administration & Information Science (Strategic Information Management).   Coursework: Public Policy Administration, Economic Consequences, Urban Issues in Public Administration, Administrative Law, Principles in Public Administration, American Government, Intergovernmental Relations, Human Resource Management, and Information Systems in Organizations.          Kaplan University     02/2013       B.S. Legal Studies  :   Legal Studies    City  ,   State      GPA:   Dean's List Honors
*The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
*Recipient of Accelerated Scholastic Scholars Scholarship      Kaplan University Accelerated Scholastic Scholars Academic Achievement Award          Charlotte School of Law          City  ,   State        Coursework: Torts Liability 1 & 2, Legal Writing, Lawyer Practicing (LP), Professional Responsibility, Ethics, Civil Procedure Problems in Practice          United States Dept. of Justice      Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Initiative Training Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court Law 10      Legal Guide for the Forensic Expert   Advanced and Emerging DNA   Techniques and Technologies DNA   Amplification for Forensic Analysts Communication Skills  Report Writing  Courtroom Testimony for Forensic Analysts Crime Scene & DNA   Basics for Forensic Analysts DNA Extraction and Quantization for Forensic Analysts Collecting DNA Evidence at Property Crime Scenes  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Training Division's Office of Technology, Research, and Curriculum Development (OTRCD): National Intelligence           Awards      Bravery Commendation - 1994, 1995, 2001, 2002  Valor Commendation - 1993, 1994, 2002  Unit Commendation - 1993, 1995         Professional Affiliations      City of Durham Citizens Advisory Committee  American Bar Association (Student Member)   International City/County Management Association (ICMA)   Council on Legal Education Opportunity (C.L.E.O.)   National Conference of State Legislatures   National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)   The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Maryland and Jurisdiction, Inc.         Skills      Team Leadership   Departmental Operations Leadership  Time Management  Training and Development  Conflict Resolution  Negotiations