Currently: Juvenile Justice Residential Officer
Resume:
Jeremy Lamar Smart
Cantonment, Florida 32533
850-***-**** - Cell
850-***-****- Home
Email: ******@*********.***
December 28, 2010
Dear Hiring Authority,
I am actively pursuing employment in a demanding, fast-paced multi-tasking environment, seeking someone who possesses excellent communication skills, a self-starter with high energy who has the ability to analyze detailed and complex situations.
As a recent member of the United States Armed Forces, I have learned the importance of on-my-feet thinking and effective assessing while multi-tasking, even in high stress environments.
I know my education and experience coupled with my demonstrated leadership ability, strong technical competence, ability to plan and organize, and strong team building skills with the ability to adapt to changing situations as an Army Officer will make me a valuable asset to your organization.
If my abilities meet the needs of your company, I would greatly appreciate the opportunity of speaking with you personally at your earliest convenience. Thank you so much for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Smart
Jeremy Lamar Smart
2684 Southern Oaks Drive
Cantonment, Florida 32533
850-***-**** - Cell
850-***-**** - Home
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Actively seeking a position within an organization where I can be an asset to the company, interact with people, gain experience and continue my professional and personal growth.
EXPERIENCE:
State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice, Pensacola Boys Base – Resident Officer
(Present)
• Provides input to juvenile inmates and make recommendations in determining the classification, reclassification, parole eligibility, counseling needed, minor disciplinary procedures treatment programs for each juvenile inmate or offender. Prepares program reports, housing unit treatment reports, parole eligibility recommendations and other special reports as required. Deliver prescribed medications to inmates as directed by medical personnel.
• Make attempts to modify inmate attitudes behavior through interpersonal one-on-one or group interaction counseling sessions.
• Observe inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior, which might be a threat to security of the facility or safety to others.
• Increase public safety by reducing juvenile delinquency through effective prevention, intervention and treatment services that strengthen families and turn around the lives of troubled youth.
• Conduct inmate head-counts during shift.
United States Army (Flight Student – Officer) – Commissioned through University of West Florida Army ROTC Program
(December 2008-August 2010)
• Received and evaluated data recorded by airborne electronic equipment to make determinations appropriate to the mission of the aircraft.
• Operated airborne electronic equipment used in accomplishing the mission of the aircraft.
• Command or may assist in commanding an aviation unit.
State Of Florida-(Escambia County School Board) Substitute Teacher
(Jul 2007 – December 2008) (As needed or required)
• Responsible for providing instructions, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Team player with the ability to lead, supervise, influence ideas and persuade others without formal authority.
• Self-starter with superb problem-solving and decision making skills. Poised and confident with the ability to remain calm under emergency situations.
• Ability to analyze detailed and complex situations, documenting results and making recommendations effectively with senior leadership/executive audiences.
• Progressively responsible administrative experience including experience that demonstrates interpreting and applying and explaining complicated regulations, procedures and instructions.
• Skilled in guiding, directing, leading and supervising.
• Skilled in planning and applying analytical problem solving techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills that include collecting and conveying information to members, business and government representatives.
• Possess the ability to effectively and efficiently apply the tools of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook Express, e-mail.
• Skilled at using logic and reasoning to frame and focus issues; to identify and defend alternative solutions; and to reach conclusions.
• Skilled in answering the telephone and providing service in a courteous, efficient and helpful manner.
• Actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding towards mission accomplishment.
• Skilled in conceiving, planning, organizing, prioritizing, streamlining, and coordinating workflow.
• Possess the ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the listening audience.
• Knowledgeable of administrative and clerical procedures such as word processing, and managing files and records; structure and content of the English language.
• Keen ability in developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Ability to type 40 wpm.
• Ability to meet and deal with people of differing ethnic backgrounds.
• Sympathetic attitude towards the welfare of others.
AWARDS:
• National Defense Service Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• State of Florida Substitute Teacher Certificate
EDUCATION:
• University of West FL, Pensacola, FL; - 2008 - Bachelor in Communications Arts\Organization Communication. Public Administration (minor)
• J. M. Tate High School, Cantonment, Fl, -2004- HS Diploma
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Active DOD SECRET
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