Dexter La Sean Reaves
Greer, South Carolina 29650
(H) 864-***-**** (C) 864-***-****
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain the Health and Safety Director's position with your company.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
. Utilize strong observational and communication skills.
. Develop and implement strategic plans to fulfill long-range
objectives.
. Promote positive community relations through proactive public
relations initiatives.
. Possess excellent general, budgeting, staffing, organizational and
management skills.
. Confident working in stressful, often unpredictable situations.
. Desire to continue growing professionally.
EDUCATION
North Greenville University, Tigerville, South Carolina
. Pursuing a Masters Degree in Christian Ministry, April
2010 to Present
Benedict College, Columbia, South Carolina
. Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, May 1995
Minors: Political Science and History
. Freshman Class Vice President
. Sophomore Class President
. Junior Class President
. Senior Class President
College Internship: South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, 1994
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Greenville County Schools, Greenville, SC
February 2005 to Present
Intervention Specialist at Southside High School
. Prepare and present workshops on student and safety issues
. Counsel students who are dealing with personal, academic, attendance
and discipline issues.
. Assist administration with student and community issues.
. Consult law enforcement and community agencies concerning student and
safety issues.
. Assist seniors with the college enrollment process.
. Attend training sessions and workshops for professional growth.
South Carolina State Constable Group III, South Carolina June
2005- Present
A State Constable is a law enforcement officer that assists any law
enforcement agency desiring assistance anywhere in the state of South
Carolina. A State Constable is empowered by the Governor of South Carolina
and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division with statewide Police
authority.
Candidate for Sheriff of Greenville County, Greenville, SC
June 2007 to November 2008
. Organized and supervised campaign staff.
. Presented campaign platform and strategies to the community.
. Organized fundraising events.
. Oversaw campaign budget.
. Prepared campaign reports.
. Provided written and oral communications for the media.
. Researched criminal statistics and data.
Greenville County Sheriff's Office, Greenville, SC August 2001 to February
2005
Community Patrol Deputy
. Conducted community meetings with community groups throughout
Greenville County with the objective of making their neighborhoods a
safe environment.
. Patrolled high crime areas.
. Prepared criminal reports and documentation.
. Attended training sessions and workshops for professional growth.
School Resource Officer
. Utilized effective communication skills while working with faculty and
staff members, students and parents.
. Handled criminal related issues.
. Organized educational events and programs.
. Made the schools a safe place for students and faculty and staff
members.
. Attended training sessions and workshops for professional growth.
City of Greer Police Department, Greer, SC
July 1996 to August 2001
Boot Camp Director
. Directed a program designed and organized by the Greer Police
Department to keep students that were suspended from the local middle
schools in school and off the streets.
. Counseled students.
. Completed paperwork necessary to successfully run the program.
. Ordered and purchased all supplies and equipment.
. Supervised program instructors.
. Prepared and conducted Boot Camp presentations and workshops in
several states.
. Attended training sessions and workshops for professional growth.
Uniform Patrol Officer
. Patrolled the city of Greer.
. Answered emergency calls.
. Conducted accident investigations.
. Conducted interviews with witnesses of situations.
. Prepared accident and criminal reports.
. Attended training sessions and workshops for professional growth.
Greenville County Detention Center, Greenville, SC February 1996 to July
1996
Detention Officer
. Supervised inmates and patrolled the facility.
. Prepared reports about inmates.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Azah Shrine Temple #140, Greenville, SC
Greater Greer Rotary Club
. Palmetto State Law Enforcement Officers Association
. Prince Hall Mason, Tuscan Lodge #21
. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Mu Pi Chapter
. Eastern Star, Tuscan Lodge #162
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 2008 Community Service Award
. Webber Seavey Award for Suspension Boot Camp Programs
(The Greer Boot Camp program placed fourth in the world for best law
enforcement programs.)
. Most Innovative Program (Middle School Suspension Boot Camp)
. Outstanding Young American Award, 1997-98
. Omega Man of the Year for the Mu Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Inc., 2000-2001
. West Greenville Business Association Community Service Award, 2003-
2004
. Woodstreams Apartment Community Service Award, 2004
. Greenville Junior Chamber of Commerce Community Leader Nominee, 2004-
2005
. Teen Summit Organizer
References
. Available upon request