Patricia J. Bahen
Email: ********@*********.***
Address:
City: Gahanna
State: OH
Zip: 43230
Country: USA
Phone: 614-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Police Sergeant (retired) with management experience and exceptional people skills. Versed in forensic and event photography, as well as proper, professional interaction with people from all walks of life. Desires a challenging role as a photographer. I am driven to succeed. I am well trained in strategic planning and client relationship management, with more than 20 years of experience planning, developing and implementing task forces, bureaus, training, S.O,P. issues and policies. I have been doing photography since I was a child. I have been one of the Shamrock Club of Columbus' primary photographers since 1991, documenting events, trips, awards and portraits. As a Police Officer, I trained others in crime scene photography, as well as CPD event photography: Police Memorials, awards ceremonies, retirement dinners, D.A.R.E. and P.A.L activities and functions. Since my retirement in 2011, I have been trying to turn my passion for photography into MY second career. I have always been a great instructor for a variety of issues, but I am also a quick learner and a team player!
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from The Ohio State University, Columbus OH 1/2001 to 6/1985 (Criminal Justice)
High School Dipolma from Columbus, Ohio Police Training Academy, Columbus OH 1/2001 to 11/2012
Job History / Details:
Professional Profile
Police Sergeant (retired) with management experience and exceptional people skills. Versed in forensic and event photography, as well as proper, professional interaction with people from all walks of life. Desires a challenging role as a photographer.
I am driven to succeed.I am well trained in strategic planning and client relationship management, with more than 20 years of experience planning, developing and implementing task forces, training, S.O,P. issues and policies..
I have been doing photography since I was a child. I have been one of the Shamrock Club of Columbus' primary photographers since 1991, documenting events, trips, awards and portraits. As a Police Officer, I trained others in crime scene photography, as well as CPD event photography: Police Memorials, awards ceremonies, retirement dinners, D.A.R.E. and P.A.L activities and functions.
Since my retirement in 2011, I have been trying to turn my passion for photography into MY second career. I have always been a great instructor for a variety of issues, but I am also a quick learner and a team player!
Qualifications
Proficient, skilled photographer
Task Oriented
I work well as part of a team, with 16 years of supervisory experience.
Client-focused
Work well dealing with all types of people, as well as their pets.
Have been photographing events, people and pets for over 20 years.
Relevant Experience
Documentation
Wrote and edited documents to keep staff informed on policies and procedures.
Process Improvement
Created new departmental procedures manual.
Assessed organizational training needs.
Protective Services
Applied safety procedures and policies as outlined in Department Safety Manual.
Technology
* As photography became more important within my Division, I was often tasked with training officers/detectives in the use of new Division photographic equipment In my final 6 years as a supervisor in the Homicide Section, I pushed to obtain cameras for every detective, and fought to get good DSLRs for each unit, and applying training in the use of these products at crime scenes, I also photographed many of the Division's events, including the annual Police Memorial, awards ceremonies, retirement banquets, and events associated with children, i.e. D.A.R.E. and the Police Athletic League.
Experience
October 1985 to June 2011
City of Columbus, Division of Police Columbus, Ohio
Police Sergeant
Provided onsite training. Reviewed and provided comments on the adequacy of documents and took necessary steps to cure any deficiencies. Planned and executed multiple task forces and training programs. Obtained necessary equipment for crime scene photography,
Education
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
Criminal Justice
I left OSU shortly before graduation to attend the Columbus, Ohio Police Academy
1986 Columbus, Ohio Police Training Academy Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program Law Enforcement
SOME OF MY OTHER CERTIFICATIONS:
* Columbus Police Training Program
* Instructor in the Ohio Peace Officer Training Program
* Field Training Officer
* D.A.R.E. Officer, both elementary and middle school curriculum, with regular CEU training.
* Management Training
* Coaching Skills for managers
* Integrity Leadership
* Interview and Interrogation
* Case Management
* Supervisory Excellence
* Police Evaluation Board Training
* Mastering Performance Management Skills
* Crisis Intervention Team Training
* National Incident Management System
* Strategic Planning
* Photography and Digital Photography
* Bloodstain Evidence Training (req. photographic skills)
Organizations and Comittees
* Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City Lodge #9, 1986-present
* Retired Police Officers Association of Central Ohio 2011-present
* Police and Fire Retirees of Ohio,Inc 2011-present
* The Shamrock Club of Columbus (member, officer and photographer)1991-present
* The Emerald society of Central Ohio 1987-present
* The Daughters of Erin 1995-present