Stephen Martelli
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Email: ***************@*****.***
PERSONAL SUMMARY
A conscientious, ambitious professional with experience in dealing effectively with difficult personalities who is well respected among his peers; able to use analytical skill to initiate efficient processes and negotiate collective bargaining agreements that are mutually beneficial.
EXPERIENCE
State of Delaware, Dover, DE Jun 1982 to Jan 2010
Correctional Officer
Provided physical security to ensure the orderly and safe operation of a correctional facility.
●Supervised inmates by building a constructive rapport.
●Controlled disruptive behavior by appropriate verbal orders and/or appropriate use of physical force.
●Meticulously handled all intakes and releases in receiving.
●Used verbal and listening skills to determine potential inmate problems, such as suicide risk, intoxication, drug usage and assaultive behavior.
●Emergency response efforts saved 20 inmates from a fire.
●Maintained 20 years of perfect attendance.
Correctional Officer Association of Delaware, Dover DE Feb 2008 to Feb 2011
Union President
Represented 1500 members of a local Correctional Officer’s Union.
●Presided at all Executive Board and union meetings.
●Approved and co-signed all checks and vouchers.
●Directed the building of a Union Hall.
●Appointed Committee Chairpersons.
●Prevent or correct corruption or financial malpractice.
●Negotiated and assured the performance of collective bargaining agreements.
EDUCATION
Wilmington HS, Wilmington DE 1979
Diploma
ACTIVITIES
American Correctional Association
American Correctional Organization Intelligence Network
Current member of the National Corrections Board
AWARDS AND HONORS
Three time Warden Award recipient