Michael Best II
Egg Harbor Twp. NJ 08234
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position in a public administration environment to utilize my combined education and experience.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice-May 1998 Rowan University
Master Degree in Administrative Science - May 2005 Fairleigh Dickinson University
New Jersey Teaching Certification K-5
Certified in Human Resource Management
Licensed Real Estate Agent
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Self-motivated, organized professional experience with managing complex projects within time and budgetary constraints. Familiar with facilities, security and transportation regulations and compliance. Experience in training development and delivery, team building/leadership, and the importance of community involvement. Knowledge of grant implementation and writing to enhance financial management for projects to improve productivity and quality.
WORK HISTORY
Best Bails Bond, LLC
Owner-Operator July2011-Present Insurance entity to secure bonds for a defendant’s freedom of movement following an arrest and bail hearing by posting funds for assurance the individual will return to court for trial and future court hearings. Act as liaison between courts and defendants. Also issue commercial bonds for up to $100,000, write and review commercial contracts. Oversees all operations to ensure compliance and laws are properly enforced.
Ocean City Housing Authority
Head of Security March 14-March 15
Responsible for implementing and maintaining security for the senior residents. Monitoring security cameras and working with law enforcement to ensure the safety of the residents. Surveillance and monitoring the facilities through patrolling the areas.
Youth Advocate Program Atlantic City
Masters Level Clinician June 08-July 11
Responsible for the provision of face to face clinical behavioral stabilization and support interventions, supportive behavioral counseling, psycho-educational services, and referrals, skills training, advice and counseling services designed to assist children, youth and/or their families to strengthen and develop the adaptive and coping skills they need to restore or maintain the child or youth’s capacity to function in the community.
Atlantic City Housing Authority
Social Case Work Supervisor/FSS Coordinator April 06-June 11
Responsible for the case management, administration, and coordination of the Family Self-Sufficiency program and community based programs. Grant writing, budget preparation, and supervising of staff. Counseling and assisting with job retention, job readiness, drug rehabilitation, and other needs our clients may have.
State of New Jersey Judiciary
Probation Officer Dec 00-Jan 04
Responsible for the enforcement and case management, in the Family Division regarding Child Support, responsible for the investigations and issuing of Bench warrants on individuals not abiding by court orders.
Wildwood Police Department
Class II Police Officer June 00-Sept 00
Responsible for enforcing the laws of the state of New Jersey, City of Wildwood; Title 39, and Statue 2C criminal code of the State.
Juvenile Justice Commission
Case Manager Mar 99-May 99
Responsible for the supervision and case managing of approximately thirty juveniles released on Juvenile Parole, in conjunction with their parole officers, also urine monitoring, as well as behavior monitoring.
Transitional Residency Independent Services
YCS/Burlington County Family Services July 98-July 05
Responsible for the supervision and counseling of physically and mentally abused children. Concentration in specifying the various methods to use for improving anger management and enhancing their quality of life, developing relationships, and treatment plans for their care while in the program.
Lower Camden County Regional School District
Substitute Teacher April 00-April 04
Responsible for presenting, education, and dissemination of educational materials to students from grades K-12 in the absence of their permanent instructors. Also involved in the curriculum and presentation of
Materials such as Math, English, Science, and Social Studies. Assistant Football coach Winslow Township Assistant track coach Atlantic City High School. Also involved with the intermediate Literacy Collaborative Team Atlantic City Public Schools.
Atlantic City Board of Education
Board Member/Committee Chair Human Resources April 04-May 05
As Chairperson I handled numerous grievances, implemented, and changed policy and procedures within the district. I was involved fully in collective bargaining, and contract negotiations with the districts labor attorneys.