SHERRI HALL DECAPRIA
Loganville, Georgia 30052
************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Successful career and experience in different areas including law-enforcement, government, case
management, public relations, community, business, sales, teaching and training with strong track record
of superb relationship building skills.
Professional Background
State of Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice 2011 – Present
Probation Parole Specialist II
Responsible for relating to the juvenile offender such as intake and probation services, supervision,
counseling, case management, detention planning and aftercare services. Serve as Court Services
Officer for the assigned district.
State of Georgia Department of Labor and Disability Services 2010 –
2011
Adjudicator Associate
Adjudicated and made decisions on disability claims for Social Security Administration and the Georgia
Department of Labor and Disability Services which included case management, daily communication and
correspondence with health care providers, doctors and facilities, clients and family members seeking
disability. Also included reading, interpreting medical reports and writing reports. Accomplished federal
required intense training and education of medical terminology and body systems.
Walton County Board of Education 2005 – 2010
Substitute Teacher and Instructor
Began duties as part-time, substitute teacher, but became full-time during certain periods for teachers on
extended leave. Taught middle and high-school aged youths in English and Math with full-time duties
including planning, teaching, grading, reports, computer and data entry, parent/teacher conferences, and
behavior modification. On call daily when not in full-time position.
CURVES of Monticello 2004 –
2005
Owner
Started and operated franchise women’s fitness business with most successful opening in Georgia for
2005. Daily operations included assisting women in their health, fitness and nutritional needs, inventory
and maintenance, SALES, training, supervision of staff, budget and records, computer and data entry,
community and local chamber of commerce partner and education.
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles 1987 – 2004
Secretary, Parole Officer, Specialized Parole Officer, Assistant Chief Parole Officer
Started career as a secretary in Central Operations and worked directly with the Parole Board. Promoted
to Parole Officer and Investigator a year later and conducted investigations and pre-parole social histories
which included court and conviction data, arrest information, family and social
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles continued:
information, interviews and report writing. Transferred to the supervision unit(s) and supervised caseload
of parolees addressing mental health, vocational, educational, drug and alcohol needs. Duties included
arrests, firearms, interview and interrogation, and revocation proceedings. Promoted to Specialized
Parole Officer managing sex-offenders, other high-risk offenders and electronic monitoring cases.
Promoted to Assistant Chief Parole Officer of district and assisted Chief in supervising staff of parole
officers and clerical staff. Received Metro Employee of the Year award and candidate for Govenor’s
Award.
Education
Shorter College and University, Rome, Georgia 1983 –
1985
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Reinhardt College and University, Waleska, Georgia 1981 – 1983
Associate of Arts