SECURITY AND Mangement

Donald Starks

662-***-**** (cell)

acgous@r.postjobfree.com

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Itta Bena, MS 38941

Objective:

To pursue a career as a Case Manager, Social Worker, or Therapist.

Education:

Masters of Science in Criminal Justice, Mississippi Valley State University, and Itta

Bena, MS May, 2001 Overall GPA3.0

Bachelors.of Science in Social Work, Mississippi Valley State University, and Itta

Bena,MS 11, Fall/ 1998 Overall GPA 2.7

Associate of Arts in Social Welfare, Hinds Community College, Raymond, MS May,

1996 Overall GPA 2.7

Diploma Leflore County High School, Itta Bena, MS May 1991

Related Experience:

Correctional Officer, Mississippi Department of Corrections, Parchman, MS January,

-Present

2014

Guards inmates in penal institution in accordance with established policies, regulations, and

procedures

Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes.

Searches inmates and cells for contraband articles.

Guards and directs inmates during work assignments.

Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules, and unsatisfactory

Attitudes or adjustments of prisoners

Reports observations to superior.

Employs weapons or force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners, if necessary.

May escort inmates to and from visiting room, medical office, and religious services.

May guard entrance of jail to screen visitors

Sales Associate, Wal-Mart Supercenter, Greenwood, MS October, 2013-Present

Make comparisons with rival products and see how the product can be improved

Work with the marketing department on how to pitch the product

Establish a chain of distribution for the product as this is the biggest contributing factor

Meet the target set by the company

Provide good after sales service

Look into the complaints made by the customers as they help in improving the overall product

Researching and survey customer satisfaction

Give ideas regarding offers to boost sales

Maintain accurate records for sales which help in deriving the right figures

Give feedback to higher management about the product

Director of Family and Community Partnership/ERSEA, Sunflower-Humphreys Counties

Progress Incorporated, Indianola, MS May, 2007- May, 2013

• Director of Family and Community Partnership! ERSEA provides training and a :Assistance to Head

Start families and Family Service Coordinator. :

• Conduct sites and home Visits to ensure service area compliance and identified program training

needs are implemented.

• Perform general administrative duties to support professional staff.

• Collaborate with community agencies to advocate for Head Start families and establish

partnerships.

• Refer cht1dren and .families for possible abuse to Mississippi Department of Human Services.

• Recruit and enroll students into Early Head Start/Head Start program ages 6 months to 4 years

old.

Adolescent Opportunity Program Counselor/Case Manager/, Life Help Community Mental

Health Region VI, Greenwood, MS August 2001.- January 2007.

Case manager studies all the hi 1ory of his clients, discusses their needs and problems, and

Guide them to meet those needs

Assesses the patient's mental and physical condition and discusses the problems and treatment

options with doctors.

Consults with the patient's family members regarding what all things they need to do for

making the life of the patient normal

Refer to community resource available that will be beneficial for the client's well-being.

Acts as a liaison between service providers and recipient.

Provide clinical intervention and case management for adolescent population

Will be responsible for completing group and individual counseling sessions

Counselor will be accountable for weekly case review and clinical documentation with a

caseload consisting of 25-30 clients

Sidon MS Head f:i'tart, Teacher Assistant, Sidon, IUS January 1999 -August 2001

• Teacher Assistants are often responsible for assisting children during small-group activities,

photocopying worksheets, preparing center activities and grading of work given.

• Assist in overseeing, direction of planning, organizing, and implementation of education services for

children.

• Develop and implement individual educational plans .for children.

General Education Diploma Field Coordinator, Mississippi Valley State University, Itta

Bena, MS April1996- June 1998

• Primarily responsible for classroom instruction of students on weekdays and evenings and

preparation of associated course materials.

• Responsible for all facets of planning, development, and on-going support of the GED program.

• Assist with ongoing curriculum development.

• Provide direct student guidance throughout the class and through GED exam registration and

completion

Upward Bound Counselor, Hinds Community College, Utica, MS May 1994- August 1996

• Provides support, guidance, and direction to students in a variety of situations and

environments.

• Advises students in the areas of admissions requirements, program requirements, admission

status and the transfer of credit from other institutions.

• Interprets and applies college admission standards and policies in determining student

eligibility and standing.

• Counsels and provides advice to students regarding course selection and scheduling to ensure

that program requirements, as well as future goals and objectives are met

Skills:

• Typing 45 \WPM

• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Word

• Proficient in Power Point

• Proficient in .Excel and Spreadsheet

• Proficient in use of copier/fax machine /conference telephone

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