Ovbiagbonhia Amayo

682-***-**** ad2aoj@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals. EXPERIENCE

PAROLE SUPERVISOR

Texas Department of, Justice, January 2020-Present Performed advanced parole administration and supervision work, which involved reviewing and approving parole supervision activities, parole investigations, and parole release plans and reports

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• Coordinated case assignments; conducted case analyses; and supervised the work of 9 unit supervisors

• Worked under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment

• Planed scheduled, and supervised parole administration activities

• Ensured compliance with agency policies, procedures, standards, and objectives

• Coordinated parole supervision activities with other units, departments, and other entities

• Developed and implemented policies and procedures; and prepared reports and other related documents Reviewed workload statistics, caseload assignments, and case reports; directed parole officers in developing new sources of information and in improving casework techniques

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Coordinated and conducted parole investigations of highly confidential matters; and directed actions to be taken on specific cases

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Supervised activities to monitor offender compliance with the conditions of supervision to include alcohol and drug testing

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Performed criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access

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• Supervised the work of others; and provided training and technical. UNIT SUPERVISOR

Texas Department of, Justice, January 2017-Present

• Performed highly complex parole administration and supervision work

• Reviewed and approved parole supervision activities, parole investigations, parole release plans and reports

• Coordinated case assignments; conducted case analyses; and supervised the work of others

• Worked under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment Planed, scheduled, and supervised, parole officer activities; coordinated parole supervision activities with other units, departments, and entities; and assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures

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Visited offender residences, jails, correctional facilities, courthouses, social services, and other agencies to obtain offender information, coordinated parole investigations, and to resolve problems

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Conducted and supervised activities to monitor offender compliance with the conditions of supervision to include alcohol and drug testing

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Performed criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access

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Supervised the work of others; established and provided training to parole officers; reviewed and evaluated documentation and recommendations; and counseled parole officers and offenders on difficult cases.

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DISTRICT PAROLE OFFICER II

Texas Department of Criminal Justice, January 2016-Present

• Performed routine parole administration work

Provided supervision to offenders; conducted parole investigations; and obtain information for and prepared parole administration documentation

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• Worked under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment Reviewed and evaluated case summaries, reports, analyses, and related documentation prepared by case management staff

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• Screened and prioritized case summaries for parole review

• Monitored and compiled statistical data

• Performed data entry, retrieval, and data searches; and advised supervisors of special problems and issues Conducted special investigations, program analyses, research studies, evaluated findings, and recommended improvements

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• Assisted in developing and implementing policies and procedures

• Ensured compliance with program policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations

• Prepared and reviewed reports on the effectiveness of program activities

• Coordinated parole supervision activities with other units, departments, and other agencies

• Compiled information, documented client activities, and prepared evaluations

• Assisted in training other parole officers and case managers; and performed administrative duties as delegated Scheduled and conducted confidential interviews and investigations of special cases; and prepared reports to include explaining the parole review process and parole board decisions

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• Coordinated with field staff to provide outreach services and collected information related to assigned projects

• Reviewed correspondence and coordinated with appropriate departments to draft and develop responses Collaborated with Parole Division headquarters staff to review and evaluate information collected during outreach services

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Performed criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access.

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DISTRICT PAROLE OFFICER I

Texas Department of Criminal Justice, January 2013-Present

• Performed entry-level parole administration work Provided supervision to offenders; conducted parole investigations; and obtained information for and prepared parole administration documentation

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• Worked under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment Visited offender residences, jails, correctional facilities, courthouses, social services, and other agencies to obtain offender information

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Interviewed, counseled, and trained offenders concerning reintegration skills to include life and cognitive skills and ABE/GED training

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• Evaluated offender adjustment and recommended revisions to parole supervision plans Coordinated with facilities, agencies, and community organizations to prepare and facilitate implementation of an informed plan of supervision

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Compiled information, prepared social and developmental histories, documented offender supervision activities, maintained required records, prepared evaluations, recommendations, and other related reports to include data entry, retrieval, and data searches; and provided technical assistance

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Conducted activities to monitor offender compliance with the conditions of supervision to include alcohol and drug testing

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• Responded to inquiries from offenders and the public in person, telephonically, and in writing Performed criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system

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DISTRICT PAROLE OFFICER I

Arlington Independent School District, January 2006-Present

• Provide students with instruction in the absence of the regular classroom teacher

• Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society EDUCATION

MA IN ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT, London Greenwich

January 2006

BA HON IN FINANCIAL SERVICES

London Guildhall University, January 2003

SKILLS

Supervising Employees Managing Operations And Efficiency Continuous Improvement Scheduling And Coordinating Safe Work Methods. Resolving Complaints. Performance Tracking And Evaluations

REFERENCES

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