Human Resources Manager Training and Development Specialist

Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Versatile, growth-driven, and performance-focused professional seeking a challenging role in human resources management, employee recruitment and training, and public relations to utilize transferable skills honed from 30 years of experience in diverse law enforcement service. Skilled at formulating and implementing effective and improved personnel engagement activities that drive enhancements in employee relations, human resource structures, and operational efficiencies. Expert at overseeing policies, procedures, and programs related to staffing, training, development, welfare, and performance. Equipped with articulate communication and interpersonal skills in building positive and long-term strategic partnerships with professionals of all business levels.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

HR Operations Planning and Leaderships Personal Development and Training Policies and Process Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication Program Management Rapid Conflict Resolution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation • Sacramento, CA

Parole Administrator, Division of Adult Parole Operations Headquarters – Retired Mar 2008– Aug 2019

Demonstrated sound legal decision-making skills in the adjudication of parole offenders in coordination with local courts in which violators were retained in custody or released back to the community based on evidence and legal assessment

Worked collaboratively with six superior court judges in building and executing reentry court network that maintained DAPO program used by field staff as a remedial sanction

Managed public administration trends and tactics focused on staff motivation, interagency interaction, and public communication

Identified and presented new policy and mandates to DAPO administration for analysis and statewide distribution

Spearheaded the development and management of contracts for 5,000 community-based program slots and $54M dollar associated budget which addressed criminogenic needs for offenders across California

Functioned as DAPO HQ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) coordinator in charge of recruiting and training dozens of EEO counselors and coordinators throughout the department

Functioned as hiring panel lead and chair responsible for making final hiring decision on line and administrative hires

Spearheaded and contributed to the successful implementation of a critical technology project, as well as increased the retention of contracted technology staff by cultivating and strengthening the relationship between DAPO and internal technology department

Maintained an offender program participation rate level of 98% utilization within the 5,000 community-based program slots, which significantly reduced offender recidivism and return to custody rates

Associate Director (Acting), Division of Adult Parole Operations Headquarters Oct 2014– Sep 2015

Served as active member of Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) Executive Team to contribute significant input in the departmental succession planning and establishment of short- and long-term strategic forecasting and development

Oversaw and addressed various management-related issues associated with DAPO Parole Automation Unit to ensure the implementation of the department ‘s new automation system

Played a key role as a lead executive for DAPO Court Compliance Unit responsible for communicating with superior court judges, district attorneys, Department of Justice officials, and other high-ranking law enforcement officials to centralize warrant process for 57 of the 58 state counties

Directly led a team of eight administrative review officers responsible for overseeing parole violator hearings and due process adjudication of 1,500 violator cases per month pursuant to court injunction

Made major contribution in reducing EEO complaints and filings by training new EEO counselors and coordinators; improving the merit-based treatment monitoring; and enhancing the behavior commensurate to a healthy and harassment free work environment

Parole Agent III/Unit Supervisor May 2006– Mar 2008

Strategically led and managed staff across the Program Development Unit responsible for the development and administration of 5,000 community-based substance abuse, literacy, counseling, and employment placement program slots throughout the state

Acted as subject matter expert on evidence-based community programming to legislative authorities, local law enforcement, academic committees, and public advocacy venues

Executed in-depth analysis and preparation of executive summaries of newly proposed legislative bills and penal code amendments in relation to executive level consumption and disposition

Created, implemented, and negotiated statewide contract of the sex offender treatment unit supporting the newly enacted legislation requiring mandatory counseling for all offenders within the community

Coordinated with subordinate staff to guarantee clear understanding of expectations and duties through effective communication, proactive discussion, and constructive criticism that led to minimal personnel complaints and grievances during my tenure

EARLIER CAREER

Parole Agent I and II Specialist Sep 1998– May 2006

Correctional Counselor Jun 1995– Sep 1998

Correctional Officer Oct 1990– Jun 1995

United States Air Force • Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA

Logistic Data Specialist, Computer Operation and Maintenance – Honorable Discharge Sep 1987- Feb 1992

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration: Nov 2001

University of Phoenix • Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Communications: Jun 1998

California State University, Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certification:

Parole Agent Safety and Tactical Training Instructor’s Certificate (Defensive Tactics Instructor) – Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO): 2001

English as a Foreign Language Certification - Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL): 2018

Japanese Intensive Course – Coto Japanese Academy: 2019

Training:

Equal Employment Opportunity Training for EEO Coordinators – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR): 2014

Advanced/Executive Management Training – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR): 2009

Training for Trainers – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR): 2003

Parole Agent Academy – Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO): 1999

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Emergency Operations Program – 33rd Special Emergency Response Team Basic Academy: 1996

Basic Correctional Officer Academy – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR):1990

Basic Training Academy – United States Air Force: 1987

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite

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