Objectives

To obtain a professional position in which I can utilize my years of excellent customer service and extensive experience with analytical and clerical knowledge.

Experience

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Jamestown, CA 95327

8/19/13-5/19/18

Review leave authorizations and medical status of employees who are on leave due to illness or injury and facilitate a successful return to work. Engage in the interactive process with employees; counsel and interact with employees returning to work, supervisors, management control agency representatives, physicians, State Fund adjusters, and other involved in resolving return to work issues. Process employee Request for Reasonable Accommodations, Limited Light Duty Assignments and employee Request for Ergonomic Evaluations. Serve as the institutional liaison to injured employees and the CDCR Office of Employee Wellness. Track employees who are off work for non-work related injuries/illness. Provide status updates to Personnel Specialists and Supervisors and at the Monthly Warden's Review meeting. Act as chairperson for the Return-to-Work meetings with institutional management. Assist employees with disability retirement paperwork and submit the required information to CalPERS. Review all Medical Personnel Actions; consult with management on options and assist with developing or responding to requests. Plan, organize, develop and conduct Workers' Comp, Return-to-Work and ADA training for managers/employees.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Sacramento, CA 95814

10/1/11-8/18/13

Overall responsibility for the Inmate Vendor Package Program vendor application process; posting annual 30 day notice for prospective vendors, reviewing vendor applications to ensure applicant(s) meets the specified criteria per Departmental policy. Responsible for maintaining and updating all field and office vendor files; conducted semi-annual price comparison using the Internet and on-site audits to obtain prices; and, conducted quarterly catalog and website reviews. Maintained the unit's vacancy report and out-of-state travel requests. Assist with policy development, procedures and practices related to inmate property, including all property exemption requests to ensure consistent and timely responses were done.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Sacramento, CA 95814

10/1/07-09/30/11

Liaison between the Office of Legislation and other divisions/units within the Department, the Governor's Office, and Legislative Offices. Responsible for networking and building good relationships with designated key staff. Responsible for keeping informed about issues facing the divisions/units. Responsible for researching and responding to all constituent issues. Independently prepared analysis of any/all legislative bills affecting the Department. Prepared support and oppose letters to members of the Legislature on bills having impact to the Department and prepared enrolled bill reports. Assisted in preparing the budget, personnel and contract documents for the office.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Sacramento, CA 95814

11/15/05-10/1/07

Responsible for monitoring institutional operations and procedures. Researched critical issue pertaining to specific institutions; worked with Executive, Institutional and Management staff in developing and Implementing new policies and procedures. Provided executive level advice and consulted with the Director/Secretary concerning the impact of criminal justice issues and court mandates for the development and implementation of departmental programs and proposals. Prepared corrective action plans to assist the Institutions and the Department for addressing and targeting remedial actions to improve on existing policies. Independently investigated sensitive complaints and appeals and provided appropriate responses/resolutions. Responded to all staff, inmates, inmate families, representatives of various special interest groups, legislative bodies and community groups regarding potential areas of concern. Served as a member of Executive staff and participated in critical decision making.

Education

R.A. McGee Correctional Academy, Galt, CA

Law/Criminal Justice/Correctional Officer

Certificate obtained

Sacramento State, Sacramento, CA

Leadership Development

Certificate obtained

Communication/Specialized Training

Leadership Development

EEO/Coordinator/Counselor

Contracts/Budgets

Media (Public Information Officer)

Business Writing

References

Jennifer Carter, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

209-***-****/ adyuaa@r.postjobfree.com

Tracy Weatheral, Grand Properties

209-***-****/ adyuaa@r.postjobfree.com

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