Latrece S. Allen, M.A.
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EDUCATION
Webster University Saint Louis, MO
M.A., Master of Arts in Management
Emphasis on Human Resources
Wichita, State University Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS
B.A., Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
PROFESSIONAL ROLES AND SPECIALTIES
City of Wichita Conflict Resolution Mediator 2014-2023
Community Outreach Advocate 2015 - 2020
Anger Management Group Facilitator 2013 to 2016
Financial Peace Facilitator and Mentor 2016
Domestic Violence Group Facilitator 2012-2014
Equal Employment Opportunity Officer 2012-2014
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City of Wichita 1999-2000 and 2005-Current
Municipal Court
Probation Officer
Serve as a Community Outreach Advocate for the Municipal Court
Provide superior Customer Service by building and managing relationships with internal and external social agencies
Serve as organizational conflict mediator
Manage records control, collect confidential documents and update information systems
Provide innovative solutions to reduce and/or prevent probation revocations
Act as a liaison between internal and external staff and agencies to ensure consistency information collection practices
Supervise a continuum of 215 defendants for compliance with court orders
Coordinate, delegate, evaluates activities of reporting defendants as ordered by the Court
Effectively manage confidential information, by conducting a continuum of 120 Presentence Investigations monthly and making appropriate recommendations
Relay pertinent information and make recommendations for sentencing to Municipal Court Judges for defendants
Conduct and or organize oral presentations regarding helping agencies in the Wichita Community
City of Wichita October 2011 to June 2012
Municipal Court
Interim Chief Probation Officer
Served as the Department Equal Opportunity Officer
Consulted with management to provide guidance in HR matters to achieve Municipal Court objectives
Planned and directed employee activities, successfully managed a staff of 25
Assisted in mediation hearings to avoid employees’ filing formal grievances within the organization
Evaluated employee performances
Supervised a continuum of 300 defendants for compliance with court orders
Conducted employee selection and interviews
Effectively worked with contractors and other agencies and served as liaison to assist in resolving issues of concern and to improve working relationship
Coordinated training and other educational opportunities for staff
Maintained records control, and act as records custodian
Worked closely with management and employees to improve work relationships
Created and managed reports that provided detail productivity information, service levels, adherence, and overall performance
City of Wichita 2000-2005
Housing Department
Housing Leasing Manager
Provided superior customer service to internal and external clients
Assisted with the supervision and training of staff
Appropriately implemented procedures and regulations
Identified and made recommendations regarding client special needs
Coordinated recurring training and events
Conducted client fraud investigations
Managed a continuum of 400 clients, and confidential files with accuracy
Ensured monthly Housing Authority payments to 200 property owners
Supervised support staff
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Conflict Resolution
Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity
Kansas Bureau of Investigations Certification
Raving Fans/Customer Service Excellence