High School Office

Education:

High School Graduate, Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, SC Criminal Justice Academy Correctional Officer Honor Graduate, SC Criminal Justice Academy Jail Management Graduate, Office Systems Technology Training, attended the National Judicial College at University of Nevada-Reno.

Experience Summary:

Over 7 years performing and supervising the administrative processing requirements at county detention center. Over 14 years supervising detention center and judicial personnel. Over 10 years preparing statistical reports. Over 10 years recording financial transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing monthly financial reports and budget proposals.

Specific Experience:

May 2006 to June 2010: Summary Court Magistrate for Beaufort County

Performed court duties on a full-time basis in compliance with all statutory standards for the operation of Magistrate Courts, as promulgated by the South Carolina Supreme Court, South Carolina Court Administration, and South Carolina Code of Laws. Preside over and adjudicate all criminal/traffic offenses which are subject to the penalty of a fine not exceeding $500.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both. Preside over and adjudicate civil cases when the amount in controversy does not exceed $7,500.00 in addition to Landlord/Tenant disputes and Restraining Orders. Issue subpoenas, summons, arrest warrants, bench warrants, search warrants. Conduct preliminary hearings, bond hearings. Conduct judicial duties professionally and in compliance with all applicable policies, rules of evidence and procedure, and with due regard to the rights and interests of all parties, victims, and other affected persons and entities. Manage court responsibilities within budget parameters established by the Chief Magistrate and Beaufort County Council. Provide administrative direction to court staff according to County policy and procedure.

April 2000 to July 2007: Court Administrator, Beaufort County Magistrate Office, Hilton Head Island, SC.

Direct administrative support for the Chief Magistrate of Beaufort County. Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of all reports and data as required by SC Court Administration and Beaufort County Council. Provide clerical support when court is in session. Maintain dockets and reports as required by law. Prepare warrants, criminal reports and civil files. Prepare and maintain journal for the recording of fiscal activities, including deposit, expenditures and submit related reports. Record financial transactions, reconcile accounts, verify accounting documents and prepare monthly financial reports. Supervise and provide training information to court personnel in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton magistrate offices. Attend yearly seminars provided by the South Carolina Summary Court Judge’s Association.

March 1999 to April 2000: Junior Analyst, Value Systems Services, Lexington Park, MD.

Direct administrative support for F/A-18E/F CSS Program Managers. Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of reports and data. Responsible for all aspects of contract management including tracking and review of contract deliverables; analysis and reporting of contract expenditures and expenditure rates; development of contract modification requests; and review of contract vouchers. Coordinate travel arrangements for twenty (2)0 employees. Assist employees with travel reimbursements. Order and control all office supplies for F/A-18E/F Team members. Responsible for office supply inventory, security, and issue. Coordinate with vendors to insure smooth and accurate flow of supplies. Assist F/A-18E/F team members with administrative tasks as required.

December 1996 to February 1999: Correctional Corporal, Beaufort County Detention Center, Beaufort, SC

Responsible for processing detainees into the Detention Center which included completing criminal background checks using National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer networking system, inventory and secure storage all personal property and monies confiscated from detainees. Notified crime victims on detainees initial bond hearing and disposition. Responsible for presenting accurate charge sheets and personnel documents to Court officers on time for scheduled hearings. Supervised nine (9) line officers. Successfully interfaced with judges, court officers, attorneys, detainees and victims.

March 1996 to December 1996: Transportation/Court Officer, Beaufort County Detention Center, Beaufort, SC.

Compiled daily court records. Arranged for or performed escort duty to ensure detainees arrived promptly in court for first appearance, family court, Magistrate and Circuit Court hearings. Completed all bond paperwork for presentation to Summary Court Judges and provided relevant information during bond hearings. Maintained court records pertinent to Detention Center record keeping prior to and after court hearings. Maintained security in courtroom during all bond hearings and probation/parole hearings. Maintained effective liaison with the Courts, Beaufort County and City Clerk of Court, Family Court, Sheriff’s and City Police Departments and the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardons Services. Coordinated with state prison officials the transportation of convicted inmates to the state review and evaluation center. Responsible for monthly status report.

July 1991 to March 1996: Correctional Officer, Beaufort County Detention Center, Beaufort, SC.

Duties included the care, custody and control of detainees and convicted inmates in accordance with the policies and directives of the Correctional Department. Carried out the posted orders specific to each duty post. Supervised the daily activities of up to 52 inmates. Coordinated the transportation of inmates for court appearances, medical appointments, attorney visits and family visitation.

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