EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Georgia College, Milledgeville, GA, 1989 (Major: Criminal Justice)

EXPERIENCE

Executive Assistant of State of Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles

Served as LIAISON for Board of Pardons and Paroles with community organizations, civic groups, members of Georgia General Assembly, and clergy in developing and fostering effective working relationships which would lead to a decrease in initial offenses and an increase in the success of offenders and parolees as they re-enter society
Served as three term PRESIDENT of the Parole Association of Georgia
Developed and implemented a statewide DRUG/VIOLENCE PREVENTION STRATEGY targeting adolescents and young adults as an initiative to prevent incarceration.
Supervised a caseload of parolees, conducted investigations, and performed administrative duties
Reviewed and implemented QUALITY CONTROL over all investigative functions.
Provided direction and guidance for all parole officers in accordance with Board policies and procedures
Supervised all administrative responsibilities for professional staff, as well as clerical employees in the district; coordinated activities with local, federal and other state agencies

Student Engagement Director, Clayton County School System (2006 - Present)
Area Housing Administrator, Georgia Department of Community Affairs (2002 - 2006)
Executive Assistant, State of Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles (1998 - 2002)
Director of Drug Violence Prevention and Education, State of Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles (1996 - 1998)
Assistant Chief Parole Officer, State of Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles (1995 - 1996)
District Chief Parole Officer, State of Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles (1994 - 1995)
Parole/Probation Officer, State of Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles (1990 - 1994)

Board of Directors for KIDS GYM U.S.A. - PAST
Georgia Certified Peace Officers Standards and Training Council
Advisory Member to the GEORGIA LEGISLATURE BLACK CAUCUS - PAST
Small and Minority Business Coordinator for the Georgia Parole Board - Past
Elizabeth Baptist Church, 100 Black Men of Atlanta, and the National Association of Black Law Enforcement Executives - Past
Coach, Little League basketball and baseball
Strategic Planning Committee Boys and Girls Club of Clayton County
Clayton County Against Family Violence
Clayton Countywide Homeowners Association

Instrumental role on a team that orchestrated the Board of Pardons and Paroles receiving the American Probation Association "President's Award" (the highest granted in the United States)
National Institute of Corrections' "Executive Excellence Program", 2002
Certified Peace Officer by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council