Correctional Litigation Section Law Extern

• Aug 2022 - Present

Small Business Owner

• Jul 2021 - Present

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Prosecution Law Clerk

• Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

Senior Probation and Parole Officer

• Nov 2018 - 2021

• Supervised high profile, severe substance use disorder, gang, sex offenders, and mental health cases in accordance with instructions as well as all applicable operating policies and procedures. • Provided casework, training, and administrative support for the operation of an evidence-based practices adult community corrections unit and directly supervised five Probation & Parole Officers• Served as the primary liaison and relationship manager between The City of Fredericksburg Police, Courts, Defense Attorneys, Commonwealth Attorneys and Probation. • Served as an Administrative Team Leader by providing direction and/or instruction to staff for the purpose of case assignments, case reviews, workload distribution, and business needs. • Provided casework, training, and administrative support for the operation of an evidence-based practices adult community corrections unit. Show less

Probation and Parole Officer

• Jul 2017 - Nov 2018

• Contributed to the agency’s public safety mission by supervising and counseling clients in the community setting. • Worked directly with clients in support of the Department’s reentry mission. • Interviewed, gathered, verified and evaluated information to prepare pre-sentence investigations including sentencing recommendations/suggestions.• Informed clients of conditions of supervision and developed case plans. • Directly monitored clients’ behavior. • Maintained case files and documented case activities. Investigated, reported, and followed up on alleged client violations to determine appropriate and available sanctions. • Prepared sentencing guidelines and testified in circuit court. Show less

Casework Counselor

• Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

• Effectively used evidence-based practices working directly with diverse clients, co-workers and community agencies in support of the Department’s reentry mission• Maintained case files and documented case activities• Directly monitored clients’ behavior and provided counseling on an ongoing basis• Facilitated and implemented treatment programs• Provided high Volume Case management supervision using COMPAS assessment as a guide for case planning and documenting in VACORIS• Practiced collaborative efforts in order to fully prepare offenders for successful reentry and reintegration• Restrictive Housing Unit(RHU) Counselor: provided a detailed analysis of residents’ criminal history and background for appropriate security level and good time earning and completed initial classification for jail intakes/reclassification for residents found guilty of institutional infractions (Segregation). Assisted with ongoing institutional investigations Show less

Resident Specialist I

• Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

• Implemented safety and security procedures and practices to ensure safety of staff and residents • Conducted crisis intervention in a residential/secure setting and 1 : 1 Observation with resident on high risk serious injurious behavior precautions • Facilitated and implemented treatment programs • Engaged and encouraged residents to achieve treatment and personal learning goals to assist in their life-long success. • Monitored adolescent development • Intake Unit Specific: Conducted intake procedure including but not limited to orienting residents to rules and regulations of the facility, knowledge of juvenile rights, processes in facility and evaluation of behavior to provide recommendation for placement Show less

Auto Insurance Supervisor

• Dec 2015 - Feb 2016

• Facilitated growth among agents through analysis of Key performance indicators along with positive enforcement. • De-escalated situations when support was requested by agents• Maintained a positive relationship with agents. • Supervised a team of 15 agents

Property and Casulty Insurance Agent

• Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

• Provided excellent customer service• Answered phone calls in a high volume call center• Serviced Property and Casualty Insurance policies• Answered billing inquiries for members as well as processed payments• Directed calls to the appropriate department• Referred products to members based on expressed and implied needs of the client

Asset Management Intern

• May 2014 - Jun 2015

• Compiled purchase card and telecom tracking systems • Performed office duties (scanning, filing, and maintenance of files) • Main Project: Created a system for tracking assets including furniture in residence halls and electronics. All assets that were to be tracked had a value ranging from $100-$5000. • Maintained relationships with venders specific to the department

Head Resident Advisor

• Aug 2014 - May 2015

• Assisted in supervising 8 staff members• Coordinated/planned campus-wide initiatives • Organized staff meetings • Provided in-service training to 183 student staff

Resident Advisor

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

• Ensured a safe and healthy living environment within residence halls/ Report potential hazards• Collaborated with a team to build community among residents • Completed administrative tasks to keep supervisor updated • Planned events for residents to feel a sense of belonging• Mediated conflict between residents • Refered residents to campus resources

Sentencing Advocate/ Mitigation Specialist Intern

• Jan 2015 - May 2015

• Investigated the history of clients through records, interviews, and cross-referencing • Drafted sentencing memorandum to be provided to the presiding judge • Collaborated with officers of the court to find resources for divergence and/or client treatment • Conducted Juvenile pre-hearing interviews • Documented all progress made for each client • Investigated the history of clients through records, interviews, and cross-referencing • Drafted sentencing memorandum to be provided to the presiding judge • Collaborated with officers of the court to find resources for divergence and/or client treatment • Conducted Juvenile pre-hearing interviews • Documented all progress made for each client