Experience

East Arkansas Planning & Development District

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief of Staff / Director of Operations

  • Oct 2013 - Present

  Jonesboro, AR Responsible for supporting the District through planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating the overall operation of all departments. Coordinates day to day operation of District business; prepares, monitors, and executes budget expenditures, as well as managing unexpected variables. Performs a variety of advanced professional duties and provides support to the Executive Director; acts as a liaison to key state and federal government agencies and elected officials.



Marion Arkansas Police Department

• Assistant to the Chief

  • Mar 2007 - Oct 2013

  Marion, AR Served as central communication link between the Chief of Police, other police personnel, and the general public. Provided confidential support to the Chief in all areas of police department operations, functions, and programs. Performed a range of tasks to promote smooth operation of the department including personnel management support, shift scheduling, asset and fleet management, equipment procurement, grant writing and reporting, state law enforcement standards compliance submissions, and… Show more Served as central communication link between the Chief of Police, other police personnel, and the general public. Provided confidential support to the Chief in all areas of police department operations, functions, and programs. Performed a range of tasks to promote smooth operation of the department including personnel management support, shift scheduling, asset and fleet management, equipment procurement, grant writing and reporting, state law enforcement standards compliance submissions, and policy and procedure development. Show less



Crittenden County Evening Times Newspaper

• Staff Reporter / Photographer

  • 2003 - 2007

  West Memphis, AR Documented breaking news by reporting and photographing noteworthy events for a daily newspaper serving Crittenden County and Eastern Arkansas. Covered a wide range of news events, with a focus on police and fire news. Responsible for providing the News Editor with three written stories and at least one photo piece for consideration each day for placement on the front and second pages of the daily publication. Recipient of three Associated Press awards during tenure, and noteworthy publication… Show more Documented breaking news by reporting and photographing noteworthy events for a daily newspaper serving Crittenden County and Eastern Arkansas. Covered a wide range of news events, with a focus on police and fire news. Responsible for providing the News Editor with three written stories and at least one photo piece for consideration each day for placement on the front and second pages of the daily publication. Recipient of three Associated Press awards during tenure, and noteworthy publication of a breaking news photo submitted to the AP on the front page of the New York Times. Show less



Crittenden County Sheriff's Department

• Fines & Costs / 911 Dispatcher

  • 1998 - 2003

  West Memphis, AR Responsible for operation of a multi-channel emergency radio and communications center. Answering, prioritizing and dispatching the appropriate personnel and rescue equipment to respond to any and all calls for service for police, fire, and medical emergencies in Crittenden County. Dispatching calls from both emergency and non-emergency phone lines, as well as simultaneously monitoring and answering any calls for service for the first responders on the radio channels. Certified as a Level 2… Show more Responsible for operation of a multi-channel emergency radio and communications center. Answering, prioritizing and dispatching the appropriate personnel and rescue equipment to respond to any and all calls for service for police, fire, and medical emergencies in Crittenden County. Dispatching calls from both emergency and non-emergency phone lines, as well as simultaneously monitoring and answering any calls for service for the first responders on the radio channels. Certified as a Level 2 National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Operator and during tenure was also appointed as Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) Officer, and as such was responsible for ensuring compliance with FBI and NCIC policies and procedures for the agency. Show less