E Gonzalez Sosa

Dedicated to a career working in a social environment.

Experienced Academic

Instructor (all population) with excellent people skills, including mediation.

Research

Oriented with good understanding of community resources. Comfortable working with diverse populations. Expertise in Firearms Specialty, Tactical training (De-escalation and Use of Force and Defensive Tactics), Psychological and Psychometrical Assessments, and Texas State Laws (Civil and Criminal) Knowledge & Criminal Procedure (CCP).

Deputy – Patrol at Harris County Sheriff's Office, District 4 (2022-07 – Present)

• Licensed Peace Officer / Law Enforcement
• Contract Patrol Deputy
• Special Response Group (SRG)
• Project LifeSaver Operator (PLI)
• 40mm Less Lethal Impact Munitions Operator
• Firearm Instructor/Academy Instructor

Deputy – Patrol at Harris County Constable's Office Precinct 5 (2021-06 – 2022-06)

• Licensed Peace Officer / Law Enforcement
• Contract Patrol Deputy
• Traffic Law Enforcement

Detention Officer at Harris County Sheriff's Office (2019-01 – 2021-06)

• Responsible for the proper care, custody, and control of inmates housed within the Harris County Jail facilities
• Harris County Sheriff's Office, Honor Guard
• Harris County Sheriff's Office, Floor Training Officer (FTO)

CEO & Manager School and Training / Sports Instructor at Stop n Play Sports, LLC. (2025-05 – Present)

National Pistol Instructor / Defensive Tactics & Self-Defense Instructor at Spartan Tactical Defensive Training, LLC. (2018-12 – Present)

NRA Certified Instructor, Level III Firearms Texas Private Security Instructor & Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)- (LTC) Concealed Handgun Instructor License.

Mental Health Technician at Cypress Creek Hospital, Inc. (2015-08 – 2019-01)

Unit 1: Intensive Care/Psych Unit & Unit 5: Chemical Dependency Unit. Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse
• Recognize signs and symptoms of chemical dependency disorders and apply/utilize appropriate treatment interventions
• Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health disorders and apply/utilize appropriate treatment interventions
• Ensure patient safety
• Assist with milieu management
• Respond to crisis intervention
• Document patient care, implementation of the treatment plan and patient's response
• Utilizes therapeutic communication skills and maintains professional boundaries with patients and their families
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment for the welfare of patients and coworkers

Truck Driver at Con-Way Truckload, Inc. (2015-01 – 2015-08)

• Loads Delivery

Grief Counselor & Spiritual Assessor at Faith and Hope Hospice of Puerto Rico, Inc. (2014-04 – 2015-01)

• Support the patient and family in working through the stages of death, grief, and bereavement
• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and family members
• Participate in patient conference, exploring and assessing the potential spiritual and emotional needs of patients/families and reporting on services as needed
• Provide bereavement follow-up services as defined in procedure
• Work as a team member by attending interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing to the development of the Plan of Care
• Work with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss

Practitioner Psychologist (Internship) at Hope Center (2013-08 – 2014-12)

• Psychological Evaluation (Children, Youth and Adults)
• Psychometrical Evaluation (Children, Youth and Adults)
• Psychotherapy (Individual, Couple, Family and Groups)
• Psychological Counseling (Individual, Couple and Familiar)

Case Manager (Volunteer) at Traveler's Aid of Puerto Rico (2001-06 – 2013-02)

Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Phase 29.

• Processing Applications and Documentation
• Interviewing Participants
• Orientation and Counseling

Production Representative at Automatic Data Processing Inc. (2003-10 – 2013-02)

• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Printing and Stuffing
• Data Processing
• Mid Quarter / Year end (W2's) Processing

PhD in Criminal Justice and Criminology – Keiser University (2024 - Current)

Certificate in Basic Peace Officer Course – Houston Community College (HCC) (2020 – 2021)

MA in Counseling Psychology – Inter-American University, Metropolitan Campus (2011 – 2014)

MA in Criminal Justice, Criminology and Investigation – Eastern University, Ana G. Mendez System (2012 – 2014)

BA in Sociology – University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras (2006 – 2010)

BA (No Degree) in Electronic Engineering – University of Puerto Rico, Bayamón (2001 – 2003)

High School Degree – Presbyterian Academy (1998 – 2001)