Chief of Police / Executive Leadership - Albany State University & Fort Valley State University - Albany, GA
(2016-01)
Collaborated with university, civic, and business partners to promote campus safety, institutional excellence, and community vitality.
- Manage public safety impacting 6,700+ students and 300+ employees across three campuses.
- Led law enforcement operations across two university campuses to ensure campus safety.
- Oversee safety operations for 12 residence halls and multiple academic facilities.
- Direct and coordinate police emergency management, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance in alignment with federal, state, and local standards.
- Manage multimillion-dollar budgets, grants, and institutional resources.
- Represented 535 municipalities and advocated for statewide policy initiatives as President of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.
- Developed community policing initiatives that strengthened relationships between students and staff, enhancing campus engagement.
- Oversaw recruitment and training of police personnel for effective service delivery.
- Organized regular meetings with community leaders to discuss public safety concerns.
- Spearheaded public forums and outreach programs that built strategic partnerships, promoting workforce development and community well-being.
- Mentor and develop staff leaders, strengthening organizational effectiveness and succession readiness.
- Collaborated with divisional commanders to maintain consistency in all operations.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards.
- Developed strategies for improving officer morale while maintaining high ethical standards.
- Led initiatives to improve customer service levels throughout organization.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts for new officers including background checks and interviews.
Executive Assistant to the District Health Director - Georgia Department Of Public Health (District 8-2) - USA
(2014-01 - 2016-01)
- Facilitated effective communication between executive leadership, governmental agencies, and community stakeholders to enhance collaboration.
- Coordinated scheduling and calendar management for senior leadership team to optimize time and resource allocation.
- Organized meetings by managing logistics and preparing materials, ensuring participants were well-equipped for discussions.
- Scheduled and arranged travel and hotel reservations for meetings, conferences and seminars.
- Supported cross-sector public health, workforce, and economic development initiatives.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.
- Performed data entry tasks into various software programs including MS Excel spreadsheets.
- Handled customer inquiries over the phone, ensuring satisfaction and resolution of issues from customers or clients providing assistance where necessary.
Lieutenant, Investigations - Albany State University Police Department - Albany, GA
(2013-01 - 2014-01)
- Directed investigative operations and campus safety initiatives to enhance overall campus security.
- Developed training and outreach programs to strengthen campus–community partnerships, fostering collaboration and trust.
- Supervised daily operations of the university police department.
- Developed and implemented law enforcement training programs for officers.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives to promote safety awareness.
- Facilitated workshops on safety awareness and personal security for the university community.
- Coordinated emergency response plans to address potential safety threats efficiently.
- Evaluated evidence for validity and admissibility and provided testimony during administrative and criminal court hearings.
- Prepared, planned for and coordinated execution of support missions to aid deployed forces and individuals.
- Implemented crime prevention programs that improved campus security measures, contributing to a safer academic environment.
Lieutenant / Criminal Investigator - Dougherty County Sheriff's Office - Albany, GA
(2001-01 - 2013-01)
- Provided operational leadership over jail security, criminal investigations, and specialized community programs.
- Worked investigations throughout prosecution, coordinating evidence, witnesses, and legal partners.
- Executed day-to-day duties with precision, ensuring operational integrity and compliance.
- Spearheaded community engagement initiatives targeting youth outreach, crime prevention, and public education, fostering stronger community ties.
- Acted as Public Information Officer, facilitating transparent communication with media and the public.
Office Manager / Human Resources - Gale Insulation - USA
(2000-01 - 2001-01)
- Oversaw HR operations, ensuring compliance and effective organizational administration.
- Managed daily office operations for a leading insulation company.
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for staff and management.
- Oversaw inventory management and supply ordering processes.
