career objective                              

recent graduate with b.a. in criminal justice eager to contribute strong customer service, problem-solving, and technical skills toward supporting a progressive organization seeking a driven and productive team member

profile                                                

ø  offer solid practical work experience as well as strong criminal justice academic background; studies in criminal law, criminal investigations, criminology, police operations, police administration, adult corrections, juvenile delinquency, women & criminal justice, minority group relations, street gangs, organized crime, drugs in the community, and deviant behavior

ø  familiarity with methods and statistics of social research, as well as critical thinking techniques

ø  facilitate client-focused, service-oriented environment  and effectively manage large volumes of critical information

ø  demonstrated ability to perform multiple concurrent responsibilities in fast-paced settings

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, public speaking, and relationship management skills

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

ø  sharp technical proficiencies, including ms office (word, excel, powerpoint), autocad, and web design

education                                           

king s college, wilkes-barre, pa                                                                                                            may 2009

bachelor of arts in criminal justice

                       

~ academic honors & activities ~

academic football scholarship ~ dean s list ~ intramural flag football ~ intramural basketball ~ intramural softball

professional experience                

luzerne county juvenile probation office                                                                                               spring 2009

intern

• gained valuable hands-on experience working with the court and probation systems
• actively participated in numerous legal hearings regarding open cases and juvenile detention
• worked closely with troubled youths from diverse backgrounds

 

new penn trucking company                                                                                                                 insert dates

dock worker

• successfully managed the unloading and organization of a  high volume of incoming shipments
• proficiently operated forklift to transfer freight between trucks and designated terminal locations

 

burlington township public works department                                                              summers & winters 2006 c 2008

laborer

• effectively and efficiently performed a broad range of duties to ensure that roads and public spaces remained clean, safe, attractive, and accessible
• cut grass and removed trash along highways, local streets, and town areas; additionally maintained and repaired damages to law enforcement, sanitation, and general township vehicles

 

burlington township recreation department                                                                                           summer 2005

laborer

• diligently cared for local parks and recreational facilities; removed debris, cut grass, and marked lines on soccer, baseball, and football fields