Michael Tucker

Experience

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  Rayonier

  May 2006 - Aug 2008

  Student Work Program / Temporary Maintenance Support

  - Participated in a summer student work program during the summers of 2006, 2007, and 2008 - Temporary member of the Maintenance Support Unit - Participated in grounds maintenance and both small and large-scale clean-up operations- Assisted scaffolding crew with both basic and complex projects, ensuring quality and safety- Led small groups of students in projects including the repainting and upkeep of mill property- PRIDE Award recipient, 2007

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  Target

  Dec 2009 - Jul 2011

  - Responsible for leading all logistics processes and operations at the store level- Utilizes technology and interpersonal skills to lead teams and implement effective processes - Manages payroll and sets sales goals based on trend reports and company forecasts - Drives profitable sales through effective training, coaching, and leadership of team members - Collaborates with peers and leadership to develop action plans to improve store operations- Develops and implements plans to promote team development and synergy - Recruits, develops, and retains talented team members Show less

  • Executive Team Leader - Logistics

    Apr 2011 - Jul 2011

  • Senior Team Leader - Hardlines

    Dec 2009 - Apr 2011
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  Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice

  Jul 2011 - now

  -Leads and directs operations of the Chatham County Multi-Service Center-Leads operations of the Chatham Education Center-Leads court services, law enforcement, and administrative staff to accomplish departmental goals and increase effectiveness and efficiency-As a member of the district leadership team, develops strategies for fostering safer communities by implementing evidence-based supervision techniques and maintaining close relationships with community partners-Supports juvenile justice reform through collaborative relationships with local courts, attorneys, clerks, and administrative staff-Recruits and retains talented team members and leaders through continued personal and professional development-Partners with district and executive-level leadership to review, create, and implement effective policies and procedures to promote both the goals and the mission of the Department Show less -Directs and manages all functions of the Bulloch County Community Services Office-Leads court services, law enforcement, and administrative staff to accomplish departmental goals and increase effectiveness in reducing juvenile delinquency and recidivism-Develops strategies for fostering a safer community by implementing evidence-based supervision techniques and maintaining close relationships with local law enforcement agencies-Supports juvenile justice reform through collaborative relationships with local judges, district attorneys, public defenders, clerks, and administrative staff-Recruits and retains talented team members through continued personal and professional development-Partners with team members to develop effective case plans and supervision strategies for probated, committed, and informally supervised cases-Partners with district and executive-level leadership to create and implement efficient and effective strategies to accomplish both the mission and goals of the Department-Field Training Officer (F.T.O.)-Community Security Risk Group (S.R.G.) Coordinator-Georgia Gang Investigators Association-Georgia Juvenile Services Association Show less - Lead worker for the Bulloch County Court Services Office- Directs all aspects of the intake process, including new offenders and county transfers- Processes and supervises Interstate Compact cases, both incoming and outgoing- Responsible for juvenile court processing through disposition and juvenile assessments- Responsible for all aspects of case management for both probated and committed offenders - Supervises youth in community, residential, and secure facility placements - Provides re-entry and support services to youth in various placements- Refers and organizes appropriate services to address both individual and family needs- Creates safety plans for sexual offenders, focusing on personal rehabilitation and victim safety - Serves as a liaison between youth and their families and the juvenile justice system- Serves as a court officer for the local juvenile court, upholding court orders and youth compliance- Partners with leadership staff to review program effectiveness and efficiency- Builds and maintains strong relationships with community organizations and leadership- Utilizes community involvement as a way to reduce recidivism and encourage positive life change- Field Training Officer- Lead Trainer for the EPICS Model (University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute)- Member of the Georgia Gang Investigators Association Show less - Responsible for all aspects of case management for both probated and committed offenders - Supervises youth in community, residential, and secure facility placements - Focuses on preventing delinquency through involvement in the everyday routines of at-risk youth- Provides re-entry and support services to youth in various placements- Refers and organizes appropriate services to address both individual and family needs- Creates safety plans for sexual offenders, focusing on personal rehabilitation and victim safety - Serves as a liaison between youth and their families and the juvenile justice system- Serves as a court officer for the local juvenile court, upholding court orders and youth compliance- Partners with leadership staff to review program effectiveness and efficiency- Builds and maintains strong relationships with community organizations and leadership- Utilizes community involvement as a way to reduce recidivism and encourage positive life change- Field Training Officer- Lead Trainer for the EPICS Model (University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute)- Member of the Georgia Gang Investigators Association Show less - Supervises probated and committed youth in the high intensive team supervision (HITS) program- Provides basic mediation and counseling services to both youth and their families- Focuses on preventing delinquency through involvement in the everyday routines of at-risk youth- Provides re-entry and support services to youth in the community- Assists primary case manager in the preparation of court cases for juvenile hearings- Serves as a liaison between youth and their families and the juvenile justice system- Serves as a court officer for the local juvenile court, upholding court orders and youth compliance- Partners with leadership staff to review program effectiveness and efficiency- Builds and maintains strong relationships with community organizations and leadership- Utilizes community involvement as a way to reduce recidivism and encourage positive life change- Member of the Georgia Gang Investigators Association Show less

  • Operations Support Manager

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Program Manager

    Mar 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Juvenile Probation/Parole Specialist III

    Dec 2016 - Mar 2019

  • Juvenile Probation/Parole Specialist II

    Mar 2013 - Dec 2016

  • Juvenile Probation/Parole Specialist I

    Jul 2011 - Mar 2013