4261 Rokeby Road * Baltimore, Maryland 21229

410-947-0921 *
CAREER PROFILE
Dedicated and result-oriented professional with extensive experience in correcti
onal facilities. Well-developed interpersonal, communication and problem-solving
capabilities. Strong qualification in personnel affairs, training, resource man
agement, public safety and emergency response. Maintains strict confidentiality
on sensitive information with a reputation for strong work ethic and uncompromis
ing devotion to service. Qualified by:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Warden February 2008-March 2010
Maryland Division of Pretrial & Detention Services Baltimore City Detention Cent
er
* Managed overall operational and administrative functions of the correctional
facility which included security and custodial care, food service, health servic
e, maintenance, inmate program activities, religious activities, education, laun
dry, mail, commissary, and releases
* Determined staffing requirements
* Managed staff, prepared work schedules and delegated duties to assistant ward
en and security chief
* Developed and administered polices and procedures for the facility to ensure
operational objectives were met
* Reduced overtime expenditures in fiscal year 2009 by 1.4 million dollars
* Reduced violence in the institution during fiscal year 2009
* As of March 2010, a 1.4 million dollar surplus was projected in overtime redu
ction for fiscal year 2010
Assistant Warden September 2005-February 2008
Maryland Division of Pretrial & Detention Services Baltimore Booking & Intake Ce
nter
* Principal assistant to the warden overseeing the management of the booking an
d intake process. Served in the capacity of Warden, when necessary
* Provided solution-oriented approach to problems and complaints from the Balti
more City Police Department, states attorneys, public defenders and court commis
sioners.
* Supervised and directed the management of operational services while developi
ng policies and procedures to improve operations
* Developed strategies that reduced overtime costs
* Reviewed, monitored and ensured compliance with the Department of Public Safe
ty and Correctional Services Use of Force Policy and Reporting of Serious Incide
nts and institutional investigations
* Implemented corrective action plans enforcing strategies during the booking p
rocess to ensure arrestees appeared before a court commissioner within 24 hours
of arrest
Chief of Security May 2004 - September 2005
Maryland Division of Pretrial & Detention Services Baltimore Booking & Intake Ce
nter
* Supervised majors on three shifts to ensure proper staffing
* Planned, developed and implemented correctional regulations and policies
* Identified training needs for officers and established schedules
* Coordinated routine housing unit searches
* Reviewed reports prepared by subordinates to ensure proper reporting of Use o
f Force incidents
* Assumed responsibilities of assistant warden when necessary
* Contacted appropriate agencies to coordinate institutional investigations
Major May 2001-May 2004
Maryland Division of Pretrial & Detention Services Balto. City Detention Center
* Managed captains and lieutenants
* Implemented and communicated new directives and changes from administration
* Served on Deputy Secretary's Post Analysis Project
Captain March 1999-May 2001
Maryland Correctional Pre-Release System Herman L. Toulson Boot Camp
* Ensured adherence of policies and procedures by subordinates
* Conducted internal investigations involving staff and inmates
Lieutenant May 1996-March 1999
Maryland Correctional Pre-Release System Herman L. Toulson Boot Camp
* Supervised sergeants and line officers
* Developed work schedules and made routine security inspections of posts
* Evaluated employee performance
* Built positive relationships with inmates to encourage high self esteem
* Encouraged socially acceptable behavior to prepare inmates for re-entry into
society
EDUCATION /PROFESSIONAL COURSES /RELATED EXPERIENCE
Certifications Include: Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commissions--Lea
dership Challenge Program, Creative Problem Solving for Leaders, First Line Corr
ectional Administrator Training Program and Executive Development Program.
Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards Auditor-Duly Authorized Inspector
Training. As a duly authorized inspector with the Maryland Commission on Correct
ional Standards my responsibilities were to audit adult correctional facilities
in the State of Maryland to determine levels of compliance. Inspectors develop a
udit reports for Commission review and approval, provid technical assistance to
correct areas of noncompliance, monitor compliance plans and take other such act
ions necessary to ensure continued compliance.
U.S. Department of Justice National Institute of Corrections: Longmont, CO--Stra
tegies for Building Effective Work Teams
Schaefer Center for Public Policy, University of Baltimore--Maryland Managing fo
r Results Training Program
United States Marine Corps. -- August 1978 to August 1981
Diploma: Edmondson High School--Baltimore, MD 1978
References
Howard Ray, Jr.
Director Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards
115 Sudbrook Lane, Suite 200
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410)585-3830
Carroll Parrish
Warden Maryland Correctional Institutional
7943 Brockbridge Road
Jessup, Maryland 20794
(410)379-3800