1. Mellissa Prescott Crawford
12343 Molly Sue Lane, Fayetteville,Georgia • 30215Phone(678)462-8270,Fax 770-461-9738Email:Justicecosts@gmail.com
STRENGTHS
Self-motivated resourceful professional with extensive experience providing cross-functional support and leadership
offering a rich mix of experience in office management, client services and human resources, excellent analytical and
organizational skills, to manage full-charge, computerized functions while managing a multifaceted office.
 Familiar with court management, administration procedures and
 In-depth knowledge of judicial & court procedures,local municipal codes, and state laws
 Extensive knowledge of legal terminology, practices and working principles
 Ability to communicate ideas effectively, both in penned and oral
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DeKalb County Community Service Board June 2015 – Present
Social Service Program Coordinator
 Oversees and manages on-site programs; DeKalb Enterprises and CHOICE programs
 Provides guidance to Program Managers and assists with participant screening, training, matching, support,
supervision, recognition and closure activities
 Plans and promotes the kickoff event and ensures that participants, families and significant others are aware
of particulars;
 Maintains records of attendance and outcomes for Professional Standards and State Licensing Authorization
The McClendon Project, Inc., Jonesboro, GA, August 2009- January 2015
Executive Director
 Responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the organization. Provide management support,
direction and leadership of the organization’s philosophy, mission and objectives.
 Educate the community; conduct research to identify the links between health and community to identify
inks between health and community design and translating research into best practices.
 Provide supervisory support for administrative staff, and consultation with the Board of Directors.
Collaborate with community organizations and stakeholders to create an overall healthy environment.
Fulton County Government, Atlanta, GA, February 1995 – August
2009
Probation Officer/ Coordinator of Family Drug Court
 Documented facts, testify with respect to the probationer's behavior and quality of adjustment while under
supervision.
 Plan conferences, and field visits in connection with investigation and supervision functions related to the
court order. Conduct investigations, prepare appropriate reports focused on the "why" of the individual's
behavior, and made recommendations based on these investigations.
 Determine when circumstances warrant modification and initiate the necessary action to procure a decision
by the court. Refer probationers to community agencies that offer specialized services . Maintain accurate
and up-to-date records in prescribed form.
 Gather and evaluate data pertinent both investigation and supervision. Recommended dispositions based on
reports and interpretation of defendant's criminal record, case history and knowledge of Intermediate
Sanctions Programs and other community resources.
EDUCATION/ SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
Rutgers University NCAS, Newark, NJ-Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 1986
Essex County College, Newark, NJ 1982-Associates of Arts in History
*Excellent ability to understand, interprets, explain and apply laws rules
In-depth knowledge of community needs, and public and private community resources
Proficient in Word, Excel, Windows-based applications, Westlaw, Lexis-Nexus, Lotus-Notes, CSS, JCATS, EMP,
OJS/ GCIC, CRM programs (Oracle, Sugar, Sage, ACT and SAP database) Avatar, CIS