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Records and Property Evidence Manager Resume Edison Russell Records and Property Evidence Manager (804) 555-4187 edison.russell@example.com linkedin.com/example/edisonrussell Richmond, VA 23220 STRENGTHS FOIA Coordination Complex requests became easier to track after clear search, review, release, and documentation steps were put in place. Evidence Stewardship Custody details receive careful attention. Teams relied on consistent intake, storage, reconciliation, and disposition practices. Staff Leadership Regular coaching helped 11 staff members handle sensitive work with confidence, consistency, and stronger service follow through. Audit Readiness Accreditation preparation became a shared routine, with organized proof, tested practices, and corrective actions ready for review. Public Service Difficult questions received patient research and clear explanations, helping customers feel heard while policies stayed protected. SKILLS FOIA coordination Records custody Records retention Evidence management Chain of custody Accreditation compliance Policy administration Program data analysis Budget planning Resource allocation Staff supervision Grievance review Candidate selection Customer resolution Records destruction LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 9.7 Years Records and Evidence Operations Supervisor at Commonwealth Public Safety Services (4.2 Years) Senior Records Administration Specialist at Capital Region Emergency Communications Authority (2.2 Years) Property and Evidence Specialist at Piedmont Municipal Police Department (1.6 Years) Records Specialist at River City Government Services (1.7 Years) SUMMARY Public safety records and evidence leader with 10 years of progressive experience across records administration , property and evidence controls, FOIA coordination, retention management, and operational support. More than four years of formal supervision includes guiding staff, resolving complex customer concerns, coordinating interviews, and maintaining reliable service delivery. Work includes Custodian of Records responsibilities, Subpoena Duces Tecum coordination, authorized destruction reviews, chain of custody controls, accreditation preparation, general order updates, and defensible documentation. Program data analysis, budget planning, resource allocation, grievance review, and equipment planning support sound decisions for executive leaders. A practical, service focused approach protects public records and agency property while keeping policies clear, staff supported, and compliance evidence ready for review. EXPERIENCE Records and Evidence Operations Supervisor Commonwealth Public Safety Services June 2022 - Present Richmond, VA Lead records, property and evidence, and supply support operations for a public safety organization. Supervise staff, advise leadership, coordinate public information work, and maintain controls supporting compliant service delivery. Directed records, evidence , and supply workflows while reviewing high risk transactions for policy compliance . Supervised 11 personnel, coached performance, resolved escalated concerns, and coordinated structured section interviews. Coordinated complex FOIA searches, legal review routing, response records, and release tracking with stakeholders. Administered retention schedules and destruction approvals, preserving auditable histories before authorized disposition. Maintained intake, storage, release, retention, and destruction controls supporting complete chain of custody records. Prepared accreditation evidence, tested practices against standards, updated general orders , and briefed leaders on corrective actions. Senior Records Administration Specialist Capital Region Emergency Communications Authority March 2020 - May 2022 Henrico, VA Managed sensitive public records and legal production work for an emergency communications organization. Supported retention, disclosure, subpoena response, data review, procedure updates, budget planning , and customer service resolution. Managed public records and legal production requests, applying retention rules to complete response packages. Coordinated Subpoena Duces Tecum searches, validated responsive records, documented custody, and routed authorized releases. Analyzed request volumes, disposition activity, and backlogs to identify staffing needs for quarterly reviews. Revised records procedures and desk guides after policy changes, clarifying intake, indexing, disclosure, and destruction. Resolved difficult customer questions through documented research, policy explanation, and appropriate escalation for review. Documented storage, equipment, supply, and system needs with cost rationale for annual budget preparation. Property and Evidence Specialist Piedmont Municipal Police Department July 2018 - February 2020 Charlottesville, VA Managed property and evidence custody for a municipal police department. Protected evidentiary integrity through controlled intake, storage, movement, release, reconciliation, disposition, and accreditation preparation. Controlled evidence intake, storage, movement, release, and disposition with complete custody transaction records. Reconciled scheduled inventories and researched discrepancies through evidence logs, storage records, and case documentation. Applied retention requirements to disposition queues and verified authorization before property release or destruction. Prepared storage areas and compliance files for accreditation reviews, correcting gaps found during internal audits. Coordinated authorized evidence access with officers, investigators, courts, and records personnel while preserving custody documentation. Maintained quartermaster supply and equipment records, improving visibility into issue, return, replacement, and replenishment needs. Records Specialist River City Government Services October 2016 - June 2018 Richmond, VA Processed official records for a high volume public service unit. Supported public information requests, retention and destruction work, reporting, quality controls, and customer service through accurate documented workflows. Processed official records by validating indexing, completeness, access restrictions, and required filing documentation. Logged public information requests and assembled responsive records from approved systems with clear tracking histories. Applied retention schedules to inactive files and prepared disposition documents for authorized records destruction . Produced recurring activity reports, giving supervisors visibility into request volume, turnaround demand, and outstanding work. Updated procedure references and quality checklists after policy changes, supporting consistent processing across the unit. Resolved counter and telephone questions by researching record status and escalating sensitive matters through established channels. PROJECTS Public Records Governance Program 2024 Built a coordinated governance approach for FOIA response tracking, retention review, destruction approval, and audit ready documentation across public safety operations. Evidence Custody Control Review 2023 Reviewed evidence intake, storage, release, reconciliation, and disposition practices, helping preserve reliable custody records and clear authorization trails. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Regional Workshop Facilitator, Public Safety Records Professionals Network, 2024 to Present Section Representative, Agency Records Governance Working Group, 2022 to Present Recognition for accreditation preparation and records compliance leadership, 2024 EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Virginia Commonwealth University GPA: 3.5 2016 Richmond, VA Coursework: Public administration, criminal law, information management, organizational leadership CERTIFICATIONS Certified Records Manager 2024 Certified Property and Evidence Specialist 2023 TECHNICAL SKILLS Public Information: FOIA, information requests, release tracking Records Management: Retention schedules, disposition reviews, records indexing Evidence Management: Evidence intake, secure storage, authorized release Property Control: Property inventory, quartermaster records, replenishment Legal Production: Subpoena Duces Tecum, legal review, custody documentation Compliance Standards: Accreditation standards, audit evidence, corrective actions Policy Administration: General orders, operating policies, desk guides Data Analysis: Request volumes, activity reports, backlog analysis Budget Administration: Budget preparation, cost rationale, equipment planning Supervision Tools: Performance coaching, staff scheduling, candidate interviews Customer Service: Complaint review, grievance investigation, issue escalation Documentation Systems: Tracking histories, audit trails, quality checklists SKILLS FOIA coordination Records custody Records retention Evidence management Chain of custody Accreditation compliance Policy administration Program data analysis Budget planning Resource allocation Staff supervision Grievance review Candidate selection Customer resolution Records destruction PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Public Safety Records Professionals Network, regional workshop facilitator Agency Records Governance Working Group, section representative Professional collaboration with legal, operational, investigative, and executive stakeholders LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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