Avery Kirkland
Milledgeville
Summary
Highly-motivated hard working employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively in a variety of environments and brings positivity and reliability to any job.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Georgia DCS Intern
Department Of Community Supervision
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in creating case notes and maps for criminal offenders on probation and parole.
- Managed documentation for projects, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for the team.
- Organized and conducted video calls with offenders to ensure they are following their specific probation conditions, and to identify any needs or risks they have.
- Contacted offenders to verify and document their residence and employment status.
- Attended court to witness plea appeals and accountability courts.
- Went out to offenders residence or workplace to assist in conducting monthly field visits.
Connect Camp Ambassador
Connect Ministries
08.2025 - Current
- Promoted and encouraged others to apply for Connect Camps.
- Organized meetings and events to advertise Connect Camps.
- Communicated details and information about Connect Camps
Summer Camp Staff Member
Connect Ministries
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily activities for children during summer camp sessions.
- Planned and organized engaging recreational programs and activities for campers.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during all camp operations and events.
- Drove enterprise moving truck
- Led the camp store team
- Organized and inventoried merchandise to sell
- Delegated tasks to team
- Advertised camp merchandise and sold to parents and children
Resident Assistant
University of North Georgia
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Enforced university policies to ensure a safe and structured living environment.
- Mediated conflicts and addressed behavioral issues to promote accountability and positive change.
- Responded to crisis situations with composure, assessing risks and determining appropriate interventions.
- Connected residents with campus and community support services to aid in personal development.
- Documented incidents and maintained detailed, confidential records.
- Led educational programs on time management, stress, and decision-making.
- Mentored peers and collaborated with staff to manage incidents and uphold community standards.
Executive Leadership Program Intern
Georgia Military College
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Created excel spreadsheets for budgets and student's scholarships.
- Organized and cleaned dorm rooms
- Made phone calls to potential students in order to persuade them to attend Georgia Military College.
- Organized and sorted files based on types of students attending the college.
Kids Zone Worker
Elite Gymnastics USA
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Organized and taught creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Watched over children in order to maintain a safe and fun environment.
- Resolved issues amongst children who were arguing.
Master Sergeant
Georgia Military College Prep School
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Leadership position at the military high school I attended.
- Taught and corrected other students' behavior and military movements.
- Lead a team to accomplish flag detail every morning for 3 months.
- Helped plan and execute events for the high school.
- Regularly attended meetings to assess how my leadership position was affecting others.
- Inspected other students' uniforms to enforce a high standard of appearance and behavior.
- Disciplined other students to correct behavior.
Audio Visual Team Member
Northside Baptist Church
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Controlled lighting, sound, and slides for Sunday morning church services.
- Trained new workers on how to work the computer system.
- Solved many problems and adapted when the computer and computer system shut down.
- Transported and installed the computer equipment for events associated with the church.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA12-2025
P.O.S.T Certification
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA12-2025
High School Diploma -
Georgia Military College Prep - Milledgeville
Milledgeville, GA05.2022
Skills
- Computer skills
- Report writing
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Empathy and understanding
- Child safety
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Project planning
- Crisis management
- Community engagement
- Policy enforcement
Timeline
Georgia DCS Intern
Department Of Community Supervision
08.2025 - Current
Connect Camp Ambassador
Connect Ministries
08.2025 - Current
Summer Camp Staff Member
Connect Ministries
05.2025 - 08.2025
Resident Assistant
University of North Georgia
08.2023 - 05.2025
Executive Leadership Program Intern
Georgia Military College
06.2022 - 07.2022
Kids Zone Worker
Elite Gymnastics USA
06.2022 - 07.2022
Master Sergeant
Georgia Military College Prep School
05.2021 - 05.2022
Audio Visual Team Member
Northside Baptist Church
01.2018 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Georgia
P.O.S.T Certification
University of North Georgia
High School Diploma -
Georgia Military College Prep - Milledgeville