Calandra Leslie

Physical Security & System Specialist

2009 - Present

Kriminalvården, Häktet Sollentuna

• Expert in Swedish security and Protection law compliance, surveillance systems management, and crisis coordination for 300+ clients and staff
• Led emergency response as Larmchef (2011-2016), coordinated transport operations with National Transport Group
• Served as Representative of The Rights of The Child implementing children's rights protocols

Manager & Operations Manager

2002 - 2008

Good Times Convenience Store, El Paso, Texas, USA

• Managed daily retail operations focusing on inventory control, loss prevention, and operational efficiency
• Developed security protocols, analysed sales data for demand forecasting
• Implemented FIFO protocols to minimize shrinkage

Freelance Technology & Travel Writer

1999 - 2002

Independent Contractor, Multi-platform Publishing

• Established successful freelance writing career specializing in technology product reviews and international travel experiences
• Published compelling content across multiple digital and print platforms, leveraging military cross-cultural expertise
• Developed strong research and analytical skills translating complex technical specifications into accessible consumer-focused reviews
• Built diverse portfolio documenting travel experiences across Europe, Asia, and North America with authentic cultural insights

Military Police Sergeant (E-5)

1994 - 1999

US Army, Regular Army

• Led 6-member military police teams across international assignments in Okinawa, Texas, and Germany
• Conducted criminal investigations, coordinated with international law enforcement
• Served NATO peacekeeping mission in Bosnia with VIP security coordination responsibilities
• Conducted security interviews and oversaw physical security on a military base in Sarajevo in accordance with Turkish, Moroccan and Norwegian forces

Softronic Frontend Developer

2024 - 2025

Stockholm

• Internship where I worked as an UX/UI developer and programmer in TypeScript
• Learned how to work in a CRM for a charity
• Proficient with modern frameworks in UX/UI design principles
• Experience in using Figma for interface design and prototyping

Vocation School - Frontend Developer

2023 - 2025

Jensen Education, Stockholm (300 hp)

• JavaScript, React, HTML5, CSS3, UX/UI Design, Frontend Development
• Workplace Learning

Social Work in Kriminalvården

2010

Stockholm's University (15 hp)

• Social work within correctional services, client rehabilitation, case management

Management and Leadership

1998

Central Texas College, Killeen, Texas (6 hp)

• Management of Performance, Assessing Training Standards

University Studies

1995 - 1998

University of Maryland University College (UMUC), Adelphi (27 hp)

• Advanced composition, American history, literature, elementary Spanish, sociology

Militär utbildning - Militärpolisutbildning

1994 - 1999

U.S. Army, Fort McClellan, Alabama, USA (87 hp)

• Grundläggande straffrätt, rutiner inom kriminalvård, tillsyn
• Första hjälpen, mänskligt beteende, skytte, utomhuspraktik
• Patrullering, fysisk träning, militärvetenskap, ledarskapsprinciper
• Patrulluppdrag

Communication and Journalism

1993 - 1994

Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas (45 hp)

• Communications, journalism, media studies, creative writing

Total University Studies: 351 hp