Samuel Whatley, II
Samuel Whatley, II, is an exemplary professional and scholar of criminal justice. He is an all-but dissertation (ABD) doctoral candidate with a leadership concentration major with highest honor at Liberty University. His expertise in research is reinforced through certifications from the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative and I.B.M.'s technical certifications. As a professional researcher with extensive knowledge in the field of criminal justice, Samuel is a vital asset to consider for employment. His passion for this topic comes through in the wealth of experience and research he brings to the table. His expertise sets him apart from the competition, as he has the ability to think critically and persuasively while also being articulate and precise. Beyond his academic achievements, Samuel is a highly organized and proactive individual with a strong commitment to achieving the best results. With a tenacious and professional attitude, Samuel is an uncompromising researcher and an exceptional addition to any employer.
Affiliations
- • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners – Member (2021–Present)
- • Association of Inspector Generals – Member (2022–Present)
- • Project Management Institute – Member#8237403 (2022–Present)
- • Society of Human Resource Management – Member (2022–Present)
- • Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences – Member (2023–Present)
- • Criminal Justice Honor Society – Member (2019–Present)
- • Omega Nu Lambda Honor Society – Member (2022–Present)
- • Alpha Chi Honor Society – Member#282373 (2018–Present)
- • National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) (Member 2016) • NSLS Presidential Society Member (2017–Present)
- • NSLS National Engaged Leader Award (2017)
- • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society – Member#000020580625 (2016–Present)
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
• Whatley II, Samuel. “Sacrificing Liberty for Security.” Helms School of Government Conference, March 2022, 1–12. Available at: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/hsgconference/2022/domestic/24/
• Whatley II, Samuel. “Influences of Social Media.” American Revival: Citizenship and Virtue, April 2024, 1–12. Available at:
https://www.liberty.edu/government/conferences-seminars/spring-public-policy-conference/
awards and additional information
• Fayetteville State University $500 dean's scholarship for graduate study (Fall of 2019)• University of North Carolina at Pembroke Chancellor's Commendations (Spring of 2018 and Fall of 2018), Braves Gold Scholar Award (Fall of 2018 – Spring of 2019), Alumni Association (Fall of 2018), and $500 Friends of the Library award (winner).• Cumberland Community Foundation $10K scholarship (Spring of 2019 – Fall of 2020)
• Charleston County School Board of Trustees District Six Candidate Non-partisan (Fall of 2022)• City of North Charleston City Council District Five Candidate Non-partisan (Fall of 2023)• Security Awareness Essentials for South Carolina State Employees Certified (Summer of 2022)
• Physical Agility Test (PAT) and Police Officer Selection Test (POST) passed (Fall of 2021)
• Federal Emergency Management Institute IS-00200.b; IS-00700.a; IS-0010.b; IS-00800.b (Summer of 2016)• Marksmanship Program Certificate by C&S Shooting Sports (Spring of 2017)
• Passed the Diplomatic Security Special Agent Test (DSSAT) (Fall of 2023)• Took the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) (2018) • Took the Secret Service Special Agent Entrance Exam (SAEE) (2023)
• Handled a dozen federal civil cases and engaged in litigation at local/state levels• Challenger Center for Space Science Education (Summer of 2014)• Proficient in Microsoft Office• Knowledge in I.B.M. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), i2 Analyst's Notebook, and QRadar Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)• Knowledge in Autodesk Inventor
• Cyber Awareness Challenge (Summer of 2021)