Ernestina Garza
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Seasoned Laundry Manager IV with a proven track record at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, excelling in laundry operations management and fostering a positive work environment. Demonstrated expertise in waste reduction and interpersonal communication, achieving significant efficiency improvements. Skilled in mentoring staff and ensuring health and safety compliance, consistently delivering high standards of cleanliness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Laundry Manager IV
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Edinburg, Texas
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Supervised advanced laundry services, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and efficiency.
- Maintained records of operations, prepared reports, and supervised the work of others while upholding order and discipline among inmates.
- Executed tasks autonomously, utilizing broad discretion and independent decision-making.
- Conducted thorough pat and strip searches of inmates to ensure the security and safety of the facility.
- Supervised and trained staff to ensure efficient laundry operations.
- Managed critical incidents such as inmate escapes, first aid, and use of firearms and chemical agents.
- Responded to emergencies, including escaped inmates, first aid, and use of firearms and chemical agents.
- Performed a range of ancillary responsibilities as needed to support team objectives.
Laundry Manager IV
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Hondo, TX
09.2014 - 11.2023
- Supervised advanced laundry services, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and efficiency.
- Maintained records of operations, prepared reports, and supervised the work of others while upholding order and discipline among inmates.
- Executed tasks autonomously, utilizing broad discretion and independent decision-making.
- Conducted thorough pat and strip searches of inmates to ensure the security and safety of the facility.
- Supervised and trained staff to ensure efficient laundry operations.
- Managed critical incidents such as inmate escapes, first aid, and use of firearms and chemical agents.
- Responded to emergencies, including escaped inmates, first aid, and use of firearms and chemical agents.
- Performed a range of ancillary responsibilities as needed to support team objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cotulla High School
Cotulla, TX05-1989
Skills
- Laundry chemical knowledge
- Waste reduction
- Scheduling coordination
- Laundry operations management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Energy efficiency
- Health and safety compliance
- Expense tracking
- Training and mentoring
- Workload prioritization
- Sorting and washing laundry
- Sanitation standards
- Staff scheduling
- Regulatory compliance
- Chemical handling
- Workflow enhancement
- Multitasking Abilities
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Interpersonal communication
- Self-Directed
- Computer skills
- MS office
- Organizational skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Public speaking
- Team management
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Microsoft Word
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Efficient Learner
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- The Texas Board of Criminal Justice-for 25 years of service
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice Laundry, Food and Supply-Laundry Department Certificate of recognition for Exemplary Performance on the FY16 division-level operational review audit
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice Training and Leader Development Division
- Certificate of Appreciation-Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief
- Certificate of Appreciation - 10 years of valuable service as a Qualified Spanish Interpreter
- Certificate of Completion-Laundry, Food and Supply Laundry Manager IV
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Laundry Manager IV
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
12.2023 - 11.2024
Laundry Manager IV
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
09.2014 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Cotulla High School
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