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Jekalia Burden

Baton Rouge,LA

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Cosmetologist

Self Employed Services
05.2022 - Current
  • Built a loyal clientele base through exceptional customer service and personalized care.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Managed reception duties when necessary, ensuring smooth operations within the salon environment from start to finish during peak hours.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work station, ensuring a pleasant salon experience for clients.
  • Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
  • Stayed up-to-date on current trends and techniques in cosmetology, incorporating them into daily practices.
  • Adapted easily to clients'' needs and preferences, providing a variety of services from cuts and color to extensions and specialty treatments.
  • Conducted thorough consultations to understand client needs, preferences, and objectives before each treatment session.

Administrative Assistant

Burden and Burden Attorneys at Law
01.2015 - 12.2021
  • While employed at this family law firm I answered and directed calls to intended parties
  • Scheduled and organized meetings and appointments for the attorneys
  • Prepared needed documents for meetings and court appearances
  • Filed and mailed documents to clients
  • Organized and maintained records to support efficient case handling.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Corrections Sergeant

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
12.2017 - 01.2019
  • Assigned to work the Control Center of the Institution
  • Answered phones
  • Transferred calls to the appropriate party
  • Dictated radio traffic to the individual that the information was intended for
  • Kept track of outside officer's whereabouts as they took the offenders to hospitals and court appearances
  • Assigned keys, beepers, and body cameras to officers while keeping track of which officer received what
  • Filed paperwork pertaining to prison releases
  • Kept up with hits on the NCIC system
  • Maintained protocol response for any escape attempt
  • During the shifts I was not assigned to the control center I was assigned to an interlock area where more clerical and organizational duties were involved

Case Manager Intern

Louisiana Workforce Commission
02.2011 - 07.2012
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of client progress, adjusting case plans as needed to maximize success.
  • Streamlined case management processes by implementing efficient tracking systems for documentation and reporting purposes.
  • Identified community resources for clients, connecting them with essential services such as housing, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
  • Improved client outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized case plans.

Education

Cosmetology -

Aveda Institute of The Arts And Sciences
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2022

Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2021

Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

Southern University
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2009

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Type 45 wpm
  • Excellent communication Skills
  • Problem Solver
  • Organized
  • Active Listener
  • High Comprehension skills
  • Interpersonal Communication skills

Timeline

Licensed Cosmetologist

Self Employed Services
05.2022 - Current

Corrections Sergeant

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
12.2017 - 01.2019

Administrative Assistant

Burden and Burden Attorneys at Law
01.2015 - 12.2021

Case Manager Intern

Louisiana Workforce Commission
02.2011 - 07.2012

Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

Baton Rouge Community College

Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

Southern University

Cosmetology -

Aveda Institute of The Arts And Sciences
Jekalia Burden