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LaJuan T Henry

Fashion Designer, Security Officer
Newark,NJ

Summary

Experienced Self-Taught Designer seeking to get a position as a Fashion Designer and to gain reputable work assignments to enhance reputation and skills in this field.

Experienced security guard seeking a Security Officer position in a quality organization to contribute skills and performance to benefit the growth of the company.


Exceptionally talented and resourceful Food Service Supervisor with experience in planning, organizing and overseeing the preparation, cooking and serving of food to students; managing school lunch and breakfast programs ensuring guidelines are met and records maintained and reported; supervising assigned food service workers.


Experienced secretary seeking a secretarial position in a quality organization to contribute skills and performance to benefit the growth of the company.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Security Police Officer

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Newark, NJ
01.2008 - Current
  • Monitors entrances and exits; prevents unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents; monitors remote entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access devices; in a calm manner directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.
  • Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons; inspects buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear.
  • Prepares logs or reports as required for post; writes or types reports enters information in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and acts as required.
  • Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives, company management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required by the post.
  • Led, managed and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
  • Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
  • Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
  • Reviewed log records to obtain pertinent information relevant to shift.
  • Maintained confidentiality of special reports and collected data.
  • Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Provided for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.

Seamstress, Fashion Designer

Syncyre Designs
Newark, United States
09.2005 - Current
  • Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
  • Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled and sewed to create wearable garment.
  • Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.
  • Developed seasonal merchandise assortment to improve category depth and breadth.
  • Conferred with designer to determine types of material and garment styles desired.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
  • Gathered information from vendors regarding market trends and competitor activity.
  • Estimated costs of alterations for customers to make decisions before sewing work began.
  • Coordinated design process for multiple brands from concept sketches through final adoption.
  • Assessed tuxedos and suits for fit and pinned altering folds or marks on cloth at seams, darts and necklines to indicate tailoring and alterations to be made.
  • Performed custom bridal gown fittings and completed alterations with eye toward quality and sense of urgency.
  • Clearly communicated design revisions to members of fashion design team.
  • Determined appropriate repair solution based on garment damage to employ proper tools or equipment.
  • Led aesthetic vision and creation of new fashion products.
  • Supervised design staff through product creation and release.
  • Created innovative design tools and strategies for presenting merchandise.
  • Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
  • Successfully completed entire line 6 weeks ahead of projected schedule securing client relations and a 10 year contract.
  • Designed for important clients and won applause for tasteful designing, and increase client base

Patient Information

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Newark, NJ
07.2013 - 03.2014
  • Provides general patient information with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks.
  • Responsible for overall front desk activities the reception area, patient visitation activity, filing, answering phones, directing calls to appropriate patients and associates within the facility delivering a great quality of patient services.
  • Provides “front-door” customer service to patients.

Food Service Supervisor

Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School
Newark, NJ
09.2008 - 06.2013
  • Knowledge of mathematical calculations used in determining the number of servings in each amount of food and determining food costs and projections.
  • Preparation and service of breakfast and lunch meals to all the school buildings.
  • Provide catering services for all school and staff functions.
  • Act as a liaison between the schools and main office in terms of the nutritional needs of the student.
  • Coordinate, review, monitor and process the school lunch applications using PowerSchool.
  • Train, direct, supervise and evaluate food service staff at the assigned schools.
  • Ensure that the schools follow the state and federal regulations governing the school lunch and breakfast program.
  • Evaluate the sanitation, safety and equipment needs in the cafeteria.
  • Provide alternative meals, such as, bag lunches for field trips and school excursions.
  • Develop the memos for all schools participating in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program.

Security Officer

Allied Barton Security Services
Lyndhurst, NJ
01.2007 - 03.2010
  • Monitors entrances and exits; prevents unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents; monitors remote entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access devices; in a calm manner directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.
  • Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons; inspects buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear.
  • Prepares logs or reports as required for post; writes or types reports enters information in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and acts as required.
  • Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives, company management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required by the post.

Crew Supervisor

McDonald
Newark, NJ
09.2002 - 09.2008
  • Knows, enforces, and educates employees on all appropriate policies and procedures, develops, shares knowledge and experience, and trains employees.
  • Maintains critical standards for raw and finished product quality, service speed and quality, cleanliness and sanitation.
  • Effectively uses pre-shift and shift planning tools to ensure optimum service and assigns and/or moves crew within positions to meet volume demands.
  • Prepares shift for changeover with next manager.
  • Properly executes, enforces and manages all food safety and sanitation requirements and practices.
  • Uses proper security and verification procedures when handling deposits and all other cash.

Security Officer

Securitas Security Services
Jersey City, NJ
08.2004 - 01.2007
  • Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.
  • Makes periodic patrols to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment.
  • Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
  • Controls access to client site or facility through the admittance process.
  • Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked entrances and exits, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons.
  • Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations.
  • Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents.
  • Prepares logs and reports as required.

Education

SORA -

NJ Guard Training Academy
New Jersey
03.2004 - Current

Heart saver CPR AED - undefined

Fashion Design -

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
09.2004 - 05.2006

Skills

    Security clearance

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Timeline

Patient Information

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
07.2013 - 03.2014

Food Service Supervisor

Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School
09.2008 - 06.2013

Security Police Officer

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
01.2008 - Current

Security Officer

Allied Barton Security Services
01.2007 - 03.2010

Seamstress, Fashion Designer

Syncyre Designs
09.2005 - Current

Fashion Design -

Fashion Institute of Technology
09.2004 - 05.2006

Security Officer

Securitas Security Services
08.2004 - 01.2007

SORA -

NJ Guard Training Academy
03.2004 - Current

Crew Supervisor

McDonald
09.2002 - 09.2008

Heart saver CPR AED - undefined

LaJuan T HenryFashion Designer, Security Officer