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Lakeshia Lewis

Chicago,IL

Summary

Seeking a position in the field of Criminal Justice; aiming to utilize educational achievements and 10+ years of experience working with juvenile and adult offenders with intellectual and developmental disorders.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Corrections Liaison

Cook County Sheriff Department
12.2022 - Current
  • Utilizes ITK, Analytics ( a tracking software)to track the participants GPS device to ensure compliance with the policy and procedures of the Cook County Sheriffs Electronic Monitoring program as well Court Orders enforced by judiciary. Accurately document any incidents, violations, or concerns related to a participant's supervision, and report findings to appropriate authorities.
  • Work collaboratively with other corrections staff, law enforcement, and court personnel to ensure effective case management and supervision. Maintain a secure and safe environment for both the participants under supervision and the surrounding communities.
  • As the criminal case moves through the legal system, keep the Office of the Public Defender, the State's Attorney's Office, and the Judiciary informed about any problematic detainees and safety/security concerns. Follow up with both internal and external departments to make sure that participants-related issues and concerns are addressed.

Owner/Operator

Lewis & Lewis Commercial Cleaning Company
11.2020 - Current
  • Trained teams on specific operations and requirements for each job site, including applicable procedures and techniques. Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings. Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
  • Hired and mentored core start-up team, working to outline initial company policies and procedures. Kept bathrooms in clean, functional condition by scrubbing stalls, cleaning toilets and tidying storage shelves. Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas. Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation. Trained new employees to meet quality and productivity goals, boosting customer satisfaction rating 100%.

Data Analyst

Cook County State's Attorney's Office
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • To support the operations of the Cook County Property Tax Unit, databases were successfully modernized and data was entered accurately and effectively.
  • Entered customer information into databases and Excel Spread sheets on the Cook County Property Tax Portal so that State Attorneys, Public Defenders, and the Judiciary can rapidly access essential customer information. To avoid cross-system duplication, we discovered and repaired data entry errors.
  • The source materials were organized and filed discussed the objectives and deadlines of the project with colleagues. Data verification was performed to guarantee that errors were detected quickly.

Youth Development Specialist

Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
10.2013 - 11.2020
  • Closely supervises all JTDC residents, particularly those with intellectual and developmental difficulties such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and a variety of other problems. In compliance with policies and procedures that ensure a safe, secure, and humane environment for both residents and staff.
  • This would include close monitoring of all resident activity to ensure that adequate security measures are met, including making security checks, taking resident counts, room checks at appropriate intervals to ensure that assigned sleeping quarter regulations and assignments are being followed.
  • Conducts behavior management programs such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Token Economy. Maintains a safe and secure environment for both residents and staff by conducting tasks such as searching residents and their personal belongings in compliance with Cook County JTDC policies, procedures, and protocol. Scheduled leisure and recreation programs in which the residents could take part every day.

Correctional Counselor

Illinois Department Of Corrections
04.2011 - 10.2013
  • When in charge of the facility, I served as a team leader. I was in charge of ensuring the safety and security of 200 inmates and about 50 staff members. I've also dealt with inmates who suffered from intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Bipolar and Schizophrenia. I was also in charge of ensuring that rules are understood, enforced, and followed:
  • Also responsible for dealing with any emergency situations that may arise, as well as notifying law enforcement agencies as needed. The capacity to create and issue warrants, as well as return residents to secure custody, and extensive understanding of the Illinois Law Enforcement Agencies Data System.
  • Maintain professional rapport with residents to help them reintegrate into society: Input daily population counts for residents as well as guests who may come in and out of the facility to visit. Resident's physical needs were met through 24-hour supervision, organized housekeeping, and other activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Kaplan University
08.2010

Skills

  • Crisis intervention therapy
  • Mental health disorders knowledge
  • Cognitive behavioral training
  • Inmate behavior modification tactics
  • Court report documentation
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Inmate rights
  • Rule enforcement
  • Personnel management
  • Facility maintenance
  • Community Service Programs
  • Service Calls

Certification

Paraprofessional Substitute Teaching License (2020-2026)

Computer Skills

Leads certified extensive knowledge of OTS (Offender Tracking System) Caiti, Trips, Intellitrack, Analytics, Odyssey, Decision Aid, Protocol,Microsoft software.

Timeline

Community Corrections Liaison

Cook County Sheriff Department
12.2022 - Current

Data Analyst

Cook County State's Attorney's Office
08.2021 - 12.2022

Owner/Operator

Lewis & Lewis Commercial Cleaning Company
11.2020 - Current

Youth Development Specialist

Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
10.2013 - 11.2020

Correctional Counselor

Illinois Department Of Corrections
04.2011 - 10.2013

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Kaplan University

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