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LA SHAWNE JAMES

WYANDANCH,NY

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Guard

Allied Universal
03.2024 - Current
  • I maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies to assess and deflect issues.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting the facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.

Direct Support Assistant

L. I. D.D. S.O.
12.2022 - Current
  • I assisted individuals with disabilities in enhancing life skills and promoted a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment to ensure client satisfaction and well-being.

Caregiver CDPAP

Freedom Care Llc
12.2020 - 02.2022
  • I provided vital assistance and medical support to my mother, reducing risk and ensuring an optimal health outcome.

Shelter Coordinator

Penates Group
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • I Managed shelter operations and ensured client safety by completing random room checks, and bag searches entering the facility.
  • Collaborated with case managers to develop individualized plans for clients, addressing their unique barriers to housing stability.

Community Habilitation Specialist

Independent Support Services
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • Facilitated the clients' independence and inclusion in the community.

Community Habilitation Specialist/ Asst. Res. Mgr.

F.R.E.E.
05.2013 - 09.2020
  • Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting habilitation plans as needed to ensure continuous growth and development.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, ensuring smooth communication between residents, staff, and management.

Shelter Advocate

Family Service League
11.2014 - 12.2016
  • Ensured safety for shelter residents by monitoring security cameras.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution within the shelter environment using effective mediation techniques when disputes arose among residents.

Security Guard

U.S. Associates Inc.
12.2011 - 02.2014
  • I Completed full building and grounds patrols and checked the identification of persons entering and exiting the facility to spot and eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Provided excellent customer service to clients while maintaining vigilance in addressing security concerns or issues that arose onsite.
  • Adhered to established procedures monitoring CCTV cameras and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies, and regulations to the general public.

Education

Computerized Office Technology / Dater Entry Spec.

Suburban Technical School
Islandia, NY
05.1994

High School Diploma -

Wyandanch Memorial High School
Wyandanch, NY
06.1991

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Security camera monitoring
  • Patrolling
  • Workplace Safety
  • CPR AED and First Aid Certified
  • Type 45 wpm
  • Computer and internet savvy

Certification

  • Certified Security Guard

8-hour and 16-hour class training.


  • Transportation Security Administration Card (TWIC)
  • Certified Approved medication assistive personnel (AMAP)



Timeline

Security Guard

Allied Universal
03.2024 - Current

Direct Support Assistant

L. I. D.D. S.O.
12.2022 - Current

Caregiver CDPAP

Freedom Care Llc
12.2020 - 02.2022

Shelter Coordinator

Penates Group
12.2020 - 05.2021

Community Habilitation Specialist

Independent Support Services
03.2020 - 04.2021

Shelter Advocate

Family Service League
11.2014 - 12.2016

Community Habilitation Specialist/ Asst. Res. Mgr.

F.R.E.E.
05.2013 - 09.2020

Security Guard

U.S. Associates Inc.
12.2011 - 02.2014

Computerized Office Technology / Dater Entry Spec.

Suburban Technical School

High School Diploma -

Wyandanch Memorial High School
LA SHAWNE JAMES