Leonza Harris
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and goal-oriented individual seeking a company with a well-established structure to pursue a career aligned with interests. Strong work ethic, exceptional skills, and unwavering determination to represent the company to the highest standard in any position undertaken.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agent
Crisis24 Executive Protection
Los Angeles, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Provided comprehensive executive protection services to high-profile clients residing at a residential site
- Ensured the overall safety and security of principals/ corporate employees privacy of clients, their families, and property
- Monitor security systems and technology tools various properties to include alarms, cameras, visitors, contractors and deliveries to prevent unauthorized entry
- Conducted regular patrols of the property, maintaining a vigilant presence to deter and respond
- Partner with various intelligence and investigations teams, and local law enforcement to proactively identify and mitigate threats
- Conducted ongoing threat assessments, staying informed about current security trends and adjusting protection strategies accordingly
- Prepared detailed report on security incidents, risk assessment and protective measures, providing accurate documentation for future reference and analysis
- Provided close protection to clients during travel, ensuring their safety during domestic and international trips
Agent (Part time)
Entourage Protection
Los Angeles, CA
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Personal protection based off of lifestyle and needs client
- Multilayer protection
- Deterrence
- Regular patrols, interior, and exterior
- Escort guests and general security and crowd control
- Daily incident/ activity reports
Security Operation Manager / Facility Specialist
GSW Creative Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Strong relationship and communication with security team and company
- Implementing new security protocols parameters, CCTV, alarms, internet and network troubleshooting
- Incident investigation and review cameras
- Oversee security planning and coverage for company events
- Evacuation plan protocol rollouts
- Enforce all protocols
- Contact cleaning crew
- Plan and coordinate all installation and refurbishments (HVAC, appliances, plumbing, electricity, etc).
- Keep communication individual for all vendor
Armed Officer
North American Security Investigation INC.
Los Angeles, CA
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Government contract with Metro Transit
- Answering questions and provide as needed escort services to members of the public
- Write incident investigation reports to provide situational awareness and communicate risks to management
- Monitoring alarm systems and electronic surveillance equipment
- Patrolling secure stationary trains and bus zones with knowledge of detection in designated areas
- Observe and report with radio communications
- Report all incidents of an emergent nature that involves potential damage or injuries to any individual within the facility or on the property
- Subject to arrest if necessary
Armed Officer/ Supervisor
Aegis Protective Services
Los Angeles, CA
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Setting example with professionalism social and people skills interacting with the public
- Oversea 45 employees managing their duties and requirements
- Maintain standards for overtime performance through effective scheduling and support
- Maintain adequate staffing levels
- Maintain attendance standards by taking corrective measures for lateness, excessive call-outs, and no call/no show occasions
- Issues written documentation to staff when warranted and maintain liaison with company
- Document deficiencies noted during site visits and follow up with appropriate communication, training, instructions, etc., providing client with corrective action taken
- Ensure compliance to post order, uniform, requirements retaining and licensing requirements
Armed Officer
Security America Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Government contract with Metro Transit
- Observe and Report with radio communication
- Logging daily activity reports
- Patrol and secure stationary train and bus zones with knowledge of deter in designated areas
Production Association/ Team Leader
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing
St. Louis, MO
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Assembles a variety of parts for the manufacturer
- Installs parts of vehicle equipment such as: screws, bolts, connection wires, breaks lines, A/C lines etc
- Responsible for assuring parts are safely secured and positioned
- I have knowledge of automotive quality systems
- Fill in for the supervisor in supervisor absence with full signature authority
- Properly supervised two main lines consisted of 12 positions per line
- Production with time management to complete the quarter basis on assigning daily production
- Accomplished manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees coordinating and enforcing systems, policies and procedures
- Knowledgeable emergency and safety standards..
Property Assistant Manager
Arbor Station Apartment
Montgomery, AL
05.2009 - 01.2011
- Perform background reference and credit check, select quality tenants and maintain high occupancy rates
- Show available properties to prospective tenants and negotiate lease rental agreements
- Handle tenant communication, respond to requests for maintenance and answer questions
- Troubleshoot and resolve disputes, including eviction and cleaning damage deposit
- Coordinate and track rent collection maintenance and repairs
- Proactively address security issues
Public Relations Specialist
Victory Land Quincy 777
Shorter, AL
10.2007 - 05.2009
- Public Relations/Group Sales/ Marketing – Provided excellent customer service through placing outbound calls soliciting customers to encourage a visit to Victory Land
- Provided tours for visiting customers showing off the facility, discussed casino offering, explained how to play different games available, gave instruction on winnings and advised of how to contact a floor supervisor for needed assistance
- Managed customer concerns
- Created marketing strategies attract and carry out continued relationships with tourists
Education
Degree - Political Science
Illinois State University
Bloomington, IllinoisDegree -
Alabama A&M University
Huntsville, AlabamaHigh School diploma -
Booker T. Washington High School
Tuskegee, AlabamaSkills
- Problem-solving skills
- Customer service and care
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Documenting information
- Ensuring customer satisfaction
- Team building
- Time management abilities
Certification
- BSIS Certified License
- State Mandatory Course
- State Elective Course
- Emergency Response HazMat for First Responder
- First Aid CPR AED
- Tactical Training
Organizations
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
- Jack and Jill of America
- American Red Cross
- U.S. Law Shield
Timeline
Agent
Crisis24 Executive Protection
10.2022 - Current
Armed Officer
North American Security Investigation INC.
08.2019 - 04.2020
Armed Officer/ Supervisor
Aegis Protective Services
04.2019 - 10.2019
Security Operation Manager / Facility Specialist
GSW Creative Inc.
10.2018 - 01.2021
Agent (Part time)
Entourage Protection
09.2018 - 10.2022
Armed Officer
Security America Inc.
10.2015 - 08.2018
Production Association/ Team Leader
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing
06.2014 - 01.2015
Property Assistant Manager
Arbor Station Apartment
05.2009 - 01.2011
Public Relations Specialist
Victory Land Quincy 777
10.2007 - 05.2009
Degree - Political Science
Illinois State University
Degree -
Alabama A&M University
High School diploma -
Booker T. Washington High School