Posted on: 2008-08-16
LaSonya A. Lewis 1494 Shaw Road • Hinesville, GA 31313 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] 01196899445241 Oman Cell Phone (912)-368-7544 Home Phone OBJECTIVE A challenging and rewarding position with the opportunity for advancement and the ability to utilize my skills as a movement control specialist, security technician, quality control inspector, or as a counselor. EDUCATION 1998-2000 Georgia College and State University Milledgeville, GA Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice (Minor in History) 1996-1998 South Georgia College Douglas, GA Associate of Science, Criminal Justice RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE 05/2008-Present DynCorp International LLC - WRM Program Seeb, Oman Quality Control Lead/Safety Officer/ Security Officer Perform random inspections on all BEAR Base, Civil Engineering and Transportation facilities and workshops to ensure compliance with directives and the Performance Work Statement. Perform random In-Process and Final Product inspections on all Inspection, Maintenance and Preservation operations. Review and evaluate work processes and facilities to ensure compliance with ISO 9001. Keeps a weekly accountability of Quality control inspections and Self inspections done by each department. Coordinate with other departments and sites for standardization of processes and procedures. 11/2007-05/2008 KBR Baghdad, Iraq Quality Inspector for Quality Assurance/Quality Control Knowledgeable of the Quality Plan, Task Order, and the Standard Operating Procedures. Produce accurate documentation on a daily basis and submit in a timely manner. In full compliance with KBR, LOGCAP III, D, F, & I sites Quality polices, specific camp policies. Keeps Quality Management informed of concerns, issues and/or conflicts. Maintain and present a positive and professional attitude in our daily dealings with the customer. 12/2006- 11/2007 KBR Cedar II, Iraq Logistics Coordinator for Movement Control Team Request and coordinate transport capability to meet missions Mark and label cargo and freight shipments in accordance with regulatory requirements Document and inventory freight, cargo and material shipments of all types Operate automated data terminal equipment Arrange documentation and reports for follow-up or response to tracer actions 8/1996-5/2007 U.S. Army Reserve Waycross, GA Staff Sergeant/88N, Transportation Management Coordinator, 598th Transportation Attachment Advise military and Department of Defense civilians of their entitlement for shipment of personal property and passenger travel Request and coordinate transport capability to meet missions Mark and label cargo and freight shipments in accordance with regulatory requirements Document and inventory freight, cargo and material shipments of all types Operate automated data terminal equipment Arrange documentation and reports for follow-up or response to tracer actions 8/2006- 11/2006 Three Springs Wayne County Program Jesup, GA Supervisor, Cabin 1 Supervise the group from activity to activity throughout the day Help to define standards of behavior for each group Enforce norms and help to teach, clarify and uphold standards, expectations and values Monitor residents in their activities and participate side by side with them throughout the day 5/2005- 8/2006 Eckerd Youth Alternatives Blakely, GA Youth Counselor/Teacher Supervise ten 10-17 year old boys who have been referred to the program for a variety of behavioral issues in a unique wilderness education system Plan daily activities such as backpacking trips and canoe expeditions Formally evaluate the boys’ behavior on a daily basis Mentor boys by enhancing their self-esteem and development of the communication, decision-making, social interaction and academic skills needed to succeed in society. 10/2004-5/2005 Southwest Key Program, Inc. Warner Robins, GA Youth Tracker, part-time Assisted in coordinating youth activities and groups Participated in youths daily program activities, i.e., groups, recreation, and transportation Created and led activity programs for individual youths and groups of youths Entered data in YTS system Provided crisis intervention and administered first aid when necessary Transported youth as needed 6/2002-12/2004 Spectrum Health Systems Milledgeville, GA Substance Abuse Counselor, Scott State Prison Provided group counseling, individual counseling, substance abuse education, cognitive-behavioral classes, recovery and relapse prevention classes to inmates with a long history of substance abuse Assisted in finding employment and proper housing and treatment for parolees Provided effective methods of self-improvement for prisoners 6/2001-6/2002 Scott State Prison Milledgeville, GA Correctional Officer Supervised inmates in housing units and isolation and maintained control and discipline including use of physical restraint and restraining devices Made periodic patrols of quarters and work areas and initiated counts of inmates at regular and irregular intervals Maintained a periodic patrol either inside or outside the institution to ensure the security and integrity of the institution. Instructed inmates and maintained control in areas such as the inmate food service area, auditorium, etc CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING U.S. Army Basic Combat Training, Ft. Jackson, SC, 1997 U.S. Army Transportation School, Ft. Eustis, VA, 1997 Basic Correctional Officer Training School, Milledgeville, GA 2001 Eckerd Youth Alternatives Counselor Training Program, Tampa, FL 2005 Certified in CPR and AED by the American Red Cross, 2005 Crisis Intervention Certification by Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Tampa,FL 2005 Certification in Canoeing and Community Water Safety by the American Red Cross, Tampa, FL 2005 Warrior Leadership Course, U.S. Army Reserve, Ft. Jackson, SC. 2006 KBR AT Level 1 Awareness Training , Houston ,TX. 2006 KBR Workplace Violence Training , Cedar II, Iraq 2007 KBR Trafficking in Persons, Cedar II, Iraq 2007 LOGCAP III Materials and Property Accountability, Camp Slayer, Iraq 2007 LOGCAP III PPE Safety Training, Camp Slayer, Iraq 2007 LOGCAP III Hazard Communication Training, Camp Slayer, Iraq 2007 KBR Security Training Awareness and Education, Camp Slayer, Iraq 2007 LOGCAP III Industrial Security Program, Camp Slayer, Iraq 2007 KBR Code of Business Conduct, Camp Slayer, Iraq 2007 LOGCAP III Ladder Safety, Camp Slayer, Iraq 2007 LOGCAP III Materials/Property Accountability, Camp Slayer, Iraq 2007 TTC Quality Assurance/Quality Control Training Course, Camp Victory, Iraq 2007 TTC SeeSor Training Course, Camp Victory, Iraq 2007 TTC OSHA 1928 30 Hour Construction Course, Camp Victory, Iraq 2008 TTC ROWPU Quality Assurance Course, Camp Victory, Iraq 2008 TTC Incinerator Quality Assurance Course, Camp Victory, Iraq 2008 TTC Fuels Quality Assurance Course, Camp Victory, Iraq 2008 DynCorp International LLC - WRM Program Initial Preparers/ Certifiers/Inspectors Hazardous Declaration Materials Course. ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS Army Achievement Medal, U.S. Army Reserve, 1998 Army Service Medal, U.S. Army Reserve, 2000 Counselor of the Year, Spectrum Health Systems, Scott State Prison, 2004 U.S. Army Certificate of Achievement, Ft. Stewart, GA, 2004 Duty Appointed Non-Commissioned Officer, 2006 Certificate of Achievement, Warrior Leadership Course, U.S. Army Reserve, 2006 Employee of the Month, Three Springs Wayne County Girls Program, 2006