Henry C. Cherry Jr.
Peoria, IL 61604
***************@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a position where my past job skills can be utilized to maximize
opportunities for myself, others, and allow me to become successful.
Experience
Peoria Children's Home, Peoria, IL
Residential Counselor 03/2006-10/2009
To supervise and counsel children who are and have experienced severe
social, emotional and/or behavior problems. To educate them through in
house counseling, crisis intervention, and prevention programs to help them
become productive and successful adults.
Edge Fitness Center, Peoria, IL
Personal Trainer (volunteer) 11/06-06/08
Worked along side certified personal trainers to help improve the over all
fitness and health of each client in helping them to reach their personal
goals.
Peoria Police Department, Peoria, IL
Police Officer 11/00-07/2005
Maintained and enforced all traffic and criminal laws of the state of
Illinois. Able to handle stressful situations, work unsupervised, while
providing thorough documentation of all incidents on a daily basis.
Peoria Park District Department, Peoria, IL
Patrol and Liaison Officer 03/1998-11/2000
Maintained and enforced laws of the park and recreational centers. Made
sure all patrons complied with park rules and regulations while providing a
safe environment for them and their family.
Education
West Bolivar High School (Rosedale, Mississippi )
1992-1994 Graduated Top Ten
(Who's Who of Academic Students)
Delta State University, Cleveland, Ms
1994-1995
Criminal Justice
Illinois Central College, Peoria, IL
1995-1999
Criminal Justice (Associate's Degree)
University of Illinois, Springfield, IL
2001-2005
Criminal Justice (Bachelor of Arts Degree)
Certifications/Training
Personal Trainer Certification from International Sports Sciences
Association
Certification from Police Training Institute (Certified Police Officer
State of IL)
Certified in CPR, Hazardous Material, First Aid, AED
Trained in Arrest and control tactics
Trained in tactical crisis intervention (restraint training)
Trained and skilled in verbal judo (Art of Speech rather than force)
Trained in culture diversity
Special Skills
Computer literate, excellent verbal and written skills, excellent
investigation experience, experience in typing and able to deal with a wide
variety of people and situations. Most importantly, I'm someone who gives
100% each and every day and very dependable.