LaSonja Washington
Chicago, IL *****
*****************@***********.***
Emerging Leader with a diverse work experience background. Seeking opportunities to continue building and demonstrating leadership skills, while exploring careers and contributing to the companies that I have worked for. I have Several years of a wide range of professional experience. Work Experience
Delivery Driver/owner operator
Cassadine Express - Chicago, IL
October 2022 to Present
• Owner and Operator
• Loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner.
• Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied.
• Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles.
• Accepting payments for delivered items.
• Providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling complaints from clients.
• Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
• Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
• Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries.
• Operating equipment and machines, such as cars, trucks, forklifts, etc. Daycare Director
Happy Feet and Hands Academy - Chicago, IL
April 2006 to Present
● Monitors and supervises children keeping them safe and healthy.
· Prepares food and snacks for children and organizes mealtime.
· Helps children maintain good hygiene and changes the diapers of infants and toddlers.
· Organizes activities designed to help children learn about their world and develop their own interests.
· Creates schedules to ensure that children have adequate physical activity, rest, food, and intellectual stimulation.
· Watches for any signs of behavioral or emotional problems in children and alerts parents to the problems.
· Keeps records of children’s routines throughout the day.
· Introduces babies, toddlers, and small children to basic concepts like reading and sharing toys.
· Works with children on language skills and creative activities like art, music, and dance. Delivery Driver
Forge head logistics - Chicago, IL
April 2018 to October 2020
• Follow strict safety standards on and off the road with delivery vans.
• Pick up and deliver packages from and to different addresses and through different routes.
• Follow routes and time schedule.
• Follow delivery instructions from customers and company procedures.
• Load, unload, prepare, daily inspect and operate the delivery vehicle.
• Keep a professional appearance.
• Complete logs and reports.
• Supply assistance to coworker as needed.
Lead Loss Prevention Agent
DTLR - Chicago, IL
September 2016 to April 2019
● Monitor public areas for potential threats
● Identify potential thieves or vandals among staff or patrons
● In some instances, monitor displays or changing rooms, both of which can provide additional opportunities to steal merchandise
● Uniformed officers may discourage potential thieves or troublemakers
● Follow and confront suspected shoplifters
● Review inventory and stock and investigating suspected pilferage by employees ● Document theft and other security violations
● Ability to respond well to emergency situations
Education
Associate in Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
December 2013
Skills
• Loss Prevention
• Security
• Teaching
• Interviewing
• Childcare
• Early Childhood Education
• Delivery driver experience (4 years)
• Customer service (10+ years)
Certifications and Licenses
CPR/First Aid
May 2022 to May 2025
PERC Card
May 2020 to May 2024