Christopher Merkerson
Missouri City, Texas 77459
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OBJECTIVE: Obtain a position as a team player in a people-oriented organization where I can maximize my experience in an environment to achieve goals.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
BMC Lumber/Rosenberg, TX 09/2015-03/2016
Maintain the inventory (stack lumber in a way that the customer can easily find the lumber he needs.)
Assisting customers by helping them find what he or she needs.
Quality Solutions/Houston, TX 02/2015 – 06/2015
Relocation Tech (Temp)
Worked on several projects taking direction from IT to be sure all designated desktop units were disconnected, labeled, bagged and then reconnected in the new location.
Brand Energy Plant/Meridian, MS 02/2013 - 10/2014
Insulator (Contract)
Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
Fit insulations around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.
Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.
Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws in order to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage.
Star Packaging Warehouse/Atlanta, GA 06/2012 - 12/2012
Packer/ Helper (Temp)
Cleaned and prepared containers and evaluate all shipping materials for damages or defects.
Count inventory and place products into appropriate boxes and shipping containers.
Assembled the packaging in which the product will be shipped.
Visually inspected boxed and products for damage or improper packaging.
AT&T Call Center / Douglas, Arizona 06/2011-06/2012
Sales/Telemarketer
Contact businesses or private individuals by phone.
Deliver prepared sales scripts to persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service or make a donation.
Obtain customer information to determine best products and/or services
Obtain possible customer leads.
Data entry and maintenance of customer/potential customer data bases.
Assisted IT with equipment moves when needed.
Follow-up on initial contacts
Yale Enforcement Security Services / Houston, TX 11/2009-5/2011
Security Officer
Patrol industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Allied Barton Security Services / Houston, TX 04/2007-08/2009
Security Officer
Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.
SKILLS:
PC Hardware setups
Strong verbal and personal communication skills.
Accuracy and Attention to details.
Problem analysis, use of judgment and ability to solve problems efficiently.
MS Office
Windows OS
EDUCATION:
Cochise Community College/Douglas, Arizona
Elkins HS/Missouri City, Texas/HS Diploma 2007