JAMES HARRAH

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ad2skm@r.postjobfree.com · linkedin.com/in/james-harrah-31a415108 Accomplished, detail oriented, carpenter and all-around handy person seeks a position in a results- oriented company that seeds and ambitious and creative person. Where acquired skills and education will be utilized toward continued growth and advancement for both myself and the company. EXPERIENCE

FEBRUARY 2008 – MARCH 2020

LEAD WOODROOM WORKER, SOUTHPAW ENTERPRISES, DAYTON, OH Served as lead in woodroom at leading manufacturer in equipment for patients and students suffering from sensory disabilities. Experienced production woodworker and highly skilled operator of multiple pieces of equipment including Computer numerical control (CNC) and band, chop, and table saws. Trained new staff.

JANUARY 2004 – FEBRUARY 2008

DELIVERY DRIVER, DERRINGER FOOD SERVICES, DAYTON, OH Delivery driver for food service and vending company. Responsible for restocking supplies at various warehouses and manufacturing facilities.

OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2003

CONSTRUCTION LABORER/CARPENTER, ABOVE GRADE BUILDERS, SPRING VALLEY, OH Rough framer on new build homes and general home remodeling. DECEMBER 2002 – JULY 2003

PRODUCTION, CHERRY TREE DESIGN, BOZEMAN, MT

Assembled, packaged, and shipped ornate Japanese styled furniture. Responsible for reorganization of warehoused product and inventory control. AUGUST 1995 – NOVEMBER 2002

LEAD SET-UP AND REPAIR TECHNICIAN, GIBSON GUITAR CORP, BOZEMAN, MT Lead set-up and repair for all models of production and custom Gibson guitars, as well as a supervisor for lacquer and color spray application, bridging, sanding, and buffing of all instruments. Responsible for all quality and shipping quotas. FEBRUARY 1994 – JUNE 1995

BUILDING MAINTENENCE, OBERER DEVELOPMENT, FAIRBORN, OH Complete maintenance of 165-unit subsidized housing complex. Provided grounds work, apartment restoration, and 24-hour emergency repair services. 2

EDUCATION

2000

CERTIFICATE: LEAN MANUFACTURING, MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY 1991, 2004

FINE ARTS, SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE

COMPLETED COURSEWORK IN FINE ARTS; STUDIED PAINTING, WOODWORKING 1983

DIPLOMA, COLONEL WHITE HIGH SCHOOL, DAYTON, OH

SKILLS

• Professional and courteous

• Keen eye for detail and guidelines

• Problem solver

• Team oriented

• Efficient multitasker

ACTIVITIES

Honorably discharged veteran of the US Navy (1984-1988) where I served on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN -69 and received special training in logistics and inventory control. Volunteer as assistant coach for Yellow Springs Youth Baseball League.