BRIAN HARVIn **** parkside avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
P. 215- 839-5458
*********@*****.***
SUMMARY QUALIFICATIONS:
Former Honorary Marine Corps Sergeant with strong effective leadership skills and ability to build a successful united team. Multifaceted, driven, highly motivated professional possessing a great success record for accomplishing key goals. Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills. Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a challenging environment. Also very efficient with time management.
Ethics:
Honesty, Integrity and Confidence are my key components to succeed in life.
Objective
I believe my experience and skill set may enhance the needs of various positions within your company.
Relevant Experience & Skills
MUTUAL INDUSTRIES 2006 – Present
Machine Operator/Shop Steward ~ Philadelphia, PA
Trained in maintaining, controlling, and operating machines and equipment that are used in the manufacturing of smaller production equipment and other utility products. Operate high speed sophisticated machines by managing settings and conducting tests to ensure a successful operation in the production process. I collaborate with senior management to negotiate fair benefits for all employees. Ensuring policies and procedures adequately represent and benefit the interest of employees.
WALMART CORPORATION - 2004 – 2006
Inventory Manager ~ Philadelphia, PA
Directed and supervised programs to improve inventory. Responsible for all the inventory aspects on the site such as stock location and availability, replenishment control and inventory auditing. Also in charge of the accuracy of all data kept on the receiving, production, and shipment of stock. Maintaining optimal stock levels to ensure timely availability of products. Managing an Inventory team comprising of Shift Managers and team leaders. Setting operational standards for all staff to follow. Managing excess and ageing stock.
CAMPUS HILL - 2002 - 2004
Youth Counselor/Basketball Coach ~ Durham, NC
Developed a partnership with parents to engage at-risk youth in activities promoting social and academic growth. Facilitated weekly leadership development & life skill workshops. Coordinated tutoring with external providers and organized field trips. Maintained progress reports for the use of utilizing information for informative interventions. Designed disciplinary techniques addressing youth with behavioral issues. Coached summer league basketball for ages 8 through 12.
United States MARINE CORPS (Honorable Discharge) 1998 - 2002
Sergeant ~ USA
Responsible for training under ranking marines in their basic military skills and their respective military occupational specialties. Responsible for assisting fellow marines with their personal and professional development by ensuring they have the training and resources they need. I perform as the main link between each marine and the organization's leadership, and I was responsible for implementing the policies and orders given by officers. This required me to manage the day-to-day activities of marines within the boundaries of the policies set by their superior officers. Properly motivated marines to perform their tasks to the best of their ability. Presenting a dual role as disciplinarian and motivator, this was done by encouraging and correcting wayward marines, while commending those who fulfill their work satisfactorily.
Education
Graduated 2006 GIBBS COLLEGE, NC
Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications
Other Experience
Graphic Designer. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Corel Draw, Photoshop & Adobe.
Reference available upon request.