BRANDON G. HARRIS
Hickory Hills, IL *****
504-***-**** *****************@*****.***
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-harris-1b7739328
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Multifunctional Management Professional and Military Veteran with over 9 years of extensive experience in avionics maintenance, quality control inspection, and recruitment. Demonstrates expertise in managing high-value assets, leading technical teams, and driving recruitment initiatives, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead personnel, manage quality systems, and optimize performance through trend analysis and process improvements. Certified in Lean Six Sigma (Yellow, Green, Black, Black Master) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Adept at building relationships with stakeholders and fostering engagement with community leaders to drive successful recruitment campaigns.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Management
Avionics Maintenance
Quality Assurance
Regulatory Compliance
Recruitment & Retention
Process Improvement
Safety & Risk Mitigation
Equipment & Inventory Management
Technical Inspection
Training & Personnel Development
Community Engagement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
U.S. Army Recruiter
2020 – Present
Served as a community ambassador, guiding applicants through the enlistment process and increasing Army and Army Reserve recruitment.
Conducted Army awareness programs over a 500-square-mile area, strengthening community engagement.
Managed accountability for $60K of government equipment, ensuring operational readiness.
Built and maintained relationships with influencers, parents, and educators across 24 high schools and 5 colleges, resulting in increased recruitment success.
U.S. Army Avionic Technical Inspector & Mechanic
2017 – 2020
Provided maintenance support for a fleet of 30 helicopters, ensuring optimal performance in a high-demand environment.
Supervised a team of 27 personnel, managing their training, development, and discipline, improving overall team performance.
Conducted maintenance trend analysis and implemented quality control measures to ensure high standards in repair and maintenance operations.
Managed over $3.5M in avionics and electrical equipment, maintaining compliance with military maintenance protocols.
U.S. Army Aircraft Avionic Repairer
2012 – 2017
Led the avionics section in maintaining the operational readiness of 30 helicopters, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Supervised the training and development of 8 technicians, enhancing skills and team productivity.
Managed the maintenance and accountability of tools, test sets, and communications equipment, improving operational efficiency.
EDUCATION
Associate of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies
American Military University 2023
CERTIFICATIONS
Lean Six Sigma (Yellow, Green, Black, Black Master)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Fiber Optics and Data Cabling (AFI/AFT)
Equal Opportunity (EO)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office 365: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Google Workspace: Gmail, Calendar, Docs