James S. Harris Sr.
**** ******* **. **** *, Everett, WA 98203 425-***-**** ************@*****.***
Overview
Military
Army National Guard January 1998 - January 1999
oCombat Engineer
oSupervised and assisted a team on how to tackle rough terrains in combat operations
oSupervised and helped build defensive positions
oBuilt floating and fixed bridges for a place to detonate explosives and conduct
reconnaissance
United States Navy September 1998 - December 1994
oShip Serviceman: Rank SH3
oSupervised 50-100 working parties to efficiently move and store inventory
oResponsible for the procurement of heavy equipment
oIncreased the accuracy of the inventory lists to minimize errors which lead to less downtime
oHelped make changes when supply chain management issues arose
Customer Service
Sales Consultant
Technical
Data Entry
Word documents
Digital and social marketing
Conference calling software
Education
High School Diploma June 1985 Crete Monee High School, Chicago IL
Experience
Security Professional Allied Universal Security Services 11/3/2020 to Present
Provide a safe and secure work environment for Boeing employee staff
Prevent non-Boeing employees from accessing the Boeing property
Assist in preparing VIP badges and assuring their safety with security escorts
Give clear and concise directions to new Boeing employees and our delivery truck drivers
Impact
I am the lead Security Professional for the day shift, at the main gate, and train the new hires.
I received Security Professional of the month with in the first 5 months of employment.
I was given the Phenomenal Performance Award for an exemplary demonstration of the
company’s core values when dealing with an emotionally distraught employee while working my assigned post.
I was rewarded for demonstrating professionalism while deescalating a situation when a
transient was found on one of the shuttle buses trying to enter the plant and was resistant to getting off.
I have organized the guard shack to be more efficient for the daily tasks and maintain the cleanliness to make it look more presentable from the outside looking in.
I have been told on many occasions by multiple employees, that my positive attitude
was a great start to their day and was much appreciated.
Delivery Driver Paradigm Delivery for Amazon 9/16/2020 - 11/21/2020
Responsible for transporting packages and other goods from a mail facility to a personal or business address
Entered data into a navigation tool to ensure the packages were delivered to the correct address
Communicated efficiently with dispatchers and team members
Followed step by step instructions from picking up the packages at the warehouse to delivering them to the destinations
Impact
Great customer service and deliveries were met in a timely manner.
I was able to adapt when addresses were wrong or there were unforeseen obstacles such as loose/angry dogs, address signs covered with foliage or missing completely, inclement weather, and locked gates with long driveways.
Sales Consultant Lexus of Seattle 11/ 11/2019 - 09/14/2020
Sold cars for a popular car dealership
Responsible for data entry when meeting with customers
Maintained extensive product knowledge
Maintained good communication with outside consultants from other dealerships
Impact
I assisted the Sales Managers in executing local sales tools to ensure dealership profitability as outlined in the business plan.
I was on the job at least 30 minutes early for every shift to be prepared for the day’s work.
I worked well with my team members to help them with their customers when they couldn’t close them. I found different approaches to help them get the car they wanted.
I was known for my outstanding customer service, by listening to the needs of my customers, which was measured by our CSI surveys.
Sales Consultant Jaguar Land Rover Seattle 11/2017 - 10/2019
Sold cars for a popular car dealership
Responsible for data entry when meeting with customers
Maintained extensive product knowledge
Maintained good communication with outside consultants from other dealerships
Impact
I elevated my knowledge by doing extra tests to become a Bronze Certified Sales Consultant.
I was known for my outstanding customer service by listening to the needs of my customers, which was measured by our CSI surveys.
I assisted the Sales Managers in executing local sales tools to ensure dealership profitability as outlined in the business plan.
Sales Consultant Pignataro Volkswagen 6/2012 - 11/2017
Sold cars for a popular car dealership
Responsible for data entry when meeting with customers
Maintained extensive product knowledge
Maintained good communication with outside consultants from other dealerships
Impact
I became a Master Certified Sales Consultant by doing extra testing that was not mandatory.
I was always seeking out ways to increase my product knowledge with on line training.
I consistently had outstanding customer service that was measured by our CSI surveys.
I assisted the Sales Managers in executing local sales tools to ensure dealership profitability as outlined in the business plan.
Bus Driver Lake Stevens School District 2/2011 - 1/2013
Transported children safely to and from school and after school sporting events
Supervised 75-100 kids on extended trips
Impact
I loved listening and learning about the children and all their social differences and worked hard to make sure their day started and ended with a positive role model.
I had to make quick decisions to deescalate situations when a child was acting out or causing a problem, so the other children were not in any danger and transported safely.
Since I had children in school at the time, I was able to relate to the children on the bus and easily engage in conversation and earn their trust.