Derrick Lewis Harris
Hampton, VA 23669
adzuqn@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To join a results-oriented organization that seeks an ambitious and career conscious person, where acquired skills and education will be utilized toward continued growth and advancement.
Highlight of Qualifications
Ability to manage multiple projects and establish priorities
Ability to analyze and integrate relevant information
Understanding of critical forklift truck measurements as well as how they affect safety operations.
Liebherr USA January 2009 – present
Senior Warranty Claims Administrator
Process all supplier claims with the factory and track credit notes.
Conducts research, extracts data from appropriate relational databases, prepares statistical reports and spreadsheets, and prepares presentations.
Responds to and initiates inquiries, explains policies, answers questions, and independently resolves problems.
Check in all warranty return parts and attach paperwork to process.
Pack return parts together to be sent back to the factory.
Oversees the maintenance of quality standards through visual and mechanical inspections methods.
Promotes a safe work environment by ensuring all follow established safety procedures.
Newport News Shipbuilding August 2003 - January 2009
Rigger X36 Building 133
Plan, lay out, assemble, repair and install complex weight handling gear and various standing and running rigging.
Shipboard rigging to include removal of the machinery and equipment on and off the ship and through narrow openings utilizing jacks, chain falls, come along and rollers. Shipboard machinery and equipment to include but not limited to: pumps, valves, motors, electronic equipment
Inspect rigging gear according to safety rules and OSHA standards.
Selection of rigging gear based on weight and distribution of load, availability of hoisting machinery, and the presence of obstacles which might interfere with maneuverability of incorrectly rigged hoisting gear.
Baywire Rope and Rigging Supply November 2000 – August 2003
Shop Forman/ Assistant Manager
Plan and direct the performance of daily shop operations to ensure on time/under budget project completion
Strategize, problem solve, and convey information and ideas in a logical manner
Develops daily work assignments and expectations for production workforce.
Assigns mechanics to jobs to most effectively utilize their skill set and maximize performance.
Ensures all employees are properly supervised and have all the necessary tooling, equipment, specifications, drawings and procedures to properly accomplish their jobs.
Tread Quarters June 1995 – November 2000
Lead Mechanic
Perform automotive maintenance based on your skill level, including, but not limited to oil changes, tire rotations, multi-point vehicle inspections, and tire installations
Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment
Conducted inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage
Verifies vehicle service ability by conducting test-drives; adjusting controls and systems
Jiffy Lube September 1993 – June 1995
Lube Technician
Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning.
Performed work with efficiency and accordance with OEM policy.
Documented all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
Education
Kecoughtan High School Hampton, VA June 1993