Robert Clyde Harris Jr.
Objective:
I am seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my skills to positively contribute to the company.
Profile:
• Team member desiring to bring out the best in others.
• Professional in appearance and manner.
• Reputation for being dependable, trustworthy, and an excellent attendance record.
• Team member with the ability to lead or follow in an industrial setting.
• Problem solver with the ability to perform duties with little or no supervision.
Work History:
June 2008 – December 2008
RJ Greenwood Construction Murfreesboro, TN
Contract Foreman
• Responsible for completion of some hands on projects and demolition.
• Coordinate scheduling with sub contractors for remodels.
• Contribute to task completion for jobs that were short handed in man-power.
January 2008 – June 2007
Puffy Stuff TN Nashville TN
Plant Manager
• Run and maintain machine that created biodegradable packing peanuts.
• Train and teach others on all jobs associated with the packaging business.
• Sales and marketing of Puffy Stuff by cold calling and Internet emails.
August 2006 – December 2007
Phase III Management Inc. Franklin TN
CEO
• CEO of the Corporation for the purpose of property management.
• Investment and capitalization of corporation.
• Procurement of properties for remodeling.
August 2006 – December 2007
BRS Properties LLC Franklin TN
Executive Board of Directors
• Facilitated the purchasing of houses with intentions to remodel and resale.
• One hundred percent of the work was done with the assistance of business partner, which included design, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and finish work.
January 2006 – September 2006
Self-Employed Dayton TN
Construction
• Designed concrete cistern measuring 75’ long X 10’ wide X 8’ high that was used for storing water for irrigation purposes and later used as a fire pit amphitheater seating 350 people.
• Prebuilt concrete forms for the purpose of building the cistern.
• Created a large his and hers outdoor bathroom for Winshape Retreat Center ropes course.
November 1984 – June 2005
La-Z-Boy Mfg. Dayton, TN
Assistant Gerber Operator
• Developed and launched new pilot program created to reduce fabric waste. Saved the company $100,000 within the first year.
• Developed and launched new pilot program in rough cut procedure producing better cut and yield of nested lays with less man hours.
• Cross-trained in tasks to rotate in all jobs (Gerber operator, Gerber pickup, spreading, rough cut cuter, leather pickup) within the cutting department floating from one job to another as needed for production schedule according to supervision.
May 1986 – September 1994
Self-Employed Dayton, TN
Construction
• Junction and punch down all cabling to punch blocks for telephone hook up an Internet access between each floor of dormitories on campus of Bryan College.
• Ran CAT V cable to each individual rooms some 200 plus rooms in all.
• Installed and troubleshooted problems with phone service though 1994. Rerouting movement of phones from one office to another.
May 1984 – November 1984
Leggett and Platt, Inc. Dayton, TN
Plant Manager
• Managed and supervised 13 employees in manufacturing prefabricated hideaway sofa beds.
• Oversaw scheduling, inventory, and purchasing and receiving of goods bought and sold.
March 1976 – March 1980
United States Air Force
Weapons Control System Mechanic
• Performed, troubleshooted, and maintained, components of the Weapons Control System of the F-4 Aircraft radar systems mechanic.
• Ran diagnostic test using Ohmn and Oscilloscope meters to determine if equipment was operational.
• Removed and replaced components in accordance with all safety and regulations of the United States Air Force.
Education:
1980 -1984 Bryan College Dayton TN Bachelor of Art Degree in Greek 2.8
1976 -1980 Air Force Radar Weapons Control Specialist Denver CO 32 Wk. Tech