Charles Ray Hall Jr.
Church Hill
Summary
Aspiring IT professional with an associate degree in Cybersecurity from Northeast State Community College. Possess over 7 years of experience in operations and troubleshooting within the industrial sector, complemented by strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Eager to apply my technical knowledge and hands-on experience to contribute effectively to a dynamic IT team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Operator
Bae Systems Inc.
Kingsport, Tennessee
03.2019 - 09.2025
- Operated and monitored chemical processing equipment to ensure safe production standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot operational issues and improve workflows.
- Maintained accurate documentation of production processes and safety protocols.
- Trained new employees on safety guidelines and operational procedures.
- Tracked and documented production data to maintain accurate records.
- Identified potential hazards in the workplace, implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Operated lab equipment for chemical tests and verification of product quality against standards.
- Implemented safety protocols and procedures for safe, efficient process operation.
- Coordinated with other departments on timely delivery of raw materials for production.
- Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.
- Used Siemens PCS-7 for the operation of the process.
Internship
Kingsport City IT department
Kingsport, TN
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Run new and repair internet cable.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Cap 2, Wal-Mart
Kingsport, Tenn.
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Unload merchandise trailers
- Move pallets around in stockroom
- Stock shelves
Manager
Frank Theaters
Kingsport, Tenn.
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Manage the theater, deal with guests and handle guest problems.
- Count money and make schedule. Make sure employees do their job correctly.
Mechanic
PWC
Kingsport, Tenn.
03.2014 - 08.2014
- Done mechanical work on trailers and garbage trucks of whatever needed to be worked on.
- Changed brakes, shocks, tires, and welded when needed.
Resource Mfg-Hutchinson Seal
Church Hill, Tenn.
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Clean up and painting
Salesman
Vector
Johnson City, Tenn.
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Set up appointments with clients to show and demonstrate the Cutco Cutlery knives.
Powerhouse Operator
Eastman Chemical Company
Kingsport, Tenn.
01.2005 - 08.2012
- Worked in different positions as the Bottom Ash Operator pulling ash out of the boilers, and making sure the Electrostatic Precipitators weren’t plugged, also loading the trucks with bottom ash and fly ash, helping other Operators with their jobs.
- Worked as Basement Operator helping the Bottom Ash Operator with pulling bottom ash, taking care of the coal mills and the water feed pumps.
- Worked as Chemical Operator taking care of the slurry system and atomizer and setting up tanks to be burned in the boilers and making sure the pump was pumping.
- Know a little about the Gas Boiler Operation.
Sales Associate
JC Penney
Kingsport, Tenn.
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Working at the cash register and helping the customers find what they need.
- Cleaning and straightening up at closing.
Education
Diploma -
Volunteer High School
Church Hill, Tenn.05-2021
Certificate - Machine Set-Up Operator and Technology Foundations
Tennessee Technology Center
Surgoinsville, TNApprenticeship Certificates - Powerhouse Operations
Northeast State Community College
Kingsport, Tenn.Certificate of Technical Studies - Chemical Process Operations
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TNAssociate’s degree - applied science cyber Defense
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN05-2024
Associate of Applied Science - General Technology
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TNSkills
- Milling Machine
- Lathe
- Keyboarding/Computer
- Self-Motivated
- Trouble Shooting
- Materials Handling
- Used oil disposal
- Overhead Lift Operation
- Steam Driven Generator Operation
- Safety Inspections for Hazards and Leaks
- Scissors Lift Operation
- Lockout/Tag out
- Forklift Operators
- Scheduling
- Blueprint Reading
- Management
- Hazardous chemicals
- Chemical handling proficiency
- Batch processing techniques
- Chemical reaction monitoring
- Quality assurance standards
- Operation Monitoring
- Analytical problem solving
- Process monitoring
- Cybersecurity measures
- Cybersecurity risk management
- Basic cybersecurity
- Typing
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Internship
Kingsport City IT department
09.2024 - 12.2024
Chemical Operator
Bae Systems Inc.
03.2019 - 09.2025
Cap 2, Wal-Mart
10.2017 - 02.2019
Manager
Frank Theaters
04.2015 - 05.2017
Mechanic
PWC
03.2014 - 08.2014
Resource Mfg-Hutchinson Seal
09.2013 - 02.2014
Salesman
Vector
01.2013 - 01.2013
Powerhouse Operator
Eastman Chemical Company
01.2005 - 08.2012
Sales Associate
JC Penney
01.2000 - 01.2005
Diploma -
Volunteer High School
Certificate - Machine Set-Up Operator and Technology Foundations
Tennessee Technology Center
Apprenticeship Certificates - Powerhouse Operations
Northeast State Community College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Chemical Process Operations
Northeast State Community College
Associate’s degree - applied science cyber Defense
Northeast State Community College
Associate of Applied Science - General Technology
Northeast State Community College
Summary of Qualifications
- Over 7 years’ work experience in a Coal Fired Power Plant.
- Skilled in Steam Turbine Generation Operation.
- Trouble shooting on both generators and Coal Fired Power Plants.
- Skilled in pumps operation and tracing piping out.
- Strong organizational skills-recognizing, analyzing, and problem solving.
- Dedicated, hardworking person with strong work ethics.
- 2 years of Management.
- Scheduling.
- Microsoft Office 365
- Cyber security