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Christopher L. Harper

Detroit

Summary

Proven expertise in leading all aspects of effective planning and execution of project management for top-tier organizations. Capable of aligning human resources initiatives with business strategy in areas of employee relations, talent acquisition, and management, succession planning, training, and development. Passionate for serving as key point of contact at all levels of management and employees regarding all employee-related matters; employment law, interpretation of company policies, and performance management. Adept at executing HR policies, and administrative and departmental programs, while coordinating with business stakeholders. Proactive change agent spending time in employee environment, encouraging learning and promoting increased productivity; leading results in value-added customer service.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in quality control and inspections. Proven ability to identify and rectify product defects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Demonstrated expertise in maintaining detailed inspection records and collaborating with production teams to achieve quality objectives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

GP12 Quality Inspector

STEC USA
07.2024 - Current
  • Inspected products for defects, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications.
  • Conducted thorough examinations of materials using precision measuring tools to verify quality.
  • Documented inspection results accurately, maintaining clear records for traceability and reporting.
  • Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues and implemented corrective actions promptly.

Production Operator

Magna International Shelby Foam Systems
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Perform troubleshooting duties on printing and packaging equipment completing minor repairs, so that the automotive parts are properly prepared for shipping.
  • Ensured production of quality automotive parts by team members and reported all defective automotive parts to management for inspection.

Squad Leader / Assistant Platoon Sergeant

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Operated Alterations Shop saving soldiers thousands of dollars in uniform alterations costs. Executed operations to enhance organizational work performance. Established an effective work environment by implementing organizational policies.
  • Delivered visionary leadership to train and direct cross-functional teams for professional development and welfare of personnel assigned to section in preparation for career advancement.

Retention NCO

U.S. Army Human Resources Command
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Improved operations and procedures by conducting briefings and implementing new policies within the workplace. Maintained and enforced organizational retention standards, and implemented policies established by the organizational leadership. Screened organizational personnel training records and obtain qualification data, ensuring the best candidates are retained.
  • Increased unit retention rates by 100% as well as met quarterly and annual retention goals and maintained organizational manpower.
  • Maintained PII and training records for teams of up to 72-member to attain optimal outcomes.

Central Receiving and Shipping Point Supervisor

U.S. Army, Qarrrayah, Iraq
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Directed daily automated logistics operations for 12 months, while maintaining shipping records, coordinating equipment movement, and tracking countries of operations.
  • Performed daily inventories on cargo, in preparation of shipping hundreds of pieces equipment to its destination.
  • Coordinated recovery operations for non-mission capable wheeled equipment, to be uploaded or downloaded from transportation assets.

Education

Advanced Leaders Course -

NCO Academy
Fort Lee, VA

Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2020

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Project Management

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2019

Unit Movement Officer Course - undefined

U.S. Army Troop School
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
09.2011

Supervisor Development Course - undefined

Institute
08.2002

Basic Leaders Course - undefined

7TH Army NCO Academy
03.2001

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Recruitment & Selection
  • Training & Development
  • Data Auditing & Integrity
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • HR Strategy & Procedures
  • Change & Risk Management
  • Employee-Relations Programs
  • Succession Planning & Programs
  • Policy & Performance Assessment
  • Product inspection
  • Production monitoring

Timeline

GP12 Quality Inspector

STEC USA
07.2024 - Current

Production Operator

Magna International Shelby Foam Systems
01.2020 - 01.2024

Retention NCO

U.S. Army Human Resources Command
01.2013 - 01.2015

Squad Leader / Assistant Platoon Sergeant

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
01.2012 - 01.2016

Central Receiving and Shipping Point Supervisor

U.S. Army, Qarrrayah, Iraq
01.2009 - 01.2010

Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Colorado Technical University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Project Management

Colorado Technical University

Unit Movement Officer Course - undefined

U.S. Army Troop School

Supervisor Development Course - undefined

Institute

Basic Leaders Course - undefined

7TH Army NCO Academy

Advanced Leaders Course -

NCO Academy