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Cole Harris

Gretna,LA

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lighting Technician

Radiant Rentals
10.2024 - Current
  • Programmed consoles and loaded automated color change systems prior to events.
  • Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety, and quality operations.
  • Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment in television and film platforms.
  • Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

Automotive Painter

Paternostro Collision Works
11.2023 - 10.2024
  • Mixed and thinned paints and other coatings to specified colors and consistency using viscometers and mixing equipment.
  • Removed rust and other debris from surfaces to paint and fill cavities and dents using sandpaper, wire brush and body fillers and applicators.
  • Sprayed specified amounts of finish, primer and protective and decorative coatings onto vehicle surfaces.
  • Used surface preparation and painting techniques to paint surfaces of cars, trucks and fleet vans.
  • Maintained optimal stock levels of inventory to guarantee timely availability of products.
  • Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
  • Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
  • Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
  • Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
  • Turned dials, handwheels, valves or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation.

Automotive Painter

Ray Brandt Collision Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Mixed and thinned paints and other coatings to specified colors and consistency using viscometers and mixing equipment.
  • Removed rust and other debris from surfaces to paint and fill cavities and dents using sandpaper, wire brush and body fillers and applicators.
  • Sprayed specified amounts of finish, primer and protective and decorative coatings onto vehicle surfaces.
  • Used surface preparation and painting techniques to paint surfaces of cars, trucks and fleet vans.
  • Maintained optimal stock levels of inventory to guarantee timely availability of products.
  • Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
  • Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
  • Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
  • Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
  • Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
  • Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
  • Turned dials, handwheels, valves or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation.
  • Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.

Industrial Electrician

Triad Electric & Controls
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
  • Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
  • Inspected transformers and circuit breakers for malfunctions.
  • Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
  • Attached power cables to equipment such as electric range and motor.
  • Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
  • Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
  • Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
  • Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.

Education

High School Diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Gretna, LA
05-2021

Skills

  • Power Distribution
  • Crew Management
  • Forklift operator
  • Lighting installation
  • Damage Assessment
  • Quality control inspection
  • Project Estimation
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Inventory Management
  • Work Order Interpretation
  • Hand tool use
  • Quality Assurance
  • Paint mixing
  • Multitasking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Physical Stamina
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Paint Sprayer Operation
  • Professionalism
  • Task Prioritization

Timeline

Lighting Technician

Radiant Rentals
10.2024 - Current

Automotive Painter

Paternostro Collision Works
11.2023 - 10.2024

Automotive Painter

Ray Brandt Collision Center
08.2022 - 05.2023

Industrial Electrician

Triad Electric & Controls
08.2021 - 03.2022

High School Diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Cole Harris