Darius Harrison
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Marine Corps Combat Engineer and Armory Custodian. Expertise in construction, materials handling, and team leadership, complemented by a strong focus on safety and organization in high-volume settings. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and maintain operational readiness through effective inventory management and task execution.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Turner Industries
Geismar, Louisiana
06.2026 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently on schedule.
- Followed safety protocols while handling tools and equipment daily.
- Transported materials between locations using forklifts and trucks effectively.
- Performed various physical tasks to support team operations.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
Armory Custodian
USMC
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Managed company-sized armory with over 1,200 serialized gear items valued at over 4 million dollars, addressing outdated processes and organizational issues.
- Achieved 100% accountability of all weapons and equipment, streamlined storage efficiency, reduced retrieval time, ensured accurate tracking for operational readiness.
- Improved workplace functionality and operational efficiency by reorganizing storage and inventory systems, resulting in a more organized and reliable environment for daily operations.
- Identified and corrected pre-existing inefficiencies, reorganized storage and inventory systems, and simplified task processes to reduce complexity.
- Developed comprehensive roster, decluttered and organized storage areas, and coordinated de-issue and re-issue of weapons and equipment during 17-hour operational period.
- Camp Pendleton, CA
Combat Engineer
USMC
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Supported expeditionary construction and engineering tasks during an eight-month overseas deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
- Executed construction, site preparation, and obstacle installation to meet operational and infrastructure requirements.
- Conducted engineer reconnaissance to assess terrain, routes, and physical conditions to support safe and efficient task execution.
- Removed obstacles from worksite to ensure safe passage for equipment and personnel., terrain modification, and route clearing using hand tools, power tools, and standard engineering equipment.
- Constructed and reinforced physical barriers during a domestic border reinforcement mission using boom lifts, grinders, and power tools to modify, cut, and install materials in elevated and ground-level work areas.
- Led a squad during engineering operations, managing tasks and personnel accountability. and team leader following advanced training, overseeing personnel, task execution, and accountability.
- Led small teams during engineering operations, ensuring tasks were completed to standard and within required timelines.
Education
High school diploma -
05-2021
Skills
- Site preparation techniques
- Structural assembly and repair
- Power tool operation
- Safety compliance
- Machinery maintenance
- Site cleanup
- Inventory management
- Time-sensitive task execution
- Procedure adherence
- Dependability and work ethic
- Time management
- Dynamic problem-solving
- Team communication
- Team collaboration
- High-pressure adaptability
- Detail-oriented quality focus
- Project coordination
- Safety awareness
Training
- SAPR (sexual assault prevention response), 07/01/22, 04/30/26
- CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear), 07/01/22, 04/30/26
- PII (personal identifiable information), 10/01/23, 04/30/26
- OPSEC (operational security), 10/01/23, 04/30/26
Timeline
Laborer
Turner Industries
06.2026 - Current
Armory Custodian
USMC
08.2025 - 04.2026
Combat Engineer
USMC
08.2022 - 08.2025