Donja Harper
Warner Robins,Georgia
Summary
Logic-driven installation and repair professional well-versed in crossing maintenance, including all related structures, devices and components. Effective at using construction equipment such as backhoes, working safely and documenting actions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Signal Maintainer
Norfolk Southern
10.2022 - Current
- Inspected, diagnosed and troubleshot crossing electronic equipment, devices and structures and determined appropriate repairs for remediation.
- Used circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to complete work accurately.
- Located in-ground cable, pulled new cable and completed wiring of crossing structures.
- Cleaned lenses of lamps with cloths and solvents.
- Analyzed interlocks and hotbox detectors to maintain signal communication.
- Installed new crossings and signals and repaired existing structures and components to improve safety and prevent accidents.
- Installed, analyzed and repaired railroad intercommunication systems.
- Replaced defective wiring, broken lenses and burned-out light bulbs.
- Inspected and tested hotbox detectors, interlocks and other signal equipment.
- Tested air lines and air cylinders on pneumatically operated gates to maintain operations.
- Inspected electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates to repair defective electrical connections and parts.
Side Loader Operator
Avery Dennison
03.2021 - Current
- My duties include but were not limited to; The operation of Raymond side loaders, stand-up lifts, sit down lifts, and clamp lifts
- I staged products using these various lifts and also delivered the product to various production lines.
Founder/CEO
Hyper Reel Filmworks LLc.
01.2020 - Current
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
- Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
- Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and employee engagement.
- Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to overcome challenges faced during the filmmaking process.
- Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs, and devise shooting schedule.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure all projects were completed within financial constraints.
- Utilized lighting, camera angles and movement to create visual styles of films.
- Established a positive working atmosphere on set that fostered collaboration among cast, crew, and production staff members alike.
- Drafted, directed and produced [60MPH] film by raising over $[8000] from crowdfunding campaign.
- Maintained an organized archive of all raw footage, edited sequences, project files, contracts and other relevant documents for future reference.
- Negotiated contracts with talent and crew, securing competitive rates while ensuring the availability of skilled professionals for each project.
- Created visual effects and computer-generated imagery (CGI) to enhance films.
- Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew, and cast members and obtaining permits.
- Directed actors and crews to create vision for films and bring scripts to life.
- Wrote scripts by creating stories and dialogue for films to establish plots and characters.
- Produced marketing videos to help businesses increase revenue.
- Approved designs for actors to create stylist wardrobes suited to each film.
- Completed editing by cutting and arranging footage to create final versions of films.
- Produced entertainment and lifestyle news reports, music videos and commercials.
- Used dialogue, sound effects and music to create soundscapes for films.
- Enhanced film production quality by directing and supervising cinematography, lighting, and sound design.
Refrigeration Technician
Polar Temp
01.2020 - 03.2021
- My duties include but were not limited to; The installation of commercial refrigeration equipment on mobile utility trailers
- The procedure consisted of me measuring cut holes, prepping wiring, brazing, leak checking, pressure testing, charging and running field tests.
Industrial Maintenance
Arconic Architectural
11.2018 - 01.2020
- My duties include but were limited to; The knowledge of electrical safety protocols and competency of high voltage circuitry
- I operated an extrusion machine on a daily basis
- I also maintained all the production equipment making sure everything operated properly during my shift
- I performed troubleshooting procedures if equipment failed to bring it back up to par
- I maintained boiler and chiller systems, 3-phase motors, silos and bindicators, changed sprockets and chains, lubricated machinery, adjusted conveyor belt tension, and maintained hydraulic and pneumatic pumps.
Parts Dispatcher
Blue Bird Corp.
10.2012 - 10.2018
- My duties included but were not limited to; The departmental logistics of supplying parts for the purpose of prefabrication
- I completed this task by communicating with various department supervisors who submitted requisitions for parts
- I then communicated with warehouse personal and lift-drivers to locate the parts for delivery
- I also performed inventory counts and located parts in the warehouse to be restocked
- I used company intranet to complete orders and file requisitions
- I am also proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and various office equipment such as printers, scanner, and fax machines
- I also ordered miscellaneous parts from vendors on an as needed basis.
Education
Completed 3yrs on New Media and Communications major -
Middle Georgia State University
06.2014
Air-Conditioning Technology/Electrical Diploma -
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, Georgia06.2009
Skills
- Knowledge of hand and power tools
- Brazing
- Universal EPA License
- Knowledge of multimeters
- Trac pipe certified
- Low-voltage certified
- Reading schematics
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Customer service skills
- Lift operator (side-loaders, sit-down, stand-up, and clamp)
- Crossing repairs
- Reporting Requirements
- Cable pulling
- Electronics maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Diagnostic abilities
- Safety awareness
- Equipment monitoring
- Documentation skills
- Battery testing
- Equipment Inspection
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Parts Replacement
- Team building
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Video Editing
- Cinematography
- Film directing
- Film editing
- Production Management
- Color grading
- Film history knowledge
- Directing experience
- Screenplay analysis
- Visual storytelling
- Social Media Promotion
- Pitching Ideas
- Project Management
ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD expertise
- Directing actors
- Film budgeting
- Sound design
- Shot capturing
- Post-Production Supervision
- Prop Selection
- Special Effects
- Lighting techniques
- Film festival submissions
- Location Scouting
- Client Relations
- Editing expertise
- Audition Coordination
- Film Cutting and Editing
- Critical Thinking
- Video Editing Software
- Digital video production process
- Post-production
- Screenwriting expertise
- Linear Video Editing
- Production Equipment Selection
- Script Reading
Film and multimedia
I am an avid visual arts and multimedia guru. I have a passion for writing and producing motion picture as well as still photography and composing musical arraignments.
Timeline
Signal Maintainer
Norfolk Southern
10.2022 - Current
Side Loader Operator
Avery Dennison
03.2021 - Current
Founder/CEO
Hyper Reel Filmworks LLc.
01.2020 - Current
Refrigeration Technician
Polar Temp
01.2020 - 03.2021
Industrial Maintenance
Arconic Architectural
11.2018 - 01.2020
Parts Dispatcher
Blue Bird Corp.
10.2012 - 10.2018
Completed 3yrs on New Media and Communications major -
Middle Georgia State University
Air-Conditioning Technology/Electrical Diploma -
Central Georgia Technical College