James Harris Jr.
Fort Polk,LA
Summary
Hardworking Mechanic skilled in resolving mechanical issues on diverse vehicles through troubleshooting and diagnostics. Successful at adapting to new procedures, makes and models. Safely lifts up to100 pounds. Reliable, energetic Mechanic with passion for hands-on work. Identifies issues early and comes up with cost-effective solutions for client and business. Highly versatile and experienced with latest technology and advancements in military industry. Organized maintenance program with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Mechanic
Department Of National Defense
Fort Polk, LA
02.2016 - Current
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Customer Service Associate
AAFES
Montgomery , AL
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Developed and actualized customer service initiatives to decrease wait times.
- Collaborated with store management and program leadership to suggest actionable improvements and corrective action plans.
- Maintained clean personal appearance, modeled store's outfits when working clothing department settings and wore uniforms per company policy.
- Evaluated account and service histories to identify trends, using data to mitigate future issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL05.2023
Skills
- Emissions Controls
- Electrical System Maintenance
- Dealership and Factory Standards
- ASE Certified
- Specification Reading
- Coordination with Service Team
- Carburetor Overhaul
- Work Area Cleanliness
- Filter Replacement
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Self-Motivated
- Self-motivated professional
- Leadership
- Organization and Time Management
- Teambuilding
- Decision Making
- Responsible
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of10 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of DLA .
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
If the doors of perception were cleaned, everything would appear to man as it is: infinite.
William Blake
Timeline
Military Mechanic
Department Of National Defense
02.2016 - Current
Customer Service Associate
AAFES
02.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Alabama State University
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