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Jay S. Harris Sr.

Jay S. Harris Sr.

Marysville

Summary

Results-driven Manufacturing Specialist at Boeing Company with expertise in product compliance and internal auditing. Proven ability to enhance safety inspections and regulatory adherence, significantly reducing risks. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and a proactive approach, fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and compliance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Specialist

Boeing Company
04.2022 - 11.2024
  • Managed organization’s product compliance for alignment with regulations and guidelines of FOD/Debris and foreign objects
  • Develop and execute internal audits, looking for lapses in processes and suggesting adjustments as needed
  • Collaborate with department heads to prepare for external audits
  • Investigate issues with shipments detained due to trademark marking/usage rights
  • Impact: Loss of Business Opportunities and Contracts
  • Non-compliance can lead to the erosion of business opportunities and contractual engagements
  • Clients, investors, and strategic partners prefer to associate with organizations that adhere to strict regulatory standards

Security Professional

Allied Universal Security Services
11.2020 - 11.2024
  • Provide a safe and secure work environment for Boeing employee staff
  • Prevent non-Boeing employees from accessing the Boeing property
  • Assist in preparing VIP badges and assuring their safety with security escorts
  • Give clear and concise directions to new Boeing employees and our delivery truck drivers
  • Impact: I am the lead Security Professional for the day shift, at the main gate, and train the new hires
  • I received Security Professional of the month within the first 5 months of employment
  • I was given the Phenomenal Performance Award for an exemplary demonstration of the company’s core values when dealing with an emotionally distraught employee while working my assigned post
  • I was rewarded for demonstrating professionalism while deescalating a situation when a transient was found on one of the shuttle buses trying to enter the plant and was resistant to getting off
  • I have organized the guard shack to be more efficient for the daily tasks and maintain the cleanliness to make it look more presentable from the outside looking in
  • I have been told on many occasions by multiple employees, that my positive attitude was a great start to their day and was much appreciated
  • I come in to work and I make sure that the employees feel safe at all times
  • I respond to calls on the flightline and make sure that it is free of FOD to keep our planes protected
  • I make sure on a regular basis that there isn’t any wrong entry
  • I do that by analyzing the presence of the parking pass and its expiration and the validation of the ID badge
  • I have very detailed communication with all of our customer airline clients every day
  • I make sure that all of their badges are ready for their arrival
  • Before their plane goes wheels up I inspect the plane wearing protective clothing for safety while looking for anything that could be unsafe for our client

Delivery Driver

Paradigm Delivery for Amazon
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Responsible for transporting packages and other goods from a mail facility to a personal or business address
  • Entered data into a navigation tool to ensure the packages were delivered to the correct address
  • Communicated efficiently with dispatchers and team members
  • Followed step by step instructions from picking up the packages at the warehouse to delivering them to the destinations
  • Impact: Great customer service and deliveries were met in a timely manner
  • I was able to adapt when addresses were wrong or there were unforeseen obstacles such as loose/angry dogs, address signs covered with foliage or missing completely, inclement weather, and locked gates with long driveways

Sales Consultant

Lexus of Seattle
11.2019 - 09.2020
  • Sold cars for a popular car dealership
  • Responsible for data entry when meeting with customers
  • Maintained extensive product knowledge
  • Maintained good communication with outside consultants from other dealerships
  • Impact: I assisted the Sales Managers in executing local sales tools to ensure dealership profitability as outlined in the business plan
  • I was on the job at least 30 minutes early for every shift to be prepared for the day’s work
  • I worked well with my team members to help them with their customers when they couldn’t close them
  • I found different approaches to help them get the car they wanted
  • I was known for my outstanding customer service, by listening to the needs of my customers, which was measured by our CSI surveys

Sales Consultant

Jaguar Land Rover Seattle
11.2017 - 10.2019
  • Sold cars for a popular car dealership
  • Responsible for data entry when meeting with customers
  • Maintained extensive product knowledge
  • Maintained good communication with outside consultants from other dealerships
  • Impact: I elevated my knowledge by doing extra tests to become a Bronze Certified Sales Consultant
  • I was known for my outstanding customer service by listening to the needs of my customers, which was measured by our CSI surveys
  • I assisted the Sales Managers in executing local sales tools to ensure dealership profitability as outlined in the business plan

Sales Consultant

Pignataro Volkswagen
06.2012 - 11.2017
  • Sold cars for a popular car dealership
  • Responsible for data entry when meeting with customers
  • Maintained extensive product knowledge
  • Maintained good communication with outside consultants from other dealerships
  • Impact: I became a Master Certified Sales Consultant by doing extra testing that was not mandatory
  • I was always seeking out ways to increase my product knowledge with online training
  • I consistently had outstanding customer service that was measured by our CSI surveys
  • I assisted the Sales Managers in executing local sales tools to ensure dealership profitability as outlined in the business plan

Bus Driver

Lake Stevens School District
02.2011 - 01.2013
  • Transported children safely to and from school and after school sporting events
  • Supervised 75-100 kids on extended trips
  • Impact: I loved listening and learning about the children and all their social differences and worked hard to make sure their day started and ended with a positive role model
  • I had to make quick decisions to deescalate situations when a child was acting out or causing a problem, so the other children were not in any danger and transported safely
  • Since I had children in school at the time, I was able to relate to the children on the bus and easily engage in conversation and earn their trust

Education

High School Diploma -

Crete Monee High School
Chicago, IL
06.1985

Skills

  • Product compliance
  • Internal auditing
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Shipment verification
  • Safety inspections
  • Data analysis

Overview

Army National Guard, Combat Engineer, 01/01/98, 01/01/99, Supervised and assisted a team on how to tackle rough terrains in combat operations., Analyzed the proper way to proceed and make it safe for my team., Supervised and helped build defensive positions analyzing the proper tactics that were needed to be a successful drill., Built floating and fixed bridges for a place to detonate explosives and conduct reconnaissance., United States Navy, Ship Serviceman: Rank SH3, 09/01/94, 12/01/98, Managed 50-100 working parties to efficiently move and store inventory., Responsible for the procurement of heavy equipment., Increased the accuracy of the inventory lists to minimize errors which lead to less downtime., Helped make changes when supply chain management issues arose., Completed security investigations and maintained safety measures., Certified Forklift operator and trainer of supply operations., Sales Consultant, Security Professional, School Bus Driver, Data Entry, Word documents, Digital and social marketing, Conference calling software, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Powerpoint

Timeline

Manufacturing Specialist

Boeing Company
04.2022 - 11.2024

Security Professional

Allied Universal Security Services
11.2020 - 11.2024

Delivery Driver

Paradigm Delivery for Amazon
09.2020 - 11.2020

Sales Consultant

Lexus of Seattle
11.2019 - 09.2020

Sales Consultant

Jaguar Land Rover Seattle
11.2017 - 10.2019

Sales Consultant

Pignataro Volkswagen
06.2012 - 11.2017

Bus Driver

Lake Stevens School District
02.2011 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

Crete Monee High School
Jay S. Harris Sr.