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Kiara Harris

Kiara Harris

Houston,TX

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

General Contractor

CLK Construction
Beaumont, TX
08.2016 - 01.2023
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes
  • Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices
  • Mentored and trained construction crews on best practices for high-performing site teams
  • Analyzed building plans and prepared bids to deliver timely, cost-effective project completion.

Process Operator

ExxonMobil
Beaumont, TX
04.2017 - 01.2020
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations
  • Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures
  • Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries
  • Promoted to Coordinator after two years of employment and managed all logistics for blending, packaging, inbound, and outbound shipments.

Correctional Officer II

Mark W. Stiles Unit
Beaumont, TX
07.2008 - 09.2016
  • Responsible for maintaining the security and order of a maximum security male facility with over 2900 violent and or mentally ill offenders
  • Maintained integrity and morality while ensuring the safety of fellow officers, offenders, as well as the surrounding community
  • Recruited into the Gang and Contraband task force after two years of service
  • Transported offenders within secured areas according to relevant laws, policies, and procedures
  • Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management concerns or drug and alcohol abuse
  • Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.

Shift Supervisor

CVS Health Retail
Beaumont, TX
10.2009 - 04.2014
  • Managed inventory and assured accurate ordering was timely and consistent
  • Built performance-oriented culture with satisfied, hardworking employees by clearly highlighting employee success and developing leaders from within
  • Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands
  • Delivered successful training to more than 12 employees during tenure, educating on successful work processes and productivity strategies.

Education

Associate's Business - Management

Texas Southern University
05.2005 - 01.2009

Skills

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Timeline

Process Operator

ExxonMobil
04.2017 - 01.2020

General Contractor

CLK Construction
08.2016 - 01.2023

Shift Supervisor

CVS Health Retail
10.2009 - 04.2014

Correctional Officer II

Mark W. Stiles Unit
07.2008 - 09.2016

Associate's Business - Management

Texas Southern University
05.2005 - 01.2009
Kiara Harris