LeVar Norris
Houston,TX
Summary
Capable professional well-versed in completing daily rounds, collecting measurements and identifying processing concerns early through diligent inspections. Conscientious, reliable and driven to make positive impact through work. Excellent organizational, observational and decision-making abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Service Inspector
City of Houston Public Works
Houston, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Performs inspections, identifies problem areas, and recommends solutions.
- Performs record-keeping activities to maintain filing systems, reports, and documentation.
- Researches and evaluates plans, specifications, codes.
- Prepares and submits various technical reports.
- Arranges transportation to and from work sites.
- Must be able to perform on-site inspections pertaining to force mains, ARVs, lift stations, and CMOM program-related activities.
- Responsible for documenting, utilizing pictures, emails, and asset management system.
- Required to meet and coordinate with the various departments, technical professionals, and various management.
- Worked closely with management teams to help identify process improvements that would improve overall efficiency levels.
- Created detailed maps of assigned area using GIS software and GPS equipment.
- Generated reports from GIS-based databases to provide analysis of spatial data.
- Maintained current knowledge of GIS technology trends by attending workshops and seminars.
- Developed workflows which improved the speed and accuracy of data processing and analysis tasks.
- Revised existing maps and charts, making corrections, adjustments and updates.
- Utilized computer software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Kronos Workforce Central. for data entry, tracking and generating reports.
- Performed troubleshooting and problem resolution activities related to TMS systems.
- Provided technical support to customers regarding the TMS system.
- Assigned tasks to technicians based on their skill set, availability, and workloads.
- Created and maintained detailed records of all incoming and completed work orders.
- Monitored status of all open work orders, ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Organized daily workflow by assigning jobs to technicians according to priority level.
- Analyzed data from completed jobs in order to identify areas requiring improvement or further optimization.
- Maintained updated inventory records including quantity available, location, cost per unit.
Firearms Instructor
i45 Tactical
Houston, Tx
07.2020 - Current
- Met need of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods
- Provided feedback, guidance and support the students on participation and performance
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals
- Worked with fellow instructor to devise and implement support plans to help excel
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons and projects.
- Diversified presentations with skilled use of technology and audio-visual aids.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Assisted customers in selecting firearms and ammunition that best suited their needs.
- Demonstrated proper handling of firearms to customers during product demonstrations.
- Conducted classroom lectures, practical exercises, and range qualifications.
- Assisted with the selection and evaluation of firearms equipment.
- Identified areas where student performance needed improvement and provided corrective guidance.
Equipment Technician
City of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Troubleshot equipment failures and remedied problems to restore functionality
- Performed frequent inspections of company equipment and corrected malfunctioning equipment
- Understood and read technical manuals and blueprints
- Maintained documentation of equipment maintenance tasks, new installations and repair procedures
- Assembled, tested, and maintained numerous pieces of company equipment on a weekly basis.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Responsible for inspecting public streets and drainage systems to ensure.
- Comply with city codes and construction specifications, including visually assessing the condition of roads, gutters, storm drains, and related infrastructure, identifying potential hazards or damage, and documenting.
- Finding through reports and photographs, and coordinating necessary repairs with contractors, all while interacting with the public regarding concerns or complaints related to street and drainage issues.
Lead Photographer
The Dynasty Entertainment
Houston, TX
01.2009 - 07.2021
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision
- Maintained productive professional relationships with models and modeling agencies
- Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
Senior Refuse Truck Driver
Solid Waste Management Department
Houston, TX
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Delivery Driver
Jakes Finer Food
Houston, TX
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs
- Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Over The Road Trainer
Schneider Trucking
Houston, TX
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs
- Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training
- Delivered instructional presentations on equipment use, focusing on efficiency and safety
- Tracked attendance and evaluated progress for assigned trainees
- Implemented diverse instructional methods, optimizing trainee engagement
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Paraprofessional
Lewis Middle School - Aldine ISD
Houston, TX
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
Personal Trainer Supervisor
Beast Mode Fitness & Wellness
Houston, TX
05.2005 - 08.2013
- Trained clients during strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and stretching
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury
- Assisted individuals in setting achievable fitness goals, monitoring progress for success
- Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals
- Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members
- Created comprehensive fitness programs tailored to needs and goals of each individual
- Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services
- Used music to motivate and energize classes
- Provided emergency first aid and CPR as needed
- Set up and broke down equipment before and after classes.
Computer Hardware And Networking Supervisor
Jinx Technology
Houston, TX
01.2011 - 06.2013
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees
- Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles
- Established and maintained quality control standards
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions
- Created and oversaw training programs for operations
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
Customer Service Representative
Ikon Office Solutions
Houston, TX
02.2005 - 07.2009
- Organized office operations, leading daily activities and controlling correspondence
- Improved employee and client retention rates through active communication and problem-solving efforts
- Analyzed trends and reported on areas of improvement or change
- Hired, trained and on-boarded new team members and conducted evaluations to boost performance
- Reviewed reports produced by accounting department to assess organization's financial health
- Managed back-office sales team through coaching and sales technique training
- Designed and implemented office policies and enforced standards
- Organized company functions and events to improve employee morale
- Completed special projects through planning, guidance and tracking metrics.
Education
Associate Of General Studies -
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS08.2002
Skills
- Equipment knowledge
- Safe driving
- Active listening
- Complex problem-solving
- Operational Control
- Sample Collection
- Quality Control
- Blueprint Reading
- Report Writing
- Materials testing
- Equipment operation
- Evidence collection
- Corrective Action Planning
- Safety awareness
- Infor work order
- TMS
- Geocortex/Gims-Maps
- Excel, spreadsheets, Outlook
- Kronos
- Training and mentoring
Certification
Learning the Skills and Tools Needed to Unlock the Full Potential of Their Team. Leadership Training Programs Designed to Help Your Team Reach Its Full Potential.
Accomplishments
- F.A.S.T Academy graduate
- NRA sharpshooter award
- Schneider safe driver award
- Big 12 Track and field champion
- NJCAA Track and Field champion
- 2X Texas 21 5A 400m State Champion
- 2000 Houston Athlete of the year
Timeline
Community Service Inspector
City of Houston Public Works
05.2024 - Current
Equipment Technician
City of Houston
05.2021 - 05.2024
Firearms Instructor
i45 Tactical
07.2020 - Current
Senior Refuse Truck Driver
Solid Waste Management Department
07.2019 - 05.2021
Delivery Driver
Jakes Finer Food
05.2018 - 12.2019
Over The Road Trainer
Schneider Trucking
03.2016 - 07.2018
Paraprofessional
Lewis Middle School - Aldine ISD
08.2013 - 07.2015
Computer Hardware And Networking Supervisor
Jinx Technology
01.2011 - 06.2013
Lead Photographer
The Dynasty Entertainment
01.2009 - 07.2021
Personal Trainer Supervisor
Beast Mode Fitness & Wellness
05.2005 - 08.2013
Customer Service Representative
Ikon Office Solutions
02.2005 - 07.2009
Associate Of General Studies -
Barton County Community College