Tahj H. Kearse
Hampton,VA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in electrical and plumbing systems, including significant contributions at R.F. Knight Electric. Proven ability to troubleshoot and modify systems effectively, while demonstrating strong teamwork and adaptability. Skilled in commercial and residential wiring, ensuring high-quality installations and repairs that meet stringent safety standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Olympic Fencing LLC
Personal Business
01.2011 - Current
- Residential Painting 12 years
- Installed fixtures, chandeliers, ceiling fans, door handles, and doors
- Minimal experience with installing windows
Machine Operator
core linen
Newport News, Virginia
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated industrial laundry equipment to process linens efficiently.
- Monitored production line for quality and safety compliance.
- Assisted team members with machine setup and troubleshooting issues.
- Followed standard operating procedures for linen processing tasks.
- Performed routine maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
Unloader/loader
AFES
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for loading and unloading delivery trucks in the warehouse.
- Kept track of inventory to ensure accuracy of stock coming in and out of the warehouse.
- Operated machinery used for unloading and loading stock
- Very adaptable and able to assist with various tasks required throughout the warehouse
Production Worker
Aerotek
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Packed finished goods
- Labeled packages
- Managed inventory count and kept track of goods on the production line that are being prepared for distribution
- Worked in various departments if needed
Electrician Assistant
R.F. Knight Electric
02.2012 - 06.2014
- Install Lights, Commercial & Residential Wiring, Receptacles, and Panel Boxes (Breaker Boxes)
- Read & Understand Blueprints
- Skilled in routing wires through walls, the attic, or under the house during construction
- Upgraded wires and breaker boxes in older homes.
- Installed power and lighting circuits, repaired distribution circuits, and ran wiring for lights and other equipment.
Painter
Shipyard
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Responsible for painting various components and equipment of vessels using paint guns, brushes, and rollers
- Prepared and mixed paints and finishes
- Prepared surfaces and painting environment to apply paint safely and neatly
Material Handler
Simos (Walmart Distribution)
09.2007 - 02.2009
- Moving materials to and from the warehouse
- Recorded discrepancies in cargo and stock
- Scanned freight and entered data into computer systems
- Checked work completion to ensure meeting expectations
- Attached identifying tags to containers or marked them with identifying information.
- Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material and equipment needed
- Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards
Education
Highschool Diploma -
Y.H. Thomas
01.2007
Skills
- Electrical wiring
- Cable wiring
- Commercial wiring
- Residential wiring
- Forklift operation
- Troubleshooting plumbing systems
- Assembling plumbing systems
- Modifying plumbing systems
- Fixing plumbing systems
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Machine Operator
core linen
01.2025 - 10.2025
Unloader/loader
AFES
10.2020 - 01.2021
Production Worker
Aerotek
01.2016 - 02.2018
Electrician Assistant
R.F. Knight Electric
02.2012 - 06.2014
Olympic Fencing LLC
Personal Business
01.2011 - Current
Painter
Shipyard
01.2008 - 12.2011
Material Handler
Simos (Walmart Distribution)
09.2007 - 02.2009
Highschool Diploma -
Y.H. Thomas