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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