Tavius Morris
Sumter,SC
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence. Possesses natural leadership abilities and a proven capacity to adapt quickly to diverse environments, ensuring seamless collaboration and productivity. A meticulous approach to tasks that guarantees timely completion while striving for perfection in all aspects of work. These qualities would make a valuable contribution to any company or organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CHEMICAL OPERATOR (Chrome Line)
Caterpillar
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Maintained safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols during chrome line operations.
- Loaded and unloaded products on racks manually and with a hoisted manipulator.
- Executed chrome plating processes while maintaining compliance with corporate standards.
- Tracked and documented production data, maintaining accurate operational records.
- Monitored chemical temperatures to uphold quality in the plating process.
- Calibrated gauges for optimal equipment performance and reliability.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, preventing unexpected breakdowns.
- Assisted new employees with standard operating procedures, enhancing workforce preparedness.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, proposing ideas that improved team performance metrics.
- Communicated effectively with team members for seamless coordination during shift transitions and critical operations updates.
- Reduced downtime through proactive troubleshooting and implementing effective solutions to line issues.
- Followed best manufacturing practices for operation of production equipment.
- Sorted plated items into correct bins to facilitate the next stage of production.
SALESMAN
Gold Linx
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products based on their needs, boosting satisfaction rates.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Achieved higher revenue by effectively targeting and engaging new clients.
- Provided after-sales support, addressing any issues promptly to ensure ongoing client satisfaction.
- Exceeded quarterly sales targets by implementing effective sales strategies and nurturing leads.
- Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Negotiated contracts with clients to secure mutually beneficial terms and conditions for both parties.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Consistently led sales rankings at each site.
- Achieved managerial status with responsibility for sales performance.
MACHINE OPERATOR III (CNC)
Caterpillar
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Oversaw operations of saw, lathe, and machine center within robotics cell.
- Programmed equipment to transform raw steel into finished products per blueprints.
- Monitored cycle times and run times for operational efficiency.
- Utilized calipers and screw-in gauges to verify quality against blueprint standards.
- Monitored oil levels and filter quality to ensure proper machining.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Achieved consistent product quality by performing regular quality checks and adjusting machine settings accordingly.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Played an instrumental role in achieving targeted production goals while maintaining strict adherence to quality standards.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Coordinated with other departments such as Quality Control and Maintenance for seamless workflow management.
- Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining and troubleshooting machinery to minimize downtime.
- Managed inventory levels of raw materials and finished products to ensure optimal stock availability at all times.
MACHINE OPERATOR
Kaydon/SKF
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Executed precision grinding tasks on bearings.
- Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.
- Analyzed work orders to determine necessary tolerances for machine setup.
- Start machines to produce sample workpieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.
- Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.
- Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.
- Engaged with team members to verify correct setup and functionality of machines.
- Repair, maintain, and replace parts on machine.
- Sharpen cutting tools and drill bits, using grinders.
SALESMAN
Body Jewelry Junket
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
- Conducted sales negotiations tailored to customer preferences.
- Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment.
- Inventory stock and requisition new stock.
CASHIER/LINE CREW
Firehouse Subs
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers.
- Relay food orders to cooks.
- Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
- Serve orders to customers at tables.
- Clean and organize eating, service, and kitchen areas.
- Cleaned food preparation areas and utensils.
- Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
- Collect and return dirty dishes to the kitchen for washing.
CASHIER/SALES ASSOCIATE
SC Place
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment.
- Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
Education
A.S. - Computer Science/Psychology
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC05.2017
Skills
- Very good mathematical skills
- Good computer technology skills
- Good communication skills
- Dependable
- Fast learner
Timeline
CHEMICAL OPERATOR (Chrome Line)
Caterpillar
04.2024 - 09.2025
SALESMAN
Gold Linx
07.2023 - 02.2024
MACHINE OPERATOR III (CNC)
Caterpillar
05.2022 - 07.2023
MACHINE OPERATOR
Kaydon/SKF
07.2020 - 04.2022
SALESMAN
Body Jewelry Junket
09.2019 - 05.2020
CASHIER/LINE CREW
Firehouse Subs
01.2019 - 06.2019
CASHIER/SALES ASSOCIATE
SC Place
11.2017 - 01.2019
A.S. - Computer Science/Psychology
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina