Marcus C. Harris
12 Arrington Road
Wiggins, MS 39577
Mh022034@gmail.com
(601) 310-9689
		
Professional Profile  

Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic maintenance and mechanical professional seeking position with progressive and quality focused organization with opportunity for career and educational advancement. To make positive contributions to the operational goals and objectives of a progressive organization through the successful application of my proven experience, education/training, leadership, and construction skills. Dedicated to maintaining a positive and productive work environment.

Academic Background  

Gulfport Job Corps				       Gulfport, MS				         1991
High School GED 

Gulfport Job Corps				       Gulfport, MS					1991
Masonry Certification
Electrical Certification
Plumbing Certification

Key Skills and Strengths  

•	Excellent Interpersonal Skills
•	Self-Confident
•	System/Component Installation Integration
•	Positive Attitude		
•	Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
•	Ability to train, motivate, and supervise mechanical personnel
•	Configuration Management
•	Problem-solving skills
•	Inventory Tracking and Assessments
•	Equipment Analysis
•	Product Data Management 
•	Maintenance Repair/Installation
•	Planning/Implementing proactive procedures for a safe work environment
•	Power/Electrical Distribution System Analysis

Professional Experience  

VSE Corporation				        Long Beach, MS		                        04/2007-Present
Mechanics Repair Technician

•	Responsible for refurbishing government vehicles
•	Interpret and understand technical manuals, and other documentation required to assist senior mechanics with the diagnosis and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic faults on military equipment to make the required repairs in compliance with contract standard operating procedures and with specified time limits. 
•	Disassemble, repair and assemble military vehicles, equipment and systems. Work with and have general knowledge of shop procedures as they relate to the maintenance and refurbishment upgrade of various military equipment and systems. 
•	Document supply and maintenance repair actions on military, manual or commercial computer systems.
•	Highly knowledgeable of power tools, special tools, equipment and common tools required to make repairs. 
•	Lead junior mechanics and helpers in the accomplishment of repair tasks 
•	Performed assigned tasks with minimal supervision
•	Ability to perform job while standing for long periods of time; working in inclement weather and while wearing personal protective equipment as required
•	Effective communicator to maintain continuous liaison with supported activities 
•	Able to work in a team environment with customers, engineers and other personnel to complete the task and any other additional duties are assigned
•	Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scrapper attachment

Wiggins Lumber 		                         Wiggins, MS	         		         	      04/1993-04/2007
Wood Grader 

•	Inspected and graded milled, rough-sawed, or dimensional stock lumber according to standards
•	Examined lumber on table, moving belt, chain conveyor, or in racks for defects, such as knots, stains, decay, splits, faulty edges, pitch pockets, wormholes, and defective milling
•	Graded lumber, using caliper rule, to ensure specified dimensions
•	Marked lumber to indicate grade and processing instructions, using marker
•	Tallied pieces of lumber according to grade and board footage
•	Determined cuts to be made to obtain highest marketable value from material
•	Removed unsatisfactory pieces from conveyor and place pieces on stacks, in bins, or on carts
•	Scaled board footage, using calibrated scale on lumber ruler, and recorded results
•	Continued to seek new and improved formats to increase excellent customer service experience

Holliman Homes					     McHenry, MS			             08/1998-03/2003
Vinyl Siding Installer 

•	Applied Hardiplank, aluminum or vinyl siding to building exteriors to provide protective, decorative or insulating surfaces.
•	Attached wood or metal laths to surface using screw gun, nail gun or hammer
•	Fits and fastened siding material to laths or framing studs using measuring device (tape measure, transit or laser level), hammer or nail gun, or adhesives
•	Cut and trimmed material to size and shape to fit using shears (powered or hand-operated), saw (powered or hand-operated) or utility knife
•	Filled joints and cracks with caulking compound using caulk gun, putty knife
•	Followed standard operating procedures when using tools and equipment such as hand tools, band saws, shears, sanders and brakes
•	Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools

Hood Industries 		                       Wiggins, MS 				    07/1993-08/1998
OB Grader

•	Set up and operated machinery that cut and trimmed wood to specified dimensions, such as circular saws, band saws, multiple-blade sawing machines, scroll saws, ripsaws, and crozer machines.
•	Adjust saw blades, using wrenches and rulers, by turning hand wheels or pressing pedals, levers, or panel buttons
•	Selected saw blades, types and grades of stock, or cutting procedures to be used, according to work orders and supervisors' instructions.
•	Lubricated and cleaned machines, using wrenches, grease guns, and/or solvents.
•	Inspected and measured work pieces to mark for cuts and to verify the accuracy of cuts, using rulers, squares, or caliper rules

Excel Manufacturing		   		    Wiggins, MS				         	   03/1991-06/1993
Air Conditioning and Heating Technician

•	Complied with all applicable standards, policies and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area
•	Reassembled and tested equipment following repairs
•	Inspected and tested system to verify system compliance with plans and specifications and to detect and locate malfunctions
•	Repaired and/or replaced defective equipment, components or wiring
•	Tested electrical circuits and components for continuity, using electrical test equipment
•	Installed, maintained and repaired heating, ventilating, air conditioning and steam distribution equipment and systems to optimize energy use
•	Operated equipment such as hand tools, lap top computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work. 
•	Installed, maintained and repaired computerized electronic pneumatic and digital direct control devises related to HVAC and heat control
•	Requisitioned materials and supplies from stockroom
•	Called vendors to discuss needs for parts and supplies, and recommended purchases and suppliers 
•	Read complex blueprints, piping, sketches, schematics and wiring diagrams
•	Maintained electronic/pneumatic testing equipment

~References Available Upon Request~