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Dennis J. Harris Jr.

Objective Qualification Summary

To obtain a Culinary based team position with the potential for growth and advancement.
Extensive experience with increasing responsibility and leadership opportunities in repairing and maintaining U.S. Naval Mine Warfare Combat Systems and U.S. Navy Hover Craft to include: Radar, UHF/VHR/HF Radios, Global positioning systems, Hydraulic systems and pumps, Precise Navigation Systems, Gas Turbine engines, (SECRET Clearance 1992-Present)

Areas of Expertise

Schematic Interpretation (Electrical/Electronic, Fluid, Mechanical) Troubleshooting Technical Research

Basic Hydraulics Quality Assurance Inspector/Supervisor Test Sets Compliance Officer

Digital Electronics Leadership & Development HAZMAT Manager

Electrical Safety Microsoft Office Suite Project Manager

Experience

Sep 09-Present

Detachment Leading Chief Petty Officer / Craft master (Landing Craft Air Cushion)

Supervised and managed 53 Operators/Technicians in the smooth day-to-day operations, required preventative and non-preventative maintenance requirements for 10 $30M Hover Craft. Measured workloads and calculated how many people were needed to effectively perform tasks at optimum efficiency. Managed Average day-to-day operating cost of $8,125 per hour per craft. Functioned as senior enlisted member to Senior Officers, advising and planning of Ship-shore matters pertinent to the success of the unit while deployed to the Middle East area of operations. Detachment Coordinator of the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP)/Fleet Modernization Program (FMP)/ Restricted Availability (RAV). Enlisted manager responsible for coordinating and tracking of Naval Personnel and Civilian Contractors ensuring all Craft upgrades, installation and Depot level repairs for nine Hover Craft were kept on track within approved budget and specifications ensuring on-time delivery.

Jan 06-Sep 09

Landing Craft Air Cushion Navigator Instructor - Master Instructor. Developed and implemented curriculum. Conducted over 400 hours of classroom training. Conducted over 600 hours of operational training.

Jan01-Jan06

Landing Craft Air Cushion Leading Navigator Operated and repaired 6 Navigation Suites. Supervised 5 personnel. Managed 5 Navigational Programs. Navy Recruiter and Canvasser Responsible for the recruiting, screening, application and entry of civilian applicants for accession into the United States Navy. Expert in Sales and Marketing and advertising USN programs and features.

Apr98-Jan01

Jul 92-Apr 98

Operations Specialist (USS Inchon LPH/MCS-12) Responsible for Radar and Visual Targets to include safe Navigation of the Ship and Ships in company. Supervised and managed 15 watch standers in day to day operations.

Advanced Training

Completed 60 hours in lieu of Associates Degree in Electrical Mechanical Technology from Coastline
Community College.

Chief, First and Second Class Petty Officer Leadership courses - Accomplishing Mission, Leading People,

Leading Change, Working With People and Resource Stewardship to include principles of leadership including the use oral and written communication in professional relationships; the role of motivation, empowerment, and counseling in subordinate development; ways to manage human resources, teams, and stress to create a quality organizational climate.

Quality Assurance Inspector/Supervisor Provides and oversees a systematic and efficient method for
gathering, analyzing, and maintaining information on the quality characteristics of products, the source and nature of defects, the effectiveness of maintenance and repair procedures, and their immediate impact on the current operation. Eliminates unnecessary man-hour and dollar expenditures and effectively disseminates technical information.

Landing Craft Air Cushion operator/maintenance (Electronic, Hydraulic Systems Troubleshooting and
Maintenance) Hazardous Material Control Management Technician (Planning and management of material handling equipment. Responsibility for inventorying, receiving, transferring and turning in of all hazardous waste) Maintenance, Material and Management (3M) Compliance Officer Ensuring all required instructions and procedures are in place and utilized effectively. Hours per craft per year managed ~3500 Man-hours. Responsible for quarterly audits of program, compile results and produce data for analysis and constructive feedback for future program fleet changes.

Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified.

Reference Available upon request

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