Daniel Harper

Experience

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  USN

  Apr 1995 - Apr 2015

  Project Manager Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74, U.S. Navy - Gulfport, MS - April 2011 to August 2014● As Project Manager in Cameroon, overcame logistical challenges to expertly manage construction of an operations facility with zero quality discrepancies, saving over $300K in labor costs. Directed the installation of an improved fresh water supply system.● Provided administrative, operational, and professional oversight for 70 personnel. Responsible for personnel management including tracking and processing to completion over 400 pieces of correspondence. Conducted 41 annual performance and periodic career reviews, providing subordinate development and career enhancement guidance.Lead RecruiterNaval Recruiting District New Orleans, U.S. Navy- Mobile, AL- April 2008 to April 20ll● As Lead Recruiter, was directly responsible for 48 new contracts contributing to 100% contract objective. With positive leadership, training and guidance led to a 28% increase across all recruiting programs.● Attained outstanding recruiting results distinguished by exemplary and highly professional recruiting practice.● Inspired his peers to strive for higher levels of excellence, and provided a motivational catalyst for their recruiting success.Project SupervisorNaval Mobile Construction Battalion One, U.S. Navy- Gulfport, MS- April 2005 to April 2008● Supervised ten personnel during recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina focused on debris removal and repair of several local residences and schools.● Lead a demolition crew of three personnel for the removal and disposal of 2,354 meters of concrete. Assisted with the placement of 2000 cubic meters of concrete for runway repairs in Iraq, increasing logistical support crucial to U.S. and allied forces. ● Lead electrician for 12 personnel, ensuring the safe and proper installation of 11,000 meters of electrical cable and interior connections for a 600 man Iraqi combat training facility valued at $1.4M. Show less

  • Supervisor

    Apr 1995 - Apr 2015

  • Construction Project Manager

    Apr 1995 - Feb 2015
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  Austal

  May 2015 - Feb 2019

  Electrician

  Served in various positions of increased responsibility and complexity at various worldwide locations, demonstrating exceptional leadership, knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: Project Manager• Planned, coordinated, and directed work of 70+ personnel engaged in various functions of advanced construction and electrical work, quality assurance, planning and estimating and safety.Safety Inspector/Manager • Effectively administered the Navy OSHA Program for an organization of 600 personnelBusiness Management & Analysis• Applied analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations to make improvements and detect deficienciesFacilities Management• Supervised multi-trade personnel engaged in a wide variety of work involving precision planning, estimating, inspecting, maintenance, repair, alterations, improvements, and construction of station facilities – facilities included all types of buildings, roofing systems, roads, drainage systems, signs and general grounds Show less

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  General Dynamics

  Mar 2019 - now

  Senior Engineering Technician