Ben Lair

Versatile and experienced in a range of roles including product assembly, IT support, security operations, and management. Gained extensive experience in personnel and project management while working as a laboratory workflow lead and security site lead ensuring proper staffing and the accurate and timely completion of daily tasks. Previously worked in IT support gaining knowledge of various computer operating systems and networking solutions.

Worked in a warehouse completing projects in a timely manner while managing the storage, maintenance, and use of various pieces of equipment.

SITE LEAD at ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES (2023-09 – Present)

Worked as site supervisor

• Gained extensive experience in supervising and managing personnel in completion of daily duties including C-TPAT container conveyance, operation of Evolv security systems and filling out truck logbook and processing inbound shipment paperwork.
• Managed Truck Logbook updated receipt times, shipment size and department routing
• Received trucks at truck gate and filled out shipment inbound paperwork
• Responsible for receiving trucks and coordinating with receiving team to send truck to appropriate Phase dock
• Manage and update Site Orders, and ensure that all staff are up to date with training and credentials
• Manage scheduling, time off and call in log.
• Managed site disciplinary and site compliance records

WORKFLOW LEAD at COVANCE LABORATORIES (2012-09 – 2022-09)

Worked as 2nd shift and pre-scan team lead

• Gained extensive experience in supervising and managing personnel in completion of daily duties including Kit Opening, Shipment Receipt, Sample Receipt, Sample Delivery, Hold Log Resolution, Sample Discard and Non-typical Discard.
• Managed Shipment Logbook updated receipt times, shipment size an, department routing
• Received requisitions and samples into system before being routed to testing departments and updated the database referenced in testing
• Responsible for receiving shipments and routing them to the appropriate department
• Process Discard samples, Non-typical Discard samples and, Hold Log Resolution

IT DESKTOP SUPPORT VOLUNTEER at ELWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION (2009-06 – 2009-08)

Worked as a volunteer IT support technician gaining experience with various technologies and networks

• Performed regular maintenance, IT support, and updates on Windows platforms
• Performed hardware maintenance including rewiring PCs, and replacing monitors, motherboards, graphics and sound cards, etc.
• Deployed various network solutions including

SEASONAL WAREHOUSE CONTRACTOR at EXHIBIT HOUSE (2006-06 – 2012-04)

Worked as a seasonal contractor for the Exhibit House

• Constructed components of display projects ensuring each piece was fit for assembly and accurate in size and dimension
• Assembled displays at various conventions and events
• Maintained inventory, organization, and maintenance of electrical equipment and tools used in daily operations

CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREE in Criminal Justice – IUPUI UNIVERSITY (2009 – 2011)

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA – ELWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL (2005 – 2009)