Michael Morris

Instructor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in varied modalities to enhance deeper learning. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy .

Mail Clerk II - Shasta County Support Services - Redding, CA

(2023)

• Retrieve, Process, and Deliver daily mail for the county departments
• Troubleshoot mail related issues
• Operate county vehicle

Evening Maintenance - Hilltop Estates - Redding, CA

(2025 - 2026)

• Daily and preventative maintenance for an assisted living facility
• Operate maintenance computer reporting system
• Adress and prioritize maintenance requests by residents and staff

Employment Services Instructor II - Shasta County Health and Human Services - Redding, CA

(2022 - 2023)

• Supervise, train and assist in the vocational training of an assigned group of persons with disabilities who participate in the Opportunity Center’s community based vocational programs
• Daily data entry
• Payroll entry and Auditing
• Client Transportation
• Conflict Resolution
• Case Management
• Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
• Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
• Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate clientele.

Outside Operator - Martinez Refining Company, PBF Energy - Martinez, CA

(2021 - 2022)

• Preventative Maintenance
• Filter, Pump, Turbine operation
• Work permitting and Preparation for work
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
• Operations level Industrial Fire training

Process Operator - Marathon Petroleum - Martinez, CA

(2020 - 2020)

• Boiler monitoring, troubleshooting, and operation
• Fan, Turbine, and pump operation
• Water Demineralization process monitoring and operation
• Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
• Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Reported to shift supervisor on production status, problems and deviations.
• Read and applied information in specifications to determine equipment settings impacting product outputs.
• Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
• Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
• Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
• Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.

Outside Operator - Phillips - Rodeo, CA

(2017 - 2020)

• Verified conformity of processes and conditions for production systems.
• Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
• Analyzed and inspected operating units such as towers, storage tanks and other units to check operation and improve efficiency.
• Lock out tag out, work permitting
• Heavy equipment operation
• Steam Cogeneration Power Operation
• Weigh Master Certification
• Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
• Managed operation of boilers, pumps production, and environmental systems.

Pest Technician - Woods Pest Control - Redding, CA

(2016 - 2017)

• Drove to customer residences and places of business to inspect for pests.
• Determined most efficient method to get rid of pests depending upon type of bug and degree of infestation.
• Wrote detailed reports for each job, noting sanitation, and structural issues that could potentially lead to pest activity.
• Educated and advised customers on preventive measures to reduce pest infestations.
• Complied with safety guidelines and regulations with during pest control processes.

Chemical Operator / Quality Control Laboratory Technician - Lubrizol Advanced Material Inc - Louisville, KY

(2009 - 2016)

• Performed technical and quality systems audits of laboratory.
• Performed routine preventive maintenance on equipment parts and materials.
• Completed recordkeeping, filing and data entry duties.
• Diagnosed and reported malfunctions of technical equipment.
• Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
• Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
• Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
• Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
• Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
• Interpreted test results by comparing to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
• Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
• Hazardous Materials and Confined Space Entry Emergency Response

High School Diploma - Paso Robles High School - Paso Robles, CA (1997 - 2001)