High School Diploma -
Jane Addams Vocational High School
Cleveland, OH06.1978
Valena Connors
Summary
Rigorous Quality Assurance Inspector with 17 years of electronic circuit board experience. Successful at providing comprehensive inspections with high-standards of quality final products. Committed to collaborating with coworkers and maintaining quality review functions.
Education
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector
McGregor & Associates
03.2007 - Current
- Performed visual inspections
- Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, facilitating data-driven decision-making for process improvements.
- Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
- Identified where product issues were coming from and rectified issues.
- Recommended changes to assembly and production lines based on repeat product issues.
- Removed imperfect products from shipment line and quarantined for analysis.
- Maintained calibration records and vendor certifications.
- Studied product blueprints before performing inspections.
- Reduced defect rates by implementing effective inspection processes and recommending corrective actions.
- Participated in internal audits to verify adherence to established quality management systems and identify opportunities for enhancement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address root causes of defects and implement preventive measures.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Analyzed statistical data to identify trends in product quality, enabling proactive intervention where necessary.
- Played an instrumental role in achieving ISO certifications through diligent adherence to established protocols.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Used calipers and micrometer measuring instruments.
- Resolved customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Recorded inspection results on data sheets.
- Trained other workers in inspection procedures.
- Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
- Investigated customer complaints to take necessary corrective actions.
Data Entry Clerk
Broward Meals On Wheels (B.M.O.W.)
01.1995 - 09.2006
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
- Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
- Verified entered data against source documents to maintain consistency across multiple platforms within the organization.
- Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and correcting errors in spreadsheets and databases.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive client information, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Expedited data entry tasks through the use of keyboard shortcuts and customized software tools.
- Secured and protected data from unauthorized access by complying with security protocols.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information for accurate record-keeping and reporting purposes.
- Used computer software to store and retrieve data.
- Checked for accuracy by verifying data and records.
- Followed data entry protocols, rules and regulations.
- Updated and maintained customer information, documents and records.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
Skills
- Quality Inspections
- File Management
- Defect tracking
- Visual Inspection
- Epicor use
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