Alexander Bassano
Newark,DE
Summary
I have skills in multiple trades. I've worked in construction, carpentry, pipe fitting, power washing, decks, warehousing, manufacturing, and pre weighed raw chemicals. I was a "lay-up" technician in a manufacturing environment. I worked in a clean room - clean as you go lab, with composite material. The job required me to be very meticulous, to follow documents, and ensure product quality was up to standard. I can operate fork trucks, walkie stackers, and pallet jacks. problem solving, teamwork, attention to detail, communication skills, optimization, manufacturing processes, mathematical skills
Skilled in mastering data and study-related procedures and protocols to ensure service excellence. Well-versed in project management and research planning with proven talents. Pursuing new professional challenge and offering key abilities and experience.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate Scientist in Agricultural Research
FRONTIER SCIENTIFIC
Newark, US
06.2022 - Current
- Led a team of three employees in a production facility assembling numerous different agriculture bioassays. These bioassays were greenhouse pots filled with various combinations of soils and seeds.
- Operated various different machines including an assembly line, fork truck, box truck, soil sieve machine, pallet jack, and moisture analyzer.
- Ensured the quality, accuracy, and precision of bioassays by following detailed work orders designed by researchers.
- Developed schedules in Microsoft Word and Excel for production staff.
- Followed strict safety procedures outlined in SOPs and JHAs.
- Enforced safety protocols on new employees.
- Conducted weekly and monthly safety inspections of the work area.
- Performed customer service with researchers via phone calls, email, weekly meetings, and Microsoft Teams calls.
- Assisted in inventory management using different inventory software (Topshelf and Tulip)
- Delivered bioassays in a box truck to greenhouses on site.
- Harvested plants grown in greenhouses and agriculture fields on site.
- Processed and cleaned seeds using mechanical sieves and hand sieves.
Production Helper / Machine Operator
3M
Newark, US
03.2022 - 06.2022
- I had multiple responsibilities per shift. Always prepare for whatever is up coming each day, and have it ready for the following shift as well.
- I am part of an assembly line, we pull material from a Bruno machine. It cuts the material to design based on customer need. It is run through a converter belt. Where myself, and a team of 4-5 other operators are pulling the material, and ensuring it is to compliance.
- Pulling, packing and labeling orders per established procedures & customer requirements.
- Process orders and inventory paperwork according to established procedures.
Manufacturing Technician
J & J Staffing
Newark, US
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: University of Delaware
- I worked at a research facility for the University of Delaware.
- With a computer program that was developed within the University we have production lines set up.
- There are multiple hundred gallon tanks, and two conveyor lines used to make the material, all controlled by the program.
- We create special products from composite materials such as Fiber / Carbon Fiber.
- Parts of the process include forming, fabricating, lay-up, auto clave, industrial press, and operating multiple hundred gallon water tanks.
- Use of Excel, snipping tool, office, Word, and other computer programs daily.
- University of Delaware
Slurry Operator
Kelly Services
Newark, US
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: Dupont / Dow Chemical Company
- My assignment ended in Feb 2021.
- Job responsibilities include: Pre Weigh Chemicals for Operators to produce Slurry.
- Wearing proper PPE, and following all listed protocol to ensure best quality product possible for the Operator's.
- Also, pulling 50 gallon drums from a trailer, to put on pallets using a fork truck, and stored into lanes for Operator use.
- My job is to prepare for Operator's. I have to ensure I am 2 days ahead of schedule to make sure everybody has what they need.
- Followed all PPE policies and procedures.
- Trained in GMPs.
- Dupont / Dow Chemical Company
Manufacturing Technician
Modis Engineering
Newark, US
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: GE Aviation
- I was a contractor employed through Modis.
- I would form, fabricate, and repair composite materials, and layup pre preg parts.
- I worked in foreign object debris (fod) free lab areas using clean as you go practices.
- Other responsibilities included: detool, grit blasting, clean, and prep tools.
- Tape winding, runner, and daily use of computer programs; Proficy, and FileMakerPro.
- GE Aviation
Residential Maintenance
Reybold Group
Bear, US
03.2016 - 01.2017
- I started out with the construction crew, I was helping around St. Andrew's new construction area.
- Shovel, rake, use tape measure to ensure proper height.
- Use Jack rabbit to tamper dirt.
- Use glue, and primer, for PVC piping.
- Use skill saw to cut concrete when needed.
- After about 2 months, I moved to residential maintenance, where I demolished, and rebuilt decks.
- I would harness strap myself in, we were working on decks about 12' high.
- I would take a sawzaw to cut railing, then about 5, or 6 floor boards.
- Begin to then lay out trex flooring, giving proper measurements to cutter, operating saw.
Manufacturing Technician
Aerotek
Newark, US
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Bloom Energy
- Responsibilities: Learn to work with others in a production line.
- Take proper safety protocols to ensure everybody's safe (Masks, gloves, steel toe boots, etc…).
- Disassemble products, lifting up to 75+ lbs consistently throughout shift.
- Assemble products based on companies procedure, and help move product to be shipped.
- Accomplishments: Started from canister 20, accomplished up to 2,000 canisters in the time I was with the company.
- Skills Used: Physical strength, awareness of the environment, constant work throughout the shift.
- Safety, visualize leaks, anything that may have been dinged or damaged in any type of way.
- Bloom Energy
Education
Diploma - Adult Education
Grove's (Glasgow High)
Newark, DESkills
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Optimization
- Manufacturing processes
- Mathematical skills
- Bioassay development
- Quality assurance
- Machine operation
- Schedule development
- Agricultural research
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
- Data analysis
- Time management
- Good manufacturing practices
- Continuous learning mindset
- Good laboratory practices
- Safety protocols adherence
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Strong analytical skills
- Training and mentoring
- Research and experiments
- Safety processes and procedures
Certification
- Driver's License
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Senior Associate Scientist in Agricultural Research
FRONTIER SCIENTIFIC
06.2022 - Current
Production Helper / Machine Operator
3M
03.2022 - 06.2022
Manufacturing Technician
J & J Staffing
04.2021 - 03.2022
Slurry Operator
Kelly Services
05.2019 - 02.2021
Manufacturing Technician
Modis Engineering
02.2017 - 02.2019
Residential Maintenance
Reybold Group
03.2016 - 01.2017
Manufacturing Technician
Aerotek
02.2015 - 01.2016
Diploma - Adult Education
Grove's (Glasgow High)