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Alicia Howard

Narrows,VA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electronic Assembler

Moog Components Group
09.2008 - Current
  • Assembled components per technical specifications and production guidelines.
  • Put together analog and digital assemblies of all complexity levels.
  • Inspected completed [Type] products for functionality and quality, alerting supervisors of repeat issues and seeking out root causes.
  • Installed completed assemblies into cases.
  • Trained new employees in assembly skills to improve team production levels.
  • Labeled components and monitored use to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced team performance with smooth distribution of needed supplies and subassemblies to each member.
  • Stayed up-to-date on electrical codes and safety procedures to maintain efficiency and safety.
  • Conferred with management and design staff to fully understand and comply with strict production specifications.
  • Identified and corrected defects to bring completed products in line with tolerances.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Used precision measuring equipment to check final products for adherence to tolerance limits.
  • Utilized soldering and welding equipment to join and secure components in place.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Assistant Manager

Virginia Dept Of Alcoholic Beverage Control
05.2001 - 08.2008
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
  • Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

Evening Manager

Wades Supermarket
06.1996 - 05.2001
  • Trained and mentored new and existing staff to achieve best practices.
  • Restocked inventory on shelves by unpacking backroom boxes and filling empty space on shelves with appropriate items.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain satisfaction.
  • Created nightly shift task lists to assign duties to each employee.
  • Prepared nightly deposits by accurately counting cash, filling out deposit slips and securing deposit in vault.
  • Managed 6-8 employees in delivering smooth, productive night shift operations.
  • Guided and motivated night team by establishing and communicating responsibilities and duties to each team member.
  • Processed customer orders quickly and accurately to meet dispatch targets.
  • Secured building for closing by completing run-through of sales floor, turning off electronic systems and turning on alarms.
  • Built constructive working relationships to aid staff loyalty, motivation and productivity.
  • Assessed and adjusted staffing levels to meet operational demands.
  • Supervised security personnel in upholding staff, customer and building safety.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.

Education

Certificate of Cosmetology - Cosmetology Education

Giles County Vocational School
Pearisburg, VA
06.1997

High School Diploma -

Narrows High School
Narrows, VA
06.1997

Skills

  • Parts Assembly
  • Safety Awareness
  • Component Installation
  • Power Tools
  • Dial Calipers
  • Component Cleaning
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Safety Management
  • Continuous Education
  • Soldering and Welding
  • Electronic Troubleshooting
  • Interpreting Schematics
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Heat Gun Operations
  • Detailed Instruction
  • Detailed Documentation
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Read Schematics
  • Active Listening
  • Inventory Records
  • Following Detailed Instructions
  • Compliance Issues
  • Repair Components
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Station Cleaning
  • Quality Control
  • Safety Requirements

Certification


  • [Solder & Crimp Tool certification], Moog Components Group - Solder certification 2008 to present. Crimp tool certification 2022 to present.

Timeline

Electronic Assembler

Moog Components Group
09.2008 - Current

Assistant Manager

Virginia Dept Of Alcoholic Beverage Control
05.2001 - 08.2008

Evening Manager

Wades Supermarket
06.1996 - 05.2001

Certificate of Cosmetology - Cosmetology Education

Giles County Vocational School

High School Diploma -

Narrows High School


  • [Solder & Crimp Tool certification], Moog Components Group - Solder certification 2008 to present. Crimp tool certification 2022 to present.
Alicia Howard