Allen Byrd
Mount Pleasant,SC
Summary
To continue to grow in leadership and knowledge. To set high expectations and continue to find a way to deliver results. To strive will inspire others and excel in innovative technology applications.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Pulp Mill Assistant
WestRock
04.2021 - Current
- Responsible for charging and cooking all batch digesters based on line-up that he/she has determined will satisfy needs of Pulp Mill Washers
- Monitors digesters as they cook to make sure digesters are coming up to temperature properly.
- Plots Kappa numbers on the DCS and makes cooking changes as needed as well as responding to upset conditions, alarms, poorly cooking digesters.
- Collecting Washer and Kappa Analyzer samples and running laboratory analyzer test
- Operate manual and automatic steam and liquor valves.
- Operation of Batch Digesters including Scheduler System.
- Operation of Turpentine, Chip Delivery and Liquor Charging Systems
- Computer skills to access procedures/training documents and the ability to analyze and troubleshoot operating conditions.
Ecommerce Department Manager
Walmart
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsible for entire section of E-Commerce Section.
- Ensures customer satisfaction by greeting and answering their questions.
- Makes sure department meets customers' expectations.
- Works hand-in-hand with sales associates to get job done.
- Prepare and plan for upcoming events that will impact my department.
- Possess ability to communicate, take direction at all levels, and turn it into action.
- Teammates in my area look to me for leadership, direction, training, and support.
- I am accountable for merchandise availability, department standards, and financial performance of my area.
Laborer/Quality System Specialist
Westrock
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Inspected incoming materials to assure conformance with specifications
- Accurately use measuring and testing equipment (ruler, calipers, etc.)
- Communicated issues to operations and vendors, if necessary
- Record data: generate spreadsheets and reports as needed
- Inspected, audited, and reported on material processes and products
- Communicated, in a professional manner, the acceptability of product and action for handling of nonconforming product by defining levels of acceptance for quality defects using samples, drawings
- Interacts with Managers, Supervisors and Operation Specialists via phone, in person and in writing for quality inspection requirements, sorts, and containment of nonconforming product.
Maintenance Technician
Vibra Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for maintaining the facility and equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current applicable Federal, State and Local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established policies and procedures
- Assists with general repairs as needed
- Performs preventive maintenance according to prescribed schedule
- Maintains a safe environment and follows safety policies and procedures for equipment, also assigned security responsibilities
- Adheres to and follows established procedures and safety practices to avoid injuries.
- Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, also knowledge of preventive maintenance tasks and documentation requirements
Aircraft Mechanic/wiring Lead/ Production, Manager
BOEING SOUTH CAROLINA
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Performed installation of provisions, routing of wire harnesses (pre-route & perm route), mount and mate, and hookup of connectors, lugs, and grounds on 787 mid - body assembly
- Installation of ECS packs, hydraulic lines, structures for panels and duct work
- I also worked as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the wire team
- I have trained numerous coworkers and other employees as an Aircraft Mechanic Lead
- I have experience with various hand tools, air tools, gauges, & measuring devices
- I also possess the ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings as well as working to engineer instructions, and the ability to collect, organize, analyze data and utilize decision making techniques.
Aviation Resource Management
United States Air Force
03.1995 - 08.2007
- Performed and managed aircrew and parachutist resource management functions related to scheduling, standardization, and evaluation, flying and ground training, flight records, and squadron operations
- Monitors flight physicals, physiological training, aircrew qualifications, and other aircrew and parachutist related programs
- Schedules aircrew training and aircraft sorties and maintains mission information
- Prepared flight authorizations and monitored individual flight requirements and unit flying hours
- Reviews trend analysis
- Maintained inventory in supply warehouse of tool kits and other related aircrew items
- Successfully completed the Air Force Training Course, this course provides necessary knowledge and skill training for all Air Force personnel who perform duties of trainer and/or task certifier
- Supervised, Lead and trained numerous individuals throughout my career as a non-commissioned officer in charge (NCOIC).
Education
Master's - Human Resource Management
Strayer University
North Charleston, SCBachelor's - Business Administration
Strayer University
North Charleston, SCTimeline
Pulp Mill Assistant
WestRock
04.2021 - Current
Ecommerce Department Manager
Walmart
07.2020 - 04.2021
Laborer/Quality System Specialist
Westrock
03.2019 - 05.2020
Maintenance Technician
Vibra Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2019
Aircraft Mechanic/wiring Lead/ Production, Manager
BOEING SOUTH CAROLINA
01.2008 - 01.2016
Aviation Resource Management
United States Air Force
03.1995 - 08.2007
Master's - Human Resource Management
Strayer University
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Strayer University