Amy Mathiason
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Have 13 years of work experience in the Quality field. I am a great multi-tasker and detail-oriented. This has been a must have in my role as a Quality professional in order to maintain high level of Quality while doing testing and keeping on track with tasks. My top goal is to make sure all product meets customer specifications.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Specialist
Henkel
Brandon, US
05.2020 - Current
- Pull samples of manufactured goods to complete in-process testing
- Testing includes using several pieces of machinery which include rheometers (parallel plate, axon par and shear), viscometers, spectrophotometers, thermal TIMs, TGA, DSC, oil tester, paint shaker, vacuum chamber, slump gauges, MTS, microscope, Hegman and dispensing press
- Prep test samples for the thermal TIMs by generating molded packs and various thicknesses from a few microns to a couple hundred microns
- This is done by pulling test tubes and creating mixed samples of liquids
- Use ERP system (SAP) to enter test results and verify material meets internal and customer specifications and SQC
- Notify Process Engineers and Management of material non-conformance
- Writing non-conformance reports and segregating materials to a designated confined area
- Aged testing auditing on outgoing products for customer conformance
- Do daily LPA auditing
- Update daily safety cross, monthly online safety training courses and participate in SUSA conversations
Quality Assurance
Bell, Inc
Sioux Falls, US
08.2013 - 05.2020
- Maintain quality objectives and keep quality to specifications through accurate inspections, noncompliance procedures, appropriate reporting, corrective actions and accuracy of paperwork along with sample submissions
- Communicating with Operators and crew about issues that arise
Quality Assurance
Banner Engineering Corp
Aberdeen, US
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Test and assembly of electronic sensors
- Promoted to Quality Assurance of between process surface mount assemblies using a scope
- Also hand solder of electronic harnesses and sensors
Driver
Aberdeen Ambulance
Aberdeen, US
02.2007 - 09.2011
- Providing transportation for people with disabilities
- Followed a tight, changing schedule
- Time management a must
- Maintained a clean vehicle
Reservationist
Wyndham Hotel Group
Aberdeen, US
12.2006 - 02.2007
- Providing customer services and knowledge of properties, per request of guest
Correctional Officer
Brown County Sheriff's Office
Aberdeen, US
12.1997 - 10.2006
- Night shift lead for 6 years
- Responsibilities in this role included supervising 4 jailers and up to 60 inmates
- This required skills to maintain a safe and controlled environment for both staff and inmates through self discipline and being able to effectively communicate during high stress situations
- Other responsibilities included interviewing jailer candidates from input through final selection, training new hires in system requirements and initiation and follow through on incoming paperwork associated with arrests
- Skills also included data entry of inmate information utilizing MS Word
Multi Functional Operator
Sheldahl, Inc
Aberdeen, US
01.1990 - 12.1997
- Operation of various manufacturing processes
- Actively participated in the interviewing and hiring of new employees
- Upon hiring, trained new personnel in manufacturing process, product criteria, coordinated in line product audits, including giving of final exams
Education
High school or equivalent -
Central High School
Aberdeen, SDSkills
- Quality Assurance
- QA
- Surface Mount Technology
- ERP Systems
- Spectrophotometer
- Microscope
- Laboratory Experience
- Auditing
- SAP
Certification
Driver's license
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Quality Specialist
Henkel
05.2020 - Current
Quality Assurance
Bell, Inc
08.2013 - 05.2020
Quality Assurance
Banner Engineering Corp
09.2011 - 05.2013
Driver
Aberdeen Ambulance
02.2007 - 09.2011
Reservationist
Wyndham Hotel Group
12.2006 - 02.2007
Correctional Officer
Brown County Sheriff's Office
12.1997 - 10.2006
Multi Functional Operator
Sheldahl, Inc
01.1990 - 12.1997
High school or equivalent -
Central High School