April Wallace
Carrollton,GA
Summary
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. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Technician
Flowers Foods
Villa Rica, GA
05.2002 - Current
- Read worker logs, product processing sheets or specification sheets to verify adherence to specifications.
- Identified potential areas of improvement within existing processes and recommended solutions accordingly.
- Separated scrap or waste materials for recycling, reuse or environmentally sound disposal.
- Inspected machinery and equipment to quickly diagnose malfunctions.
- Assisted in the set-up and operation of production equipment.
- Adjusted machine settings to complete tasks accurately according to specifications.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
- Adhered to regulations and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
- Worked closely with management staff in developing strategies for improving productivity levels.
- Trained new personnel in operating procedures for various pieces of production equipment.
Machine Operator
Maplehurst Bakery
Carrollton, GA
10.2001 - 04.2002
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
Medical Receptionist
West Georgia Neurology
Carrollton, GA
06.2001 - 09.2001
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
- Completed relevant insurance and other claim forms.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
- Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
- Scheduled appointments, optimizing patient satisfaction, provider time and treatment room utilization.
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
- Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.
- Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
- Assisted with filing of medical records and documents, maintaining accurate electronic files.
- Processed referrals for specialist care when requested by physicians or patients.
Machine Operator
administrativeMaplehurst Bakery
Carrollton, GA
05.1994 - 09.1999
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
Education
BBA - Human Resources Management
Strayer University, Douglasville
Douglas, GA01-2013
Certification - Medical Transcription
West Georgia Technical College
Carrollton, GA12-2000
Skills
- Materials Handling
- OSHA Compliance
- Quality Control
- Continuous Improvement
- Equipment Preparation
- Production Methods
- Quality Assurance
- Production Processes Observation
- Equipment Storage
- Equipment Installation
Certification
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- Forklift Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Technician
Flowers Foods
05.2002 - Current
Machine Operator
Maplehurst Bakery
10.2001 - 04.2002
Medical Receptionist
West Georgia Neurology
06.2001 - 09.2001
Machine Operator
administrativeMaplehurst Bakery
05.1994 - 09.1999
BBA - Human Resources Management
Strayer University, Douglasville
Certification - Medical Transcription
West Georgia Technical College