Ashley Barefield
Summary
Safety-focused manufacturing professional with 5+ years of experience at United States Steel supporting quality operations, production, and continuous improvement initiatives in a heavy industrial environment. Experienced in performing quality inspections, identifying product defects, maintaining accurate documentation, supporting inventory audits, and ensuring product traceability. Proven ability to collaborate across departments, train employees, solve problems, and uphold the highest safety and quality standards. Successfully passed the United States Steel Quality Assessment and committed to supporting operational excellence through a strong Safety-First mindset, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Person / Tractor Operator
United States Steel
Portage, Indiana
07.2021 - Current
- Perform quality inspections on steel coils to identify manufacturing defects and verify compliance with established quality standards.
- Read and interpret production orders to ensure product accuracy and customer specifications are met.
- Complete documentation and electronic reports using tablets and computerized reporting systems.
- Prepare defect samples for Quality Assurance evaluation to support investigations and corrective actions.
- Maintain product traceability by re-tagging coils and updating packaging to ensure accurate product identification.
- Perform inventory audits by scanning coil fields and verifying product information and documentation.
- Collaborate with crane operators, maintenance personnel, and supervisors to address and resolve production and quality concerns effectively.
Direct Support Manager
Indiana Mentor
Valparaiso, Indiana
05.2012 - 08.2021
- Supervised Direct Support Professionals to ensure accurate and efficient completion of responsibilities and individualized care plans, enhancing quality of care.
- Collaborated with therapists, behavioral specialists, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized support plans.
- Maintained accurate Medication Administration Records (MARs), housekeeping audits, financial documentation, and daily service records to ensure regulatory compliance and operational integrity.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations, organizational policies, and safety procedures.
Student Technology Consultant
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, Indiana
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Delivered technical support to faculty, staff, students, and community members, enhancing their technology experience.
- Troubleshot computer hardware, software, networking, and technology-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and user satisfaction.
- Ensured functionality of technology systems by diagnosing and fixing hardware and software problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Indiana University Northwest
GarySkills
- Equipment Operator
- Safety Compliance
- Quality Inspections
- Quality Assurance
- Documentation & Recordkeeping
- Continuous Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Safety-First Mindset
Certification
- United States Steel Quality Assessment – Passed
- Adult First Aid / CPR / AED
Timeline
Utility Person / Tractor Operator
United States Steel
07.2021 - Current
Student Technology Consultant
Indiana University Northwest
08.2015 - 01.2018
Direct Support Manager
Indiana Mentor
05.2012 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Indiana University Northwest