Ashton Canty
Graniteville
Summary
Professional in quality assurance with strong skills in inspection, testing, and process optimization. Known for ensuring standards compliance and improving product consistency through collaboration and adaptability. Possess keen attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and commitment to team success. Reliable and flexible, consistently delivering high-quality results amidst changing requirements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Zeus Industrial Products Inc
Aiken, SC
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections on products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures to enhance process efficiency.
- Trained new inspectors on inspection techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify defects and recommend corrective actions.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
UPS Driver Helper
UPS
Aiken, SC
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted drivers in loading and unloading packages for efficient delivery operations.
- Ensured timely delivery by accurately sorting and organizing packages by route.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety standards.
- Supported operational efficiency by monitoring package conditions during transit.
Membership Coordinator
YMCA of Greater Augusta
Graniteville, SC
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Coordinated member services and engagement initiatives to enhance community involvement.
- Developed and maintained membership database for accurate tracking of enrollment and renewals.
- Implemented outreach programs that increased member retention rates through targeted communication strategies.
- Trained staff on membership policies, improving consistency in service delivery across the organization.
Grounds Maintenance
Mount Vintage Golf Course
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Responsible for mowing, greens, tees, fairways, and roughs
- Responsible for making and edging sand bunkers
- Planted grass, trees, shrubs, or flowers according to instructions and planned design of landscaped area
- Helped with other maintenance duties as needed by golf course
Lab Technician/Quality Control
Parkdale Mills
Graniteville, SC
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Responsible for the execution and writing of all the technical documentation for the following project documentation types: PPT and New Product Evaluation
- Responsible for all special requests for processes monitoring information, efficiency, and quality reports
- Must demonstrate the specialized skills to work on all Knitting equipment and have the capability to install requested fabrics on knitting machines
- Must have the ability to analyze and resolve off quality issues
- Must be able to effectively perform a fabric analysis for all circular knitted fabric
- Must be able to set up machines accordingly and produce an exact fabric match
- Prepare instructions for the execution of development projects following existing formal procedures to include follow up and filing of such projects
- Thorough knowledge of textile constructions that allows employee to develop a fabric starting from the idea up to the knitted fabric
- Must actively participate in team meetings
- Assist sales and marketing in new developments and problem solving of existing fabrics
- Must have the capacity to successfully train associates (including hourly employees) the needed skill sets to perform their job
- Must realize the targets in associates personal goals and objectives as written in the Performance Management System
Manager
Greg's Gas Plus
North Augusta, SC
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Helped customers select products that best fit their personal needs
- Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for entire
- Educated customers on product and service offerings
- Built customer confidence by actively listening to their concerns and giving appropriate feedback
- Completed floor replenishment to guarantee size availability and promote customer satisfaction
- Balanced the needs of multiple customers simultaneously in a fast-paced retail environment
- Communicated store policy violations to leadership in a timely manner
- Offered direction and gave constructive feedback to motivate team members
- Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management
- Unloaded trucks, stocked shelves, and carried merchandise out on the floor for customers
Assistant Manager
Greg's Gas Plus
North Augusta, SC
01.2011 - 03.2015
- Helped customers select products that best fit their personal needs
- Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for entire
- Educated customers on product and service offerings
- Built customer confidence by actively listening to their concerns and giving appropriate feedback
- Completed floor replenishment to guarantee size availability and promote customer satisfaction
- Balanced the needs of multiple customers simultaneously in a fast-paced retail environment
- Communicated store policy violations to leadership in a timely manner
- Offered direction and gave constructive feedback to motivate team members
- Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management
- Unloaded trucks, stocked shelves, and carried merchandise out on the floor for customers
Education
High School Diploma -
Midland Valley High School
Langley, SC01-2008
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Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
05-2026
Skills
- Organized
- Quality processes
- Detail-oriented
- Time management
- Excellent multi-tasker
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Product inspection
- Defect identification
- Inspection documentation
Timeline
UPS Driver Helper
UPS
10.2024 - 12.2024
Quality Control Inspector
Zeus Industrial Products Inc
01.2024 - Current
Membership Coordinator
YMCA of Greater Augusta
10.2022 - 10.2024
Grounds Maintenance
Mount Vintage Golf Course
08.2018 - 04.2020
Lab Technician/Quality Control
Parkdale Mills
08.2016 - 06.2018
Manager
Greg's Gas Plus
03.2015 - 06.2016
Assistant Manager
Greg's Gas Plus
01.2011 - 03.2015
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Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
High School Diploma -
Midland Valley High School