BELINDA SOUTHERN
Tyler,TX
Summary
Safety-focused and service-oriented professional ready to bring strong interpersonal skills with a safety mindset, customer-service experience, teamwork, and a genuine passion for traveling and helping people to a flight attendant career with a leading U.S. airline. Loyalty with 13+ years of experience as a Chemical Operator working under pressure and 8+ years in a crew safety representative role. Experienced in safety leadership, team communication, training, problem-solving, quality, and working effectively in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Operator / Crew Safety Representative
Eastman Chemical Company
Longview, TX
04.2013 - Current
- Lead monthly crew safety meetings and encourage safe workplace behaviors; participate in Be Safe initiatives.
- Communicate daily operations clearly to supervisors and fellow operators verbally and through electronic logs, including shift exchanges.
- Work with engineers, supervision, and team members to monitor and improve production processes.
- Troubleshoot equipment and make adjustments while maintaining production within specifications.
- Monitor computer systems used to track plant operations and maintain accurate operational records.
- Safely handle materials, chemicals, machinery, and equipment and follow established safety procedures.
- Perform maintenance activities and coordinate loading/unloading of materials and equipment for lockout/tagout activities.
Administrative Assistant of Operations
MEALS ON WHEELS MINISTRIES
Tyler, TX
- Supported meal delivery services for homebound clients while working closely with operations leadership and volunteers.
- Provided customer service and resolved scheduling changes, cancellations, and client service concerns.
- Maintained records and spreadsheets, prepared daily reports, and presented monthly reports.
- Coordinated HR paperwork and worked with Finance on accounts payable/receivable.
Summer Lunch Program Supervisor
MEALS ON WHEELS MINISTRIES
Tyler, TX
- Trained and supervised crews responsible for daily production and quality assurance.
- Created delivery routes throughout East Texas and monitored truck loading and schedules.
- Worked directly with clients and suppliers to resolve issues and maintain quality and inventory control.
- Managed budgets, invoices, reports, and daily operational adjustments.
Vendor Scheduler
PELLA WINDOW AND DOORS
Murray, KY
- Planned daily materials, worked with vendors and line managers to resolve issues, and managed numerous transactions.
- Maintained safety-stock levels and supported quality-control activities using Oracle and Excel.
IMDS/Lab Assistant
DANA CORPORATION
Paris, TN
- Coordinated information with suppliers and plant managers, met customer deadlines, assisted with material testing, and maintained accurate reports.
Office Assistant / Sales Representative
AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS
- Provided customer service, supervised crews, dispatched deliveries, scheduled bids, prepared estimates/invoices, managed inventory, and maintained employee training records.
Education
Associate Degree - Novell Networking
Tyler Junior College
01-2000
Skills
- Customer Service
- Safety & Risk Awareness
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Calm Working Under Pressure
- Training & Leadership
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Quality Assurance
- Attention to Detail
- Spanish: Conversational; able to communicate with Spanish-speaking customers
- Safety and quality focused
- Dependable
- Fast learner
- Detail-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Community volunteer with 10 years of involvement
Timeline
Chemical Operator / Crew Safety Representative
Eastman Chemical Company
04.2013 - Current
Associate Degree - Novell Networking
Tyler Junior College
Office Assistant / Sales Representative
AFFORDABLE SEAMLESS GUTTERS
IMDS/Lab Assistant
DANA CORPORATION
Vendor Scheduler
PELLA WINDOW AND DOORS
Summer Lunch Program Supervisor
MEALS ON WHEELS MINISTRIES
Administrative Assistant of Operations
MEALS ON WHEELS MINISTRIES