Benjamin Harding
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. Detail-oriented Quality Assurance Analyst well-versed in qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques. Team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Resourceful QA worker with 4 years of experience. Safety-driven and adaptable with good planning and problem-solving abilities. Identify and resolve defects, improving overall product reliability and customer satisfaction. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to streamline quality assurance processes. Fostered strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to optimize quality assurance protocols, resulting in streamlined operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Walmart Distribution Center
Johnstown, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained inventory with quality and accuracy through tracking freight using both GLS system and manual methods
- Conducts audits on order-filled trips by physically checking to confirm any errors and accuracy.
- Maintained a high level of productivity by consistently auditing excess of 1200 to 1500+ cases per day
- Tracks inventory reports such as inventory adjustments, profiling, cycle counting, item details, audits, and reports to managers.
- Keeps track of paperwork to support the shipping departments.
- Applies time management skills to promptly resolve receiving-related problems
- Completed daily work assignments to maintain steady flow and high accuracy in warehouse operations.
- Lifted warehouse materials up to 100 lbs.
- Practiced defensive driving when operating company equipment.
- Enforced on-time product shipments, leading to exceptional customer experiences.
- Picked products for specific routes according to pick sheets.
- Worked in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Brewery Consultant
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Successfully aided in the launch of a newly opened 5 BBL brewery
- Using beer and brewing knowledge as well as education, the collaboration took an idea and created a brewery
- Assisted in research into brew system, tanks, keg washer, hoses, pumps, as well as ingredients
- The service included planning the layout of the brewery, the utilization of the space, and proper procedure to best use the equipment available
- Using the help of software and ingredients previously researched, created and fine tuned recipes used as pilot batches
- Expressed detail and care into the brewing process including how to adjust or correct issues that may occur
- Created SOPs for brew day to be used by brewery workers, as well as SOPs for proper cleaning and sanitation practices
- Ensured the proper practice best available for preparing beer for packaging
- Which includes the preparation of kegs via the washer/sanitizer/purger, the proper carbonation desired for each brew, as well as prepping the tank for the finished beer to be put in.
Brewer
Brewery Ommegang
Cooperstown, NY
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Brewed multiple styles of beers in a facility producing in excess of 50,000 barrels per year
- Brewhouse operations include careful materials handling, ensuring brewing process, ensuring recipe is followed accurately
- Track and record data throughout the brewing process, use efficiency and time management during the brewing process
- Cellar operations: CIP tanks, sanitation, empty and prepare tanks for cleaning
- Prep tanks for packaging, yeast/sugar/CO2, usage of proper calculations
- Checked specific gravity and pH of batches
- Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
- Operated and sanitized all equipment in a safe and proper manner.
Lift Driver/Order Filler/Loader
Walmart Distribution Center
Johnstown, NY
09.2011 - 10.2015
- Utilizes time to correct receiving issues that may arise.
- Work assignments are completed on a daily basis to ensure the warehouse is able to maintain a steady flow and excellent accuracy.
- Lifted warehouse materials up to 100 lbs.
- Practiced defensive driving when operating company equipment.
- Enforced the on-time shipment of products to create exceptional customer experiences.
- Picked products for specific routes according to pick sheets.
- Worked in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Education
Associate AS - Cybersecurity
Wilmington University
Wilmington, Delaware05-2025
Associate AS - Business Administration
Schenectady County Community College
Schenectady, NYAssociate AS - Craft Beer Brewing
Schenectady County Community College
Schenectady, NYSkills
- Process involvement
- Research and Development
- Data Tracking
- Team Colab
- Forklift
- Inventory Management
- Quality Assurance
- Brewing Process
- Sanitation
- Demonstrated knowledge of scientific principles
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- GLS Software Proficiency
- Task Prioritization
Timeline
Walmart Distribution Center
01.2020 - Current
Brewery Consultant
05.2019 - 09.2020
Brewer
Brewery Ommegang
06.2018 - 12.2019
Lift Driver/Order Filler/Loader
Walmart Distribution Center
09.2011 - 10.2015
Associate AS - Cybersecurity
Wilmington University
Associate AS - Business Administration
Schenectady County Community College
Associate AS - Craft Beer Brewing
Schenectady County Community College
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