Bianca Alvarez
Chicago,IL
Summary
I'm also well trained in the red zone
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Ferrara Candy
3000 Washington Blvd
02.2020 - 07.2024
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Repaired faults, reassembled products, and completed additional tests.
- Weighed products prior to shipment to confirm accuracy.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
Quality Assurance Inspector
Assemblers
2850 W Columbus Ave
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Oversaw maintenance, calibration and control of inspection, measuring and all test equipment.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Oversaw machine operation and assembly personnel for compliance and adequacy.
- Used calipers and micrometer measuring instruments.
- Maintained calibration records and vendor certifications.
- Removed imperfect products from shipment line.
- Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
- Compared colors, shapes, textures and grades of products and materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards.
- Utilized Software to assist with inspections, manufacturing and measuring equipment.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
Quality Assurance Inspector
Ramarc Meats
4513 S Halsted
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Created and achieved product quality objectives and met product specifications.
- Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration, and teamwork.
- Developed reports and materials for key stakeholders related to quality goals, progress and challenges.
- Used SQL, Test Director and TestBench to assist with completing projects.
- Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
- Examined events in application log management and monitoring tool to identify root causes for failures.
- Mentored and coached team members on QA topics and strategies.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Oversaw machine operation and assembly personnel for compliance and adequacy.
- Used calipers and micrometer measuring instruments.
- Maintained calibration records and vendor certifications.
- Tested Product or Service for function and accuracy and verified final product configuration met engineering specifications.
- Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
- Compared colors, shapes, textures and grades of products and materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards.
Scanning Coordinator
Fairplay Finer Foods
4640 S Halsted
09.2010 - 06.2014
- Confirmed accurate price changes and prepared and printed daily price download for full visibility.
- Kept records of production, tracked returned goods and took down and replaced new shelf tags.
- Sorted, logged and distributed price change paperwork, labels and tags and guided other team members in ordering and receiving tags.
- Stocked and reset demo carts and confirmed closeout of stocking and scanning tasks.
- Researched scan error sheets and not-on-file sheets promptly, corrected errors found and kept log of manual retail price changes.
- Operated pallet jack to pull and push pallets and instructed team members in safe use.
- Executed correct signage placement in each aisle and department and replaced missing signs before store opening.
Data Entry Clerk
Daley College
7500 S Pulaski Rd
09.2006 - 09.2010
- Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
- Resolved discrepancies in data entry activities for accurate, complete jobs.
- Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
- Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies.
- Verified data files prior to entry to maintain high data accuracy.
- Searched, extracted and interpreted information to determine correct input procedure.
- Maintained files, records, and chronologies of entry activities.
Education
None - General
Richland College
Lincoln, ILSkills
- Specifications reading
- OSHA Compliance
- Employee Supervision
- Product Inspection
- Audit Coordination
- Materials Testing
- Equipment Calibration
- Visual Inspection
- Sampling procedures
- Inspections and reviews
- Test equipment operation
- Safety Protocols
- Inspection procedures
- Quality Control
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Ferrara Candy
02.2020 - 07.2024
Quality Assurance Inspector
Assemblers
08.2016 - 05.2019
Quality Assurance Inspector
Ramarc Meats
06.2014 - 08.2016
Scanning Coordinator
Fairplay Finer Foods
09.2010 - 06.2014
Data Entry Clerk
Daley College
09.2006 - 09.2010
None - General
Richland College