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Blanca Vazquez

Emporia,KS

Summary

Team Leader/Assistant Store Manager with 2+ years experience. Effective in managing and leading teams.  Motivates employees in setting and accomplishing goals.  Driven to apply a strong work ethic and motivational skills to achieve goals, as well as employee and customer satisfaction. 

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Inspector

Michelin Tire
Emporia, KS
05.2023 - Current
  • Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
  • Identified defects and documented findings for corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
  • Utilized inspection tools and equipment to assess product integrity.
  • Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
  • Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
  • Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
  • Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
  • Examined products for imperfections and defects.
  • Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.

Sanitation Supervisor

Hostess Brands Inc
Emporia, KS
10.2018 - 04.2023
  • Supervised sanitation team to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Implemented efficient sanitation schedules to enhance productivity and maintain cleanliness standards.
  • Conducted regular inspections to assess sanitation practices and identify areas for improvement.
  • Collaborated with production teams to reduce contamination risks during operations.
  • Maintained high cleanliness standards with regular inspections, ensuring adherence to regulations.
  • Reduced downtime during production changeovers with efficient coordination of sanitation crew members'' tasks during each shift transition period.
  • Ensured timely completion of sanitation tasks through effective communication and teamwork amongst staff members.
  • Promoted a positive work environment within the sanitation department by recognizing exceptional performances from team members.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by implementing and enforcing sanitation policies and procedures.

Department Head

Hobby Lobby
Emporia, KS
07.2017 - 10.2018
  • Working with customers
  • Ordering products weekly
  •  Stocking shelves
  • Cashier assistant

Sanitation Lead

Hostess Brands Inc
Emporia, Kansas, United States
08.2013 - 12.2017
  • Started as an hourly, worked my way to a relief lead up to a full time lead.
  • Distribute work, answer questions and resolve and work related issues.
  • Manage team in setting goals and accomplishing those goals.
  • Implement safety policies to reduce or eliminate incidents.
  • Train co-workers.
  • Over see the work of my co-workers.
  • Drove dailysanitation activities with effective communication and leadership.
  • Forklift experience

Assistant Manager

Dollar Tree
Emporia, Kansas, United States
12.2011 - 02.2014
  • Started as an hourly stocking shelves and working the register.
  • Promoted to Assistant Manager within 7 months
  • Open/close store
  • Assign task to employees
  • Handled cash and bank deposits
  • Train sales associates
  • Handled inventory and truck deliveries
  • Handled customer complaints

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Emporia High
Emporia KS, 66801
2008

Skills

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Merchandising
  • Food safety
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Goal-oriented
  • Staff training and development
  • Detail-oriented
  • 12 years forklift driving
  • Microsoft/Excel
  • Quality inspections

Timeline

Quality Assurance Inspector

Michelin Tire
05.2023 - Current

Sanitation Supervisor

Hostess Brands Inc
10.2018 - 04.2023

Department Head

Hobby Lobby
07.2017 - 10.2018

Sanitation Lead

Hostess Brands Inc
08.2013 - 12.2017

Assistant Manager

Dollar Tree
12.2011 - 02.2014

High School Diploma - undefined

Emporia High