Dedicated professional with extensive experience in production coordination and employee training. Known for fostering teamwork, implementing process improvements, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Committed to driving operational excellence in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Sample Preparation Team Lead
11 Months
Aurubis Richmond LLC | 11.2025 - Current
Trained new employees on operational procedures and equipment usage.
Monitored performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement.
Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations.
Coordinated daily production schedules to optimize workflow efficiency.
Led team to ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime.
Monitored inventory to upkeep operations running smoothly and efficiently
Assisted in small designs to improve workplace processes and create a safer environment
Collaborated with numerous contractors or companies to receive quotes on numerous projects or material
Responsible for creating/updating SWI's
Sample Preparation Operator/Furnace
2 Years 4 Months
Aurubis Richmond LLC | 07.2023 - 11.2025
Operated machinery to facilitate production processes while adhering to safety protocols.
Assisted in training new operators on standard operating procedures and equipment usage.
Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
Supported new-company process establishment through repeated overseas training to enable effective adoption.
Created numerous SOP's, TOPC's and SWI's
Assisted with equipment commissioning to support operational readiness and system handoff.
Furnace Operator
2 Years 4 Months
KSB Georgia Iron Works | 03.2021 - 07.2023
Monitored temperature controls and adjusted settings to achieve desired metal properties.
Melted numerous Grey/White Irons
Took melt samples to spark and receive the metal analysis
Created Charges to achieve correct metal analysis recipe
Ran a 7ton, 12ton, 16ton and two 20ton induction furnaces
Drove multiple 30ton and 80 ton cranes carrying ladles with liquid iron inside
Poured liquid iron into sand molds to desired weight
Merchandiser
1 Year 1 Month
AB Beverage (Aiken) | 02.2019 - 03.2020
Responsible for inventory control over multiple stores