Caitlin Tidow
Kansas City
Summary
Quality Control Inspector specializing in process optimization and safety compliance. Expertise in inspection documentation and defect identification, enhancing product quality and customer satisfaction. Proven leadership in achieving production targets and enforcing safety standards. Skilled in staff training and mentoring to promote quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Challenge Manufacturing
Kansas City
10.2025 - Current
- Reviewed products for conformity with quality standards and specifications requirements.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
- Documented defects and non-conformities in production batches.
- Utilized measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of inspection area.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Maintained records of all nonconforming products and completed corrective actions as required.
- Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
Team Leader
US Farathane
Riverside
06.2023 - 10.2025
- Led team in daily production activities to meet operational goals.
- Trained new employees on safety procedures and best practices.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported maintenance needs promptly.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking material usage effectively.
- Facilitated communication between shifts to ensure continuity of work processes.
- Enforced safety regulations and maintained a clean work environment consistently.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
Nursing Assistant
The Maples At Har-Ber Meadows
Springdale
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas and common spaces.
- Documented resident care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge base.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
Cashier
Kum & Go
Lowell
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately at a busy convenience store.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service at all times.
- Operated point-of-sale systems for smooth transaction processing and cash handling.
- Collaborated with team members to manage high-volume customer flow during peak hours.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Server
Shirleys Coffee Shop
Dededo
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced coffee shop environment.
- Took customer orders accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Prepared and served a variety of beverages and food items to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and service areas throughout shifts.
- Assisted in training new staff on standard operating procedures and customer interactions.
- Engaged with customers to promote daily specials and enhance their experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Simon Sanchez High School
Guam06-2019
Skills
- Product inspection
- Quality documentation
- Measuring instruments
- Defect identification
- Compliance audits
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reporting and analysis
- Inspections and reviews
- Production experience
- Visual inspection
- Quality control
- Quality processes
- Inspection documentation
- Production expertise
- Non-conformance reporting
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Equipment monitoring
- Training and mentoring
- Work environment organization
- Data entry accuracy
- Process improvement
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Challenge Manufacturing
10.2025 - Current
Team Leader
US Farathane
06.2023 - 10.2025
Nursing Assistant
The Maples At Har-Ber Meadows
02.2023 - 05.2023
Cashier
Kum & Go
05.2022 - 01.2023
Server
Shirleys Coffee Shop
09.2019 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Simon Sanchez High School