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Calandra Bracy

Calhoun City,MS

Summary

Honest and insightful Inspector with outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Performs complex residential inspections to ensure compliance with city regulations and codes. Dependable and flexible. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Industrious Woodworker with 6+ years of industry experience. Detail-oriented and quality-focused with passion for creating exceptional woodworking projects to suit customer expectations. Skilled at completing construction projects on time or ahead of schedule.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assistant

Raybern Foods
Grenada, MS
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Developed and implemented inspection procedures, policies, best practices and competency requirements.
  • Generated detailed reports outlining inspection and testing results.
  • Participated in training to strengthen and develop inspector competencies.
  • Approved incoming materials by confirming specifications and conducting measurement tests.
  • Recommended improvements to production process to facilitate quality control.
  • Maintained measurement equipment by following operating instructions and calibration requirements.
  • Identified acceptable components and rejected defective products.

Quality Assistant

Novipax
Grenada, MS
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
  • Provided safety information to contractors, engineers, or test equipment operators.
  • Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
  • Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
  • Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
  • Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
  • Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
  • Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.

Poly Mill

Ashley Furniture Warehouse
Ecru, MS
05.2017 - 11.2021
  • Maintained strong quality standards through regular inspections and tests.
  • Inspected mill equipment and documented findings for maintenance personnel.
  • Diagnosed and resolved mill problems and performed cleaning and basic maintenance on milling equipment.
  • Monitored operating milling machinery, reviewed outputs, took samples and adjusted components to verify high-quality end product.
  • Inspected cleaning houses to verify foreign material removal from wheat prior to milling.
  • Followed company-established safety policies, in addition to equipment-specific instructions.
  • Analyzed and managed flow sheet of each mill and adjusted mill to optimize yield and maintain consistent quality.

Woodworker

Woodworkers Warehouse
Brandon, MS
02.2012 - 09.2017
  • Operated, maintained and repaired diverse range of equipment including routers, saws and sanders.
  • Finished wood items and construction using sanding techniques.
  • Ensured accurate accounting of transactions, collections and disbursements.
  • Operated power tools such as saws, drills and sanders.
  • Measured boards and other wood materials using measuring tape and marked areas to cut using straight edge such as square tool.
  • Set up and maintained cutters, drills and bits.
  • Selected materials by choosing attractive grain options such as solid wood or veneer for front-facing and exterior areas.
  • Shaped wood coarsely using chisels, rasps and files.
  • Identified and used appropriate types of lumber, screws, fittings and glue.

Supervisor

Huddle House
Grenada, MS
07.2000 - 04.2012
  • Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
  • Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
  • Coached staff members to develop long-term career goals.
  • Responded to employee concerns or complaints by coordinating with human resources team to solve issues.
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
  • Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.

Cleaner

Best Western Hotel
Grenada, MS
09.2007 - 05.2011
  • Kept bathrooms in clean, functional condition by scrubbing stalls, sanitizing sinks and tidying storage shelves.
  • Sanitized frequented areas and equipment using approved supplies.
  • Removed trash bags, broke down boxes and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
  • Scrubbed bathrooms, removing soap scum, mold and excess dirt from sinks and shower area.
  • Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas.
  • Restocked supplies, replacing toiletries, liners and soaps.
  • Replenished supply of hand soap, paper towels and other consumables.
  • Transported trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
  • Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors with cleaners and sponges.

Education

GED -

Calhoun City High School
Calhoun City, MS
04.2004

Skills

  • Work Orders
  • Attention to detail
  • Assembly Processes
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Manufacturing Enhancement

Timeline

Quality Assistant

Raybern Foods
07.2022 - 09.2022

Quality Assistant

Novipax
02.2022 - 06.2022

Poly Mill

Ashley Furniture Warehouse
05.2017 - 11.2021

Woodworker

Woodworkers Warehouse
02.2012 - 09.2017

Cleaner

Best Western Hotel
09.2007 - 05.2011

Supervisor

Huddle House
07.2000 - 04.2012

GED -

Calhoun City High School
Calandra Bracy