Carla Brown
Dundalk,MD
Summary
Manufacturing and laboratory professional with 15+ years leading daily workflows, training new staff, and enforcing quality standards. Experienced in through-hole assembly workflow coordination, soldering, and quality control. Track record of clear communication, problem solving, and accurate record keeping. Skilled in maintaining process documentation and supporting regulatory compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
PCB thru hole technician
Zentech manufacturing
Baltimore, Maryland
11.2023 - Current
- Place through-hole components on printed circuit boards while complying to quality standards.
- Operated a soldering machine to securely attach through-hole components to printed circuit boards, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Lead daily team workflows across employer operations.
- Maintained accurate records and tracked team activities to support operational efficiency.
- Train new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Establish clear team goals aligned with company objectives, tracking progress regularly.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdepartmental cooperation.
Lab Technician
Spectera vision lab
Baltimore, MD
08.2006 - 11.2023
- Prepared lenses for edging, polishing, and finishing to keep lab workflow moving in Spectera Vision Lab.
- Quality checks confirmed alignment, clarity, and prescription accuracy in finished eyewear.
- Calibrated and maintained optical equipment to ensure readiness for daily lab operations.
- Accurate prescription verification supported proper eyewear fabrication.
- Followed strict safety protocols while handling hazardous materials in the laboratory environment.
- Analyzed results of tests using statistical methods to determine accuracy of the results.
- Provided technical guidance and training to new lab technicians.
- Trained new staff on procedures, standards, and workplace expectations.
- Assigned daily tasks to team members to improve workflow. to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Led team workflows and assigned daily tasks across shift operations.
- Resolved team conflicts and supported clear communication between staff.
- Reviewed work quality and enforced company policies and safety rules.
- Reported progress, concerns, and staffing needs to management.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Supported process improvements to streamline service delivery and maintain operational efficiency.
- Motivated and empowered team members to enhance customer satisfaction and support retention efforts.
- Promoted to a leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Career Online High School
Certification
- Certified IPC-A-610 specialist
- Certified IPC-J- STD-001 specialist
- Certificate of completion for office management training
Timeline
PCB thru hole technician
Zentech manufacturing
11.2023 - Current
Lab Technician
Spectera vision lab
08.2006 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Career Online High School