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CARLA HOWARD

Denver,CO

Summary

Careful Quality Inspector with extensive knowledge of product inspections and commitment to high-quality work. Known for great work ethic, consistent performance and great efficiency. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level quality position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager/Supervisor

Optikem Int.
10.2010 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

Quality Assurance Specialist

WYTAN
06.2005 - 08.2010
  • Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
  • Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
  • Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
  • Implemented process improvements to increase productivity in quality assurance operations.

Quality Inspector/QA Tester

Advanced Circuits
09.2003 - 06.2005
  • Inspected product with accuracy, reporting problems or defects quickly.
  • Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.

Quality Inspector

Omnitech Robotics
07.1998 - 09.2003
  • Inspected product with accuracy, reporting problems or defects quickly.
  • Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
  • Collected samples during production and tested randomly to determine in-process product quality.
  • Used analyzers, multimeters and power supplies to conduct diagnostic procedures.

Quality Assurance Representative/Source Inspector

Adtran
08.1990 - 07.1998
  • Assisted with developing and implementing quality assurance improvements based on call evaluation results.
  • Reviewed and scored calls made utilizing company-defined quality monitoring standards
  • Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
  • Performed call audits to monitor regulatory compliance.
  • Provided ongoing feedback to management and call representatives to foster improvement.

Education

High School Diploma -

Coffee High School
Florence, AL

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Keen Eye for Detail
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Strong Mechanical Aptitude
  • Tool Use Understanding
  • Defect Recording
  • Environmental Quality
  • Inspections and Audits
  • Weighing and Measuring
  • Materials Testing
  • Equipment Operation
  • Corrective Action Recommendations
  • Non-Compliance Assessment
  • Accurate Weights
  • Packaging and Shipping Support
  • Manufacturer Relations
  • Collect Samples
  • Power Supplies
  • Computer-Aided Manufacturing
  • Taking Precise Measurements
  • Product Tests
  • Powder Coating
  • Automated Product Handling
  • Material Loading and Unloading
  • Documentation

Timeline

Production Manager/Supervisor

Optikem Int.
10.2010 - Current

Quality Assurance Specialist

WYTAN
06.2005 - 08.2010

Quality Inspector/QA Tester

Advanced Circuits
09.2003 - 06.2005

Quality Inspector

Omnitech Robotics
07.1998 - 09.2003

Quality Assurance Representative/Source Inspector

Adtran
08.1990 - 07.1998

High School Diploma -

Coffee High School
CARLA HOWARD