Carlos Weeden Jr
Saint Louis ,MO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
St. Simon the Apostle School
Green Park , MO
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Created lesson plans to address needs of entry-level and upper-level science students.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Monitored the progress of each student in order to identify areas of improvement or success.
- Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
- Adhered to applicable fitness program standards and benchmarks.
- Advised school staff on how best to integrate physical activity into the classroom curriculum.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Implemented injury prevention protocols when needed during PE classes.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities related to current trends in health and wellness.
- Used school and public library resources to provide extra educational opportunities for students.
- Scheduled group and private tutoring sessions to assist students requiring extra help.
- Instructed students in classroom settings on specific exercises, team sports concept and overall safety to avoid injuries.
- Encouraged positive behavior by creating an inclusive environment where all students felt safe and respected.
- Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with individualized educational plans.
- Assessed student classroom performance to report on progress.
- Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
Carpenter Apprentice
Chentalham Construction
Saint Louis , MO
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Attended carpentry training seminars to stay up-to-date on industry trends.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, and chalk line.
- Read blueprints or drawings for information on specific construction projects.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Transported tools and supplies from one job site to another using company vehicle.
- Used ladders safely when accessing hard-to-reach areas during installations.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Worked with supervisor in order to learn proper techniques for various carpentry tasks.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Ensured that all work completed met building codes prior to final inspection.
- Assisted journeyman carpenters in installing fixtures and fittings.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Completed hands-on training with skilled carpenters, resulting in woodwork proficiency with equipment.
- Cleaned job sites daily after completion of each task ensuring no debris was left behind.
Seed Technician
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Hazelwood, MO
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Customer order picking and ensuring proper counting methods are used to successfully complete orders.
- Team and time management is essential.
- Operate equipment in the production sites and leverage real-time data to maximize existing procedures.
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshooting problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems as needed.
- Support areas across the plant in driving the adoption of continuous
- Improvement practices and programs (5S, Lean, Six Sigma) conducive to an organized and clean work environment.
- Use SAP to support administrative procedures, documenting essential readings, maintenance orders, and production information. Maintain critical process documentation (operating, start-up, and shut-down procedures; standard work process flow and instrumentation diagrams; etc.)
- Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to Bayer's Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)standards (e.g. general shop floor/machine safety and operating procedures).
- Comply with internal procedures and support compliance with legal requirements applicable to area activities.
- Participate and prepare to lead Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings as needed.
- Articulating shift objectives and allocating resources accordingly across all active production areas.
Quality Technician I
8th Avenue Food & Provisions
06.2022 - Current
- The Quality Coordinator’s main function is to ensure the fast & accurate handling of documents and raw material tests to support the quality team in raw material or finish product verification, as well as to assist the Quality Supervisor with scheduling and training
- Conduct swabbing and other sampling (water, air, etc.) following environmental monitoring
- Review incoming raw material COA’s and issue customer COA’s
- Perform incoming inspection and grading of raw materials on site or in contracted warehouse
- Perform lab testing including aflatoxin, ochratoxin and moisture, etc
- Handle customer complaints
- Respond to customer enquiries and requests
- Review supplier approval documents
- Review and update GBF specifications
- Lead the customer testing program
- Report process deviations and product failures and assist in the investigation, RCA and CAPA
- Maintain QA records in safe, secure and orderly
- Participate in internal and external quality.
Emergency Response Laborer
Environmental Works inc
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Perform all aspects of Industrial Maintenance not limited to: confined space entry, water blasting, vacuum truck, manual digging, power washing/cleaning
- Responsible for responding to emergency response locations with limited notice
- Safely perform manual labor at various locations throughout the United States
- Carry out maintenance of equipment in a field setting
- Operate a motor vehicle, forklift, Heavy machinery
- Operate hand tools, light machinery, and sharp tools
- Travel as needed via driving a company vehicle
- Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner and work in accordance with established OSHA requirements
- Required to follow safety standards
- Required to wear all personal protective equipment in designated areas
- Must be able to work effectively and thrive in a team atmosphere.
Chemical Processor / Package Operator
Millipore Sigma
03.2021 - 08.2021
- To stage, fill (manually or semi-automatically), cap, label and over pack liquid, powder and lyophilized products per approved packaging specifications while utilizing all required safety equipment
- Hazardous PPE required: Full Tyvek suit, Supplied fresh air
- Wear PPE such as hard hats, safety shoes, respirators, safety glasses, gloves, hair nets, beard covers (if applicable), Tyvek suits, shoe covers, and respirator
- Fill, cap, and label chemical products
- Manually fill liquids or powders
- Independently set-up and operate semi-automated fill lines
- Organize and set-up the filling of complex, highly hazardous fills
- Perform fills in environmentally controlled areas
- Fill hazardous products
- Perform fills in environmentally controlled areas
- Document all equipment used and verify calibration status
- Comply with the requirements of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001
- Participate in 6S activities
- Maintain good housekeeping and audit readiness.
Claim Analyst II/ Mentor
Centene Corporation
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Work as a team to process pended medical claims by verifying and updating information on any submitted claims and review work processes to determine reimbursement eligibility
- Ensured payments and/or denials are made in accordance with company practices and procedures
- (Vital decisions that determine a patient’s eligibility for insurance benefits)
- Review charges on individual claims for appropriate billing
- Research and determine status of medical related claims
- Clarify health insurance coverage for coordination of benefits to process claims
- Maintain records, files, and documentation as appropriate
- Apply policy and provider contract provisions to determine if claim is payable
- Claims processing may be related to physician and hospital services, coordination of benefits (COB), high dollar, special pricing, refunds and/or adjustments on resubmitted claims
- Assist in creating workflows for the department and support team members in understanding changes in work processes
- Utilize basic math functions to coordinate charges applied to claims, for the provider, facility, member, etc
- Working knowledge of ICD-9, CPT, HCPCs, revenue codes, and medical terminology
- Mentor: Individually meet with new hires to begin acclimating them to understanding work processes, also understanding their roles and how they play a major function within Centene Corp.
Site Safety Technician
Sitex Safety and Rescue
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Assess document and discuss any potential hazards in current work setting
- Draft a Confined Space Rescue Preplan and a Rescue Safety Analysis
- Develop new and different work plans for hazard control and to ensure safety
- Perform on-going monitoring of job conditions, air quality, equipment resources, equipment checks and report observations and recommendations to supervisors to assure both worker and team safety is maintained always
- Conducts daily audits and report any hazards
- Ensures monitoring equipment is calibrated at least daily/monthly/yearly (H2S, O2, CO, etc.)
- Coach and train employees and staff members to improve individual safety on job sites
- Conducts safety meetings to discuss Job Site Analysis and environmental analysis
- Trained first aid and CPR
- OSHA 30 certified, confined space rescue certified, Rescue certified, Lead Asbestos certified, Renovator right certified.
Operations Support/ Quality Engineer
Precoat Metals
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Position: Operation Support
- Retrieve and transport bare coils based on customer spec to be processed on factory line
- Maintain flow of metal to lines by safely operating overhead cranes, forklifts, and up enders without damaging material or equipment
- Trimmed, packaged and band finished coils according to customer specifications
- Correctly tagging metal coils according to customer specifications
- Inspect and identify coils for any damage
- Housekeeping: Inspect crane cables, hoists, hooks, forklifts, work equipment, clean work area to avoid contamination, ensure proper PPE is being worn effectively
- Knowledge of AS/400 main frame to properly select/submit customer orders
- Clean and organized work area according to 5S standards
- Second Position: Quality Engineer
- Support the plant’s Food Safety program, Quality Management Systems and OSHA rules
- Responsible for Spec Metrix, which is a tool utilized to ensure proper chemical usage while materials are being processed
- Maintained Wet/Chemical Section of the production line
- Responsible for handling and properly storing hazardous chemicals in wet section
- Responsible for checking water levels, proper titration techniques to treat different materials, maintain temperature and acidity level for wet section.
Data Technician
WACHTER, inc
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Planned network installations by studying customer orders, plans, manuals, and technical specifications; ordering and gathering equipment, supplies, materials, and tools, assessing installation site; preparing an installation diagram
- Established voice and data networks by running, pulling, terminating, and splicing cables
- Installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays, alarm and fire suppression systems
- Establishing proper connections
- Establishing connections and integrations: activating remote access tools, WIFI, alarm systems, etc
- Verified service by testing circuits, alarms, wireless connections
- Document network connections with proper labeling
- Maintained network by troubleshooting and repairing outages; testing network backup procedures; updating documentation
- Maintained customer rapport
- Maintained safe work environment by following OSHA Codes
- Maintained supplies: inventory check, order placement.
Site Supervisor, Asbestos Supervisor
Making America Better
06.2008 - 08.2012
- Supervised and coordinates activities of workers engaged in removing asbestos from ceilings, walls, floors, and other structures
- Reviews job specifications, inspects work site, and confers with contracting agent to evaluate removal project
- Removed asbestos from ceilings, walls, beams, boilers, and other structures, following hazardous waste handling guidelines
- Assembles scaffolding and seals off work area, using plastic sheeting and duct tape
- Examined workers' equipment, such as respirator systems, air evacuation and filtration systems, and air quality testing devices, to ensure that they meet company and government safety standards
- Sprayed chemical solution over asbestos covered surfaces, using tank with attached hose and nozzle, to soften asbestos
- Cut and scraped asbestos from surfaces, using knife and scraper
- Properly sealed and labeled bags containing Asbestos material.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Wellness
Westminster College
Fulton, MO05-2016
High School Diploma -
Bishop Dubourg Highschool
Saint Louis Missouri05-2012
Skills
- Computer skills (4 years’ experience): Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
- Quality Laboratory (Food, Metal materials, Pharmaceutical) (4 years’ experience)Order picking and Customer specifics (3 years’ experience)
- Work processes, Job hazard Analysis, Job safety analysis, Job briefing (4 years’ experience)
- Mentoring and coaching/training (4 years’ experience)
- Factory skills: forklift trained, material handling, shipping & receiving, customer service, quality
- Chemistry experience (titration of chemicals, storing/disposing chemicals, test and procedures, chemical order filling Kg, Grams and milligrams)
- Supervisor (4 years’ experience in multiple fields such as construction, industrial, safety rescue food production
- Emergency Response
- Lesson Planning
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Group Instruction
- Health Education
- Sports Education
- Health and Wellness Education
Coaching Experience
- Defensive Coach 3 years ( Bishop Dubourg and St. Dominic High School): Defensive back, Wide receivers, Kickers.
- Track/Field Coach 1 year ( Bishop Dubourg High School): Sprinters assistant ,Shot put, Javelin and Discus coach.
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
St. Simon the Apostle School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Carpenter Apprentice
Chentalham Construction
03.2023 - 06.2023
Seed Technician
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
01.2023 - 03.2023
Quality Technician I
8th Avenue Food & Provisions
06.2022 - Current
Emergency Response Laborer
Environmental Works inc
09.2021 - 01.2022
Chemical Processor / Package Operator
Millipore Sigma
03.2021 - 08.2021
Claim Analyst II/ Mentor
Centene Corporation
11.2018 - 08.2019
Site Safety Technician
Sitex Safety and Rescue
03.2018 - 10.2018
Operations Support/ Quality Engineer
Precoat Metals
03.2017 - 01.2018
Data Technician
WACHTER, inc
06.2016 - 08.2016
Site Supervisor, Asbestos Supervisor
Making America Better
06.2008 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Health And Wellness
Westminster College
High School Diploma -
Bishop Dubourg Highschool
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