Crystal Gideon
Lorena,TX
Summary
Skilled worker adept in equipment operations and mentoring, significantly enhances team efficiency and safety compliance. Knowledgeable in troubleshooting with a keen eye for detail, consistently delivers high-quality work. Demonstrates a strong ability to learn and lead, aligning with company goals for continuous improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Mars Wrigley Confectionery
11.2021 - Current
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety. 5S, Input Abnormalities, Daily Cils and Cls
- Quickly became proficient in all duties to boost job performance.
- Inspection of product and materials used
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks
- Learned different assets to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Lead in Daily Safety Conversations, Walk-throughs and Safety Topics.
- On Job Trainer and Autonomous Work Team - helping team members and assets to maximize capabilities while maintaining a standard work environment.
Welder
National Oilwell Varco Inc
05.2006 - 02.2009
- Helped create warehouse 5s locations for parts and materials with data entry for the sole purpose of having all required parts to be at location for current and future orders to reduce wait time and time lost. Independent Cell.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints for assembly.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, forklifts and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
Live-In Caregiver
Linda Myerscough
02.2020 - Current
- Maintained a clean, safe living environment for clients by performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing household items.
- Enhanced nutritional intake of clients by preparing healthy meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Established trust with clients and their families through effective communication, empathy, and professionalism.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or social engagements as needed while prioritizing safety during travel.
- Managed challenging behaviors or special needs effectively using patience, understanding, and behavioral interventions when necessary.
- Implemented strategies for fall prevention in the home environment to minimize injury risk for elderly or disabled clients.
- Enhanced clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care. (Kenneth Myerscough 2020-2023)
- Assisted clients in managing chronic conditions through close monitoring, lifestyle modifications, and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence by assisting with daily activities such as personal grooming, mobility, and meal preparation.
- Identified potential hazards within the home environment, making necessary adjustments to ensure client safety and comfort.
- Provided emotional support for both clients and their families during difficult times or transitions in care arrangements.
- Facilitated open communication between client families and healthcare providers regarding updates on client progress or changes in care.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Ensure upkeep and repairs of property.
Quality Inspector
Assured Quality Systems (AQS)
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
- Inspected and packaged products meticulously according to manufacturing specifications.
- Collaborated with manufacturing team to ensure consistent quality standards across all products.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
- Documented findings and produced reports to aide management in assessing and correcting quality concerns.
- Shop cleanliness
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
Quality Control Inspector
Blanco Creek Farms
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of product, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Prepared goods swiftly for shipment.
- Ensured compliance with shutdown guidelines.
- Implemented safety procedures consistently in the product cutting process.
Education
GED -
Pampa High School
Pampa, TX12.1995
Skills
- Lead team in Polka trainings
- Created Opls and Work instructions
- Lead in waste management to reduce cost
- Learned POC roll to build capabilities and a deeper understanding of operations
- Equipment operations and troubleshooting
- Uses time effectively, supervised and unsupervised
- Health and safety oriented
- Trains others up to become their best - aligned with company goals
- Trainable / welcomes new challenges
Accomplishments
• Lead team in Polka trainings.
• Highest amount of output on 4pk production
• Lead in Waste reduction to reduce cost
• Learned POC roll to help improve production goals and team reliability.
• Trained others up to learn assets
Hobbies
I enjoy traveling to Colorado to spend time with my family. I also enjoy spending time with my adult children and listening to my daughter play and sing music in church and with old timers at music gigs. I love to paint on canvas and cooking for others. I also mentor to people in the downtown area of Waco that have lost their way in life...this is my passion. Helping others believe in themselves again.
References
• Laurie and Dusty Kirk
4373 Old Lorena Rd.
Lorena, Tx
Ph# 254-214-3373
Known 6 years
Owner of The Hangar a Non-profit -helping those in need.
•Linda Myerscough
4271 Old Lorena Rd
Ph# 254-265-2773
Lorena, Tx.
Caretaker employer
Known 6 Years
• Monica Applegate
Pampa, Tx.
Ph# 806-664-2104
Known 20+ years
Timeline
Team Member
Mars Wrigley Confectionery
11.2021 - Current
Live-In Caregiver
Linda Myerscough
02.2020 - Current
Quality Inspector
Assured Quality Systems (AQS)
11.2019 - 02.2020
Quality Control Inspector
Blanco Creek Farms
07.2019 - 11.2019
Welder
National Oilwell Varco Inc
05.2006 - 02.2009
GED -
Pampa High School
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