Dana Keithley
Breckenridge,MO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
FBY Lead
Missouri Star Quilt
Hamilton, MO
05.2023 - Current
- Followed safety protocols while operating various machinery in the work area.
- Maintained records of all materials used in the cutting process.
- Tracked inventory levels of supplies needed for production runs.
- Maintained records of production output and waste materials produced during each shift.
- Organized supplies in designated areas to ensure easy access during production runs.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, vacation requests.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Recorded data related to quantity of items produced per hour as well as downtime due to equipment malfunctions.
- Measured lengths of cloth accurately before cutting them into smaller pieces for further processing.
- Cleaned work area at end of each shift to maintain a safe environment.
- Maintained records, reports and logs to document performance and changes.
- Documented daily production numbers and filed reports with management.
- Trained new employees in proper cutting techniques.
- Coordinated with production team to meet deadlines.
- Kept records of completed projects and time spent per task.
- Managed workflow to reduce downtime and increase productivity.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Panel Cutter
Missouri Star Quilt
Hamilton, MO
02.2019 - 05.2023
- Recorded data such as number of cuts made per hour in company database system.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production output.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and accuracy.
- Followed detailed instructions from supervisors regarding tasks and duties.
- Replaced dull or broken blades in accordance with safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on projects.
- Supported team members by helping out when needed during peak periods of production.
- Keep work area clean and organized at all times.
- Document daily activities in log book for review by management.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors about any changes in production schedule or workflow.
- Helped maintain efficient flow of supplies and finished products by supporting shipping and receiving departments.
- Performed cycle counts on inventory items as needed to maintain accurate records of stock levels in the system.
Shipper and Picker
Missouri Star Quilt
Hamilton, MO
11.2015 - 02.2019
- Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods.
- Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Compared and verified identifying information of outgoing shipments.
- Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
- Weighed mail to determine correct postage.
- Inspected product quality prior to packing and shipping out orders.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any discrepancies between physical count results versus system records.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Picked, packed, and labeled products according to company standards.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding stock levels and replenishment needs.
Education
GED -
Mingo Job Corps
Puxico, MO09-1988
Skills
- Self Motivation
- Time management abilities
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interpersonal Communication
- Goal Setting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Recording counts
- Safety practices
- Written Communication
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Professional Demeanor
Timeline
FBY Lead
Missouri Star Quilt
05.2023 - Current
Panel Cutter
Missouri Star Quilt
02.2019 - 05.2023
Shipper and Picker
Missouri Star Quilt
11.2015 - 02.2019
GED -
Mingo Job Corps
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