DANE SIZEMORE
Quality Analyst / Technician
Germantown,United States
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Analyst
Caterpillar
Clayton , Ohio
07.2011 - Current
- Developed monthly, end-of-quarter and other statistical reports for leadership team and quality improvement programs.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Established metrics, applied industry best practices and developed new tools and processes.
- Investigated variances, performed root-cause analysis and documented corrective actions to resolve complications.
- Presented clear, organized data in graphs, charts, tables and written reports.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
- Oversaw maintenance, calibration and control of inspection, measuring and all test equipment.
- Cooperated with engineering, manufacturing and corporate accounting to verify adherence to quality standards.
- Remained up-to-date with new engineering specifications to maintain access to adequate inventory of equipment.
- Used calipers and micrometer measuring instruments.
- Studied product blueprints before performing inspections.
- Collected and analyzed data and initiated improvements to increase security and performance.
- Determined root cause of data quality errors and recommended long-term solutions.
- Collaborated with business analysts and software development team to identify and convert business goals into data requirements.
Conservation Technician
Fiver Rivers Metro Parks
Dayton, Ohio
01.2004 - 07.2011
- Collaborated with surveying teams to design and construct logging roads through forest areas designated for harvest, using slide rules and electronic calculators to identify target distances and locations.
- Promoted reforestation by reintroducing grass and groundcover plants into area to prevent soil from being washed or blown away.
- Checked timber stands to assess sales volume and potential quality and marked timber for harvesting.
- Oversaw and enforced regulations controlling use of herbicides and insecticides used in pest, weed and disease control.
- Prepared and collected data as directed by forester for use in forest management plans, timber appraisals, timber sales, timber tax basis and GIS mapping.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Used inspection, troubleshooting and repair abilities to quickly clear mechanical issues with heavy equipment.
- Performed boundary, topographic and traverse land surveys.
- Compiled information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans.
- Updated archived information in database to match data provided by engineers on location.
- Checked map layers to promote accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections.
- Generated maps and map products based upon data collected from different projects and ground sensors.
Work Availability
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Summary
Ambitious Quality Analyst with track record of dependability and leadership. Knowledgeable in QA methodology with proven history of reducing errors to increase quality. Proficient in preparing test cases, plans and scripts. Dedicated to analyzing and resolving defects.
Skills
Blueprint understanding
Production logging
Specifications understanding
Testing procedures
Measuring expertise
Equipment calibration
Documentation expertise
Data interpretation
Performance testing
Technical troubleshooting
Operational budget forecasting
Topographic surveying
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Maintenance and Repair
Interpreting maps and instructions
Land boundary description
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH 02.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Business Administration Degree
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH 01.2020 - Current
Certificate - Environmental Science
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Clayton, OH 01.2007 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
Dixie High School
New Lebanon, OH 08.1991 - 05.2003