Dane Sizemore
Germantown,OH
Summary
Adept at delivering process improvements that increase efficiencies and performance. Organized and articulate with excellent troubleshooting abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Application Specialist
Elliott Tool Technologies
06.2023 - Current
- Managed effort of software and hardware upgrades and deployment of new services and products.
- Trained staff on proper use of systems and conducted orientation seminars.
- Created manuals and published guidelines for the proper use of systems.
- Translated technical concepts and information into terms parties could easily comprehend.
- Tested functional compliance of company products.
- Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
- Inspected equipment, assessed functionality, and optimized controls.
- Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.
- Devised technical strategies, created system designs, and developed presentation materials for applications.
- Performed on-site and in-house bench-scale testing, data analysis, and reports.
- Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates, and fixes.
- Managed 20 calls per day from customers.
- Returned 40 emails daily to customers.
Quality Specialist
Caterpillar
07.2011 - 06.2023
- Works within Caterpillar's dealer network with 160 independent dealers, serving 197 countries, with thousands of branches worldwide.
- Work hand in hand with over ten suppliers.
- Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of the inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
- Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
- Promoted adherence to quality standards by educating personnel on quality control.
- Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
- Updated inspection journals and daily summary logs with quality-related data.
- Performed standard first-article inspections and random sampling inspections to verify adherence to customer standards.
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
- Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors.
- Inspected items and compared them against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Liaised between quality control, other departments, and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
- Interpreted test results by comparing them to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on the appropriateness of data for release.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks, and inventory forms.
- Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses.
- Assessed products or services to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders, and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified the performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocols.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure the effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Implemented process improvements to increase productivity in quality assurance operations.
- Approved incoming materials by confirming specifications and taking measurement tests.
- Documented inspection results by completing logs.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
Quality Officer
Collective Brands Inc
01.2009 - 07.2011
- Worked directly with 5 suppliers.
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
- Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provided observations, took measurements, and performed tests at various stages according to the quality control plan.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
- Calibrated instruments and scales in the production area and quality lab.
- Devised specifications for processes.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Equipped and organized facility to comply with company strategy for online and offline quality controls.
- Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified the performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocols.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks, and inventory forms.
- Inspected items and compared them against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders, and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Developed and implemented procedures to meet product quality standards.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Created testing protocols to be used across product lines.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed of items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure the effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Assessed products or services to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses.
- Interpreted test results by comparing them to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on the appropriateness of data for release.
- Liaised between quality control, other departments, and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Dayton
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Tested 23 billion gallons of treated drinking water yearly.
- Supplied water to 400,000 residents.
- Operated 16 water storage facilities with 88 million gallons of water.
- Tested water samples and adjusted them to remove harmful bacteria and organisms to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell.
- Diagnosed and performed minor repairs on laboratory instrumentation and maintained lab and field equipment in safe, clean, and efficient condition.
- Trained laboratory and operations personnel in public water system maintenance, analytical procedures, and data reporting.
- Prepared standards and quality control solutions using dilutions, normality, molarity, and stoichiometry calculations.
- Built and executed formulas and generated charts in Excel spreadsheet applications.
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, and chemical and equipment usage as required by Ohio.
- Activated pumps, valves, and processing equipment to move water and added chemicals through treatment processes.
- Adjusted water treatment levels to correct below-standard variances
- Calibrated pH, DO, and chlorine meters for daily inspections to support proper working order.
- Maintained public water systems using hand tools to repair and adjust equipment and machines.
- Conducted routine sampling of drinking water and public water following standard operating procedures.
- Demonstrated capability for wet chemistry techniques by meeting quality control requirements, laboratory SOP, and client specifications.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
- Operated and adjusted controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage, and generate power.
- Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders and forklifts regularly.
- Controlled operation of various water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters, and chemical feed systems.
- Optimized water levels in tanks and other systems for best flow and quality.
- Used hand and power tools to maintain, repair, and lubricate equipment.
- Regularly inspected tanks, valves, and other equipment to verify safety and cleanliness standards compliance.
Education
No Degree - Environmental Technology
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Clayton, OH05.2003
High School Diploma -
Dixie High School
New Lebanon, OH05.2003
Skills
- Materials inspections
- Measuring expertise
- Statistical analysis
- Audit inspections
- Blueprint mastery
- Manufacturing
- Continuous improvement
- Raw materials review
- Root cause analysis
- Supplier Auditing
- Technical Support
- Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- Chemical Analysis
- Preventive Maintenance Planning
- Materials Testing
- Equipment Calibration
- Non-Destructive Testing
Certification
Six sigma green belt
Timeline
Application Specialist
Elliott Tool Technologies
06.2023 - Current
Quality Specialist
Caterpillar
07.2011 - 06.2023
Quality Officer
Collective Brands Inc
01.2009 - 07.2011
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Dayton
01.2005 - 01.2009
No Degree - Environmental Technology
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Dixie High School
Six sigma green belt
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