Dane Sizemore
Germantown,OH
Summary
Adept at delivering process improvements that increase efficiencies and performance. Organized and articulate with excellent troubleshooting abilities. Determined Quality Assurance Specialist with dedication to quality and accuracy. Familiar with handling multiple projects in highly competitive environments. Solid interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Overview
13
13
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 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
- Assisted in implementation of continuous improvement culture, contributing to company-wide improvements in productivity and waste reduction.
- Developed comprehensive quality control documentation, standardizing procedures across all departments and promoting consistency.
- Improved product quality by implementing rigorous testing protocols and identifying areas for improvement.
- Played key role in achieving ISO certification by preparing necessary documentation and facilitating successful audits.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reasons for failures and errors.
- Utilized precision measurement tools, such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators to ensure proper alignment of machinery components during installation or repair processes.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives, conducting root-cause analysis for recurring issues and recommending solutions.
- Excelled in interpreting complex blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and schematics for accurate execution of fabrication tasks.
- Visually examined materials, structures, and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, and cracks.
- Maintained strong safety culture within NDT department by adhering to established best practices and promoting awareness among team members.
- Conducted comprehensive sample preparation, enabling precise microscopic examinations of metal micro-structures.
- Work hand in hand with over ten suppliers.
- Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
- Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors.
- Leveraged expertise in process optimization tools such as Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive efficiency gains across various functional areas.
- Led process improvement initiatives, utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational performance.
Education
No Degree - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Clayton, OH05.2005
No Degree - Environmental Technology
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Clayton, OH05.2003
High School Diploma -
Dixie High School
New Lebanon, OH05.2003
Skills
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Root cause analysis
- Supplier auditing
- Precision measuring tools usage
- Measuring expertise
- Non-Destructive testing
- Materials inspections
- Magnetic particle testing
- ROMER absolute arm
- Micro-Vu
- Blueprint mastery
- Manufacturing
- Continuous improvement
- Technical support
- Project management
Certification
Six sigma green belt
Timeline
Application Specialist
Elliott Tool Technologies
06.2023 - Current
Quality Specialist
Caterpillar
07.2011 - 06.2023
No Degree - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
No Degree - Environmental Technology
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Dixie High School
Six sigma green belt
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