Daniel Hames
Boiling Springs,SC
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. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Technician
Waste Managment
Spartanburg, SC
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of all incoming and outgoing shipments of hazardous waste materials.
- Inspected all equipment used in the transportation and disposal of hazardous waste materials to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Assisted in the preparation of manifests for all outbound shipments of hazardous wastes.
- Provided guidance on proper labeling techniques for containers holding hazardous materials.
- Reviewed documents such as Material Safety Data Sheets prior to accepting new shipments of chemicals into storage facilities.
- Used effective interpersonal and solution-oriented skills to maintain excellent customer service.
Co-Owner
Space Walk Inflatables
Spartanburg, SC
05.2021 - Current
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
Quality Assurance Technician
AFL
Duncan, SC
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Performed detailed inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Reviewed production schedules to ensure timely delivery of finished goods.
- Analyzed data from test results and identified areas needing improvement.
- Conducted root cause analysis on defective parts and provided corrective action recommendations to management.
- Monitored production processes to identify any potential quality issues.
- Maintained records of all quality control activities, such as tests and inspections performed.
- Ensured that all products meet customer requirements prior to shipping.
- Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
- Collected, analyzed and summarized data including failed processes and recalls to create accurate quality documentation.
Heat Treat Operator
Eaton Corporation
Kings Mountain, NC
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Performed pre-heat treatments on materials in accordance with established procedures.
- Monitored furnace temperatures and adjusted accordingly to ensure accuracy of heat treat processes.
- Cleaned, maintained and operated furnaces for heat treating operations.
- Inspected parts before and after heat treatment process to ensure quality standards were met.
- Maintained detailed records of all heat treating processes including temperatures, times.
- Followed safety regulations while operating furnaces and performing other related tasks.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems during the heat treating process.
- Loaded and unloaded materials into furnaces manually or using overhead crane equipment as needed.
- Verified that correct material was loaded into the furnace prior to start up of the cycle.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues that may arise during production runs.
Military Police Officer
Army
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Provided physical security and law enforcement services to military personnel, facilities, and resources.
- Enforced applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and orders in accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
- Supervised military police activities including patrol operations, traffic control points, and special events.
- Prepared detailed reports on investigations and other police activities.
- Responded to emergency situations such as natural disasters or civil disturbances.
- Conducted random checks of personnel identification cards for security purposes.
- Participated in daily briefings with senior command staff to discuss current operations and any new directives from higher headquarters.
- Maintained weapons qualifications through regular firearms training exercises.
- Developed plans for responding to terrorist incidents or other high-risk scenarios.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies during joint operations.
- Dispatched police units via radio communications system when necessary.
- Provided crowd control during large public events or demonstrations.
- Adhered to all state and federal laws while performing duties as a Military Police Officer.
- Conducted patrols of assigned areas on foot or by vehicle as needed.
- Enforced military laws and regulations.
- Patrolled specific areas on foot and on motorized conveyance to respond promptly to calls for assistance.
- Completed regular patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
- Composed reports on daily activities and incidents, which encompassed theft and damage to property, presence of unauthorized individuals and other unexpected situations.
- Monitored and investigated suspicious persons, situations and unusual activities.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
Machine Operator
Suminoe Textile of America
Gaffney, SC
02.2012 - 05.2014
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Limestone College
Gaffney, SC12-2021
High School Diploma -
Blacksburg High School
Blacksburg, SC06-2011
Skills
- Hazardous waste management
- Worksite safety
- Chemical Handling
- Team Training
- Environmental Compliance
- Heavy Lifting
- Hazard analysis and risk control
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Security assessments
- Traffic Control
- Equipment safety
- Material Handling
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Quality Inspection
- Workplace Safety
- Goal Setting
- Organizational Skills
- Professionalism
- Documentation skills
Affiliations
- Head coach for youth softball
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month in February 2024
Certification
- HAZWOPER
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Environmental Technician
Waste Managment
01.2023 - Current
Co-Owner
Space Walk Inflatables
05.2021 - Current
Quality Assurance Technician
AFL
01.2021 - 03.2021
Heat Treat Operator
Eaton Corporation
11.2017 - 11.2019
Military Police Officer
Army
01.2015 - 09.2017
Machine Operator
Suminoe Textile of America
02.2012 - 05.2014
Associate of Arts -
Limestone College
High School Diploma -
Blacksburg High School