Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Dawson Fisher

King,NC

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Material Quality Tester

RJ Reynolds Tobacco
11.2023 - Current
  • Inspected products for defects and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
  • Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Conducted root cause analysis investigations when issues arose with production processes or end-products.
  • Communicated effectively with management regarding issues and ongoing investigations.
  • Adhered strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines at all times.
  • Worked together with COC's to identify defects and prepare solutions accordingly.
  • Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
  • Assessed materials for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
  • Wrote daily reports documenting all issues or investigations dealt with.
  • Worked together with quality staff to formulate and put 5S into effect.

Lab Technician

RJ Reynolds Tobacco
05.2022 - 11.2023
  • Tracks moisture levels of blend specific tobaccos via ovens and sample weight.
  • Approximates how much tobacco can fit into a cigarette with filling capacity test.
  • Tracks different particle sizes of specific blends of tobacco.
  • Measures and weighs amount of tobacco stems per sample.
  • Records all data through use of Ignition and MES systems, as well as excel documents and on physical paper.
  • Unloads boxes of tobacco from trailers for testing.
  • Inspected work areas and equipment for compliance with regulations and guidelines.
  • Kept laboratory and field equipment in good working condition.
  • Adjusted and calibrated equipment before testing different samples.
  • Filed research and testing results for reference purposes.
  • Monitored testing procedures to detect and report questionable results.
  • Assisted senior technicians and principal researchers with data collection and interpretation.
  • Developed solutions to problems using knowledge and technology.

Assistant Lead

RJ Reynolds Tobacco
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Cleaned automated machines via use of pressurized air and/or cleaning solutions to remove excess loose tobacco, buildup, or tobacco beetle infestations.
  • Ran smaller, more intricate machines for transportation of tobacco into different areas in the facility.
  • Maintained waste and reclaim areas daily by replacing filled containers with a new container.
  • Loaded and unloaded trailers with waste or new product.
  • Managed storage of all tobacco in our respective department.
  • Wrote daily emails detailing our daily agenda, tasks completed, or any safety hazards reported throughout the day.
  • Implemented clear policies governing routine and special business operations.
  • Distributed appropriate PPE to all associates daily.
  • Trained staff in job roles, business policies and industry best practices.

General Manager

Little Caesar's
11.2017 - 05.2021
  • Deposits daily income for the restaurant.
  • Manages and leads a team of employees throughout their shift
  • Tracks inventory and orders new product as necessary.
  • Regularly maintains and performs general upkeep on the store
  • Writes and responds to emails pertaining sales, targets, and overall performance.
  • Reviews applications and onboards people as required.
  • Balanced tills at end of shifts and made daily bank deposits.
  • Delivered consistent feedback, empowering team members to continuously improve customer service and satisfaction.
  • Addressed and resolved escalated customer complaints and worked to restore satisfaction.
  • Led team by example to maintain focus on performance and achieving targets.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Stokes High School
King, NC
06.2019

Skills

  • Manager Experience
  • Recruiting
  • Microsoft Word
  • Material Handling
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Packaging
  • Ignition
  • Mathematics
  • Computer skills
  • MES
  • Production and processing
  • Multitasking
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • WorkKeys Applied Technology score of 5
  • WorkKeys Workplace Observation score of 3
  • WorkKeys Workplace Documents score of 7
  • WorkKeys Applied Math score of 7
  • WorkKeys Graphic Literacy score of 31/38

Timeline

Material Quality Tester

RJ Reynolds Tobacco
11.2023 - Current

Lab Technician

RJ Reynolds Tobacco
05.2022 - 11.2023

Assistant Lead

RJ Reynolds Tobacco
05.2021 - 05.2022

General Manager

Little Caesar's
11.2017 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

West Stokes High School
Dawson Fisher