Deidre Gresham
Columbus
Summary
Detail-oriented production lead and supervisor with a strong work ethic and a commitment to safety compliance. Dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency through process improvements and collaboration. Aiming to advance into leadership roles while contributing to team morale and overall company success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical and Freight Courier
Rush Transportation and Logistics, LLC.
Columbus
07.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare facilities to coordinate patient schedules and transportation needs.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations and protocols during all transportation activities.
- Delivered packages to customers using efficient routes and safe driving practices.
- Managed time effectively to meet tight delivery deadlines consistently.
- Provided excellent customer service during all delivery interactions, addressing inquiries promptly.
- Communicated with dispatch to confirm delivery schedules and changes.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and customer interactions.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from delivery vehicles following safety protocols.
- Inspected vehicles regularly to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new couriers on company procedures and best practices.
- Ensured all packages were properly labeled and sealed.
Production Associate
Honda Manufacturing Of Ohio
01.2021 - 05.2026
- Operated assembly line machinery, enhancing production flow and minimizing downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve production issues, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to maintain standards.
- Trained new associates on safety protocols and operational procedures, ensuring compliance and readiness for production tasks.
Final Quality Inspector
AMI American Showa Inc
09.2012 - 12.2020
- Inspected product quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to swiftly address and resolve quality issues, enhancing overall production reliability.
- Trained associates on inspection protocols and techniques, fostering a knowledgeable workforce committed to maintaining high quality standards.
- Documented inspection findings for accurate reporting and analysis, contributing to informed decision-making and quality management.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in inspections.
- Conducted audits of production processes to ensure adherence to specifications.
- Developed checklists for consistent quality assessments across products.
- Led initiatives to reduce defects and improve overall product reliability.
- Collaborated with the quality assurance team to analyze data and identify trends, leading to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Minimized waste generation by accurately identifying defective parts early in the production cycle, optimizing resource utilization.
- Improved overall product consistency by implementing standardized inspection procedures and guidelines.
- Trained new inspectors on proper techniques and procedures, fostering a knowledgeable workforce committed to quality control.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing/ LPN
Academia Medical Institute
Columbus, OH12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Organization Management
Wilberforce University
Xenia, OH06-2001
High School Diploma -
Colonel White HS/ Now Thurgood Marshall
Dayton, OH06-1988
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Process improvement
- Working independently
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Production Associate
Honda Manufacturing Of Ohio
01.2021 - 05.2026
Medical and Freight Courier
Rush Transportation and Logistics, LLC.
07.2020 - Current
Final Quality Inspector
AMI American Showa Inc
09.2012 - 12.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing/ LPN
Academia Medical Institute
Bachelor of Science - Organization Management
Wilberforce University
High School Diploma -
Colonel White HS/ Now Thurgood Marshall