Derek Thompson
Fort Madison,IA
Summary
High-performing professional with extensive experience in multiple industries. Skilled in testing, sorting and sampling products with working knowledge of safety codes. Reliable and efficient with equipment and software programs. Extensive work with clients and customers on product recommendation and expert customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operator
Roquette America
07.2023 - Current
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Exceeded quality control standards by maintaining strict attention to detail during production processes and final product testing.
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
- Trained new operators, ensuring they met all safety and operational standards.
- Conducted quality control tests, ensuring products met required specifications.
Owner
Industrial Graphyx & Advertising
02.2013 - Current
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
QUALITY INSPECTOR/TRAINER
SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY
10.2014 - 05.2023
- Visual and NDT inspection and testing, reviewing products and material received for the manufacturing process all the way up to inspecting the nal product
- Accepting or rejecting materials based on blueprint documentation speci cs
- Mentoring and training new employees, traveling to other facilities to train new hires and streamline their quality practices
- Handling customer tours to eld questions and provide quality speci c details.
Retail Sales Trainer
Capitol News Agency
03.2010 - 02.2014
- Developed and led group training courses to align with corporate sales and service goals.
- Trained and mentored 8 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
- Trained on sales and account management practices to reduce process lags and enhance performance, efficiency and profitability.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - INTERDISCIPLINARY
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
Certificate - Grant Writing
FORT HAYS UNIVERSITY
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
IOWASkills
- Ultra Sound Scanning and reading
- Inspection and Testing
- Calibration and Adjustment
- Interviewing; Performance Reviews
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Accurate Weights
- Develop Recommendations
- SAP Software
- Multi-media printer; clothes/advertising products
- Write Reports; Billing & Shipping
- Art Approval & Recommendation's/Adjustments
- Stocking and Receiving
- Dispute Mediation
Additional Information
- Consistently met my short and long-term targets. Answered calls, responded to emails, and spoke with clients face-to-face about inspection processes and flaw identification. Processed a range of documentation and entered information into databases tracking and identifying trends. Trained, coached, and supervised new staff members. Pitched ideas on how to improve performance and efficiency by learning the production side to improve my quality responsibilities. Supervised and delegated tasks to a team of [12] people. Performing inspections at random to assess product quality.
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Plant Operator
Roquette America
07.2023 - Current
QUALITY INSPECTOR/TRAINER
SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY
10.2014 - 05.2023
Owner
Industrial Graphyx & Advertising
02.2013 - Current
Retail Sales Trainer
Capitol News Agency
03.2010 - 02.2014
Associate of Applied Science - INTERDISCIPLINARY
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
Certificate - Grant Writing
FORT HAYS UNIVERSITY
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
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