Desarae Martin
Holdrege,NE
Summary
Committed Setup Operator with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking Quality Technician experienced in documenting results, modeling trends, and comparing findings to specifications. Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities developed over many years.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Technician II
Embecta
08.2023 - Current
- Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Managed non-conforming material program, including investigation, disposition, and corrective action plans that reduced instances of repeat issues significantly.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring defects, enabling targeted corrective actions that reduced future occurrences significantly.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Developed training materials and led workshops to educate employees on best practices for maintaining high-quality products.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
Setup Operator
Embecta
09.2022 - Current
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Operator
BD/embecta
02.2022 - Current
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Monitored and tracked warehouse inventory and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
- Fed raw materials into machines.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
Machine Attendant
BD
11.2020 - Current
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Centralized Scheduler/CNA
Phelps Memorial Health Center
01.2015 - 04.2021
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Manager
Taste Of Texas
03.2011 - 08.2015
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
CNA
Holdrege Memorial Homes
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Education
High School Diploma -
Garden County High School
Oshkosh, NE05.2002
Skills
- Monitoring Line Supplies
- Production Operations
- Operate Machinery
- Safety Protocols
- Identifying Flaws
- Quality Inspections
- Reading Comprehension
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- In-Process Inspection
- Quality Training
- Specifications understanding
- Computer Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Data Entry
- Strong Work Ethic
- Compassion and Empathy
- Work Schedule Creation
- Critical Thinking
- Worker Training
- Staff Management
- Safety Training
Accomplishments
- Achieved Certificate by completing Hazwoper Training with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Certificate by completing CPR Course with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Certificate through effectively helping with HERT Team at embecta.
Timeline
Quality Technician II
Embecta
08.2023 - Current
Setup Operator
Embecta
09.2022 - Current
Operator
BD/embecta
02.2022 - Current
Machine Attendant
BD
11.2020 - Current
Centralized Scheduler/CNA
Phelps Memorial Health Center
01.2015 - 04.2021
CNA
Holdrege Memorial Homes
08.2014 - 12.2014
Manager
Taste Of Texas
03.2011 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Garden County High School