Donna Miller
North Wilkesboro,NC
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Tyson Cooked Products, excelling in quality assurance and process optimization. Proven ability to reduce product defects through effective teamwork and critical thinking. Skilled in machine operation and time management, ensuring compliance with industry standards while enhancing overall team performance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Slicer Operator/Spanish Translator
Suncrest Farms
Wilkesboro, NC
09.2021 - Current
- Operated slicing machinery to ensure precise cuts and consistent product quality.
- Monitored production processes to maintain safety standards and equipment efficiency.
- Assisted in packaging finished products for distribution, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime during operations.
Lab Chemist I
Tyson Corporate Lab
Wilkesboro, NC
2016 - 2019
- Conducted chemical analysis to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Prioritized organization skills used for time management while multi-tasking throughout analysis
- Maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal functioning and adherence to maintenance schedules.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and improve lab processes.
- Maintained self-motivated work environment to ensure timely completion of analysis.
- Adhered to communication with management to ensure completion and to report any issues with analysis.
- Trained and Certified in wide-range of Chemistry analysis.
Quality Assurance
Tyson Cooked Products
Wilkesboro, NC
1999 - 2005
- Prepared reports for workload and performed quality assurance.
- Streamlined quality assurance processes, resulting in faster turnaround times for product inspections.
- Collaborated with quality assurance managers to ensure products met or exceeded customer specifications.
- Reduced product defects by implementing automated testing processes to streamline quality assurance efforts.
- Provided constructive feedback during quality assurance reviews, resulting in improved overall team performance.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with quality assurance to identify and correct product defects before shipping.
- Actively participated in quality assurance initiatives aimed at improving overall departmental performance metrics.
Education
Associate in Arts
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NCGED -
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC05.2014
Skills
Machine operation
Production monitoring
Waste reduction
Precision slicing
Workplace organization
Teamwork
Measurement tools
Time management
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Critical thinking
Organizational skills
Effective communication
Safety awareness
Material handling
Decision-making
Timeline
Head Slicer Operator/Spanish Translator
Suncrest Farms
09.2021 - Current
Lab Chemist I
Tyson Corporate Lab
2016 - 2019
Quality Assurance
Tyson Cooked Products
1999 - 2005
Associate in Arts
Wilkes Community College
GED -
Wilkes Community College