Dontae Ashford
Mount Olive,NC
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fiber Technician
AmeriCrew
Farmville, VA
10.2022 - Current
- Performed physical installation of fiber optic cables in various locations, including aerial and underground.
- Assisted in training new technicians in the use of fiber optics systems.
- Spliced cables with hand tools, epoxy or mechanical equipment.
- Installed outside plant fiber optics in manhole and telco boxes.
- Climbed poles and entered tunnels, buildings, trenches or manholes to accomplish various job tasks.
- Handled fibers for device routing, ribbon breakouts, component assemblies and custom splicing projects.
Cabinet Maker
Masterbrand Cabinets
Kinston, NC
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Fabricated cabinet frames using a variety of woodworking tools, including saws, routers, and jointers.
- Drilled pocket holes to ensure secure joints for cabinets.
- Installed hinges and drawer slides on cabinetry.
- Built custom cabinets from raw materials based on customer specifications.
- Maintained inventory of supplies necessary for completing projects.
- Kept work area clean throughout the day while adhering to safety protocols.
- Assisted other members of the team with various tasks as needed.
- Adhered to production deadlines and reported delays to supervisors.
- Interpreted work instructions and diagrams to set up and execute assigned projects.
Burial Vault Technician
Arnold Wilbert Burial Vault
Goldsboro, NC
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Clean and prepare grave sites for burial services by removing debris, leveling the ground, and covering exposed soil with sod or grass.
- Install concrete vaults into gravesites using a crane or other lifting device.
- Load and unload burial vaults from delivery trucks using hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, and screwdrivers.
- Operate heavy machinery such as backhoes, tractors, and forklifts to dig gravesites for burials.
- Inspect and perform maintenance on equipment used in the installation of burial vaults including backhoes, cranes, and forklifts.
- Perform minor repairs on damaged burial vaults prior to installation.
- Monitor weather conditions at job sites to ensure safety requirements are met during installations of burial vaults.
- Ensure all safety procedures are followed while installing burial vaults at cemeteries.
- Train new employees in the proper use of equipment related to the installation of burial vaults.
- Properly dispose of waste material generated during installations of burial vaults.
- Adhere to all local laws governing cemetery operations when installing burial vaults.
- Communicate with family members present at a gravesite during installations of a vault.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
Machine Operator
Georgia-Pacific
Dudley, NC
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
Machine Operator
Mount Olive Pickle
Mount Olive, NC
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Utilized fastening equipment to fasten, package and stack materials and products.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
Dark Mixing
Butterball LLC
Mount Olive, NC
07.2012 - 01.2015
- Maintained accurate records of all mixing operations.
- Ensured that all products were mixed according to established recipes and standards.
- Monitored product quality throughout the mixing process.
- Adjusted mixing parameters in accordance with changing conditions.
- Performed daily maintenance on mixers and other equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Loaded raw materials into mixers as required by production orders.
- Operated various types of mixers, including paddle, ribbon, planetary and sigma blade machines.
- Cleaned and sanitized mixing equipment after each use to ensure food safety regulations were met.
- Troubleshot problems with mixing processes when they occurred.
- Followed standard operating procedures while performing duties in a safe manner.
- Transferred finished product from mixer to storage containers or hoppers as necessary.
- Ensured that all ingredients used in the mixes complied with health and safety regulations.
- Recorded batch numbers on labels prior to transferring product from mixer to container and hopper for packaging purposes.
- Calibrated scales used for measuring ingredients accurately before beginning a mix.
- Kept detailed logs of all batches produced, noting any variations from established recipes or standards.
Administrative Specialist
United States Marine Corps
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Developed and maintained filing systems for both paper and electronic records.
- Compiled data from various sources to create detailed reports for management.
- Performed data entry tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
- Created documents such as invoices and purchase orders according to established guidelines.
- Handled confidential documents in a secure manner while ensuring privacy regulations were met.
- Provided assistance with onboarding new employees; ensured that all paperwork was completed properly and filed accurately.
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
- Created and revised systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, recordkeeping systems, office layout and budgetary requirements.
- Gathered, entered and updated data to maintain departmental records and databases.
- Developed successful filing system to increase ability to retain and recover documents, reports and records.
- Worked with finance department to file receipts and reimbursements.
- Garnered expertise in database systems to track client and customer information, file confidential records and document financial reports
- Calculated and processed payroll, monthly billing and invoices for large corporate accounts.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and completed expense reports for travel reimbursement.
Education
Associate of Supervision & Project Managment - Supervision And Project Managment
University of North America
Fairfax, VA03-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of North America
Fairfax, VASkills
- Cable Management
- Fault isolation
- Equipment Calibration
- Technical training
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Writing reports
- Task Prioritization
- Professional Demeanor
- Relationship Building
- Configuring equipment
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptability
- Written Communication
- Installing equipment
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Team building
- Trench digging
- Excellent Communication
- Professionalism
- Goal Setting
- Attention to Detail
- Diagnosing issues
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- Team Leader
- Back up Lead
- 2 Navy and Marine Awards
- 3 certificates of Accommodation
- Good Conduct Medal
Certification
- Association for Project Management (APM)
- OSHA 10 Training - Sep. 2022
- Confined Space - Sep. 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fiber Technician
AmeriCrew
10.2022 - Current
Cabinet Maker
Masterbrand Cabinets
04.2022 - 09.2022
Burial Vault Technician
Arnold Wilbert Burial Vault
10.2019 - 03.2022
Machine Operator
Georgia-Pacific
12.2017 - 06.2019
Machine Operator
Mount Olive Pickle
02.2015 - 12.2017
Dark Mixing
Butterball LLC
07.2012 - 01.2015
Administrative Specialist
United States Marine Corps
06.2008 - 06.2012
Associate of Supervision & Project Managment - Supervision And Project Managment
University of North America
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of North America
- Association for Project Management (APM)
- OSHA 10 Training - Sep. 2022
- Confined Space - Sep. 2022
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