Doug Laughlin
Wimauma
Summary
Detail-oriented professional known for implementing process improvements that enhance quality control and reduce errors. Experienced in maintaining compliance with safety standards while driving production efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Technician
Parallel
Wimauma
11.2024 - Current
- Oversaw operations, delegating tasks and optimizing workflows to improve task execution and team coordination.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for tools and machinery, minimizing operational downtime.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline tasks and reduce errors.
- Trained new team members on equipment usage and safety protocols, enhancing overall team competency.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and fostering a safe work environment.
Level 2 Technician
Parallel
Wimauma
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Executed production runs across multiple departments, ensuring proper PPE, material verification, and compliance with SOPs and state regulatory requirements.
- Led line setup and workflow coordination, ensuring team members understood their tasks and production targets.
- Conducted routine in‑process quality control, including weight verification, visual inspection, equipment calibration checks, and batch documentation.
- Operated automated and semi‑automated filling systems (Xylem, Thompson Duke, Hotshot) to produce vape cartridges and concentrate products with high accuracy and minimal waste.
- Maintained strict sanitation standards by performing full equipment teardown, cleaning, and reassembly after each batch.
- Contributed to high‑volume output, supporting production runs of 3,000–5,000+ units while maintaining consistency and throughput.
Level 1 Technician
Parallel
Wimauma
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Executed precise weighing and portioning of flower and edible products, ensuring compliance with batch specifications and state regulations.
- Collaborated with line leads to maintain efficient throughput and minimize downtime during production runs.
- Supported cross‑department production lines by following SOPs, maintaining material flow, and assisting with equipment cleanup and sanitation.
- Ensured all packaging areas met cleanliness, organization, and safety standards at the end of each run.
- Performed hands‑on packaging tasks such as capping vape cartridges, sealing product bags, labeling, and preparing boxed units for distribution.
Customer service /Corporate Sales Trainer
Beymark
Tampa
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Educated customers and potential customers who had questions about DIRECTV, Vivint Home Security, and cell phone carriers: Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T policies and products. Resolved customer problems and complaints. Assisted in multiple in-store marketing campaigns located in numerous cities. Corporate Trainer conducting 2nd round interviews. Trained sales reps on customer service of sales techniques ensuring sales team exceeds sales consistently.
Circuit Board Technician
Kessler Ellis products
Eatontown
12.2013 - 05.2018
- Assembled circuit boards based on instructions, drawings and personal knowledge of the product line. Installed finished assemblies in cases or cabinets. Worked on products contracted for companies in Military, Food and Beverage, Aerospace, Marine and Factory Automation.
Education
Certificate - Web Design
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01-2016
High School Diploma -
Floyd E. Kellam High School
Virginia Beach, VA06-2009
Skills
- Process optimization
- Quality control
- Production efficiency
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Technical training
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month February 2021
- Employee of the month May 2023
- Employee of the month June 2025
- Employee of the month May 2026
Timeline
Lead Technician
Parallel
11.2024 - Current
Level 2 Technician
Parallel
01.2022 - 11.2024
Level 1 Technician
Parallel
11.2020 - 01.2022
Customer service /Corporate Sales Trainer
Beymark
06.2018 - 07.2020
Circuit Board Technician
Kessler Ellis products
12.2013 - 05.2018
Certificate - Web Design
Rutgers University
High School Diploma -
Floyd E. Kellam High School