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ERICA ASHCRAFT
MCKEESPORT,PA
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Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Alstom TransportationPITTSBURGH, PA
MAP APPLICATION ENGINEER
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for the "Site Configuration Subsystem/Application Engineering" (commonly known as "MAP"), which is a set of binary files generated from a database that represent the physical configuration of operating systems.
- The Map contributes to the functionality of the individual systems' solution so that the requirements of a given project are fulfilled.
- The specific data in the Site Configuration includes civil information, speed limitations, switch, gate and signal positions, norming point locations, station stop information, emergency walkway locations, and more.
- Assisted in the integration of new technologies into existing applications.
ARGO AIPITTSBURGH, PA
MAP ANALYST
08.2021 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Tasked with creating, editing and maintaining accurate, high definition maps using GIS (geographic information system) and other in-house software.
- Our team was responsible for performing and reviewing map edits to align with company policy and stay up to date with real world change, with strong attention to precision and detail.
- These maps were used by our fleet of autonomous vehicles and needed to meet exceptional quality standards.
- Through multiple quality control steps, our team would ensure we would be adhering to local laws and allow fleet and the vehicles to operate as safely as possible.
- We would also provide constant feedback on how to advance our current software, tooling or policies to improve our turn around times or accuracy of map building and issue resolution.
- Participated in regular meetings with management to assess and address issues and identify and implement improvements.
- Reported on common sources of technical issues or questions and made recommendations to product team.
ARGO AIPITTSBURGH, PA
MAPPING SPECIALIST
09.2019 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Review existing map data during in-car vehicle missions to determine the accuracy, quality, and completeness of the map being built by reporting any discrepancies.
- When these issues were found in-car, we would be responsible for accurately acknowledging them in our software at the location and describing in detail what needed to be addressed.
- Helped train fellow Test Specialists in Pittsburgh in mapping processes and procedures. I also traveled to other Argo locations to support their teams by training new hires and helping make or expand maps during new city launches.
- Executing vehicle test requests and specific mapping vehicle missions, all done in a safety-focused manner to help continually improve both fleet and mapping programs/software and in-car Graphical User Interface (GUI).
- During some of these missions, our task was to collect data to be ingested and then processed by our internal mapping operations team to update or establish that cities’ map.
- Additional to the responsibilities as a Map Specialist, I was trained to resolve map issues at desk for the fleet for our internal Mapping Operations team. For example, revising traffic light configurations or added stop signs, to reflect constant change ongoing in our operating cities.
- This led to my transition as a Map Analyst for the company as I was able to provide a unique perspective, having previously been a vehicle operator and Map Specialist.
- Exercised versatility in fast-paced, agile work environments.
- Defined team directions and provided guidance to members.
ARGO AIPITTSBURGH, PA
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE SYSTEM TEST SPECIALIST
01.2018 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Committed to providing a safe work environment for employees that meets company standards and state/federal regulations
- Strong work ethic, self-motivated individual with a degree of assertiveness, paired with competence and reliability
- Quick learner with ability to multi-task and effective problem solving
- Detail-oriented and driven to streamline and optimize processes and communication for maximum efficiency and quality
- Knowledgeable about mapping and offering 3+ years of experience in the autonomous vehicle industry
- Experienced in policy development and staff management procedures, positively impacting overall team morale and productivity
- Responsible for providing daily detailed feedback on how the software is performing in car, in both the left and right seat role
- Assists Training Management/Associates in developing Bridge course material for fleet operations to be efficient in mapping Vehicle Missions and Quality Assurance Mission execution
- Also communicating updates with current processes to help keep the training material up to date
- Experience labeling in point cloud segmentation, traffic light detection, prediction, and traffic signage.
SAS RETAIL SERVICESPITTSBURGH, PA
RESET ASSOCIATE
10.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Provided in-store retail merchandising services for retailers and suppliers by delivering in store solutions for any merchandising need. Responsible for helping with full store resets in grocery stores throughout the Pittsburgh area and eastern Ohio areas.
- Resetting current displays and products and replacing them with new products and displays in a team and/or independent environment that is customer service oriented.
- Safely and efficiently stocked new or changing products by following the individual Retailer store schematic (namely Giant Eagles).
SPEEDWAYMONROEVILLE, PA
GENERAL MANAGER
02.2017 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Responsible for day-to-day managerial, sales and customer-focused culture operations within the business.
- Trained and coached up to 25 staff members by offering constructive feedback and taking interest in their career growth.
- Collected and reported information on competitive activity daily to drive gas sales.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly financial performance and loss reports.
- Increased company revenue by reducing food and labor costs with proper employee training and scheduling.
- Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly financial performance reports.
- Responsible for the execution of company business plans to achieve their established standards, sales and profit objectives as well as customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
DOLLAR GENERALELIZABETH, PA
STORE MANAGER
11.2013 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Supervise store employees while contributing to a safe work environment and protecting company assets per store and company guidelines.
- Ensure protocol for efficient inventory management, storing, stocking and staging merchandise and adhering to employee and store compliance with food handling rules and regulations.
- Provide support to key holders, knowledge of store opening and closing procedures, authorizing refunds and overrides, counting registers, exchanging funds and completing daily bank deposits.
- Arrange merchandise per company standards, utilize merchandise fixtures correctly to boost sales and assist in planogram implementation and maintenance.
- Reviewed customer feedback to make operational improvements and promote satisfaction.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
- Responsible for effective scheduling and shift coverage, entering payroll, assessing work completion and providing employee performance reviews.
KATIE'S KANDYHOMESTEAD, PA
STORE MANAGER
05.2010 - 09.2013
Job overview
- Responsible for daily store operations, customer service, booking new appointments and marketing company website
- Maintain company records and inventory needs, order store merchandise, answer customer and email inquiries
- Create employee schedule, hire and train new employees, oversee payroll, accounts payable and shipping and receiving.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
EDGELESS VISION TATTOOBRENTWOOD, PA
STUDIO MANAGER/TATTOO APPRENTICE/ARTIST
11.2009 - 10.2010
Job overview
- Manage daily shop operations including scheduling appointments, answering phones, customer service, employee schedules, bookkeeping and advertising, marketing and website updates
- Responsible for myself and employees to promote and maintain a clean and sterile workplace by adhering to all health code regulations and constant certification in blood borne pathogens training
- Received hands on skills designing and drawing tattoos for clients, tattoo setup, execution, waste management and proper disposal.
DITTO DOCUMENT SOLUTIONSPITTSBURGH, PA
DIGITAL PRINTING DESIGN SPECIALIST
10.2001 - 03.2009
Job overview
- Skilled graphic designer with the ability to pre-flight, fix and set up digital files for print, utilizing various design programs. Operate and perform routine maintenance on several types of large operation printers to ensure prompt job completion for clients.
- Developed an ability to thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere, gained problem solving skills and great customer relations.
OWL MAKE ITPITTSBURGH, PA
MURAL ARTIST
01.2010 - Current
Job overview
- Custom canvases and both small and large scale murals in homes and local businesses
- Artist personal portfolio and professional references available upon request.
Education
International Academy of Design And Technology
Associate of Arts from Visual Communications Graphic Design
12.2001
South Allegheny Ms/High School, Mc Keesport, PA
High School Diploma
06.2000
Point Park University
Some College (No Degree) from Radio and Journalism
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Information Organization
- Artistic
- Closing, Receiving
- Customer Relations, Sales
- Project Management
- Process Improvements
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Policy Improvements
- Scheduling
- Self-motivated
- Customer service
- Detail-oriented
- Operations Management
- Inventory Control
- Business Administration
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Timeline
MAP APPLICATION ENGINEER
Alstom Transportation
01.2023 - Current
MAP ANALYST
ARGO AI
08.2021 - 10.2022
MAPPING SPECIALIST
ARGO AI
09.2019 - 01.2021
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE SYSTEM TEST SPECIALIST
ARGO AI
01.2018 - 09.2019
RESET ASSOCIATE
SAS RETAIL SERVICES
10.2017 - 01.2018
GENERAL MANAGER
SPEEDWAY
02.2017 - 09.2017
STORE MANAGER
DOLLAR GENERAL
11.2013 - 01.2017
STORE MANAGER
KATIE'S KANDY
05.2010 - 09.2013
MURAL ARTIST
OWL MAKE IT
01.2010 - Current
STUDIO MANAGER/TATTOO APPRENTICE/ARTIST
EDGELESS VISION TATTOO
11.2009 - 10.2010
DIGITAL PRINTING DESIGN SPECIALIST
DITTO DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS
10.2001 - 03.2009
International Academy of Design And Technology
Associate of Arts from Visual Communications Graphic Design
South Allegheny Ms/High School
High School Diploma
Point Park University
Some College (No Degree) from Radio and Journalism
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