Erika Michel
salem
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in foster care and assembly production. Proven ability to communicate effectively, manage diverse teams, and implement innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and ensure safety compliance AND Compassionate foster care provider skilled in emotional support, team collaboration, and problem-solving. Committed to ensuring safety compliance and quality control while enhancing team performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Provider
Gobhi
Salem
05.2024 - Current
- Provided daily care and support to foster children in a safe environment.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children in care.
- Offered positive reinforcement and taught life skills regarding chores and cooking techniques.
- Collaborated with staff to implement behavioral management strategies.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities related to foster care services.
- Organized and tracked supplies to ensure availability for daily operations. and maintained a safe, clean living environment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Coordinated transportation for children to appointments and school activities.
- Developed daily routines that promote stability and structure for children.
- Communicated regularly with social workers to report on children's progress.
- Assisted in creating individualized care plans tailored to each child's needs.
- Facilitated meetings with social workers, teachers, therapists, and other professionals as needed.
Lead Assembly Production
DCI
Newberg
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Led daily production operations to ensure efficient workflow and meet deadlines.
- Trained new associates on safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment.
- Analyzed data from previous shifts to identify areas for improvement.
- Conducted weekly inventory checks to track materials used in the production process.
- Monitored the production line to ensure quality and efficiency standards were met.
- Supervised team members to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
Production Worker
DCI
Newberg
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Assembled products according to detailed specifications and standards.
- Monitored production lines for quality control and safety compliance.
- Packaged finished goods for shipment while adhering to company guidelines.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety protocols and production tasks.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisors for timely resolution.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Communicated with team members regarding tasks assigned during shift.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
- Organized storage areas for efficient retrieval of items when needed.
- Troubleshot technical issues that arose during assembly process.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Monitored inventory levels of materials and reported shortages promptly.
Assembly Line Worker
Meggitt
McMinnville
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Operated assembly line machinery to ensure efficient production flow.
- Assembled components according to specifications and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize assembly processes and workflow.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Worked quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality control.
- Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers about production progress throughout shift hours.
- Provided training and guidance to new employees on proper assembly techniques.
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain equipment and workspace safety.
- Maintained accurate records of production activities and inventory levels.
Skills
- Emotional support
- Child development
- Crisis intervention
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Nutrition planning
- Transportation coordination
- Safety planning
- Behavioral management
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Quality control
- Safety protocol enforcement
- Team supervision
- Data analysis
- Employee training
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Product quality control
- Production efficiency
- Inventory management
- Excellent communication
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Workplace cleanliness
- Product assembly
- Bilingual in spanish and english
Timeline
Foster Care Provider
Gobhi
05.2024 - Current
Lead Assembly Production
DCI
09.2023 - 05.2025
Production Worker
DCI
04.2020 - 08.2023
Assembly Line Worker
Meggitt
06.2017 - 12.2019