Frederick Vaughan
Cottondale,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Product/PPAP Specialist
SMP Automotive
01.2017 - Current
- Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
- Developed and implemented for preventive defective product processes and check points.
- Trained and provided coaching to 20 junior team members.
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
- Continually expanded knowledge of New Product Line
- Responsible for Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for new parts.
- Color Harmony development and Approval for New Colors.
- Broke down and evaluated new product problems, using test scripts, personal expertise, and probing questions.
- Offered assistance in implementing and developing training programs.
- Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
- Liaised between customers and manufacturing to design new product.
- Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.
- Assisted with demonstrations for Customer Buyoffs to showcase product meeting customer standards.
- Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
- Co Project Leader for ongoing Transfer Efficiency Cost Savings Project current company savings $200K
Quality Laboratory Technician
SMP AUTOMOTIVE
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Experience in Greenfield automotive startup and establishing standard work procedures for paint, material, laminated, and incoming goods testing
- Project Leader for serial paint testing
- Scored a Superior Color Discrimination in Munsell Color Hue Test
- Experienced in with interdepartmental communication and quality analysis of test reports
- Spent 3 months training and testing in Germany in Mercedes DBL Testing
- Supervised/Team Leader up to 8-10 team members at a time.
Production Operator
Metalsa Inc
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Responsible for keeping a daily/weekly quota of production parts and shipments
- Project leader for 5 team members
- Displayed good knowledge of safe operating and emergency procedures development and implementation.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Managed inventory control and entered results into data system.
- 5S shop floor integration
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Supervised/Team Leader up to 5 team members at a time.
Mental Health Worker
Bryce Mental Hospital
05.2012 - 10.2014
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Built partnerships with community agencies and service providers to remove access gaps.
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Revised individual treatment plans for clients with mental health concerns to obtain best possible outcomes.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Facilitated support groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Walmart Inc
09.2009 - 01.2012
- Duties entailed providing frontline stocking shelves, and filling out merchandise orders based oninventory needs.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - History and English
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12.2011
High School Diploma - technical endorsement
Shelton State Community College
2009
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Pickens County High School
2007
Skills
- Quality Assurance Testing Procedures
- New Product Development
- Outstanding Interpersonal Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Organizational Skills
- Creative Issue Resolution
- Training Junior Team Members
- Issue and Resolution Tracking
- Tracking and Documentation
- Raw Material Analysis
- Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
- Team Development
- Product Reliability
- Quality Report Preparation
Timeline
Product/PPAP Specialist
SMP Automotive
01.2017 - Current
Quality Laboratory Technician
SMP AUTOMOTIVE
01.2017 - 09.2020
Production Operator
Metalsa Inc
10.2014 - 01.2017
Mental Health Worker
Bryce Mental Hospital
05.2012 - 10.2014
Walmart Inc
09.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelors of Arts - History and English
The University of Alabama
High School Diploma - technical endorsement
Shelton State Community College
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Pickens County High School