Gerald B. Burton
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
I have experience working in a manufacturing environment where things must be kept clean. I'm great with detail. If the world had to listen to me, then it would be as close to sterile as possible. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Unemployed - Student of Day Trading
03.2024 - Current
Picker/Packer
ABB Optical Group
Coral Springs, FL
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Pulling items out of the correct location indicated by a handheld scanner off of shelves positioned throughout a distribution center, scanning them, and placing them in the correct bin on a manually rolling cart as quickly as possible
- Boxing items for shipping as quickly as possible
Unemployed - Student of Day Trading
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Studying market data to find consistent patterns
- Developing profitable trading strategies
- Creating computer algorithms to analyze market data and the effectiveness of proposed strategies
Prepress Technician
Boca Systems
Boca Raton, FL
01.2015 - 10.2019
- This was a transition for me from the production department to the art department at Boca Systems
- In this role, I produced press proofs following graphics templates that were sent to the company by clients as PDF files (which included the ticket art/layout and a list of PMS book colors used) and then edited by our graphic artists for production.
- When printing these samples (proofs) of the graphics submitted by the client which the client would then have to approve for mass production of their tickets, I had to consider client expectations as well as common problems the production department might encounter when trying to replicate each proof.
- Operating a flexographic printing machine meant for producing press proofs
- Using problem-solving skills to determine the underlying cause or source of any issues (whether it be from the ink, the printing plate, the paper, the anilox, mechanically related, etc.)
- Using time wisely (doing a job once at a moderate pace usually beats rushing a job and having to redo it one or more times)
- Color matching against PMS color book and ticket samples of previously printed versions
- Changing aniloxes and manually adjusting machine pressures to try to resolve color and other kinds of printing issues
- Checking my work to make sure it has the correct layout and dimensions according to the PDF and no printing errors
- Coordinating with coworkers from various departments in order to meet production goals and to help solve any problems affecting quality and consistency
- Running printing tests when requested
- Explaining matters to coworkers clearly verbally and in writing
- Sourcing tools and materials stored around the facility for making the proofs
- Maintaining aniloxes by thoroughly cleaning them when needed
- Cutting printing plates down to the correct size and mounting printing plates with precision
- Tidying up, cleaning printing plates, aniloxes, ink trays, and setting things up for the day shift
Press Helper
Boca Systems
Boca Raton, FL
04.2014 - 12.2014
- Working in a manufacturing/warehouse environment (flexographic printing of tickets for different venues around the globe)
- Setting up the various components of a printing press needed to run each new job, according to the ticket specifications sheet
- Visually inspecting tickets for any printing errors as they come off the press while also boxing the tickets, labelling the boxes, and loading them onto a pallet
- Coordinating well with coworkers in order to meet production goals, maintain quality, and overcome any obstacles as a team
- Changing, washing, and adjusting parts of the printing press as needed during each printing job
- Cleaning various components of the printing press so that it can be set up for a new job
Inspector
NBTY
Boca Raton, FL
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Working in a manufacturing/warehouse environment (vitamin production)
- Checking large bags of vitamins with quality issues by hand, sitting/standing at an inspection table/machine
- Paying attention to detail and disposing of the inferior quality product
- Wearing disposable gloves, masks, hairnets, and jumpsuits to keep the product sterile as well as keeping the product sealed or covered when appropriate
- Sterilizing, cleaning, and/or washing any inspection tools, machines, and areas used for a specific kind of vitamin before a new kind of vitamin is to be inspected
- Keeping an eye out for any work safety hazards or potential instances of product contamination including cross contamination
- Occasionally searching the facility for a specifically labeled bag of vitamins
- Weighing vitamin bag inspected and recording the amount inspected at the end of each shift
Education
B.S. - Math
FAU
Boca Raton, FLTimeline
Unemployed - Student of Day Trading
03.2024 - Current
Picker/Packer
ABB Optical Group
10.2021 - 02.2024
Unemployed - Student of Day Trading
10.2019 - 10.2021
Prepress Technician
Boca Systems
01.2015 - 10.2019
Press Helper
Boca Systems
04.2014 - 12.2014
Inspector
NBTY
01.2013 - 12.2013
B.S. - Math
FAU