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GINGER HAMMERSTAD

Delavan

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at HUSCO, excelling in assembly techniques and quality assurance. Proven problem solver with a keen eye for detail, adept at training new hires and enhancing production efficiency. Recognized for leadership and effective communication, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

OH FINAL OPERATIONS ASSEMBLER

HUSCO
WHITEWATER
04.2015 - Current
  • Assemble parts and subassemblies, following blueprints and assembly instructions.
  • Identify and resolve assembly and production issues, or malfunctions.
  • Follow established assembly methods and procedures to ensure product quality standards are met.
  • Record and report product damages and malfunctions for supervisor review.
  • Used hand tools and power tools to complete assembly tasks effectively and efficiently.
  • Notify supervisors of any potential issues that may cause delays in production schedules.
  • Test and build on lines as needed, including spool build, blocks, and subassemblies.
  • Train new hires.
  • certified first responder

Lab Technician/Office Assistant

Reprovider LLC
Janesville
01.2012 - 04.2015
  • Worked directly with Dr. Rick Faber to collect and transfer Bovine Embryos, IVF and Oocytes collection using ultrasound and various lab equipment
  • Froze, transported, and shipped embryos locally and internationally.
  • Prepared shipping paperwork, including EEU documents.
  • Used Word and Excel and Dairy comp software to document and keep a detailed paper trail for each embryo collected and transferred.
  • used Excel to sort and analyze the data collected to identify success and failure percentages, and to identify patterns associated with performance issues to share with Dr. Faber
  • Scheduled appointments with clients over the phone and in person.
  • ordered supplies, kept inventory, and was responsible for accounts receivable using QuickBooks

Server/Waitstaff Manager

The New Richmond House
Delavan
05.2009 - 01.2011
  • As a food and beverage server in a fine dining establishment, I feel this position is often undervalued; it requires:
  • great organizational skills
  • time management skills
  • Multi-task under high-pressure situations.
  • Personable and humble, you put others' needs before your own.
  • managed the waitstaff schedules

Dairy Farm Manager

Loback Farms
Delavan
07.2004 - 04.2009
  • Inspected pastures regularly for signs of overgrazing or damage from pests.
  • Created budgets and monitored expenses to stay within allocated resources.
  • Herd health care, including veterinary care,
  • Participated in industry-related seminars or conferences for professional development opportunities.
  • Oversaw breeding programs to increase milk production rates or improve genetics of herd.
  • Field work, including planting, harvesting, and equipment repair.
  • Certified Artificial insemination with ABS Breeders

Server/Waitstaff

Popeye's Resturant
Lake Geneva
02.2003 - 07.2004
  • direct sales
  • Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.

Laborer Operator

Nestle Purina PetCare
Jefferson
11.2000 - 01.2001
  • Inspected and measured the product to specific recipes to produce cat food.
  • Trained and operated a forklift to move products on the shop floor.
  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
  • Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials into trucks, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment.

Account Representative

Arrow Financial Services
Whitewater
08.1999 - 04.2000
  • Collections of past-due accounts.
  • multi-line phone system
  • negotiate payment plans and collection of debts
  • Advised clients on best practices related to their accounts.

Quality Assurance Inspector

Great Lakes Agricultural Research Service
Delavan
06.1990 - 12.1998
  • Assisted with developing policies and procedures related to quality assurance standards.
  • Provided safety information to contractors, engineers, or test equipment operators.
  • Performed visual inspections of products to ensure product quality.
  • Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
  • Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
  • Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
  • Audited confidential research documents to ensure compliance with written protocols and.
  • trained employees on safety and proper PPE
  • assisted with EPA Audits of facility and reported to company president

Research Assistant

Great Lakes Agricultural Research Service
Delavan
06.1990 - 12.1998
  • Performed routine checks on sensitive lab equipment to achieve consistent and high-performing functionality.
  • Supervised supplies in inventory and purchasing of low stock items
  • Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts.
  • Plot layout, pesticide application, plot maintenance, and crop scouting.
  • Prepared Excel spreadsheets, charts, and Word documents to support field data findings.
  • Certified commercial applicator in fruit and field crops.
  • Calibrated sprayer and related lab equipment.
  • prepared and updated SOP's and quality alerts

Education

Associate of Science - Animal And Weed Science

University Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI
05-1993

Certified Artificial Insemination Technician -

ABS Breeders
De Forest, WI
10-1992

Skills

  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Assembly techniques
  • Quality assurance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Hand tool operation
  • Power tool operation
  • keen eye and attention to detail
  • Familiar with lab equipment
  • Problem solving and troubleshooting
  • Organized and computer-literate
  • dependable and professional
  • Leadership, communication, and natural motivator

Affiliations

  • Head Coach/Manager of Boys 14U Baseball tournament teams for over 5 years
  • compete at local and National Archery Competitions as a Staff shooter for Elite Archery
  • Bowling, softball, painting on canvas and horse training are just a few of my other passions

Timeline

OH FINAL OPERATIONS ASSEMBLER

HUSCO
04.2015 - Current

Lab Technician/Office Assistant

Reprovider LLC
01.2012 - 04.2015

Server/Waitstaff Manager

The New Richmond House
05.2009 - 01.2011

Dairy Farm Manager

Loback Farms
07.2004 - 04.2009

Server/Waitstaff

Popeye's Resturant
02.2003 - 07.2004

Laborer Operator

Nestle Purina PetCare
11.2000 - 01.2001

Account Representative

Arrow Financial Services
08.1999 - 04.2000

Quality Assurance Inspector

Great Lakes Agricultural Research Service
06.1990 - 12.1998

Research Assistant

Great Lakes Agricultural Research Service
06.1990 - 12.1998

Associate of Science - Animal And Weed Science

University Wisconsin Madison

Certified Artificial Insemination Technician -

ABS Breeders

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