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Gregory Shumate

Texarkana,TX

Summary

Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and quality, my tenure at Conexon as a Fiber Optic Quality Assurance Inspector honed my skills in quality inspections and non-conformance reporting. Leveraging technical knowledge and a safety-trained approach, I significantly improved process accuracy and workplace safety, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and collaborative problem-solving.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Fiber Optic Quality Assurance Inspector

Conexon
08.2021 - Current
  • Performed visual inspections
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, facilitating data-driven decision-making for process improvements.
  • Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
  • Identified where product issues were coming from and rectified issues.
  • Upheld safety regulations within the workplace by consistently following guidelines during inspections.

Telecommunications Technician

Windsteam Communications
05.1999 - 07.2021
  • Installed and configured new devices and system components.
  • Efficiently troubleshot fiber-optic connections resulting in quicker restoration of services following outages.
  • Installed and repaired network cabling, hardware and software to maximize operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
  • Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
  • Managed and prioritized customer service requests to achieve prompt resolution.
  • Participated in continuous learning opportunities to stay current on industry trends and advancements, ensuring top-quality service delivery.

Submarine Fire Control Technician

U.S.Navy
10.1979 - 05.1988
  • Managed inventory levels for essential spare parts and consumables needed for effective system operation and repairs when required.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration efforts to establish consistent safety standards throughout the organization.
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols during all tasks, minimizing workplace accidents related to fire control systems.
  • Ensured operational readiness of all fire control systems, diligently maintaining records and documentation.
  • Implemented a preventative maintenance schedule for all critical components, reducing instances of system malfunction or failure.

Education

U.S. Navy
Various

High School Diploma -

Redwater High School
Redwater, TX
05.1978

Skills

  • Quality Inspections
  • Quality Management
  • Technical knowledge
  • Non-conformance reporting
  • Safety trained
  • Quality control tools
  • Defect tracking

Timeline

Fiber Optic Quality Assurance Inspector

Conexon
08.2021 - Current

Telecommunications Technician

Windsteam Communications
05.1999 - 07.2021

Submarine Fire Control Technician

U.S.Navy
10.1979 - 05.1988

U.S. Navy

High School Diploma -

Redwater High School

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