Heather Lear
Sycamore,Ohio
Summary
Motivated and disciplined professional transitioning from a fast-paced manufacturing environment to emergency medicine. Certified EMT-B with excellent team collaboration, rapid-decision making, and critical thinking skills under pressure. Eager to apply a strong work ethic and committed to continuous learning, advanced skill development, and delivering high quality care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Press Operator
American Plastics Company
Sycamore, Ohio
10.2025 - Current
- Maintained products specifications and packaging accordingly to customer’s request
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot production issues promptly.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of orders with high-quality standards.
- Operated forklift to assist in loading and unloading shipments accurately and promptly.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Assistant Operator
Valgroup
Findlay, Ohio
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Adjusted machine settings based on job requirements, enhancing product consistency and accuracy.
- Collaborated closely with prepress teams to ensure files were properly set up for efficient printing.
- Ensured consistent colors across all printed materials by regularly calibrating machines and adjusting ink levels accordingly.
Press Operator
American Plastics Company
Sycamore, Ohio
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of orders with high-quality standards.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
Overnight Stocker / Meat and Deli Clerk
Walmart
Findlay, Ohio Transferred To Tiffin, Ohio
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Stocked shelves efficiently to maintain product availability and organization.
- Conducted inventory checks to ensure accuracy and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize restocking processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Trained new associates on stocking procedures and safety protocols, enhancing team performance.
- Provided exceptional customer service.
- Utilized handheld scanners for inventory management, ensuring real-time data accuracy.
- Picked, received and loaded product using forklift or pallet jack.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate - EMT
EHOVE Adult Career Center
Carey, Ohio (Hybrid)07-2025
GED -
The Owens (Aspire) College & Career Readiness Center
Findlay, Ohio06-2024
Certification
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Press Operator
American Plastics Company
10.2025 - Current
Assistant Operator
Valgroup
08.2024 - 10.2025
Press Operator
American Plastics Company
05.2023 - 08.2024
Overnight Stocker / Meat and Deli Clerk
Walmart
01.2019 - 11.2022
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate - EMT
EHOVE Adult Career Center
GED -
The Owens (Aspire) College & Career Readiness Center