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Jacob Mehera

Summary

Detail-oriented Operational Lead/Quality Control Manager with 14+ years of experience in the AV, television, and sports broadcasting industry, detecting product defects prior to delivery. Skilled in preparing comprehensive quality control reports, including origins of defects and shift production. Committed to efficiently inspecting all products for safety and quality issues to enhance customer experience. Knowledgeable in the operational functions on a day to day basis in a warehouse environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operational Team Lead

Gigrent
05.2023 - Current
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Tracked company equipment, tools and technology to manage inventory.
  • Assisted customers with questions and problems to build brand loyalty and cultivate lasting business relationships.
  • Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
  • Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
  • Directed associate warehouse teams to process inbound and outbound shipments with speed and accuracy.
  • Collected customer feedback and made business adjustments to improve retention and satisfaction.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.

Quality Control Manager

Rentex
09.2019 - 05.2023
  • Responsible for insuring the quality of gear being rented and returned.
  • Responsible for any damaged equipment and maximizing the inventory.
  • Management responsibilities also included hiring, training, reviewing, and terminating QC staff.
  • Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and analyzed quality control processes and deliverables to determine present standards and establish recommended action plans.
  • Maximized quality and reduced costs [Number]% by maintaining QC objectives.
  • Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
  • Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
  • Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
  • Evaluated interactions between associates and customers to assess personnel performance.

Optics and Camera Technician

VER/PRG
06.2015 - 09.2019

Ensured the camera and lens equipment being rented were of the highest quality and functionality.

Responsible for assessing and repairing any damages to the equipment from prior rentals.

Responsible for fulfilling and returning inventory from completed rental orders.

Assisted with on set production deliveries and repairs for clients and television production companies like NBC Chicago Med, PD, Fire, Justice.

Traveling out of state for camera preparation events like New Orleans NCIS, Atlanta- Netflix's Ozark.

Trained staff and clients on proper use of equipment.

Daily shipping and receiving, and logistical fulfillment, as well as staff and intern training.

Setting up and teching emmy award winning robotic periscope camera 'Front Row Cam' for Sunday Night Baseball for ESPN.

Robotics Camera Tech and Engineering Assistant

Fletcher Group LLC
01.2010 - 04.2015
  • Responsible for fulfilling camera outgoing and incoming rental orders.
  • Trained and managed domestica and international logistical incoming and outgoing shipments (FedEx/UPS)
  • CNC machining of rental equipment and camera accessories.
  • Assembly of custom robotic joystick consoles, fiber optics shed boxes, power supplies, etc.
  • Quality control, routine maintenance, and repair of robotic camera systems and monitoring equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clearwater High School
Clearwater, FL
05.2006

Skills

  • Quality processes
  • Operational improvements
  • Performance evaluation
  • Employee training/supervision
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Quality control tests
  • Employee supervision
  • Knowledge of quality systems
  • Policy reinforcement
  • Staff training and development
  • Team Leadership
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Technical Expertise
  • Cross-functional Coordination
  • Forklift Certified

Certification

Certified in shipment of small lithium ion batteries.

Certified in Forklift Operations


Hobbies

Complete restoration of 1985 Viking Coachman Popup Camper and 2001 Honda Shadow VLX600 Custom Bobber Build

Home Renovations & Landscaping

Electronic Board Level Repairs

Timeline

Operational Team Lead

Gigrent
05.2023 - Current

Quality Control Manager

Rentex
09.2019 - 05.2023

Optics and Camera Technician

VER/PRG
06.2015 - 09.2019

Robotics Camera Tech and Engineering Assistant

Fletcher Group LLC
01.2010 - 04.2015

High School Diploma -

Clearwater High School
Jacob Mehera