Jamie Potthast
Henderson,MN
Summary
I am very ambitious, career-focused, ready to obtain an entry-level position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Running heavy equipment has also been a big part of previous roles I have had in the past and would really like to explore that side of things within a new organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator /Team Leader
The Bernard Group Inc.
Chanhassen, MN
08.2020 - Current
- Allocated resources and materials to respective departments to accommodate needs.
- Prepared status reports to communicate progress to customers and management teams.
- Conducted risk assessments and identified potential issues that could affect project success.
- Managed communication channels between various teams involved in the execution of complex projects.
- Facilitated meetings between customers to discuss project requirements, objectives or outcomes.
- Coordinated with internal departments as well as external vendors to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Troubleshot and resolved non-technical issues using support documentation and training.
- Developed and implemented project plans, established timelines, tracked progress and ensured deadlines were met.
- Prioritized needs and delegated assignments to simultaneously handle multiple projects.
Molding Machine Operator
Le Sueur Incorporated
Le Sueur, MN
04.2017 - 07.2020
- Conduct regular inspections of molds for wear or damage before starting a job run.
- Replaced damaged molds, chains, or other equipment using hand tools and jib cranes.
- Adjust settings such as temperature, pressure, speed and timing based on product requirements.
- Load raw material into hoppers, measure and mix materials according to specifications.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities within the department and recommend solutions.
- Utilized knives and grinders to trim excess materials from parts.
- Used shovels and machines to pour sand into melting pots or furnaces.
- Studied blueprints, work orders or machining instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements and operational sequences.
- Monitor machine operation to detect any malfunctions or defects in the product and make necessary adjustments to correct them.
- Inspect finished products for any imperfections or flaws that may have occurred during the manufacturing process.
- Monitored meters and gauges to verify and record temperature, pressures and press-cycle times.
- Document production data such as cycle times, quantities produced and scrap rates for each shift worked.
- Assist in training new employees in operating procedures related to molding machines.
- Sprayed, smoked and coated molds with compounds for lubrication and insulation purposes.
- Tracked machine's overall yield and quality of product to reduce scrap.
- Replace worn components with new parts using hand tools or power tools as required.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance and upkeep of production equipment to maximize performance and minimize downtime.
- Coated molds with compounds using acetylene torches or sprayers.
- Troubleshoot problems with machinery, diagnose causes of machine failure and determine corrective actions.
Assistant Sales / Operation Manager
Outdoor Environments Inc.
Savage, MN
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Reviewed contracts before signing them on behalf of the organization.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belle Plaine Senior High School
Belle Plaine, MN05-2009
Skills
- Good Judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Task Delegation
- Personnel Management
- Team Leadership
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Problem-Solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Coordinator /Team Leader
The Bernard Group Inc.
08.2020 - Current
Molding Machine Operator
Le Sueur Incorporated
04.2017 - 07.2020
Assistant Sales / Operation Manager
Outdoor Environments Inc.
05.2015 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Belle Plaine Senior High School
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