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Jolene Torkildson

New Brighton

Summary

Resourceful coordinator possessing outstanding prioritization, multitasking and planning abilities to juggle responsibilities. Systematic and methodical professional offering several years of hands-on experience handling various administrative duties and tasks in office setting. Commended and recognized for meticulous file management abilities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Gymnastics Coordinator

City of New Brighton
New Brighton
04.2021 - Current
  • Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while upholding company standards.
  • Organized team events to promote a positive work environment.
  • Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
  • Monitored inventory levels and ordered additional supplies as needed.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
  • Maintained calendars of upcoming events, meetings and deadlines.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
  • Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
  • Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
  • Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
  • Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.

Machine Operator Technician

Qwikseal Inc
Fridley
02.2006 - 06.2025
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved operational efficiencies.
  • Trained new employees on how to use machinery properly for their own safety.
  • Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutters, blades, saws and other attachments as necessary.
  • Performed regular preventive maintenance checks on all machinery including cleaning of machine parts.
  • Loaded materials into machines ensuring proper positioning of material in relation to the tooling used.
  • Set up and operate production machines to perform tasks such as cutting, forming, punching, drilling and assembly.
  • Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusted machine controls or control media as required.
  • Identified defective parts from the production line by conducting visual inspections during operation of equipment.
  • Performed minor maintenance such as lubricating moving parts on machinery.
  • Recorded data on daily production sheets accurately detailing number of items produced each day.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
  • Updated logs of maintenance activities performed on equipment in order maintain records of service history.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
  • Removed broken or jammed pieces from machinery.
  • Read diagrams and work orders to coordinate machine schedule.
  • Measured and inspected finished products for defects and compared to work instructions for accuracy.
  • Inspected final results and compared to production order to support quality assurance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Accounting

Kaplan University
06-2011

Skills

  • Project and budget management
  • Inventory oversight
  • Event planning and coordination
  • Staff development
  • Customer service excellence
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team oversight

Timeline

Gymnastics Coordinator

City of New Brighton
04.2021 - Current

Machine Operator Technician

Qwikseal Inc
02.2006 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Accounting

Kaplan University