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Joshua O.BALOGUN

Houston,TX

Summary

Talented Quality Control Inspector driven to improve product quality in manufacturing environments. Provider of relevant and effective product and component tests. Eager to help manufacturers eliminate production errors and increase successful manufacturing figures.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Inspector

Igloo Products Corp.
Katy, TX
06.2022 - Current
  • Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
  • Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
  • Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
  • Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
  • Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
  • Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
  • Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
  • Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.

Manufacturing Operator

Igloo Products Corp ( Emlpoyment Agency)
Katy, TX
08.2017 - 06.2022
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Organized pallets and secured materials with plastic wrap to prepare for movement to skids.
  • Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
  • Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Utilized fastening equipment to fasten, package and stack materials and products.
  • Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.

Elementary School Teacher

NGBILE PRIMARY SCHOOL, NIGERIA.
, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA.
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
  • Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
  • Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
  • Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
  • Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
  • Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
  • Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
  • Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
  • Taught accelerated literary programs to elementary school students by guiding heterogeneous small group instruction.
  • Inspired students to want to read by taking to library and helping to choose books.

Shop Floor Supervisor

SUPERSAVERS SUPERMARKET
, LAGOS, NIGERIA.
07.2015 - 12.2015
  • Collaborated with leadership to determine needs and devise improvement plans to reach strategic targets.
  • Addressed employee issues and conflicts to provide input, feedback and coaching.
  • Delegated tasks appropriate to individual employees to provide development opportunities.
  • Mentored employees in management of complicated sales, complex issues and difficult customers.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Managed inventory and stock levels in coordination with purchasing and receiving department.
  • Taught junior employees proactive strategies to meet operational and sales goals.
  • Led employee performance evaluations and rewarded top performers to retain quality personnel.
  • Monitored performance of 30 team members to develop optimization plans.
  • Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
  • Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
  • Connected with customers to provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
  • Maintained high merchandising standards by building attractive displays and monitoring inventory levels.
  • Oversaw weekly team schedule for 30 personnel.
  • Monitored performance of 30 team members to develop optimization plans.

Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern

68, Nigerian Army Reference Hospital.
, Lagos, Nigeria.
06.2012 - 12.2012
  • Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
  • Cleaned and calibrated laboratory equipment.
  • Collected blood or tissue samples from patients for lab work.
  • Obtained serum or viral swab samples for analysis.
  • Validated laboratory test processes for completeness and safety.
  • Maintained and tested sterility of medical equipment.
  • Performed complete blood counts using automated hematology analyzer.
  • Analyzed results of tests for conformity to specifications.
  • Recorded test or medical data for reports using narratives, charts or graphs.
  • Conducted blood tests for transfusions.
  • Used microscope to examine cells stained with dye to identify anomalies.
  • Prepared standard solutions to combine with samples according to formulas or procedures.
  • Combined reagents with samples following standardized experimental processes.
  • Conducted analysis using microscope or test equipment to detect diseases or irregularities.
  • Followed key principles of asepsis to protect medical equipment from contamination during blood work.

Education

Post Graduate Degree - CYBERSECURITY

University of Texas At Austin, Austin, TX
04.2023
  • High School Diploma: George And Duke Int. College, Felele Ibadan, Oyo-State, Nigeria. 2006
  • Undergraduate Degree: Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Oyo-State, Nigeria. B.Tech: Biochemistry.2015.
  • Post Graduate Diploma: University Of Texas at Austin, McCombs School Of Business. PGD: Cybersecurity.2023.
  • GPA: 3.91
  • Texas Department Of Insurance: Life Agent Individual Certification

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Oyo-state, Nigeria.
2015

Skills

  • Production Experience
  • Inspection Procedures
  • Sampling Protocols
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Decision Making
  • Manual and Finger Dexterity
  • Manufacturing Enhancement
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Sample Collection
  • Quality Control
  • Defect Removal
  • Dimensional Measurement
  • Sound Judgment
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Corrective Action Recommendations

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Quality Control Inspector - Igloo Products Corp.
06.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Operator - Igloo Products Corp ( Emlpoyment Agency)
08.2017 - 06.2022
Elementary School Teacher - NGBILE PRIMARY SCHOOL, NIGERIA.
04.2016 - 04.2017
Shop Floor Supervisor - SUPERSAVERS SUPERMARKET
07.2015 - 12.2015
Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern - 68, Nigerian Army Reference Hospital.
06.2012 - 12.2012
University of Texas At Austin - Post Graduate Degree, CYBERSECURITY
Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Joshua O.BALOGUN