JUDITH VERA-ORTEGA
Kenosha,WI
Summary
Experienced Quality Control Analyst with demonstrated track record of improving products and procedures with hands-on inspections, testing methods and data analysis. Disciplined professional with a systematic approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
First Student
09.2020 - Current
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels, and cleanliness.
- Inspected and serviced buses on regular basis.
- Attended pre-trip meetings to support safe transport of students.
- Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Enforced student behavior policies and responded to student emergencies.
- Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the school bus, documenting any issues and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Reduced anxiety for parents with clear communication about schedules, delays, and safety measures in place.
- Assisted children with special needs in boarding and alighting bus, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Ensured safety of all passengers by meticulously following traffic laws and school policies.
- Fostered positive and respectful environment on bus, setting clear behavior expectations for students.
- Responded to emergencies with calm and decisive actions, safeguarding well-being of all passengers.
Quality Control Inspector
Transhield
08.2016 - 02.2019
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Sampled 100% of products for detailed analysis.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
- Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers.
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
Quality Inspector
Swiss Tek Coatings
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Documented findings and produced reports to aide management in assessing and correcting quality concerns.
- Recorded inspection and test data such as weights, temperatures, grades and quantities inspected and graded.
- Determined adjustment and certification methods, formulas and measuring instruments required based on blueprints.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
- Recorded defects and coordinated issue resolution with development team and functional leads.
- Inspected and packaged products meticulously according to manufacturing specifications.
- Performed preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final product inspections.
- Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling to ensure product quality.
- Created and executed system and integration test scripts.
- Maintained a high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
- Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
Shift Leader
Dunkin donuts
12.2005 - 05.2013
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Executed lean manufacturing initiatives to support continuous improvement and facilitate on-time performance.
- Assigned daily employee tasks and monitored activity and completion.
- Completed logs and reports to document detailed information, including information on production, spoilage and departmental maintenance needs.
- Planned and adjusted daily shift needs based on seasonal, weekly or hourly business demands.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a safe working environment by observing safety procedures, policies and regulations.
- Stayed calm, collected and logical during stressful moments to identify and implement.
Education
GED - undefined
Illinois Community College
01.2013
Skills
- Sampling procedures
- Blueprint understanding
- Non-destructive testing
- Inspection protocols
- Employee supervision
- Visual inspections
- Blueprint reading
- Employee timesheet processing
- Excellent planner and coordinator
- Policy and procedure modification
- Customer service-oriented
- Quality assurance
- Report analysis
- Spanish fluency
- Database management
- Recordkeeping
- Materials inspections
- Testing procedures
- Equipment calibration
- Corrective actions
- Sampling protocols
- Data entry
- Social media knowledge
Timeline
School Bus Driver
First Student
09.2020 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Transhield
08.2016 - 02.2019
Quality Inspector
Swiss Tek Coatings
05.2013 - 08.2016
Shift Leader
Dunkin donuts
12.2005 - 05.2013
GED - undefined
Illinois Community College
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