Kelly Keeler
North Bend,NE
Summary
Adept at enhancing quality and efficiency, my tenure at Denver Plastics saw a significant reduction in defect rates. Leveraging strong work ethic and expertise in quality assurance, I excel in fostering team collaboration and employing rigorous testing methods to ensure product excellence. My approach combines my flexible attitude, driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Quality assurance professional with robust experience in ensuring product compliance and optimizing processes. Known for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in root cause analysis. Adept at collaborating with teams to drive continuous improvement and adapt to evolving requirements. Proven ability to maintain high standards and deliver consistent results in dynamic environments. Experience in maintaining high standards of product quality. Known for achieving impactful results through meticulous inspections and problem-solving. Reliable team player with strong collaboration skills and adaptability to changing requirements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscaper
Sky Scape Landscaping
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Provided exceptional customer service during consultations to assess property needs accurately and recommend suitable landscaping solutions.
- Assisted clients in selecting appropriate plants based on climate conditions, soil types, and desired aesthetics.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
Quality Control Inspector
Tyson Foods
- Performed detailed analysis of materials and products through sampling.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
Quality Technician
Lincoln Premium Poultry
10.2021 - Current
- Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Managed non-conforming material program, including investigation, disposition, and corrective action plans that reduced instances of repeat issues significantly.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards by conducting regular audits and updating quality control procedures as needed.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Ensured traceability of all components through proper labeling, storage, and tracking methods, ultimately reducing misplaced items or mix-ups during production phases.
- Contributed to ISO certification renewals by diligently preparing required documentation and participating in annual audits.
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring defects, enabling targeted corrective actions that reduced future occurrences significantly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards throughout the entire production process.
- Participated in Lean Manufacturing initiatives by identifying areas of waste, streamlining processes, and reducing overall production time without sacrificing quality standards.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
- Interpreted test results by comparing to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
Quality Control Inspector
Snelling Staffing/ Syngenta
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Addressed quality concerns in collaboration with the production team.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Ensured the accuracy of measurement tools and equipment by performing regular calibration checks and maintenance.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by providing insightful quality control data and analysis.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify root causes of quality issues, leading to significant improvements in product reliability.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting detailed inspections of incoming materials, ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
Quality Technician
Hormel Foods
08.2008 - 01.2010
- Performed detailed analysis of materials and products through sampling.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Denver Plastics
07.2000 - 04.2007
- Mentored and coached team members on QA topics and strategies.
- Participated in regular meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss progress updates, communicate concerns or challenges, and ensure alignment of project goals.
- Reported progress, test metrics and results to project stakeholders.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards, ensuring compliance throughout the QA process.
- Optimized QA methods for better performance and task management.
- Reduced defect rates through meticulous attention to detail during code reviews, working closely with developers to address any identified issues quickly.
- Championed quality assurance initiatives within the organization by promoting a culture of continuous improvement and striving for excellence in all aspects of product development.
- Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration, and teamwork.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by verifying that products met specifications and functioned as intended before release.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify, track, and resolve software defects in a timely manner.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation, including test cases, results, and improvement recommendations, for stakeholder review.
- Identified and documented discrepancies between expected and actual outcomes, contributing to overall software quality improvement.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating QA methodologies to adapt to new challenges.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.
- Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
- Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
Education
Associates Degree In Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE05.2012
Associate Of General Studies - General Studies
Kingwood High School
Kingwood, TX06.1991
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible and adaptable
- Using hand tools
- Customer service
- Responsible and punctual
- Jobsite safety
- Team collaboration
- Maintaining equipment
- Trimming and weeding
- Residential landscaping
- Weeding and edging
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Weather tolerance
- Watering lawns and trees
- Garden maintenance
Certification
Completed Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (Haccp) certification.
Timeline
Quality Technician
Lincoln Premium Poultry
10.2021 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Snelling Staffing/ Syngenta
09.2015 - 02.2017
Quality Technician
Hormel Foods
08.2008 - 01.2010
Quality Assurance Analyst
Denver Plastics
07.2000 - 04.2007
Landscaper
Sky Scape Landscaping
Quality Control Inspector
Tyson Foods
Associates Degree In Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Metropolitan Community College
Associate Of General Studies - General Studies
Kingwood High School
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