Kierra Woodson
Birmingham,Alabama
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges and avenues in different careers. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I want to obtain a position that also enables me to use my strong organization, leadership skills, education background, and work experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Worker
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI)
Vance, AL
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Use a sealer application, sanding, and paint spray equipment to prepare the car for assembly
- Contribute to the assembly of new technology, high voltage battery systems.
- Maintained clean, organized workstations for optimal productivity.
- Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently.
- Operated machinery and equipment in fast-paced production environment.
- Upheld company standards while meeting tight deadlines.
- Identified and reported equipment malfunctions promptly.
- Trained new employees on production processes and procedures.
- Followed detailed assembly instructions and blueprints accurately.
- Reported defective products to supervisors for further investigation.
- Escalated manufacturing issues to management and quality assurance to identify solutions.
- Adhered to current good manufacturing practices to support proper design, monitoring, and control of manufacturing processes and facilities.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Shelby County
Columbiana, AL
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintain accountability for the location of detainees at all times, and implement all agency/program policies and procedures governing facility operations
- Conduct rounds, answer phones and monitor the CCTV.
- Administered disciplinary actions in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
- Completed daily reports.
- Patrolled correctional facility to ensure it's clean, secure and maintained.
- Reported incidents of misconduct or violations of policy to supervisors.
- Counseled juveniles on life skills, such as anger management, problem solving, conflict resolution.
- Assisted with resolving disputes between detainees peacefully.
- Monitored detainees for compliance with regulations, safety protocols, and behavior standards.
- Ensured a safe environment was maintained within the facility at all times.
- Intervened during crisis situations involving detainees to de-escalate potential conflicts.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork and updating records.
Basic Correctional Officer
Alabama Department of Corrections
Wetumpka, AL
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Complete reports and keeps records of inmate behavior, infraction of rules of conduct and unusual occurrences in General Population
- Maintained a professional demeanor even under stressful conditions or confrontations with inmates.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Conducted routine cell inspections for contraband and cleanliness.
- Provided support during crisis intervention situations involving suicidal or mentally ill inmates.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
- Managed inmate behavior through effective communication and conflict resolution techniques.
- Prepared incident reports and maintained accurate documentation of daily events.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
General Assembler
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA)
Montgomery, AL
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Assembled machinery from component parts, following prescribed instructions to support correct configurations.
- Operated machinery safely and efficiently.
- Inspected final products to ensure quality standards.
- Successfully troubleshoot various technical issues during the assembly process.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols during assembly process.
- Maintained clean and organized work area.
- Trained new employees in assembly techniques.
- Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
- Utilized hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic devices effectively.
- Performed quality control checks
- Adjusted machine settings to ensure proper operation of equipment.
- Adhered to all company policies and safety regulations while performing work duties.
- Followed detailed instructions when assembling complex components.
- Communicated effectively with other team members regarding progress on tasks.
- Monitored processes, reporting abnormalities to management team.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
Cashier
Walmart
Tallassee, AL
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Answer customer questions and help them with their needs and be available to assist associates across the store as needed.
- Processed returned merchandise by strictly following store return and exchange procedures.
- Assisted customers with item location and price inquiries.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Followed proper opening/closing procedures for cashier station security.
- Scanned items accurately, preventing pricing discrepancies or errors.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Resolved transaction disputes in a professional manner while maintaining rapport with customers.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
- Managed cash drawer, balancing daily receipts and deposits.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington High School
05.2018
Skills
- Manufacturing
- Data Entry
- English
- Assembly
- Cashiering
- Security
- Conflict Management
- Time Management
- Law Enforcement
- Sales
- Cash Handling
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
- Conflict management
- Leadership
- Typing
- Retail sales
- Cash handling
- Cash register
- Supervising experience
- Electrical Experience
- High voltage Experience
- Driving
- Manufacturing support
- Quality Assurance
- Machine Operation
- Quality Inspections
- Hand tools
- Product Inspection
- Records Management
- CCTV Monitoring
- Contraband Seizure
- Crisis intervention training
- Inmate Supervision
- Radio communication
- Booking procedures
- Safety
- Trained in defensive tactics
Certification
Driver's License
High Voltage Certification
Torque Doctor
Assessments
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 06/01/23, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
- Sales skills, Proficient, 06/01/23, Influencing and negotiating with customers
- Early childhood development, Proficient, 01/01/24, Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Production Worker
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI)
10.2022 - 02.2024
Juvenile Detention Officer
Shelby County
06.2022 - 09.2022
Basic Correctional Officer
Alabama Department of Corrections
11.2020 - 01.2022
General Assembler
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA)
08.2019 - 07.2020
Cashier
Walmart
11.2018 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington High School
Driver's License
High Voltage Certification
Torque Doctor
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