Kirstie Gray
Battle Mountain
Summary
Strategic professional in business operations known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in process optimization, project management, and data analysis, ensuring streamlined workflows and enhanced operational efficacy. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and leadership, leveraging these soft skills to drive team success and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Safety Training Administration
Nevada Gold Mines
Carlin
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Helped maintain applicant tracking systems and recruiting metrics.
- Prepared reports summarizing project progress and results for management review.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
- Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Waitress
The Owl Club Restaurant and Casino
Battle Mountain
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed basic math calculations when computing bills for customers' meals.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss new menu items or changes in policy.
- Answered questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Assisted other wait staff members in times of heavy customer traffic.
Process Operator (Tech 3)
Nevada Gold Mines
Carlin
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Generate requisitions for parts based on operational needs, ensuring timely procurement
- Approved and submitted invoices for payment, maintaining accurate financial records
- Update and manage work requisitions in SAP, ensuring data integrity
- Input SES for vendor orders into SAP, streamlining vendor management
- Organize and schedule appointments and meetings, enhancing team coordination
- Streamline requisition processes, manage SAP operations, and coordinate administrative functions, enhancing operational efficiency and document management
- Drive process improvements in health and safety training administration, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
- Foster interdepartmental cooperation, facilitate knowledge transfer and support team members in adapting to new systems and procedures
- Maintain meticulous records, manage complex scheduling, and ensure accurate documentation of safety protocols and equipment inspections
- Optimize health and safety training processes, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance resource allocation and ensure statutory compliance
- Drive continuous improvement in administrative functions, focusing on enhancing team coordination and optimizing procurement processes for tangible outcomes
- Conducted area exams to identify and correct hazardous conditions, ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Performed equipment inspections to detect and mitigate defects, enhancing operational reliability
- Operated and maintained circuit systems according to site regulations, ensuring optimal performance
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and uphold safety protocols
- Supported the Courageous Behaviors team, promoting a culture of safety and adherence to procedures
- Conducted thorough work area exams, identifying and mitigating safety hazards
- Managed circuit operations, ensuring compliance with site regulations
- Streamlined equipment inspection processes, enhancing safety and reliability
- Implemented efficient troubleshooting methods, minimizing downtime
- Fostered team synergy as Courageous Behaviors Ambassador, promoting a safety culture
- Coordinated with colleagues to optimize task completion
- Devised creative solutions for complex operational challenges
- Introduced novel approaches to improve process flows and equipment functionality
- Meticulously documented substandard conditions, ensuring seamless shift transitions
- Executed precise LOTO procedures, maintaining operational integrity
- Optimized circuit operations through meticulous equipment inspections, enhancing system reliability and minimizing downtime in mineral processing
Assay Lab Technician
NEVADA GOLD MINES
Carlin
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted metallurgical lab tests, analyzed ore samples, and maintained lab equipment, ensuring precise results
- Performed quality control on process reagents, contributing to accurate analytical outcomes
- Assisted in metallurgical studies, collecting and analyzing industrial samples for comprehensive reports
- Executed various analytical methods, including titration and wet chemistry, enhancing data reliability
- Provided overtime coverage to meet sample time frame needs, supporting team success
- Conducted precise metallurgical tests, including roasting and leaching, while maintaining rigorous quality control standards for process reagents
- Meticulously prepared ore samples through crushing, grinding, and pulverizing, ensuring optimal conditions for accurate laboratory analysis
- Contributed to metallurgical studies by collecting and analyzing samples in industrial settings, fostering teamwork for project success
- Executed various analytical methods, including titration and wet chemistry, to deliver timely and accurate results for critical projects
Warehouse Receiver / Waitress /Package Handler
Gold Dust West Casino
Elko
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding deliveries promptly and courteously.
- Stacked merchandise on pallets and shelves according to predetermined sequence and identified damaged goods.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
- Completed receiving documents for incoming shipments.
- Used vendor knowledge to determine shipping procedures, routes and rates.
- Trained new hires on warehouse policies and procedures.
- Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
- Contacted transport companies and suppliers to expedite, trace, or return shipments.
- Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
- Prepared documents such as work orders, bills of lading, shipping orders, and receiving reports accurately and efficiently.
- Utilized shipping software to track and coordinate inventory, shipping and billing activities.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Performed basic math calculations when computing bills for customers' meals.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss new menu items or changes in policy.
- Answered questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Assisted other wait staff members in times of heavy customer traffic.
Assistant Manager
Burger King
Elko
02.2014 - 04.2017
- Supervised shift crews, ensuring compliance with food quality standards and cleanliness
- Conducted nightly, weekly, and monthly inventory checks, placing accurate orders to vendors
- Managed daily cash handling, including till counts and bank deposits
- Developed weekly schedules, accommodating crew members' availability and needs
- Led multi-shift crews, enforcing quality standards and cleanliness protocols
- Managed inventory, vendor relations, and financial operations
- Optimized scheduling for staff needs
Education
DIPLOMA -
Spring Creek High School
Spring Creek, NV01.2015
Skills
- Knowledge of injury prevention
- Leadership roles
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively
- Word processing
- Technical writing skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Written communication skills
- Electronic filing
- Minimum supervision
- Microsoft Office
- Event planning
- Document management
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Client relationships
- Record preparation
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Budget tracking
- Multitasking capacity
References
- Jana Moyes, (775) 385-6612
- Jeff Leavitt, (775) 374-1430
- Roanld Rattazzi, (775) 778-5457
- John Cavaness, (775) 397-4674
Certification
MSHA Blue Card - signifies an individual's certification as an approved MSHA Part 48 instructor.
Timeline
Health and Safety Training Administration
Nevada Gold Mines
09.2023 - Current
Waitress
The Owl Club Restaurant and Casino
06.2022 - 03.2023
Process Operator (Tech 3)
Nevada Gold Mines
01.2022 - 01.2023
Assay Lab Technician
NEVADA GOLD MINES
01.2020 - 06.2021
Warehouse Receiver / Waitress /Package Handler
Gold Dust West Casino
05.2018 - 09.2019
Assistant Manager
Burger King
02.2014 - 04.2017
DIPLOMA -
Spring Creek High School
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