Kori Dees
Houston,United States
Summary
Embraced continuous learning to drive process improvement initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lab Technician
Celanese
Clearlake, TX
05.2025 - Current
- Supervised laboratory workflows to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained junior technicians on proper procedures and equipment handling.
- Conducted complex analyses using advanced laboratory instrumentation and software systems.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced turnaround time.
Process Expert
Celanese
Clear Lake, TX
09.2019 - Current
- Achieved optimal methanol production through effective board operation. Improved safety protocols, resulting in enhanced workplace safety. Contributed to team success by streamlining operational workflows.
- Oversaw detailed tracking of pressure and temperature readings across multiple gauges.
- Managed delta v system configurations and troubleshooting, ensuring seamless integration and functionality over two years of hands-on experience.
- Performed systematic sampling of rundown tanks to monitor and analyze UV water and TOC content.
- Executed precise alignment of transfer valves to ensure optimal flow of fiber grade product to either storage vessels or rail cars.
- Performed detailed analysis of sump samples from process and area lines to monitor environmental safety and efficiency.
- Analyzed and addressed process discrepancies to maintain quality control and operational integrity.
- Analyzed water composition in steam drums, identifying variations to support effective maintenance and operational standards.
- Coordinated with outside operators to enhance operational effectiveness during outdoor tasks.
- Implemented remote cascade integration in Bentley Nevada control systems, improving system responsiveness and control capabilities.
- Documented and analyzed midnight transfer volumes to suppliers via LBC, facilitating efficient supply chain management.
Warehouse Associate
IKEA Distributions
Baytown, TX
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Executed verification of incoming shipments against Bill of Lading (BOL) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Ensured secure handling of merchandise to facilitate safe transportation throughout facility.
- Executed safe operation of forklifts, scissor lifts, and reach trucks to facilitate efficient merchandise transportation.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy, USN
Parris Island, SC
04.2013 - 2017
- Administered first aid and emergency medical care in high-pressure environments.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for streamlined access.
- Conducted routine health screenings and assessments to support patient wellness initiatives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective treatment plans for patients.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Process Technology
Lee College
Baytown, TX12-2019
High school or equivalent - undefined
Ross S. Sterling High School
Baytown, TX06-2011
Skills
- PROBLEM SOLVING
- EXCEL
- MICROSOFT OFFICE
- OUTLOOK
- WORD
- Forklift
- Loading
- Order Puller
- Picker Packer
- Shipping
- Shipping Receiving
- Unloading
- Warehouse Associate
- Machine Operator
- Military Experience
- Reach Truck
- Process Improvement
- Pallet Jack
- Order Picker
- Inventory Control
- RF Scanner
- SAP
- Triage
- EMT Experience
- Materials Handling
- Microsoft Excel
- Mechanical knowledge
- Schematics
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Math
- Hand tools
- Industrial electrician experience
- Electrical experience
- Wastewater treatment
- Pipeline
- Equipment repair
- Water treatment
- Manufacturing
- Microsoft Word
- Maintenance
- Hydraulics
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Precision measuring instruments
- Strategic planning
- Data collection
- Driving
- Time management
- Microsoft Access
- Oil & gas
- System design
- Low voltage
- Databases
- Supervising experience
- Project management
Additional Information
- TWIC card
- Basic Plus Safety
- Core Occupational Safety
- HASC
- EMT training
- Triage Rescue Training
- Nursing
- Firefighting
Timeline
Senior Lab Technician
Celanese
05.2025 - Current
Process Expert
Celanese
09.2019 - Current
Warehouse Associate
IKEA Distributions
05.2017 - 09.2019
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy, USN
04.2013 - 2017
Associates of Applied Science - Process Technology
Lee College
High school or equivalent - undefined
Ross S. Sterling High School