Kristy Cardiff

• Framed, remodeled and finished wood structures.
• Used hand tools such as utility knives, hammers, tape measure's, table and hand saws, squares, nail guns, compressors etc.
• Cleaned, calibrated and serviced tools and equipment.
• Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
• Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools.
• Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors,
• Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
• Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills.
• Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.

• Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
• Assembled components with minimal supervision,
• Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
• Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
• Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
• Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
• Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
• Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Operated various machines used in production processes.
• Completed daily inspection of machines and equipment.
• Maintained order accuracy and customer satisfaction by double-checking packing labels while packaging products.

Duties include transporting new vehicles from the Chicago Ford Assembly Plant to their proper shipping yards, leading a team of 8-10 drivers.

• I lead the team to ensure all associates are on the same page, dispatch them to the proper vehicles, and take care of any discrepancies or concerns they may have.
• I have shown the ability to perform every job in the field therefor my experience is heavily drawn upon.
• When I am not leading I am maintaining a highly sophisticated computerized inventory system as it is crucial that every one of our thousands of cars can be easily located.
• I have also been called upon to perform various tasks inside the plant as well as inside the rail loading yard, a position of trust as this is a position in which very strict rules and guidelines must be followed.
• Followed company policies and procedures and maintained compliance with standards.
• Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
• Followed predetermined routes to consistently meet targets and maintain schedules.
• Followed applicable traffic regulations and traffic laws.
• Followed designated routes and schedules while operating vehicles.
• Parked and retrieved vehicles to enhance efficient use of parking space.
• Parked and retrieved cars according to customer needs.

Duties included receiving trucks and loads, inspecting those loads for accuracy, and leading the team which stocked the loads on the sales floor.

• I was also cross trained to work the special orders department.
• This was a very demanding role as contractors and companies required their orders to be met to exact specifications and a problem with this may have led to a loss of an important account, something that never once happened on my watch.
• Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
• Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
• Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
• Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
• Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
• Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
• Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
• Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
• Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
• Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
• Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
• Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
• Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
• Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
• Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.

Constructed fuel lines with the use of delicately tuned robots. Maintenance of these robots was a constant concern.

• I had an intimate knowledge as to how to calibrate them and repair them to perform to optimum standards.
• I also performed material handling as a tug operator.
• Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
• Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
• Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
• Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
• Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
• Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
• Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
• Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
• Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
• Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
• Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

Duties included assembly work performed according to a demanding schedule.

• I also performed quality checks so no bad part's left the building. And optimized efficiency by ensuring a safe work environment.
• Some of my suggested policies based on observations are still in use by the company to this day.
• Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
• Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
• Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
• Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
• Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
• Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
• Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
• Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
• Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
• Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.