Kurtis Fortune
Coraopolis,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
74D Chemical Operations Specialist
US Army Reserve
Decatur, GA
03.2002 - Current
- Completed regular inspections of equipment to identify malfunctions and leaks impacting performance or safety.
- Inspected facilities for evidence of contamination due to improper storage or handling procedures.
- Collected product samples at precise times using correct methods to monitor and analyze chemical processes.
- Collaborated with other military branches on joint projects related to chemical defense programs.
- Analyzed samples from contaminated areas to determine appropriate response measures.
- Monitored air quality levels at all times during field exercises involving hazardous materials.
- Supervised teams responsible for neutralizing or disposing of hazardous waste produced by various military activities.
- Ensured that all personnel were properly equipped with protective gear before entering contaminated zones.
- Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.
- Operated fork trucks safely and reported process upsets, chemical releases and security events to appropriate departments.
Dryer Operator
Chemtall
Midway, GA
05.2006 - 11.2016
- Loaded raw materials into feed hoppers of dryers according to product specifications.
- Notified supervisors if any adjustments were needed during the drying process in order to achieve desired results.
- Loaded and unloaded machinery efficiently to meet productivity targets.
- Cleaned equipment with brushes, steam and hoses to prevent malfunctions and ready for processing of different types of materials during and at end of shifts.
- Troubleshot and resolved issues occurring during production.
- Set drying machine controls to prepare for processing, lit ovens, dryers and burners, started and operated equipment and adjusted during process to maintain productive conditions.
- Weighed and measured products before and after processing using scale hoppers or conveyors to achieve conformity with work order specifications and verify correct processing outcomes.
- Gathered samples at key points during and after processing for submission to quality control engineers for analysis and refinement of standard operating procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colleton County High School
Walterboro, SC06.2001
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GASkills
- Operation Monitoring
- Chemical Processing
- Business Process Improvement
- Process Safety Management
- Controls Management
- Air Compressors
- Root Cause Analysis
- Quality Testing
- Safety Monitoring
- Product Sampling
- Leak Detection
Certification
- Hazmat Technician
- HazWoper
- Radiation Safety
Accomplishments
- Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Army Commendation Medal
- Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Medal
Timeline
Dryer Operator
Chemtall
05.2006 - 11.2016
74D Chemical Operations Specialist
US Army Reserve
03.2002 - Current
High School Diploma -
Colleton County High School
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Gwinnett Technical College
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