Laisene Fa'agata
Hephziban,GA
Summary
Top-notch Associate with solid background in evaluating and inspecting wide range of industrial products. Offers strong understanding of industry standards and regulations. Collaborative and committed to accurate and efficient work.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Qualified Manager with extensive experience in quality control processes and ensuring product compliance with stringent standards. Successfully identified and rectified non-conformities to maintain high-quality outputs. Demonstrated thorough inspection skills and effective problem-solving abilities.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
American Seafoods Company
Seattle, WA
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Maintained high quality standards for all processed seafood, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and guidelines.
- Participated in regular safety trainings to maintain an accident-free workplace, prioritizing employee wellness alongside productivity goals.
- Created clean and inviting appearance for fresh seafood cases to encourage sales.
- Trained team members on proper ways to cut variety of fish to eliminate waste from incorrect cutting.
- Managed daily work schedules for seafood staff.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company standards.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring proper staffing levels, efficient workflow, and timely order processing.
- Assisted in creating an approachable atmosphere where customers could learn about different types of seafood options as well as their preparation methods.
- Utilized data-driven analysis to inform decision-making processes related to product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies.
- Implemented effective staff training programs, resulting in knowledgeable and efficient team members.
- Conducted regular quality control checks for optimal freshness and compliance with food safety regulations.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Prep Cook/Manager
Sarku Japan
Columbia, SC
2017 - 2021
- Ensured smooth service delivery by efficiently managing multiple food stations.
- Supported kitchen operations by maintaining high cleanliness standards during busy periods.
- Enhanced chef workflows by preparing ingredients in advance.
- Developed new employees’ skills through comprehensive training sessions.
- Optimized resource usage in meal prep with portion control techniques.
- Upheld food safety standards to guarantee product quality.
- Reduced contamination risks through improved food storage practices.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain excellence.
- Supported team to meet strict health and safety standards, resulting in zero violations during tenure.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, ensuring safe and hygienic work environment.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
Forklift Operator
Bennett Distribution Service
Grovetown, GA
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Loading & Unloading Materials by using forklift in a safe manner.
- Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
- Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
- Reported damage to racks, faulty equipment and other safety hazards to a supervisor.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Organized and secured stored materials and parts in designated area.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
- Using RF scanner for merchandise placement.
- Cleaned warehouse areas to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Inspected product load for accuracy and safely transported it around the warehouse
- Worked in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
- Maintained a neat and clean working area at all times.
General Laborer/Mobile Equipment Operator
McConnell Dowell Creative Construction
Pago Pago, American Samoa
09.2013 - 06.2017
- Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
- Safe Handling of hazardous materials at working site.
- Set-up Markers, cones and barricades to control the flow of traffic.
- Loaded and unloaded materials used for construction.
- Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job.
- Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.
- backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
- Unpacked and assembled all new merchandise using variety of power tools.
- Picked orders from inventory locations.
- Operated equipment such as ;Front End Loader and Forklift.
- Informed supervisors when machines needed major service.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Loading and weighing materials for Customers order.
- Used hand tools to change worn cutting tools.
- Working in a extensive weather conditions.
- Safe and efficient operation of Forklift when moving products and stacking products in the warehouse.
Seafood Processor/QA Assisstant
Glacier Fish Company LLC
Seattle, WA
03.2008 - 07.2013
- Cleaned, scraped, trimmed and filleted Fish.
- Discarded defective matters into waste.
- Segregated products according to color, size, and grade.
- Segregated products according to color, size, and grade.
- Upheld standards of cleanliness, food handling and safety.
- Weighed and labeled products.
- Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities.
- Work at a period of 16 hours a day.
- Off-loading and stacking products on pallets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Federal Way High School
Federal Way, WA2006
Skills
- Forklift and HAZMAT certified professional
- Endorsement in hazardous materials handling
- Expertise in safety inspections and protocols
- Proficient in materials handling techniques
- Warehouse operations experience
- RFID tracking knowledge
- equipped with first aid/CPR certification
- Team-oriented with strong initiative
- Self-motivated worker
- Basic computer skills competency
- Strong communication abilities
- Certified under MSHA standards
- Skilled in hand/power tools operation
- Capacity to lift up to 70 pounds
- Adept at multitasking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Customer focus
- Customer service
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Work prioritization
- Operations management
- Quality assurance
- Data analysis
- Quality assurance controls
- FDA regulations
- Process implementation
Certification
Hazard Material Certificate.
First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate.
MSHA New Miners I.D
Forklift License
Verification of Competency(Forklift)
OSHA 10 Certified
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
American Seafoods Company
06.2021 - 08.2025
Forklift Operator
Bennett Distribution Service
05.2018 - 07.2018
General Laborer/Mobile Equipment Operator
McConnell Dowell Creative Construction
09.2013 - 06.2017
Seafood Processor/QA Assisstant
Glacier Fish Company LLC
03.2008 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Federal Way High School
Prep Cook/Manager
Sarku Japan
2017 - 2021