LaQuisha Smith
Fresno,Texas
Summary
Award-winning professional with several years of proven professional experience in shipping and receiving, office administration, facility maintenance, instrument fitting, and electrical work, as well as volunteer experience at the Osceola Police Department. Self-starter with an associate degree in Criminology and a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Positive team player driven to exceed expectations. Adaptable quick-study proficient in Spanish.
Forward-thinking Manager with comprehensive experience implementing new processes and managing and planning innovations. Bringing outstanding problem-solving and abilities paired with in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures. Polished in evaluating employee performance and overseeing key projects.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food & Consumable Manager
Wal-Mart
Missouri City, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained proper stocking and replenishment of consumable products and claims, modified and set up featured items by optimizing merchandise placement and shelf organization.
- Collaborated with vendors to optimize product placement in store displays.
- Updated and created price changes for clearance, rollback, and regular-priced merchandise to ensure competitive pricing.
- Scan features and pinpoints using mobile device, set up modular.
- Updated and counted on-hand merchandise in the store.
- Trained, coached, and delegated tasks to associates to enhance team productivity and service quality.
- Maintain a safe work area and customer service.
Electrician Journeyman
Zachary Industrial
Channelview, TX
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Installed junction boxes and backplates; tested, labeled, and pulled wire to devices, motors, and junction boxes; terminated cables in junction boxes, instruments, MOV, and control rooms.
Packer/Order Selector
Staffmark
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitored product inventory and filled customer orders in fast-paced environment.
- Packed and loaded orders for timely shipments.
- Constructed pallets to efficiently organize and transport selected orders. of selected orders and transported using pallet jack.
Electrician Journeyman
ISC
Westlake, LA
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Pulled wire to electrical devices and fabricated supports for installation.
- Tested cables for electrical continuity and shortages, assisted with cable tray installation, and terminated low voltage cables in MCC, junction boxes, instruments, and motors.
Electrician Journeyman
Zachary Industrial
Old Ocean, Texas
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Conducted continuity tests and troubleshooting on electrical equipment to ensure reliable operation.
- Bend and install conduit for lights.
- Configured transformers for optimal performance and safety.
- Terminate motors, junction boxes, instruments, and panels.
- Installed cable trays to support efficient cable management and system organization.
- Build electrical packages.
- Scanned and processed completed electrical systems in database.
- Updated drawings and redlines.
- Printed labels and QC documents.
- Reviewed quality control documents for accuracy before submitting to turnover.
- Trained new employees on electrical systems and expedited material handling to enhance team readiness.
Electrician Journeyman
Fluor Incorporation
Freeport, Texas
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Installed electrical devices, equipment, and switchgear to meet project specifications and safety standards.
- Terminated instruments, junction boxes, and IOEN cabinets to ensure proper system functionality.
- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring.
- Pull wire through conduit and cable tray.
- Cut, measured, thread, and bend conduit.
- Contacted vendors to terminate cables
- Fabricated and installed cable tray.
- Install panels and junction boxes.
- Maintained logs and records of QC packages for turnover to facilitate project completion and compliance.
Electrician Journeyman
Phoenix Industrial
Winnemucca, Nevada
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Install, modify, maintain, troubleshoot electrical devices.
- Installed grounding wire and electrical components, fabricated and installed supports, measured, cut, bent, and installed conduits to ensure safe and compliant electrical systems.
- Disassembled and repaired defective electrical equipment and devices, traced short circuits in wiring using testing meter, and pulled wires through conduit to restore functionality and reliability.
- Installed lighting fixtures and electrical receptacles in residential and commercial buildings to enhance functionality and safety.
Electrician Apprentice
Fagen Incorporation
Granite Falls, Minnesota
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Threaded conduit ends, connected couplings, and fabricated and secured conduit support brackets for reliable electrical installations.
- Measured, cut, and bend conduit.
- Install Ground wire and rods.
- Pulled electrical wire through conduit to facilitate proper electrical flow and system functionality.
- Installed instruments.
- Cut, bend, bond, and install pvc in duck banks.
- Completed QC documents for electrical packages.
- Assisted QC with accuracy of completed electrical documents.
- Assisted foreman with production and timesheets.
- Created labels and printed blueprints for wiring panels and junction boxes to ensure accurate identification and organization.
Electrician Helper
Zachary Industrial
San Antonio, Texas
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Installed grounding wire to cable tray and motors.
- Cut, bent, and installed conduit and cable tray, facilitating efficient electrical layout.
- Mounted brackets and pull wire through conduit.
- Fastened small metal boxes and plastic boxes for housing electrical switches and outlets, ensuring secure connections.
- Created clear labels for electrical terminations, enhancing safety and ensuring proper identification.
Warehouse Worker
American Greetings
Osceola, AR
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Coordinated shipments and scheduled outgoing orders to ensure timely delivery.
- Prepared items accurately for shipment according to customer order and instructions.
- Packed orders into boxes efficiently to maintain workflow on assembly line.
- Ship items by verification of quality and quantity.
- Sorting and Arranging products on pallets.
- Reported issues to supervisor to facilitate prompt resolution.
Shipping and Receiving/Lead
Simos Solutions
Memphis, TN
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Picked and prepared products for shipment; received incoming shipments and verified accuracy.
- Trained new employees and supervised a small team on assembly line.
- Scanned and labeled boxes for tracking and inventory accuracy.
- Constructed boxes from flat materials to prepare for product assembly., Boxed, and taped products as they came down assembly line.
Office/Funeral Assistant
Smith’s Funeral Home
Osceola, Arkansas
01.2000 - 12.2004
- Dated applications for new insurance policies, explained funeral procedures and services, and provided support to grieving families.
- Coordinated and scheduled appointments for clients, ensuring proper time management and service delivery., prepared chapel for visitations.
- Answered multi-line telephone, addressed client inquiries and resolved complaints promptly.
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail, filed documents, processed monetary transactions.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminology
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro , AR 01.2003 - 01.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ 06.2009 -
Skills
- Terminations
- Raceways
- Workflow Prioritization
- Process Improvement
- Safety/OSHA
- Team Building & Leadership
- Training & Development
- Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Telephone Reception
- Report Preparation
- Correspondence
- Management
- Motors and Controls
- Blueprints
- Mail Coordination
Certification
- TWIC
- Texas State Electrical Apprentice License
- OSHA10 / NCCER
Timeline
Food & Consumable Manager
Wal-Mart
03.2023 - Current
Electrician Journeyman
Zachary Industrial
06.2021 - 06.2022
Packer/Order Selector
Staffmark
08.2020 - 01.2021
Electrician Journeyman
ISC
01.2017 - 12.2018
Electrician Journeyman
Zachary Industrial
01.2016 - 12.2017
Electrician Journeyman
Fluor Incorporation
01.2014 - 12.2016
Electrician Journeyman
Phoenix Industrial
01.2014 - 03.2014
Electrician Apprentice
Fagen Incorporation
01.2011 - 12.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
06.2009 -
Electrician Helper
Zachary Industrial
01.2008 - 12.2010
Warehouse Worker
American Greetings
01.2005 - 12.2007
Shipping and Receiving/Lead
Simos Solutions
01.2004 - 12.2006
Associate of Science - Criminology
Arkansas State University
01.2003 - 01.2006
Office/Funeral Assistant
Smith’s Funeral Home
01.2000 - 12.2004