Overview
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Latoya Nowden

Detroit,MI

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Coordinator

Avancez Automotive
03.2021 - 02.2023
  • Developed educational materials used to train staff on QA standards.
  • Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors.
  • Developed monthly, end-of-quarter and other statistical reports for leadership team and quality improvement programs.
  • Assisted with quality control audits.

Production Associate

Focus HOPE
06.2016 - 02.2020
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Safely operated hand and power tools to complete repetitive tasks.
  • Prepared materials for assembly work to keep workflows running smoothly.

Quality Control Inspector

Staff Works
08.2012 - 03.2016
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.

Transporter

S & L Transportation
08.2009 - 02.2011
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Operated vehicles and carefully followed all safety protocols and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate logs of equipment deliveries and patient trips and submitted documentation at end of shift.

Housekeeper

K & J Preservation
03.2006 - 06.2009
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.

Shipping & Recieving Clerk

K-Mart Warehouse
01.2003 - 11.2003
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.

Laboratory Technician

New Haven Foundry
07.1998 - 10.2001
  • Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
  • Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.

Skills

  • Visual Inspections
  • Change Control Procedures
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Documentation Management
  • Works well with a team
  • Pays very close attention
  • Standing long periods at a Time
  • Very Organized

Timeline

Quality Coordinator

Avancez Automotive
03.2021 - 02.2023

Production Associate

Focus HOPE
06.2016 - 02.2020

Quality Control Inspector

Staff Works
08.2012 - 03.2016

Transporter

S & L Transportation
08.2009 - 02.2011

Housekeeper

K & J Preservation
03.2006 - 06.2009

Shipping & Recieving Clerk

K-Mart Warehouse
01.2003 - 11.2003

Laboratory Technician

New Haven Foundry
07.1998 - 10.2001
Latoya Nowden